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Altay Yılmaz

Altay Yılmaz

Supply Chain Excellence Manager
Berlin

Summary

Results-driven supply chain leader with over 18 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and logistics. Proven track record in optimizing processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging technologies like transportation management systems to drive efficiency and cost savings. Skilled in contract negotiation, risk management, and performance metrics development. Strong analytical and communication abilities support effective team leadership, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Supply Chain Excellence Manager

BASF Services Europe Gmbh
3 2022 - Current
  • Support and design continuous development of services, processes and procedures
  • Global Process Owner of Data Management and Strategy in transportation
  • Leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to drive innovation
  • Implement and manage transportation management systems and other relevant tools.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain transportation processes and improve efficiency
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and achieve supply chain excellence
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external logistics service providers

Regional Catergory Manager

BASF Turkey
1 2019 - 03.2022
  • Logistics and Contract Manufacturing Manager
  • Managed purchasing activities, negotiated contracts, and secured cost savings for organization
  • Developed strategic sourcing strategies and conducted market research to identify potential suppliers
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to drive data-driven decision-making

Supply Chain Executive

BASF Turkey
1 2015 - 01.2019

Manage 3 headcounts for purchasing and supply chain process of Global OEM Key Accounts Customers


Delegated Procurement

  • Cooperates with marketing and technical departments, global and local teams in the process of sourcing the most suitable materials with competitive prices
  • Effective role on cost improvement & productivity efforts, TCO performance, taking decisions of vendors/suppliers selection for best price and conditions
  • Auditing the suppliers according to company quality standards
  • Manage KPI management for supplier performance tracking
  • Manage Contract manufacturing (CMO)
  • Purchasing Order Management, including managing customs broker partner


S&OP

  • APO DP BAM (Business Application Manager) in BASF Turkey
  • Manage Sales and Operation planning process
  • Monitor and Analyze critical KPIs DIV, FC Accuracy, etc. in order to show forecast performance reports and supply ability in the management meetings
  • Ensure availability of stock of product on time in site and ensure to achieve its inventory target at optimum level
  • Coordinate New products Introduction, New product Sourcing, Packing Size Change, Allocations, Rationing
  • Contributes to strategic global and regional projects regarding planning


Customer Service

  • Ensure Business Relationship Management with Global Key account customer for any issue related to Supply Chain activities

Purchasing Specialist

BASF Business Center Turkey, ME & NA.
02.2012 - 01.2015
  • As contact person-in-charge of procurement for corporate divisions
  • Analyze and evaluate current suppliers and conduct market researches to select new suppliers
  • Conducting cost effective purchasing negotiations, supplier and contract management, claim management, for the supply of project materials
  • Auditing the suppliers accourding to company quality standards
  • Examining the whole scope of the market and following the market price trends to have optimum prices and being initiator in the company to create competitive advantage against competitors to buy cheaper than the market level
  • Contract - Toll manufacturing management ;Analyze forecasts - raw materials &packing price negotiations
  • Monitoring operational and financial performance against agreed KPI and targets


Purchasing Team Leader

BASF Coatings
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Leading 8 headcounts for direct and indirect sourcing and purchasing operations
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and leveraging volume discounts with suppliers
  • Organized training sessions for team to enhance skill development in procurement processes and software applications
  • Managed supplier relationships for enhanced performance, timely deliveries, and quality control
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies for potential supply chain disruptions by diversifying the supplier base when necessary or exploring alternative sources of materials or products as needed
  • Mentored team members in procurement best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain, resulting in reduced total landed costs.

Logistics Team Leader

DHL Freight Turkey
11.2007 - 03.2010
  • Leading 3 headcounts for logistics operations
  • Working with sales management to promote sales growth by advising on customer activities and achieving specific customer call targets
  • Optimized freight costs through strategic carrier selection, route planning, and volume consolidation efforts
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new team members to ensure consistent work quality and adherence to policies
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with third-party logistics providers, leveraging market knowledge and competitive analysis to secure cost savings and service enhancements
  • Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring schedules and proactively addressing potential delays or bottlenecks in the process
  • Analyzed customer requirements and provided customized logistics solutions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Trakya University
Turkey
05.2000 - 2005.05

Skills

  • Team leadership

  • AI and ML Solutions

  • Microsoft Power Automate

  • SAP APO, MM, SD

  • Forecasting Models

  • Transportation management

  • Data management and analysis

  • Supplier relationship management

  • Strategic planning and Decision-making

  • Tender and Contract Management Tools eg Ariba, Coupa, Epilog

  • Power BI

  • Agile, project management

  • Contract negotiation and cost reduction

  • Supply chain optimization

Certification

Customs, B Class Licensed Customs Broker

Seminars And Courses

  • Leadership Program in BASF
  • Demand and Supply Planning BASF SE
  • Lean Six Sigma -Green Belt
  • Influence & Impact and Persuasion Skills
  • Strategic Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving Dale Carniage
  • APICS CPIM, ABCAN TURKEY
  • ISO 9001-ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor Training, Bureau Veritas
  • How2 be an effective neutral project manager, Deutsche Post DHL
  • Supply Chain Concepts, Deutsche Post DHL
  • Supply Chain, Concordia University

Timeline

Purchasing Specialist

BASF Business Center Turkey, ME & NA.
02.2012 - 01.2015

Purchasing Team Leader

BASF Coatings
03.2010 - 02.2012

Logistics Team Leader

DHL Freight Turkey
11.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Trakya University
05.2000 - 2005.05

Supply Chain Excellence Manager

BASF Services Europe Gmbh
3 2022 - Current

Regional Catergory Manager

BASF Turkey
1 2019 - 03.2022

Supply Chain Executive

BASF Turkey
1 2015 - 01.2019
Altay YılmazSupply Chain Excellence Manager