Supply Chain Executive

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Turkey is seeking a Supply Chain Executive for a manufacturing client. You will design and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within Canias ERP, align with forecasts and orders, and optimize import/export operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in related fields, 10+ years in manufacturing, at least 2 years in management, and fluent English for negotiations with international suppliers and logistics partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related.
• 10+ years in manufacturing/mass production environments.
• Minimum 2 years in a managerial role.
• Advanced knowledge of international trade regulations and Incoterms.
• ERP experience in factory environments, preferably Canias ERP.
• Fluent English for international negotiations.
• Experience budgeting supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage the factory Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP processes.
• Establish and maintain min/max stock levels for components used in production.
• Coordinate import operations including customs clearance and bonded warehousing.
• Manage export operations for finished products and related documentation.
• Oversee warehouse operations ensuring FIFO and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to optimize OTIF delivery and KPIs.
• Prepare annual budgets for supply chain, logistics, and foreign trade; present cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Fluent English

Forecasting & MPS/MRP

Negotiations with international

Inventory/OPEX management

Budgeting for supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, International Trade & Logistics

Tools

Canias ERP

Job description

REED is one of the world's largest recruitment companies, delivering tailored recruitment solutions to organizations for more than 60 years. With 350 offices and 3,000 employees across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, we provide global recruitment services across more than 20 specialist sectors.

Through our expert consultants, we work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across various industries, delivering customized talent acquisition solutions to meet our clients’ specific needs.

As REED Turkey, we are seeking a Supply Chain Executive for our client operating in the manufacturing sector.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, International Trade & Logistics, or a related engineering/business discipline,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing and mass production environments, covering areas such as Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Import/Export, and Supply Chain Operations,
• At least 2 years of managerial experience (Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader, etc.) within the overall career history,
• Advanced knowledge of international trade regulations, customs clearance procedures, Incoterms, letters of credit (L/C), and foreign trade logistics,
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems in factory environments, particularly for planning, inventory, and foreign trade modules (preferably Canias ERP),
• Proven experience in annual budgeting of supply chain operations, logistics and transportation cost optimization, and inventory/OPEX management,
• Preferably experienced in the Gas Equipment / Measurement Devices industry; alternatively, experience in White Goods or Automotive OEM/Tier supplier sectors,
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to conduct technical and commercial negotiations with international suppliers, customs brokers, and global logistics service providers,
• For male candidates, completion of military service or exemption without any ongoing obligation.

Job Description:

• Design, execute, and manage the factory's Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes within Canias ERP, aligning them with sales forecasts and domestic/international customer orders.
• Establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for all locally sourced and imported components used in natural gas meter production (such as bodies, diaphragms, and counters), ensuring uninterrupted material flow and preventing production downtime.
• Coordinate the import operations of machinery, equipment, raw materials, and semi-finished goods, including customs clearance, bonded warehouse processes, transportation, and regulatory compliance, while optimizing overall supply chain costs.
• Manage export operations for finished natural gas meters, including shipping documentation, packing lists, invoicing, customs documentation, and shipment execution for international customers.
• Oversee warehouse operations covering raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products; ensure proper location management, FIFO implementation, and inventory accuracy through periodic stock counts.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to maximize production efficiency and maintain best-in-class On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.
• Prepare annual budgets for supply chain, logistics, and foreign trade operations; develop cost-reduction initiatives related to logistics and warehousing; and present KPI reports and improvement projects to senior management.