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FATIH CIL

FATIH CIL

Summary

Performance-driven Industrial Engineer with 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain optimization. Proven expertise in achieving substantial cost savings and managing complex projects for high-profile clients, including Ford. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and advanced tools (SAP, Excel, Tableau) to streamline processes, enhance vendor relationships, and ensure operational excellence. Fluent in Turkish, proficient in English (C1), and a beginner in German (A1). Currently pursuing an Economics MSc at Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sourcing Procurement Specialist

Optimas Solutions
07.2022 - Current
  • Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Generated and implemented efficient sourcing and category management strategies
  • Analyzed and calculated costs of procurement and suggested methods to decrease expenditure
  • Spearheaded sourcing strategies for 1000+ SKU fastener parts, delivering cost savings through effective resourcing and benchmarking.
  • Added six key strategic suppliers to the company's portfolio, enhancing procurement efficiency.
  • Led procurement for major Ford projects, including; V801, V710, V363 ICA3 & 4P BEV, and F-Truck, ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing.
  • Designed and implemented an Excel-based costing&benchmarking tool, now integral to RFQ processes, improving cost analysis accuracy.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced procurement expenditure through strategic supplier negotiations.
  • Enhanced transparency in spend management, aligning with corporate objectives.
  • Correct costing thanks to new Excel file which can calculate custom fees due to HS Codes.

Procurement Specialist

Anadolu Motor
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Directed budget and revenue report generation using SAP, optimizing financial planning accuracy.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted production and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline operations, mitigating supply chain bottlenecks.

Key Achievements:

  • Increased operational efficiency through process optimization.
  • Resolved supply issues, ensuring seamless production across multiple product lines.
  • Conducted multiple ABC inventory analysis, reducing stocking costs and improving lead times and cash flow.

Family Business Manager – Operations & Strategy

Beraplast Plastic
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Actively managed the family business operations, focusing on PVC extrusion and the manufacturing of sealing for various applications.
  • Directed end-to-end procurement processes, securing favorable supplier terms and maintaining consistent raw material supply for production.
  • Streamlined production workflows, optimizing team roles and improving efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies, expanding the customer base and enhancing revenue.
  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and payment coordination, ensuring financial stability and profitability.
  • Played a key role in preparing the business for resale, enhancing operational metrics and documentation to maximize its market value.

Key Achievements:

  • Negotiated logistics terms to reduce delivery costs while ensuring timely product distribution.
  • Successfully transitioned the company during its resale, laying the foundation for new ownership.

Education

Master of Science - Economics

Heinrich Heine University
Düsseldorf, Germany
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Türkiye
01.2022

B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering

Istanbul University
01.2018

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
  • Supplier Relation Management
  • Cost Analysis and Benchmarking
  • Risk Management
  • SAP
  • Netsuite
  • Supplier contracts
  • Purchasing processes

Certification

  • Microsoft Excel Advanced
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Diction
  • Kaizen
  • 6 Sigma

Languages

Turkish
English
German

Additional Information

- Transferred from Mechanical Engineering to Industrial Engineering.

- Currently working on improving my German language skills.

- References available upon request, including contact details of my manager.

FATIH CIL