Özkan Sekerci

Structured and executed master production schedules ensuring adherence to customer delivery dates. Managed raw material inventories and implemented waste-reduction strategies, securing up to a 20% profitability surge.

Spearheaded raw material sourcing, qualified suppliers, and negotiated purchase terms. Conducted market research to identify target export countries and built new client portfolios.

Coordinated end-to-end procurement, customs clearances, and incoming quality audits for imported home textile accessories. Conducted global vendor research to introduce alternative products and evaluate competitive pricing.

Managed import operations including purchasing schedules, foreign transfers, and customs oversight. Drove export initiatives by evaluating new markets and preparing export documentation.

Expanded customer accounts through systematic overseas market prospecting and managed order lifecycles from inquiry to delivery. Scheduled import replenishment orders based on real-time inventory monitoring.

Maintained inventory accuracy via regular cycle counts, managed warehouse operations, and optimized inter-store transfers.

Completed Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in March 2023.

Completed Applied MS SQL Server Training in July 2023.

Completed Business Analytics with Excel training in May 2023.

Completed Trade Intelligence in Foreign Trade training in March 2021.

Completed A3 Problem-Solving Techniques training in July 2019.

Completed Project Management Certification in April 2012.

Completed Letter of Credit (L/C) Review & Applications training in June 2011.

Completed Strategic Procurement & Foreign Trade Docs training from May to July 2011.

Grade: 70/100

B.S. in Business Administration from Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences, with a GPA of 70/100.

Graduated from Bahçelievler High School with a focus on Turkish, Mathematics, and Foreign Language.