A highly skilled MES Consultant and Team Leader with extensive experience across diverse industries including
automotive, pet food, consumer durables, steel, and oil & gas.
Possesses a strong background in SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) Proof of Concept preparation, ME/MII consultancy, and 24/7 support services.
Proven ability to manage development teams for Microsoft Powerapps solutions and
contribute to Siemens MES presales activities.
Adept at functional consulting, solution architecture, and module implementation, with a history of successful integration projects. Fluent in English and possesses basic German language skills
I can work with an overlap of at least 4–6 hours with the EST (East Coast) or PST (West Coast) time zones.
The infrastructure for issuing invoices to foreign clients is ready for my sole proprietorship.
Fikret B.
Strategic Trade & Sourcing Specialist | 20+ Years Experience
Mersin, Turkey
$50/hr$50 per hour4.9 (35) 63 jobs $10K+ total earnings
Stop Guessing Your Supply Chain. Verify Before You Buy.
Finding suppliers is easy. Finding reliable suppliers—and knowing they can actually deliver—is where experience makes the difference.
With nearly 30 years of experience in international procurement, sourcing, and import/export, I help manufacturers, importers, distributors, and consulting firms make better purchasing decisions and reduce sourcing risks.
My work goes far beyond supplier research. I support clients throughout the procurement process—from identifying and verifying suppliers to commercial negotiations, shipment coordination, and export documentation review.
How I Can Help
• International Supplier Sourcing
• Identify qualified manufacturers and exporters worldwide
• OEM & private label sourcing
• Factory selection based on your technical and commercial requirements
• Supplier Verification & Trade Intelligence
• Verify suppliers using international trade databases and customs records
• Analyze shipment history and export activity
• Identify original manufacturers and reduce sourcing risks
• Competitor supplier research and supply chain mapping
• Procurement Support
• RFQ management and quotation comparison
• Commercial negotiations
• Supplier communication and follow-up
• Purchase order coordination
• Shipment follow-up
• Export documentation review
• Import & Export Support
• HS Code classification support
• Customs documentation guidance
• Trade compliance support
• Tariff and duty research
Industries
I have managed sourcing and procurement projects across a wide range of industries, including:
• Chemicals & Petrochemicals
• Industrial Products
• Metals & Raw Materials
• Agricultural Commodities
• Food Ingredients
• Consumer Goods
• OEM Manufacturing
Trade Intelligence
Whenever appropriate, I use professional international trade databases such as Volza, Big Trade Data, Trade Map, and other customs data sources to verify suppliers, analyze global trade flows, and identify actual exporters before making recommendations.
Recent Project Experience
Recent assignments have included:
• Managing international procurement of chemical raw materials for a Turkish importer.
• Sourcing industrial products for a Romanian importer from multiple manufacturers in Turkey and China.
• Coordinating supplier negotiations, shipment consolidation, freight forwarding, and export documentation.
• Conducting supplier verification and trade intelligence research using international customs databases.
Working Together
Whether you need support with a single sourcing project or ongoing procurement activities, I can work as your outsourced procurement partner and help you make informed purchasing decisions while reducing sourcing risks.
If you're looking for an experienced procurement professional—not just someone who searches the internet for suppliers—I would be happy to discuss your project.
Nazlican K.
Luxury Fashion Designer / Consultant / Creative Director
Istanbul, Turkey
$25/hr$25 per hour4.8 (60) 141 jobs $70K+ total earnings
NAZ KARAHAN CREATIVE STUDIO
🌟 Hello, I’m Naz.
I am an award-winning Fashion Designer and Creative Director with 7 years of industry experience, including 4 years working with luxury brands and the experience of running my own fashion brand.
I studied at Istituto Marangoni on a government scholarship and have been recognized with three design awards, including the Most Innovative Design Award in Textile Design Competition.
What I Do
I help startup and emerging brands build strong, distinctive identities through strategy-driven design, collection development, full creative direction, and manufacturing support; together with my professional team.
Whether you already have a brand or are just starting your journey, I provide high-quality, end-to-end design solutions to elevate your brand identity and increase sales through well-designed, well-produced garments.
With my experience across womenswear, menswear, activewear, streetwear, and bag design, I support brands from concept to production; without the stress of coordinating multiple suppliers or creatives.
