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Nevzat Ciftci

Nevzat Ciftci

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain Manager with extensive expertise in planning, optimization, and implementation of supply chain strategies across the EMEA region. Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing teams and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. Proficient in SAP, Power BI, and project management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Planning Manager EMEA

Merz Aesthetics GmbH
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage and oversee inventory across the EMEA region, considering local stock levels and diverse route-to-markets.
  • Define overarching supply chain strategies (regional/local safety stocks, range profiles, etc.) in collaboration with global SC teams and local stock targets.
  • Plan and implement optimization initiatives along the supply chain (batch management strategy, portfolio optimization, lot size optimization).

Tools: SAP MM, Power BI, Office, ANAPLAN

Senior Supply & Material Planning Manager Chilled

Danone Deutschland GmbH
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Ensured the availability of approximately 400 SKUs in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with European teams to secure medium- and long-term production capacities.
  • Managed a team of 10 employees.

Tools: SAP APO, SAP MM, Power BI, Office

Senior Customer Operations Excellence Manager

Nutricia Milupa GmbH
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Identified, planned, and led projects to optimize operational costs and enhance service levels across all customer channels.
  • Supervised a team of 4 employees.

Tools: Microstrategy, SAP MM, Power BI, Office

Senior Customer Operations Development Manager

Nutricia Milupa GmbH
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Led cross-functional projects within the supply chain.
  • Established management structures in the newly formed department.
  • Harmonized processes across multiple business units (Co-Packing).

Tools: Microstrategy, SAP MM, Power BI, Office

Logistics Performance Manager DACH

Milupa Nutricia GmbH
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Analyzed warehouse and transportation processes to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Managed projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Led the project for the tender and relocation of the national central warehouse in close cooperation with the procurement department.

Tools: WMS, SAP MM, Power BI, Office

Education

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Friedberg, Germany
03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Logisticsmanagement

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Friedberg, Germany
03.2016

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Negotiation
  • Operations and Efficiency
  • Time Management
  • MS Office

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Supply Planning Manager EMEA

Merz Aesthetics GmbH
06.2023 - Current

Senior Supply & Material Planning Manager Chilled

Danone Deutschland GmbH
10.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Customer Operations Excellence Manager

Nutricia Milupa GmbH
01.2021 - 10.2021

Senior Customer Operations Development Manager

Nutricia Milupa GmbH
05.2020 - 12.2020

Logistics Performance Manager DACH

Milupa Nutricia GmbH
01.2018 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Bachelor of Science - Logisticsmanagement

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Nevzat Ciftci