Niyazi Kahyaoglu
Columbus / Perrysburg
Summary
Results-driven operations and supply chain professional with extensive cross-industry experience. Expertise in optimizing workflows and reducing costs across multi-site environments, supported by strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior / Expert BOM Administrator
Honda Motor Company
Anna
08.2023 - Current
- ng ind train support global BOM administration and design-change coordination activities across international manufacturing operations, including collaboration with teams in Japan, Thailand, and Mexico.
- Coordinated BOM and design-change issue resolution across plants, regional teams, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure timely and effective solutions.
- Serve as a key operational contact for supported manufacturing plants, coordinating issue resolution, process clarification, and change-management communication through email, internal systems, chat platforms, and Microsoft Teams.
- Recognized as a subject matter resource for BOM processes, operational troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
- Serve as the primary operational resource and training lead for Civic model BOM activities, monitoring newer associates on processes, troubleshooting, workflow execution, and cross-functional coordination
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and regional teams to improve process accuracy, operational continuity, and performance management.
- Analyze recurring operational and process-related issues within BOM and change-management systems to identify workflow gaps, recurring trends, and process weaknesses.
- Developed standardized training guidelines and knowledge-sharing initiatives, leading to a 40% reduction in recurring departmental issues within four months.
- Participated in departmental skill assessment and process improvement teams that identified organizational knowledge gaps and developed targeted training initiatives.
- Support onboarding and development of newer associates by sharing troubleshooting guidance, process knowledge, and operational best practices.
Owner / Operations Manager
Fast Rek Logistics
Ohio
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Assumed operational leadership of a struggling transportation company and transformed operations into a profitable and sustainable business through strategic restructuring, tactical implementation plans, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Conducted profitability analysis on transportation lanes, deadhead mileage, maintenance costs, labor expenses, and operational performance to redesign business strategy.
- Transitioned company operations from long-haul transportation to regional and local delivery models, improving profitability while increasing driver retention and satisfaction.
- Enhanced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing excess mileage exposure and maintenance costs while optimizing fleet utilization and transportation workflows.
- Developed and implemented company policies, dispatcher procedures, onboarding documentation, and DOT-compliant operational processes.
- Developed Excel-based business cases and cost-benefit models to evaluate revenue, mileage exposure, labor costs, maintenance impact, and profitability before load acceptance, enabling data-driven operational decisions.
- Reduced monthly insurance costs from approximately $21,000 to $14,000 through market research, supplier analysis, and vendor negotiations.
- Reduced factoring expenses from 5% to 2% by identifying alternative providers, conducting supplier cost analysis, and negotiating improved financial agreements.
- Built strong broker and customer relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and service reliability.
- Coordinated with Ohio DOT compliance representatives to strengthen regulatory readiness and establish operational compliance controls.
Supply Chain Specialist
ZF TRW
Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Eliminated recurring production downtime from scrap container exchange delays by redesigning vendor scheduling and material flow processes.
- Redesigned third-party warehouse staging and transportation workflows, reducing indirect logistics and material-flow costs through elimination of unnecessary handling, transfers, and delivery expenses.
- Supported material scheduling operations by analyzing inventory levels, customer demand, and production priorities to maintain delivery performance.
- Managed warehouse inventory, material flow, and third-party warehouse operations supporting manufacturing production requirements.
- Streamlined delivery scheduling workflows, cutting daily unproductive waiting time by approximately two hours.
- Coordinated expedited deliveries, special-order requirements, and customer scheduling requests to support operational continuity.
- Improved receiving productivity and reduced operational delays by training associates on proactive staging procedures and shipment prioritization.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel, transportation providers, and production stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and workflow execution.
Shrink Specialist / Food Area Manager
Meijer
Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Analyzed P&L performance, inventory results, shrink trends, throwaways, and operational data across up to 40 store locations to identify high-loss categories, indirect costs, and operational inefficiencies.
- Led operational improvement and shrink-reduction initiatives through associate training, process standardization, KPI tracking, and follow-up reviews.
- Conducted root cause investigations through operational analysis, frontline observations, and stakeholder interviews, leading to development of measurable corrective action plans.
- Redesigned receiving workflows and labor allocation processes, eliminating overtime and enhancing unloading efficiency and labor utilization.
- Improved inventory accuracy and reduced warehouse discrepancies through measurable misselect detection and accountability initiatives.
- Conducted vendor audits, supplier inventory reviews, and invoice verification activities to improve merchandising compliance, inventory control, and billing accuracy.
- Partnered with vendors and store leadership teams to optimize inventory flow and product presentation, improving overall operational organization.
- Influenced operational adoption and process compliance through trust-building, coaching, and frontline collaboration rather than formal authority.
Education
MBA - Strategy
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2013
Paralegal Degree -
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH01-2007
Skills
- BOM Management
- BOM Cost Analysis
- BOM Optimization Techniques
- BOM Performance Tracking
- BOM Compliance Standards
- BOM Strategic Development
- Cost Tracking Methods
- Process Improvement
- Process Efficiency
- Workflow Optimization
- Issue Identification
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Processes
- Logistics Coordination
- Supplier Evaluation
- Supplier Collaboration
- Vendor Negotiation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Performance Metrics
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Tableau
- SAP
- QAD
- Implementation Strategies
- Project Justification
- Training Development
- QAD
Locations
- Columbus, Ohio
- Perrysburg, Ohio
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior / Expert BOM Administrator
Honda Motor Company
08.2023 - Current
Owner / Operations Manager
Fast Rek Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2023
Supply Chain Specialist
ZF TRW
01.2015 - 01.2016
Shrink Specialist / Food Area Manager
Meijer
01.2005 - 01.2015
MBA - Strategy
Western Governors University
Paralegal Degree -
University of Toledo