✏️ Services I Provide
Creative Consultation
Design • Brand Vision • Style Development • Social Media • Website • Campaigns & Shoots
1) Brand Identity Building
-Brand Values & DNA
-Brand Storytelling
-Brand Aesthetic & Visual Language
-Market Positioning
-Target Customer Analysis
-Full Creative Direction
(Collection style, campaign & shooting style, website design, social media vision, branding ideas)
-Full Visual Design
(Logotype, typography, emblem, packaging)
2) Collection Design & Development
-Trend & Market Analysis
-Concept Creation
-Collection & Manufacturing Planning
-Collection Development Consultancy
-Collection Design
(Womenswear, Menswear, Streetwear, Activewear)
-Fashion Illustration
-Fabric & Material Research
-Technical Drawings & Tech Packs
-Sample Development & Manufacturing Support
-Art Direction
-Exclusive Print & Artwork Design
3) Production Support (Plus)
Together with my trusted manufacturing partners, I also support the production of your collections in Istanbul, Turkey, offering:
-High-quality manufacturing
-Low MOQs
-Production aligned with your target price
-Fabric & material sourcing
-Full production process management
4) Campaign and Look book Shooting
*Ideas *Direction *Production
- Concept
- Planning & Full Direction
-Styling
-Team Organisation
-Edits
5) Social Media Direction
-Tone of Voice
-Grid design
-Shooting Styles & Direction
?Why Work With Me?
-Realistic Plans
-Honest Feedbacks and Direction
-Luxury Craftsmanship & Vision
-From concept to final product, I prioritize refined craftsmanship, premium materials, and meticulous attention to detail.
-Tailored Solutions
-Having a creative director & designer for all these processes, allows you to focus on your brand; while I manage the entire workflow.
* Every brand has a unique story. I provide personalized, strategy-driven solutions;whether you’re building from scratch or refining an existing collection.
Collaborative Partnership
I value clear communication, transparency, and long-term collaboration. Your success is the goal.
Industry Expertise
With strong supplier and manufacturer networks, I guide you efficiently through sourcing, development, and production with professionalism and clarity.
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re launching a new brand, developing a collection, or redefining your creative direction, I’m here to help bring your vision to life.
🌐 More Portfolio & Work:
nazkarahanwork.com
For inquiries or collaboration, feel free to send me a message, send direct invitation or you can book a consultation.
Expert naval architect and marine engineer with 7+ years of hands-on execution inside internationally recognized shipyards and yacht design offices, from keel laying through delivery. RINA, SNAME, and American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) member. I have contributed to projects spanning 125m+ megayachts, military vessel programs, yacht support vessels, planing hull craft, self-righting RIBs, and ISO Category A bluewater sailing boats.
My shipyard experience includes direct collaboration with world-class naval architects, America's Cup sailing boat designers, outfitting specialists, and marine equipment suppliers including Espen Oeino International, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, H2 Yacht Design, Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, Dolker + Voges, Newthex, Akerboom, and Van Cappellen, among others. This has given me first-hand exposure to the standards, workflows, and expectations of HNWI-level projects and the consultants who serve them.
My technical scope covers from hull form development, structural integration, outfitting engineering to regulatory compliance across, ABYC, USCG, CISR, IMO Regulationsi ISO 12215, ISO 12217, CE/RCD, SOLAS, and Lloyd's Register classification frameworks. I work in structured deliverable cycles with clear phase breakdowns, revision tracking, and cost-per-hour transparency.
Through my own consultancy, Agrilia Studio, I serve an international client base with services ranging from concept design and feasibility studies to full technical documentation packages, scope of work development, and project-level coordination with class societies and third-party suppliers. Whether working inside a design office, a shipyard, or remotely as a freelancer, my goal is the same: to deliver precise, regulation-compliant, and buildable design solutions that move projects forward without guesswork.
My expertise includes:
✅ Yacht Design and Building Consultancy
✅ Naval Architecture Services
✅ Project Management and Consultation
✅ Stability and Resistance Calculations
✅ Regulations and Standards Compliance
✅ Class and Flag Rules including Lloyd Register, Cayman Islands and Marshall Islands
✅ General Layout and Arrangement Drawings
✅ Yacht Sale and Boat Market Research
✅ Risk Assesment Studies
✅ Outfitting Design
✅ 3D Design/Modeling and Rendering
✅ 2D Drafting
✅ Workshop/Production Drawings: Providing the blueprint for turning designs into reality.
My Technical Software Proficiency:
✅ Rhinoceros 3D
✅ Orca3D
✅ Autocad
✅ V-Ray
✅ Maxsurf
✅ Cadmatic
✅ Star CCM+
✅ Photoshop
My commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of being an engineer and designer make me a valuable asset to any project. Let's collaborate to transform your vision into reality.
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