MURAT ATES
Cohoes
Summary
Senior Production Planning and ERP Professional with 20+ years of experience across automotive, metal hot forging, machining, hot forming , copper wire manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse management industries. Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA, PP/DS, MM, MII/MES project management, production and material planning, customer shipment planning, KPI and budget management, and leading cross-functional teams. Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel VBA and continuous improvement focus. Experienced in U.S. and international manufacturing environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Planning Specialist
Sark Wire Corp
Albany
09.2024 - Current
- Manage customer order intake and translate demand into executable production plans.
- Perform detailed production planning using SAP PP/DS and execute shop-floor control via MII.
- Monitor production realization and proactively mitigate backlog risks.
- Coordinate transportation schedules to ensure on-time customer shipments.
- Track and report operational KPIs using SAP and MII dashboards.
- Align production plans with Planned Maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Planning Manager
Torun Metal A.S.
Gebze
04.2013 - 09.2024
- Led production, material, and shipment planning for large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Managed SAP S/4HANA master data and PP/DS project implementations.
- Owned SAP ERP implementation as Business Process Owner.
- Oversaw customer shipments, stock levels, and 3rd-party production & inventory.
- Managed planning budgets and departmental KPIs.
- Built advanced Excel VBA macros for automation, reporting, and decision support.
- Led and developed the planning team.
Planning & Logistics Responsible
BENTELER Group
Gebze
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed customer orders, production and material planning.
- Controlled warehouse and logistics operations including import/export.
- Used SAP R/3 PP, MM, SD modules for end-to-end planning.
- Acted as ERP implementation Key User.
- Supported MES / SCADA integration.
Logistics Coordinator
Autoliv
Gebze
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed customer orders, production planning, and inventory control.
- Coordinated domestic and export logistics operations.
- Utilized Movex ERP (PP, MM, SD).
- Played key role in ERP implementation and warehouse management.
Planning and ERP Expert
Goktas Metal
Gebze
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Executed production and material planning activities.
- Supported ERP implementation as Key User.
- Performed operational analysis and reporting.
Logistics Expert
Barsan Global Logistics
Gebze
07.2003 - 12.2004
- Managed customer orders, bonded warehouse operations, and import logistics.
- Oversaw warehouse and stock management.
- Served as ERP implementation Key User.
- Certified QA Responsible for Procter & Gamble (P&G).
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Anadolu University
01.2016
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA (PP, PP/DS, MM, MII)
- MES / MII / SCADA
- Production & Material Planning
- Demand & Shipment Planning
- KPI & Budget Management
- SAP Master Data Management
- ERP Implementations (BPO / Key User)
- Team Leadership & Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Excel & VBA Macro Development
Languages
- English
- Turkish, Native
- English, Advanced
Timeline
Product Planning Specialist
Sark Wire Corp
09.2024 - Current
Planning Manager
Torun Metal A.S.
04.2013 - 09.2024
Planning & Logistics Responsible
BENTELER Group
01.2012 - 04.2013
Logistics Coordinator
Autoliv
04.2006 - 01.2012
Planning and ERP Expert
Goktas Metal
12.2004 - 12.2005
Logistics Expert
Barsan Global Logistics
07.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Anadolu University