Ali Özyiğit

Leadership to the Automation & Innovation managers and experts within the region Development and implementation of concept & layout for supply chain automation projects within required time, budget and quality Consulting to the customers in different sectors and transforming customer requirements into optimum supply chain solutions Support to the strategic decision making processes for automation and innovation investments

• Developed and implemented new solutions to optimize strategic business development in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific Operations • Strategic development of projects and operations through lean methodology, benchmarking and KPI analysis • Planned and assessed risks for the operation processes and the relevant support processes (Finance, IT, HR) • Planned and designed a best practice approach to optimize business processes • Analyzed business cases for new investments

• Developed, managed and controlled multi-million-euro innovation projects in logistic operations  • Researched and patented new operational models, technologies and solutions. Planned and designed new distribution centres preparing layout and technical specification, contracted and managed projects on site  •Managed cross-functional teams, timeline and milestones  •Implemented cost-benefit (CBA) and ROI analyses  •Managed acceptance testing and commissioning on the site

• • Developed, managed and controlled multi-million-euro innovation projects in logistic operations  • Researched and patented new operational models, technologies and solutions. Planned and designed new distribution centres preparing layout and technical specification, contracted and managed projects on site  • Managed cross-functional teams, timeline and milestones  • Implemented cost-benefit (CBA) and ROI analyses  • Managed acceptance testing and commissioning on the site

•Led team of 6 product managers, each responsible for a different product group  •Goal setting, performance evaluation and continuous improvement of the team  •Improved customer experience with R&D department using different methodologies, such as stage-gate product development model, Duane Method for failure prediction, analysed technical call rate with after sales department  •Participated in new-product launches and projects in Germany, Spain and Turkey

• Prepared feasibility reports, cost/benefit analyses for the turn-key green field projects  • Evaluated performances, planned shifts and led the team of 36 employees within a 24x7 environment  • Took factory into operation in the capacity of six production lines within six months  • Managed operation in the customer plant in Tehran/Iran increasing quality and efficiency, solving various operational problems under the high pressure of client during the startup of the new plant ($80 million investment)

• Improved and designed the operational process for container handling in the harbours • Prepared process diagrams and process descriptions  • Optimized operation quality and increased efficiency for lift trucks, harbour cranes and the other harbour machines  • Applied for ISO 9001 certification of the company

General Management & Leadership