Mehmet Ali EKİNGEN
Luanda
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Digital Transformation leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain and digital transformation activities, including procurement, sales,manufacturing, inventory management and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 17 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Supply Chain & Digital Transformation Director
Tosyali Iron & Steel – Angola
05.2022 - Current
- Supply Chain & Digital Transformation Department Management for DMS Type Iron Mine and Steel Plant Construction.
- Project Feasibility Support for Costing Purpose- CAPEX and OPEX based.
- Contract Management of Plant and Other contracts such as mining services.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 20 staff members tasked with handling materials management, inventory management, planning, purchasing, contract management and customer service duties.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in IT and Digital Transformation projects.
- Managed various Digital Transformation projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Generated reports for Digital Transformation project progress and performance.
- Negotiated and managed project budgets to meet goals.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Implement SAP S4 HANA ERP system for all departmental requirements.
- Implement dashboard management system with MS Power BI.
- Implement risk assessment register and update regularly with relevant departments.
Supply Chain Manager
Eti Bakir A.S Mazidagi Isletmesi
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Supply Chain Management of Integrated plant for various products such as Fertilizer, Gold, Copper, Cobalt.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 45 staff members tasked with handling materials management, contract management, sales & distribution, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Prepare cobalt sale agreements and perform logistics door to door for all buyers.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Built exceptional compliance system with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Improving ERP system of company. Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system is used by this company.
- Implementing MS Power BI Dashboard Management for Supply Chain Department.
- Implementing Contract Templates for each category of procurement and sale of products.
- Implementing Kaizen Continuous Improvement system for Supply Chain Department
- Implementing Risk Assessment Register and update regularly.
Contracts & ERP Project Manager
Chaarat Gold UK Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
- EPC Based Gold Mine Construction Contract Management
- Oracle NetSuite ERP System Project Implementation for Purchasing, Project Control, Finance and Inventory Management
- Full Cycle Contract Management starting from Tender to Contract Closure for all types of mine construction relates material and service contracts.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Contractor Performance Assessment and Pre-Qualification process management.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $1.000.000 to $100.000.000.
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
- Negotiated and administered leasing and service contracts for mine construction business.
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Implemented best practices to drive quality ERP project delivery.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver ERP project components.
- Assessed and analyzed customer requirements to develop effective ERP project plans.
- Trained personnel on use of ERP tools and applications.
- Generated reports for ERP project progress and performance.
- Developed and introduced ERP strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures in ERP projects.
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Centerra Gold
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Centerra Gold is Canadian Gold producer and the company have mines all around the world. I have been assigned to work on Gold Mine construction project in Develi district of Kayseri city in TURKIYE.
- Contract Management aligned with EBRD and UniCredit Requirements (Equipment, Plant, Construction, Engineering Services, Mining, Earthwork, Re-Agent Supply, Services, EBRD related contracts amendment study..etc)
- Supply Chain Maturity Assessment and Department establishment.
- Risk Register Implementation and monitoring.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 25 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Oversaw demand planning, inventory management, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Preparing SOP, Policy and Procedures of the company aligned with the standards of Centerra Gold.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Warehouse layout preparation with engineering teams.
- Road Survey analysis for construction and operational materials.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Implement Ellipse ERP System with Canada ERP team.
Supply Chain Manager
Trecora Resources ( AMAK SA)
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Improvement of Copper and Zinc Mine in the south part of Saudi Arabia.
- Implementing of SAGE ERP Materials Management System for Supply Chain and Finance Department.
- New Warehouse Layout Design Preparation with engineering department.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 35 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Risk register Implementation and monitoring regularly.
Supply Chain Manager
Acacia Mining Operations
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Copper Mine Construction in Hanonu, Kastamonu city.
- Supply Chain Department establishment.
- SAP SRM and MM ERP system implementation.
- Supply Chain team recruitment and internal training in order to get used to company procedures.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 20 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Supply Chain Manager
Alacer Gold
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Supply Chain Management of Canadian Gold Producer in Ilic district of Erzincan city in TURKIYE.
- SAP Lumira Dashboard Management
- SAP Inventory Optimization Study and implementation.
- Fine Carbon Sale Tender and Contract Management.
- Local Procurement Policy and Procedure implementation and execution.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Effective contract management inline with company policy and procedures.
- Supervised 30 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
Supply Chain Chief
Alacer Gold & Polimetal Mining
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Gold Mine Construction feasibility study support
- Supply Chain Department establishment
- Budgetary plant and service contracts study
- SAP ERP system implementation.
- Contract Management System Implementation and team internal training.
Purchasing & Contracting Chief
Alacer Gold
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Gold Mine Construction in Ilic District of Erzincan city in TURKIYE.
- Purchasing of construction equipment and services.
