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Ahmet Cihat Yıldız

@acyildiz

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8+ years Project Manager, strong automative background, skilled in communication&leadership.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote, flexible job that values open communication and consistent feedback. A strong emphasis on personal and professional development is essential, as I enjoy supporting others in their growth. A positive company culture, collaboration, and meaningful contribution are key aspects I look for in my next role. My goal is to make a genuine difference in the workplace.

Passionate and experienced Project Manager with over 8 years of expertise in the automotive industry. Successfully managed 25+ international projects, achieving a 40% cost reduction in customer projects and a 10% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness in production lines.

With communication and problem-solving skills, I've led multicultural teams, increased efficiency by 5-10% in delivery times for customer projects, and coordinated numerous continuous improvement projects.

Eager to apply my skills, achievements, and dynamic approach to tackle new challenges and make a significant impact in any organization.

Experience

Current

Project Manager Purchasing

Current

Bosch

Aug 2021 - Present (2 years 9 months)

• Managed the technical purchasing of diesel injector sub-components, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.
• Led a task force project addressing the steel crisis, collaborating with 5 company suppliers and multiple stakeholders, and implementing alternative steels in 25 different injector components within 4 months to maintain business continuity.
• Trained 20+ engineers in CIP met

Training Multitasking Purchasing Supply Chain Project Management Collaboration Cross Functional Team Leadership Team Leadership Customer Support Logistics

Project Manager Calibration

Bosch

Mar 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 5 months)

•Managed 5+ passenger car calibration projects for Audi, Volkswagen, and Ford, using agile project management methods.
• Led a 3-person team, increasing delivery efficiency by 5-10% with improved prioritization and time management.
• Managed social media accounts for Bosch Automotive for 2 years, increasing followers by 30% and boosting visibility through campaigns on Instagram and Facebook.

Sales Sales Processes Project Management Customer Care Social Media Management Customer Acquisition Leadership Team Leadership Team Management

Project Manager Manufacturing

Bosch

Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 3 months)

• Managed 20+ international parallel release/relocation customer projects, including 2 large-scale projects with budgets of approximately 3 M EUR each.
• Led a team of 5 people, increasing First Pass Yield percentage by 7% within one year for the injector assembly and test lines.
• Decreased validation cost for relocation/parallel release activities by 40% through process optimization.

Project Management Communication Collaboration Customer Operations Leadership

Production Engineer

Bosch

Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 1 month)

• Achieved a 10% OEE increase in production through continuous improvement, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Used problem solving methods like Fish Bone Analyse,8D, Shainin etc.
• Decreased yearly tooling cost by 15% by implementing alternative tools that maintained quality standards.
• Commissioned and released 3 plastic injection and 1 assembly line for new injector generations.

Production Problem Solving Technical Problem Solving Manufacturing Communication

Patent Specialist Assistant

Destek Patent

Dec 2012 - Oct 2014 (1 year 10 months)

• Registered Patent Attorney by Turkish Patent Institute
• Prosecuted 60+ patent applications for clients, including Renault and Fiat, while performing technology searches, infringement analyses, and preparing opposition letters.
• Successfully obtained patents for 10 applications that were initially deemed unpatentable by guiding clients through licensing processes.

Research Patent Prosecution