Gökçe Çiçek Y KSEL
Kåge
Summary
Diligent purchaser with solid background in procurement and supply chain management. Successfully managed vendor relationships and streamlined purchasing processes to improve efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in negotiating favorable terms and maintaining inventory levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
ALP AVIATION
09.2022 - 12.2023
- I was responsible for evaluating, selecting reliable suppliers depending on RFQ analysis
- I would conduct FAI (First Article Inspection) project materials or equipment purchasing in coordination with project teams
- I was executing the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing purchase orders, managing requests for proposals (RFQs), evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts with the time plan
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, aviation regulations, and industry standards
- I was working closely with finance teams to establish and manage procurement budgets
- My main responsibility was to implement cost brakedowns, such as negotiating competitive prices, identifying alternative sourcing options, and optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost efficiencies and avoid non-conformities
- Developed comprehensive purchasing reports, providing critical insights into spending patterns and vendor performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
English Language Teacher
ÇAĞFEN High School
05.2021 - 09.2022
- During pandemic, I was concerned about my kids and their education at home for online education system
- I was able to use my pedagogical enformation during that period and taught English classes for grade 6,7,8 and also for high school
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Planning Specialist
GKN AUTOMATIVE LTD. ŞTİ.
08.2017 - 12.2020
- I was responsible for analyzing and evaluating material needs depending on Master Planning
- Reviewing and assessing the requests for raw materials, handling material shortages efficiently based on historical production mix, demand forecasting of each customer and objectives on volume of cells
- Conducting close communication with the suppliers and production team, following up the material procurement ramp up process, monitoring and improving supplier performance depending on forecast planning
- Managing phase in / phase out process of components and finished goods articles
- Also, was collaborating with cross-functional teams: Working closely with teams such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to ensure smooth material flow and resolve any supply chain issues
- Conducting risk assessments for potential projects, mitigating potential issues through proactive problem-solving measures.
- Assisting production risk assessment and mitigation activities.
- Managing stakeholder communication, fostering strong relationships between internal departments and external partners.
- I have no experience in SAP but I used similar ERP software (QAD) in GKN Automotive.
Planning Specialist
CANDY - HOOVER Household Appliances
09.2009 - 08.2017
- I was able to use ERP / MRP programs and improve computer skills required for planning process.
- I learned demand forecasting, rescheduling, handling material shortages and inventory management tools.
- Besides obsolete material management, I also learned how to dispose scrap material.
- Also, I would reschedule and keep the master plan updated on weekly bases.
- I was following up order acknowledgements (ACKs) sent to the suppliers.
- I was keeping hand on on time delivery reporting.
- Also, planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- I was responsible for almost all roles of supply chain team in years as well as having a knowledge in customs issues of the goods including invoice management & customs issued paperworks.
- Conducted risk assessments for potential projects, mitigating potential issues through proactive problem-solving measures.
- I have no experience in SAP but, I used similar ERP software (CAS) which has the same logic in inventory management.
Foreign Trade Specialist
SEVEL Gelato Showcases
06.2008 - 07.2009
- I was leading exporting activities of the gelato and ice-cream showcases throughout the American market to the retailers such as Haagen-Dazs, New Zealand Natural as well as providing after sales assistance to the customers
- For this, I was managing customer relations and presenting offers to the customers
- After the confirmation process, I was leading the order to be produced within the expected time circle till loading of the goods to the containers or trucks
- Within this period, I was searching for the best possible logistics conditions with the help of our transportation companies as well as preparing customs documents
- After the delivery of the goods I was responsible of the back up services if needed
Education
No Degree - Logistics Management
Ege University
İzmir, TÜRKİYE07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
İzmir University of Economics
İzmir, TÜRKİYE06.2008
Skills
- Purchasing
- MRP / ERP
- Primavera
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Order tracking
- Budget Planning
- Price Analysis
- Materials Requirement Planning
- E-procurement Systems
- Supplier Performance Metrics
- Supplier negotiation
- Import-Export Regulations
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: B
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Swedish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
ALP AVIATION
09.2022 - 12.2023
English Language Teacher
ÇAĞFEN High School
05.2021 - 09.2022
Planning Specialist
GKN AUTOMATIVE LTD. ŞTİ.
08.2017 - 12.2020
Planning Specialist
CANDY - HOOVER Household Appliances
09.2009 - 08.2017
Foreign Trade Specialist
SEVEL Gelato Showcases
06.2008 - 07.2009
No Degree - Logistics Management
Ege University
Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
İzmir University of Economics
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