- Contract Management and system implementation.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing and contractual activities.
- Purchasing and Contract Management policy and procedure preparation.
- Cost analysis for long term service and equipment procurements.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Conducting local procurement policies and procedures.
Head of Purchasing & Inventory Management
Lafarge Cement
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Lafarge is a french cement producer in Van City of TURKIYE.
- Management of Van Purchasing and Warehouse team
- Management of Purchasing and Inventory.
- Working inline with head office in Istanbul for central procurement and logistics activities.
- Demand planing for raw materials and spare parts together with relevant departments.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used Oracle ERP system to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
General Manager
Ekingen Bilgisayar Iletisim & Otomotiv Ltd. Co
02.2008 - 02.2009
- EKINGEN Ltd. Co is a family owned company and providing Automotive Spare Parts, Computer Hardware parts and repairs in Mardin city.
- Develop the layout of warehouses for automotive and IT related spare parts.
- Making agreements with private companies for maintenance and repair services.
- Implementing spare parts stock management system as per fast and slow moving items strategy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability for automotive and IT branches established in Mardin city of TURKIYE.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Cash flow management of both branches
Head of Purchasing & IT
Lidersan Saglik & Gida Urunleri A.S
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Construction of Baby Diaper and sun Flower oil in Gaziantep Industrial Zone.
- Implementing of IT and ERP system. Logo ERP system has been implemented.
- Preparing SOP, Policy and procedures for purchasing and inventory management.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Long term raw material tender and contract management. Domestic and Non-Domestic sourcing.
- Logistics and Warehouse Management for all kind of materials.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- IT Department and System implementation of company
- CCTV scope preparation and implementation.
- Cyber Security Server Implementation and protecting company data.
Education
Honour Degree -
MBA - Business Administration
Cukurova University
Adana, TURKIYE07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University, Mardin Lisesi
Famagusta, Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus06.2004
High School Diploma -
Mardin High School
Mardin, TURKIYE07.1998
Skills
- Digital Transformation
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Supply Chain Technology Management
- Logistics
- Contract Management
- Sales & Distribution
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Accomplishments
- MS Power BI Dashboard Implementation
- SAP S4 HANA MM and FI implementation
- Oracle Netsuite ERP System Implementation
- MS Dynamics ERP Implementation
- SAGE ERP MM and FI implementation
- SAP Supplier Relationship Management Implementation
Certification
- Leadership Management Training
- Supply Chain Management
- Contract Management
- SKF Bearing
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
- Kaizen Continuous Improvement
- 6 Sigma Lean Management - Green Belt
- Negotiation Skills
- MS Power BI Dashboard
- Advanced MS Excel Management
- Emergency Response Management
- HSE Management
- Quality Management
- SAP Materials Management (MM)
- SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
- Operational Risk Management
- Foreign Trade
Languages
Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Elementary
A2
Russian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Supply Chain & Digital Transformation Director
Tosyali Iron & Steel – Angola
05.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Eti Bakir A.S Mazidagi Isletmesi
09.2020 - 05.2022
Contracts & ERP Project Manager
Chaarat Gold UK Limited
06.2019 - 07.2020
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
Centerra Gold
03.2018 - 06.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Trecora Resources ( AMAK SA)
10.2017 - 03.2018
Supply Chain Manager
Acacia Mining Operations
10.2016 - 10.2017
Supply Chain Manager
Alacer Gold
09.2015 - 09.2016
Supply Chain Chief
Alacer Gold & Polimetal Mining
01.2015 - 09.2015
Purchasing & Contracting Chief
Alacer Gold
07.2010 - 01.2015
Head of Purchasing & Inventory Management
Lafarge Cement
02.2009 - 07.2010
General Manager
Ekingen Bilgisayar Iletisim & Otomotiv Ltd. Co
02.2008 - 02.2009
Head of Purchasing & IT
Lidersan Saglik & Gida Urunleri A.S
06.2006 - 02.2008
Honour Degree -
MBA - Business Administration
Cukurova University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University, Mardin Lisesi
High School Diploma -
Mardin High School
- Leadership Management Training
- Supply Chain Management
- Contract Management
- SKF Bearing
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
- Kaizen Continuous Improvement
- 6 Sigma Lean Management - Green Belt
- Negotiation Skills
- MS Power BI Dashboard
- Advanced MS Excel Management
- Emergency Response Management
- HSE Management
- Quality Management
- SAP Materials Management (MM)
- SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
- Operational Risk Management
- Foreign Trade
Hobbies
Reading Books
Swimming
Listening to Music and Podcasts.
Off Road Driving
Cooking
Watching Movies
Hobbies
Reading Books
Swimming
Listening to Music and Podcasts.
Off Road Driving
Cooking
Watching Movies
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