Ali Yurdakul

Business Analyst

Salary / Daily rate

İzmir, Türkiye

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Data AnalysisProject Management (PMO)

Languages

EnglishTurkishBulgarian

About me

Intro

Business Analyst with 15+ years of experience across logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, and large-scale transformation projects. Strong background in requirements gathering, process optimization, data analysis, and system implementation (WMS / ERP). Proven ability to bridge business and IT, translate complex operational needs into analytical solutions, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and customer experience. Comfortable working in Agile, Lean, Scrum, and Kanb

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Work experience

Senior Productivity Specialist

ÜNLÜ TEKNİK

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

İzmir, Türkiye

• Process Improvement: Analyzing current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implementing changes accordingly. • Data Analysis: Utilizing data analysis tools and techniques to gather insights into logistics operations. Analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for optimization. • Performance Monitoring: Monitoring and tracking the performance of logistics operations against established benchmarks and targets. • Inventory Management: Optimizing inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. Implementing inventory management best practices such as demand forecasting, safety stock optimization etc. • Technology Integration: Leveraging technology solutions such as warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to automate processes and improve visibility and control over logistics operations. • Training and Development: Providing training and support to logistics staff on best practices, new technologies, and process improvements. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and fostering employee engagement and empowerment. • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identifying opportunities to reduce costs throughout the logistics supply chain. Implementing cost-saving measures such as route optimization, carrier rate negotiation, and consolidation of shipments. • Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating risks related to logistics operations, such as disruptions in transportation, supplier issues, and inventory shortages. • Continuous Improvement: Leading or participating in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

AI Model Evaluator

OutlierFreelance

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 7 months

İzmir, Türkiye · Remote

Key Responsibilities: Designing Effective Prompts: Create and test different prompt structures to determine which ones yield the best responses from AI models. Ensure prompts are clear, concise, and tailored to specific tasks or applications. Optimizing Prompts: Analyze the performance of various prompts and iteratively improve them based on feedback and results. Use techniques like prompt chaining (where multiple prompts are used in sequence) to enhance outcomes. Understanding Model Behavior: Study how AI models interpret and generate text in response to different prompts. Identify and mitigate biases or inaccuracies in the model's responses.

Business Owner

MaNaturelsFreelance

Apr 2019 - May 2024

5 years 2 months

İzmir, Türkiye

Fresh food production and trading.

Warehouses Chief

Mayr-Melnhof Packaging

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

Tire, İzmir, Türkiye

• Directing all warehouse operations by supervising and planning the overall development of the warehouse and warehouse staff • Delivery of Finished Goods to the customers including export shipments • Plan the daily manpower capacity based on inbound and outbound volumes • Ensure stock integrity and managing the stock loss • Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the department to ensure efficiency and optimum productivity • Maintaining standards of health, safety and security in the work environment • Working closely with the Sales team to meet customer expectations • Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the warehouse

Tesco

Oct 2006 - Oct 2017

11 years 1 month

Türkiye Petrolleri, 02040 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye

Operations Support Manager

May 2017 - Oct 2017

6 months

Türkiye Petrolleri, 02040 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye

Managing the inventory and the integrity of the stock and supporting to the Operation by planning the resource and the volume. • Warehouse stock integrity/ Cycle counts • Picking accuracy check • Plan and develop systems and processes to improve warehouse productivity • Warehouse Managing System/ Systems development and implementation • Staff training and development • Capacity, resource and volume planning/ Reporting • KPI improvement • Step Change/ Project implementation

Project Manager

Jan 2014 - May 2017

3 years 5 months

İzmir, Türkiye

Managing cross functional natural work teams across all business streams and key stakeholders using proper PM methodology and tools focusing on doing everything better for customers. Financial monitoring and budget control. Covering business activities in implementing warehouse management systems and 3rd party interfaces. Responsibilities: • On time project delivery and implementation from conception to the end using project management methodology and within Supply Chain/ Distribution Step Change programme. • Stakeholder management. • Prioritizing projects and Business Case studies. • Defining and documenting business requirements and GAP analysis • Design, develop, and implement solutions/processes in line with strategic plans. • Operational efficiency improvement. • Support distribution leaders by developing predictive analytics. • Software development.

Sr. Business Analyst

Mar 2010 - Jan 2014

3 years 11 months

Türkiye Petrolleri, 02040 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye

• Defining and documenting business requirements (BRD, CR etc.) • Monitoring and reporting business flows • Documenting business processes and GAP analysis • Act as a point of contact between IT and the operation • Data analysis and visualization • Project delivery management and Business Case studies • System and process design • System solution development • Support distribution leaders by developing predictive analytics

Superuser / System Analyst

Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

3 years 6 months

Türkiye Petrolleri, 02040 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye

• System tests before implementation • Ensure system set up and parameters are suitable for operational needs • Monitoring and reporting business flows • End user trainings • Process development • Ensure system issues are solved on time • Set up all IT equipment (RF devices, barcoding system etc.) and ensure they are working.

Part Time Cashier

Tansas

Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

1 year 1 month

Türkiye Petrolleri, 02040 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye


Education

Ege University

Bachelor's degree, Statistics

2000 - 2005

5 years 1 month

Maltepe Military High School

High School, Mathemetics

1994 - 1998

4 years 1 month

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