Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning Specialist

CETIN BARTO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Supply Chain & Inventory Planning professional with 7+ years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, ERP (SAP MM), and multi-channel retail operations. Proven track record of scaling revenue, improving inventory turnover, and aligning purchasing decisions with sales performance. Strong analytical background in Industrial Engineering with expertise in Excel modeling, KPI tracking, and cross-functional supply chain coordination.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Head of Operations, Saytec LLC September 2022 – Present

• Scaled multi-channel retail business from $0 to $500K revenue within first 12 months

• Led demand forecasting, purchasing, and inventory planning across Amazon and Walmart

• Designed and launched private-label products, managing end-to-end product lifecycle

• Built SKU-level inventory tracking system using Excel and forecasting models

• Monitored sell-through, stock coverage, and inventory turnover to reduce stockouts and excess inventory

• Negotiated supplier pricing and managed purchase orders to optimize margins

• Implemented KPI reporting for revenue, stock accuracy, and fulfillment performance International Merchandise Planner, DeFacto Inc. Istanbul, Turkey March 2021–September 2021

• Managed inventory allocation and demand planning for international markets, overseeing $2M+ inventory portfolio

• Developed monthly forecasting models using Excel and Power BI

• Conducted forecast variance analysis and identified stock risks

• Optimized sell-through and inventory turnover to improve working capital

• Coordinated with logistics and finance teams to streamline stock flow Store Planner & Inventory Specialist, Flo Store Inc. Istanbul, Turkey December 2016–March 2021

• Managed inventory allocation and replenishment across multiple retail locations

• Analyzed SKU performance and recommended assortment adjustments

• Executed stock transfers and maintained SAP MM inventory records

• Generated weekly inventory and performance reports for management

• Improved inventory accuracy through structured reconciliation processes SKILLS

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups), SAP (MM), Power BI, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Optimization, Demand Forecasting, Replenishment, OTB Planning, Vendor & PO Management EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Kocaeli University Kocaeli, Turkey, 2011 – 2016

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