Berkcan Ünsal
Çiğli,Turkey
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain Manager with 14 years of experience in production planning, logistics, and warehousing within multinational manufacturing. Led cross-functional teams to optimise inventory and service performance, enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer relationships across Europe. Skilled in SAP-driven planning processes and international logistics operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Ball Beverage Packaging
Manisa, Turkey
2022.04 - Current
- Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including local and international procurement, material planning, production planning, warehousing, logistics, and customer fulfillment activities.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies to ensure operational excellence, service reliability, and business continuity.
- Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain network.
- Define, monitor, and manage supply chain KPIs while developing and maintaining the company performance scorecard.
- Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional team, including contractors, to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
- Direct customer fulfillment and supply planning processes to ensure high service levels and effective demand-supply balancing.
- Manage warehouse and transportation operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, product availability, and on-time deliveries.
- Analyze customer demand trends and market dynamics to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory strategies, and support business growth.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis, performance reporting, and risk assessment.
Planning Manager
Yatsan
İzmir, Turkey
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Managed end-to-end planning activities for two manufacturing plants (Furniture & Bedding) located in İzmir.
- Developed annual budget supply plans and aligned operational capabilities with business objectives.
- Led the company's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial targets.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to effectively balance supply and demand while maintaining service and inventory objectives.
- Defined and implemented planning strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Presented planning performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership through executive-level KPI reviews.
- Oversaw the development and optimization of monthly master production plans to ensure capacity utilization and delivery performance.
- Contributed to the achievement of corporate vision and strategic objectives through effective planning and resource management.
- Led and developed a planning team of 9 white-collar and 2 blue-collar employees, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Analyzed production capacities, constraints, and market demand trends to optimize supply capabilities and improve forecast reliability.
- Collaborated closely with Sales, Production, Procurement, and Logistics teams to drive operational excellence and improve end-to-end supply chain performance.
Planning Supervisor
Ball Beverage Packaging
Manisa, Turkey
2018.08 - 2021.10
- Managed all production and material planning activities for Ball Beverage Packaging Turkey Plant.
- Developed annual budget supply plans based on sales forecasts, aligning production and material requirements with business objectives.
- Prepared and optimized monthly master production and material plans to ensure service, inventory, and capacity targets were achieved.
- Managed customer capacity allocation processes in line with demand forecasts and production capabilities.
- Coordinated intercompany supply activities, including support-in volumes from Ball plants across Europe.
- Developed weekly and daily production schedules through SAP to meet customer demand while maximizing operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular supply review meetings with customers to align demand expectations and ensure high service performance.
- Managed material requirements planning (MRP) processes and coordinated procurement activities with suppliers.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure material availability.
- Monitored raw material inventory, consumption trends, and supply risks to support uninterrupted production.
- Optimized inventory performance by reducing slow-moving and obsolete stock while improving inventory availability and turnover.
- Worked cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to enhance overall supply chain performance.
Planning Specialist
Polinas
Manisa, Turkey
2016.11 - 2018.08
- Created and managed production work orders in SAP, ensuring the timely execution of manufacturing plans.
- Consolidated customer requirements into optimized production orders to maximize capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
- Planned raw material requirements and initiated procurement requests to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
- Monitored production performance and prepared daily reports on production delays, identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
- Supervised daily manufacturing activities to ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets.
- Led and coordinated a team of 12 blue-collar employees, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Organized and delivered operational and process-related training programs to enhance workforce capability and performance.
- Maintained and updated operational procedures, work instructions, and documentation within the QDMS system.
- Supported corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes by identifying root causes, implementing improvements, and monitoring effectiveness.
- Collaborated with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams to improve operational performance and achieve production objectives.
Production Planning Specialist Engineer
Best Transformer
Balıkesir, Turkey
2012.08 - 2016.08
- Prepared and monitored manufacturing progress plans using MS Project to ensure on-time execution of production schedules.
- Managed production planning activities through Oracle ERP, aligning manufacturing requirements with customer demand and capacity constraints.
- Developed detailed production schedules using Icron Scheduling System to optimize resource utilization and delivery performance.
- Coordinated production priorities and workflow planning to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing throughput.
- Led and supervised a team of 8 grey-collar employees, supporting performance management and continuous development.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly workforce reports to support capacity planning and labor utilization decisions.
- Collaborated closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure effective execution of production plans.
- Monitored production performance and resource availability, proactively addressing potential constraints and bottlenecks.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing planning accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Education
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Boğaziçi University
İstanbul2021-01
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
İzmir University of Economics
İzmir2018-01
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Anadolu University
2015-01
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
İzmir University of Economics
İzmir2011-01
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Knowledge of Six Sigma
- Excel Proficiency
- SAP Software
- Team Leadership
- Negotiation Skills
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Interests
- Semi-pro Bass Guitar Player
- Tennis
- Fitness
- Travelling
Publication
Publication
Ünsal, B., et al. A Novel Two-Stage Hybrid Solution Method for Sustainable Supply Chain Network Design in the Packaging Industry. Published in Sustainable Production and Consumption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352550918304135
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Ball Beverage Packaging
2022.04 - Current
Planning Manager
Yatsan
2021.10 - 2022.04
Planning Supervisor
Ball Beverage Packaging
2018.08 - 2021.10
Planning Specialist
Polinas
2016.11 - 2018.08
Production Planning Specialist Engineer
Best Transformer
2012.08 - 2016.08
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Boğaziçi University
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
İzmir University of Economics
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Anadolu University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
İzmir University of Economics