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Procurement, Product Development & Operations Support I work as a hands-on procurement and operations partner for growing companies that need structure, stronger contracts, and better control over spending and execution. I don’t just place purchase orders. I negotiate terms, manage suppliers, support product launches, improve operational flow, and build systems that scale. Results I’ve Delivered $8.06M in revenue generated (2025) $2.493M in cost savings secured $8.384M in purchase terms negotiated $251M+ in contracts managed What I Actually Do End-to-end supply chain management Product sourcing and supplier development New product development support (from concept to vendor onboarding) Operational process improvement Vendor vetting and global sourcing Contract and pricing negotiation E-commerce fulfillment and 3PL coordination ERP and purchasing system optimization Government contracting and subcontractor sourcing When product development, procurement, and operations aren’t aligned, margins shrink and timelines slip. I bring those pieces together. Industries I’ve Supported -CPG -Pets -Commercial Real Estate -Manufacturing -Textiles -Electronics -Wellness & Consumer Products -E-Commerce -Government Contracting I’ve worked with both established companies and fast-growing brands. The common thread is this: when operations lack structure, it costs money. I step in and fix that. Who I’m a Good Fit For Founders launching or scaling products Operations teams that need procurement leadership Brands preparing for retail or Amazon growth Companies entering government contracts Teams that need someone to own both sourcing and execution If you want someone who can handle procurement, product development, and operations as a whole system, let’s talk.

🔍 Your On-Call Procurement Expert Need someone to handle that bulk order? Negotiate with suppliers? Manage inventory? I provide professional procurement support on a project basis – no long-term contracts, just results. 🔍 Get Your Project Back on Track Struggling to keep projects organized? I step in as your dedicated project manager—coordinating tasks, deadlines, and communication—while using Lean Six Sigma to streamline processes and mitigate risks for small and mid-market clients. 🔍 Supply Chain Consulting Done Right Geography does not limit your options anymore. I am availible on all continents, enhanced risk managment, resilient supply chain. 🔍From Product Idea to Perfect Partner Got detailed specs? Starting with just an idea? No problem. I will help you to create reliable sourcing paths across all world – from clarifying requirements to delivering vetted suppliers who bring your vision to life. 🔍Your Brand Should Tell Your Story Tired of being invisible in the marketplace? I develop and improve brand strategies that help your business run smoothly—enhancing visibility, attracting ideal customers, and supporting growth with simple, user-friendly reporting tools. US based proffesional,with global connections in Europe, Asia , North America and part of Africa. I am specialising in manufacturing/ industrial sourcing ( raw materials / industrial components ) , chemicals and private labels. I do have extensive experience with different softwares and willingly share my hands on knowledge with softwares developers. I've been working as a Supply Chain Expert for the past 10 years supporting companies ranging from ✅Supply Chain Strategy & Audit ✅Process Streamlining ✅Supplier Network Optimization ( Sourcing Agent ) ✅Fresh Perspective & Problem Solving ✅Order Managment & Coordination ✅Supplier Negotiations & Relationship Managment ( Buyer ) ✅Inventory Planning & Managment incl. reporting ✅Software development incl. AI Tools ✅Ad Hoc Procurement Projects ✅Project Planning and Structure incl. budgeting and reporting ✅Timeline and Budget Management ✅Risk Managment and Problem Resolution to helping businesses to grow , save time , money and relief employees from routine tasks by streamling them gradually while helping. What you can expect? 🌐 high quality market research 🌐 diversification of supply sources 🌐 efficient communication 🌐 complex sourcing strategy & competitors reserach 🌐 price negotiations 🌐deep dive into inventory managment and what is the most important SOLUTION TAILORED for YOU! I do have proven record of many successful sourcing campaigns, project improvements and thinking way outside of the box to make sure YOU are satisfied. Thank you for your time and consideration. Let's Grow Together! The Key Words to connect with me: Manufacturing Sourcing | SAP ERP | Oracle | Ariba | Supply Chain & Logistics | Supply Chain Pro. | Global Supply Chain Product Manufacturing Industries | Supply Chain Consultation | Supply Chain Expert | Product Sourcing | Manufacturing | Business Strategy & Innovation | Project Management | Procurement & Vendor Management | Global Supply Chain Manager | Creative Consultant | Order Management | Production Planning | Contract Manufacturing | Logistics Management | Inventory Management | Warehouse Management | Lean Manufacturing | Enterprise Resource Planning | Logistics & Supply Chain Management Skills | Material Requirements Planning | Bill of Materials | Retail & Consumer Goods | Transportation & Warehousing | Manufacturing & Construction | Procure-to-Pay | Logistics Coordination | Request for Information | Request for Proposal | Request for Quotation | Purchase Order| Buying | Product Sourcing | Source-to-Contract | Price & Quote Negotiation | Supplier Search | Source-to-Pay | Market Research |Semiconductors | Pharma | Paper Goods | VBA| Microsoft Excel | Power Query | Reporting| Power Pivot | Negotiations | Global Sourcing | P2P | O2C | GL | Account Reconcilliation I Private Label I POD I Print on Demand I Start Up I Business Consulation I 3PL I Packaging

