Manager Sales

Ayfer KAYHAN – İzmir (****)

Address : İzmir - Turkey

Mobile Ph. : 009*-***-***-** 73

E-mail : adg42n@r.postjobfree.com

Driving L. : B

Education:

Master of Business Administration ( M.B.A.) 2010-2012 Ege University

Bachelor of Applied Science, International Trade 2006-2010 Celal Bayar University

Experiences:

1- Çağatay Pet Foods

International Trade & Purchasing Manager 07.2017 - present A local company leading the sector in Turkey manufacturing 40.000 tons of petfood annually. Having worked in a feed manufacturing environment and supplying all essential raw materials to produce pet food from overseas for 5 years, I took on a new challange as an International Trade Manager with an aim to improve international network and brand awareness. I have the ability to lead cross functional teams, negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, manage working capital and build brand strategy. Leading a team of 5 members.

Achievements:

Establishment of Export Department

**Coordination of production processes, team building, orders&system management

42 New Destinations for Export

**5 continents

Brand Development

**website improvement, creation of company&brand brochures, POPs

International Fair Organisation

** ZooMark, InterZoo, CIPS, PetsArabia

Operations Management

2- Çağatay Pet Foods

Purchasing Manager 09.2011 – 07.2017

Achievements:

Experience in a high volume, quick pace environment.

Experience in the strategic sourcing of international suppliers to eliminate corporate risks.

Strong communication skills in building and maintaining relations with international partners, buying team and internal support departments

Demonstrated ability to identify and manage professional purchasing staff as well as define accounting problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions

Reduced cost by sourcing, evaluating and recommending new suppliers and materials that help generate cost savings or reduce usage.

Reduced cost and increased sales: optimum stock control by good communication between departments and suppliers. Resolving supplier performance issues on a timely basis to the satisfaction of Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.

Reduced cost by minimising currency risk by scheduling payments priorly.

Reduced cost & environment friendly work by saving a lot from paper.

Increased sales: new product ideas

Managing a budget of $50MM annually

3- Efeden Export & Import

International Trade Expert 05.2011 – 09.2011

Finding overseas customers by phone, Developing relationships with existing customers. Coordination with domestic manufacturers, import & export procedures. 4- Logwin Solutions Logistics

Marine Operation Expert 09.2010 – 05.2011

5- Logwin Solutions Logistics

Airfreight Intern 06.2009 – 09.2009

6- Palm Pools (USA)

Life Guard 06.2008 – 09.2008

7- Birkart Globalistics

Land Freight Intern 06.2005 – 09.2005

Languages:

English: Advanced both spoken and written

German: B.1.1. lessons took at Goethe Institut Izmir Turkish: Mother tongue

Competencies:

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, MS Project, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Netsis, Cargomax, Soft, Web, SAP (beginning)

Certificates:

Lifeguard Certificate

Red Cross - 06.2008

Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2008

Gelisim Yönetim Sistemleri A.S. – 02.12.2013

Incoterms 2010 International Commercial Delivery Methods Istanbul İhracatçı Birlikleri - 23.03.2011

Advanced Excel

Bilgi Teknolojileri Merkezi – 08.02.2011 – 14.04.2011 Project Management and Development Seminar

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Prof. Dr. Okan Tuna – 20.03.2010 Test: ALES 2010: 83 /100

UDS 2010: 85 /100

IELTS 2014: 7/ 9; Listening:8 Speaking:6,5 Reading:7 Writing: 6,5 Projects: Establishing a profitable business with a team and reporting outcomes to Young Entrepreneurs Contest, teaching English to kids in Social Responsibility Programme, Managing time, cost and labor for the transportation of heavy vehicles via Ms Project in ERP Class, Presentations regarding brand management, consumer behaviour and international trade in various classes.

Thesis: Consumer Behaviour in Petfood Industry, Marketing Strategies of Airlines, International Economic Institions

Hobbies:

Pilates, yoga, driving car, reading, traveling, fashion and personal care. Values :

Accountability, Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Professional behaviour, Professional attitude, Adaptability, Continuous learning, Teamwork, Confidentiallity Links:

https://tr.linkedin.com/in/ayferkayhan88

References:

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