Sıla OKCU YAVUZ
Senior Supply Chain & Supplier Quality Manager | FMCG & Manufacturing & Project Management | SAP S/4HANA
Czech Republic / Brno
Summary
Supply chain professional with 14+ years of experience, including 7+ years in management, with expertise in FMCG and manufacturing. Specializing in supply chain operations, production and material planning, supplier management, and process quality. Strong background in production, packaging, quality assurance, inventory control, and raw material management. Skilled in improving efficiency, leading teams, and ensuring product quality and on-time delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
ETI GIDA SAN. TIC. A.S.
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Managed 450+ suppliers and 5,000+ SKUs.
- Led cross-functional teams to select high-performing suppliers aligned with business needs and strategic goals.
- Built and managed strong partnerships with 400+ key suppliers to drive collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Reduced non-compliant suppliers by 50% annually through a structured performance monitoring and CAPA programme.
- Improved top-supplier quality scores by 75% via systematic risk analysis and targeted development initiatives.
- Managed supplier performance, quality issues, corrective & preventive actions (CAPA), ensuring service level and production continuity.
- Conducted supplier development and quality improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Monitored vendor quality risks and proactively prevented potential issues.
- Managed regulatory compliance across Turkey, Europe, Middle East, and USA.
- Performed domestic and international supplier audits (on-site & remote) based on company and international standards.
- Collaborated daily with production, procurement, logistics, R&D, marketing, and sales teams across Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East to ensure supply continuity and quality alignment.
Senior Production Planning Specialist
ETI GIDA SAN. TIC. A.S.
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Improved inventory management by reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Reduced delivery lead times through optimized scheduling and resource allocation.
- Coordinated with logistics to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and high customer satisfaction.
- Led demand planning to increase forecast accuracy and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Implemented planning technologies to drive cost savings and improve productivity.
- Monitored market and industry trends to proactively adjust material planning strategies.
- Prepared material planning and performance reports to support management decisions.
- Set team objectives, delegated tasks based on competencies, and monitored performance to ensure targets were met.
- Strengthened cross-department communication through structured meetings and reporting processes.
Production Planning Specialist
Korel Electronic
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Optimized resource utilization through effective production scheduling and material planning.
- Worked cross-functionally to eliminate production bottlenecks and improve operational workflows.
- Strong adaptability with fast learning capability in dynamic environments.
- Excellent time management with consistent on-time task and project delivery.
- Flexible to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts when required.
Quality Assurance Specialist
NSK Armatür (ROCA)
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed testing processes including test development and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintained QA documentation to support cross-department communication and continuous process improvement.
- Led regular performance review meetings to track quality KPIs, address risks, and align teams on QA initiatives.
- Supported new product development (NPD) by defining and implementing quality requirements during design and production stages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Eskisehir/ Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Supply Chain & Planning: SAP , S4HANA (MM, APO, QM, SRM, PP), Material & Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supplier Management, Production & Packaging Coordination
Quality & Process: Quality Assurance, Supplier Performance, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Audits, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, HACCP, SAP S/4HANA, S&OP, MRP, CAPA, RASFF, FMEA, SMED, Kaizen, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, TPM
Operational & Project Skills: Project Management, , Forecasting, Six Sigma Operations Management, Process Optimization, Reporting & Data Analysis, Organization & Time Management, Multitasking
Soft Skills: Team Leadership & Collaboration, Customer Service, Problem-Solving, Adaptable & Flexible, Positive Attitude
Additional Information
- Date of Birth: 17.03.1988 | Driving License: B
Certification
BRC Food Safety - Chief Inspector (Raw & Packaging Materials)
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
ETI GIDA SAN. TIC. A.S.
01.2019 - 05.2025
Senior Production Planning Specialist
ETI GIDA SAN. TIC. A.S.
07.2015 - 01.2019
Production Planning Specialist
Korel Electronic
11.2014 - 07.2015
Quality Assurance Specialist
NSK Armatür (ROCA)
04.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
04.2001 -
Activities
- Led a TPM World Class improvement project across supplier materials, production, and packaging processes — reducing customer complaints by 90%, setup time and labour costs by 65%, packaging waste by 64%, supplier packaging process costs by 50%, and delivering €800,000 in annual EBITA improvement per factory. Achieved a zero-defect rate in customer complaints through targeted quality improvement projects.
- Developed an AI-based sensor and camera system for supplier and production processes that identifies defects by recognizing patterns from historical errors, improving process defect detection rate by 60% and customer performance by 45%.
- Monitored industry innovations and drove technology investment decisions aligned with company requirements, resulting in 100+ equipment purchases across 50 suppliers and a 24% improvement in overall supplier performance scores.
- Implemented image sensor technology to detect and prevent inverted box alignment in packaging.
- Led the transition to mathematical color control using spectrophotometry in flexo-printed cardboards.