MERVE SENTURK
Dearborn Heights,MI
Summary
Skilled at investigating and resolving failures, reviewing materials choices and vetting suppliers. Achievements include shrinking approval windows and simplifying procedures to keep production on schedule. Accuracy-driven and hardworking with methodical and diligent approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Materials Engineer knowledgeable of material requirements for multiple manufacturing and product development applications. Extensive knowledge of thermodynamics and environmental effects on materials. Placed environmental concerns as priority during projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
TURKISH AIRLINES
08.2020 - Current
- Performed all duties as directed by the company policies and procedures
- As a Q class flight attendant performed high quality customer service and strong hospitality in business-class for four years
- Managed passenger safety during takeoffs and landings
- Ensured the comfort of all passengers.
Senior Textile Buyer
Reha Textile
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Played key role in contract negotiations, achieving favorable terms that supported company's budgetary objectives.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Fabric Buyer
LC Waikiki
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
TEXTILE ENGINEER
UGUR BALKUV KNITWEAR
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed new samples for customer (ZARA and all Inditex Group) and received offers
- Negotiated for the term and price
- Prepared the final version of the sample for production.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Textile Engineering -
EGE UNIVERSITY
Izmir / Turkey12.2015
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Cost Analysis
- Color theory
- Production Planning
Timeline
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
TURKISH AIRLINES
08.2020 - Current
Senior Textile Buyer
Reha Textile
10.2018 - 06.2020
Fabric Buyer
LC Waikiki
02.2016 - 09.2018
TEXTILE ENGINEER
UGUR BALKUV KNITWEAR
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science: Textile Engineering -
EGE UNIVERSITY