In today’s fast-paced market—especially with the surge of e-commerce—efficient supply chain management is the difference between thriving and struggling. Rising logistics costs, supply chain disruptions, and complex fulfillment challenges can eat into your margins and slow your growth. That’s where I come in. With over 12 years of experience in supply chain and logistics consulting, I’ve helped large corporations like Nike and Coca-Cola, as well as small to medium businesses, build high-performing, cost-efficient supply chains. I specialize in: ✅ Logistics evaluation – Assessing your current setup to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities ✅ Supply chain cost assessment & benchmarking – Comparing your logistics costs against industry standards to ensure competitiveness ✅ 3PL partner selection & price negotiation – Finding the right fulfillment partners and securing the best possible rates ✅ Procurement strategy & optimization – Helping you source smarter and build resilient supplier relationships ✅ In-house logistics planning & development – Designing scalable logistics solutions tailored to your business model Who I Work With: Manufacturers, private label & white-label distributors Amazon FBA/FBM sellers, Shopify & other e-commerce business owners Dropshipping businesses & franchisers managing multi-location fulfillment Are you facing these challenges? 🔹 Your logistics costs are rising, cutting into your profits 🔹 Your fulfillment, warehousing, or distribution processes are struggling to keep up with demand 🔹 You're unsure if your 3PL is the right fit or if you're overpaying 🔹 You need a reliable plan for scaling your operations efficiently I provide tailored solutions that streamline your logistics, reduce costs, and enhance operational consistency, ensuring that your business remains competitive in an ever-changing market. 💬 Let’s talk! I offer a free initial evaluation using a structured assessment of your logistics and supply chain setup. My services come with a satisfaction guarantee, ensuring a risk-free investment in your business growth. Serkan Selcuk Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant

PMP-certified Program Manager and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in supply chain, product, and project management. I bring structure, strategy, and execution to complex operations, from global logistics and vendor management to product launches and digital content. If your project needs a seasoned professional who gets results without the hand-holding, let's talk. Core services: Project & Program Management · Supply Chain Optimization · Product Management · Process Improvement (LSSB) · Digital Content Strategy · SOP Development · Vendor & Supplier Management · Risk Management · Cross-functional Team Leadership · KPI & Performance Reporting · Logistics & Global Trade · Agile & Waterfall Project Delivery · Business Operations Consulting · Stakeholder Communication · Budget & Resource Planning

🏆 Top Rated Plus Supply Chain Expert (Top 3% on Upwork) 🏆 10+ years of work for Fortune 50 companies & Startups 🏆 50+ consulting projects & 500+ consulting hours I create clear, easy-to-use spreadsheets, databases, and tools to support your business decisions. My experience includes 15 years of using Excel, VBA, and Power BI for supply & demand planning, inventory management, and data analysis at Fortune 500 companies, and startups. - Developing advanced demand planning models to achieve >80% forecast accuracy consistently. - Creating supply planning models to ensure we are in stock and always running lean on inventory. - Many other tools that have helped improved our supply chain planning. My experience can help you create advanced excel tools to schedule employees, develop annual budgets, and also ensure your supply chain is running efficiently!

The first thing I always ask a founder: What does your data look like? Not what tool they're using. Is everything actually connected? And do you trust the numbers you're working from? That answer tells me everything. I've spent over 15 years building demand forecasts and purchase plans for over 30 companies. I know what good forecasting actually looks like, and I know how rarely brands have it in their first 5 years. The tool is almost never the real problem. It's that nobody on the team has ever been taught how to forecast properly, so they're automating a process that was broken to begin with. What I do is take that 15 years of experience and build it directly into a software. So instead of hiring a planner or figuring it out yourself, you get a system that already thinks the way an experienced operator thinks: your lead times, your MOQs, your seasonal patterns, your supplier relationships, all of it baked in from day one. The system won't just tell you what to order, it writes the purchase orders for you too; how much and when, down to the product/warehouse/marketplace. And if you're managing raw materials or running any kind of production planning, I can build that layer in as well so everything from raw inputs to finished goods is running through one connected system. What's your budget range and how big is your catalog? Those are usually the two things that tell me pretty quickly what kind of build makes sense. Projects typically run between $15,000 and $25,000 and take 4 to 6 weeks. Most brands I work with make that back in one good Black Friday sale and more. One season where they actually had the right inventory at the right time instead of stocking out on their best sellers or sitting on dead stock in January unable to repurpose that cash for A skus. Whether you already know exactly what's broken, or you've just got a gut feeling that something's off every time you go to place an order — send me a message. Same goes if you've already been through Inventory Planner or Prediko and it didn't stick, or if you're scaling fast and you can just feel your current setup starting to crack. Whatever the situation is, the first conversation is always just about understanding where you're at. No pitch, just questions.