Alpaslan Keser
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE / SUPPLY CHAIN / TRANSFORMATION LEADER
Allschwil
Summary
A Supply Chain and Operational Excellence Generalist with end-to-end product supply experience. Possessing a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, EFQM Lead Assessor, and experienced as a SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model / Digital Capabilities Model) Instructor and Coach Practitioner.
Proven track record of success in strategic and tactical roles in Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Production Management, Business Continuity Management, SCM Consultancy, Procurement, and Financial Controlling.
An expert in driving organizational value through change and transformation with a servant-leadership approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Board Member / Process Compliance & Finance Chair
Council of Supply Chain Professionals, CSCMP
Basel
2020.07 - Current
⏵Process Compliance, SCOR Model (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model), and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) consultancy. / Accountable for the financials of the CH Roundtable
Global Head Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
ZENTIVA PHARMACEUTICALS
Prague
2020.12 - 2022.11
⏵Led global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for a €2B organization, ensuring seamless business continuity across 4 sites and 300+ CMOs.
⏵Developed Improvement Roadmaps for Customer Service, Inventory Management, Warehousing & Distribution Optimization, and Planning Excellence while leading the transformation plan for IBP capabilities.
⏵Led Operational Excellence upgrade with Digitalization Roadmap.
⏵Created Long Range Product Pipeline Plans to align with business strategies.
Region EMEA Director Supply Chain / Consumer Care
BAYER
Basel
2016.05 - 2020.04
⏵Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) accountability across 24 country clusters (€2B revenue); Supply planning from 50+ Contract Manufacturing Organizations and 3 internal sites
⏵Transformed the organization towards a customer-centric set-up with centralized demand & supply planning
⏵Developed the SC Digitalization Roadmap, lead the Robotic Process Automation stream directly.
⏵Conducted Warehousing and Distribution Strategies based on the market&supplier dynamics (e.g., Distribution Center in the Middle East, direct shipment model for Russia, Value stream optimization for U.S.)
Country Head Supply Chain / Pharma & Medical Care
BAYER
Istanbul
2014.01 - 2016.05
⏵S&OP and Order to Cash process governance for all business units to support €500 m. business
⏵Production and material planning of the facility (400 FTE), product lifecycle management, and purchasing of over 1.000 SKU`s, performance management for 15K pallet distribution warehouse
⏵Lead factory greenfield project (200 m. € budget), negotiated and finalized the vendor agreements. Developed the outsourcing strategy and roadmap for site divestiture.
Global Head Strategy & Operational Excellence / AH
BAYER
Leverkusen
2012.01 - 2014.01
⏵Established, implemented, and steered community management of the Operational Excellence (OE) Program & Maturity Model worldwide (16 production sites, 1.500 FTE). Enabled 4 m. € savings/ year
⏵Implemented sustainable Lean Six Sigma initiatives for the shop floor at production sites (in Germany, New Zealand, US, Mexico, China, Brazil, Korea) and the headquarter functions in Germany and Switzerland
⏵Coordinated Capital Expenditure and Global Supply Network strategy plans with link to financial strategies
Country Head Operational Excellence / Health Care
BAYER
Istanbul
2008.11 - 2012.01
⏵ Developed and steered a roadmap to ensure organizational commitment and capabilities to grow and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Enabled 2 m. € savings/ year
Managing Partner
LOJITEK SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANCY
Istanbul
2005.10 - 2008.11
⏵Conducted warehouse & distribution network strategy simulations and turn-key implementations for over 30 projects in Turkey, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Romania.
⏵Implemented digital predictive simulation projects (exclusive partner for Lanner and Flexsim software programs) / List of projects available
Manufacturing Unit Plant Manager
HOECHST PHARMACEUTICAL
Istanbul
2001.01 - 2005.10
⏵Managed the resources to enable 100 m. pack/year output
Financial Controller
HOECHST PHARMACEUTICAL
Istanbul
1997.02 - 2001.01
⏵Cost calculations for the toll agreements. Implemented the Industrial Operations Cost Accounting Manual
Education
University of Basel
Basel, Switzerland 2019.03 - 2019.11
Master Black Belt / Lean Six Sigma -
Steinbeis University
Berlin, Germany 2011.02 - 2013.10
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul. Turkey 1991.09 - 1995.08
Skills
Supply Chain
Operational Excellence
Change Management
Experience working in multi-ERP
SAP R3 (PP, SD,MM), SAP S/4HANA, MS Dynamics
Database- SQL, MS Access / Simulation- Lanner, Llamasoft, Logility / Arkieva
Decision Support & Statistics- Minitab, R, Phyton / BPM & Automation- UI Path, iGrafx
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS , Bayer Global OE Award 2013 Winner: Line efficiency improvement in Mexico production site OE Award 2011 – Finalist Project / Value: Interdepartmental communication flow optimization OE Award 2010 – Semi-finalist Project / Neutron: Line efficiency at the production line in Turkey Leadership Recognition 2010 – Customer Focus / Route 99: Inventory level at 99 days - Service Level at 99% OE Award 2009 – Finalist Project / Sprint: Operational Equipment Effectiveness increase by 20
Honors & Awards
- Bayer Global OE Award 2013 Winner: Line efficiency improvement in Mexico production site
- OE Award 2011 – Finalist Project / Value: Interdepartmental communication flow optimization
- OE Award 2010 – Semi-finalist Project / Neutron: Line efficiency at the production line in Turkey
- Leadership Recognition 2010 – Customer Focus / Route 99: Inventory level at 99 days - Service Level at 99%
- OE Award 2009 – Finalist Project / Sprint: Operational Equipment Effectiveness increase by 20%
Timeline
Global Head Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
ZENTIVA PHARMACEUTICALS
2020.12 - 2022.11
Board Member / Process Compliance & Finance Chair
Council of Supply Chain Professionals, CSCMP
2020.07 - Current
University of Basel
2019.03 - 2019.11
Region EMEA Director Supply Chain / Consumer Care
BAYER
2016.05 - 2020.04
Country Head Supply Chain / Pharma & Medical Care
BAYER
2014.01 - 2016.05
Global Head Strategy & Operational Excellence / AH
BAYER
2012.01 - 2014.01
Master Black Belt / Lean Six Sigma -
Steinbeis University
2011.02 - 2013.10
Country Head Operational Excellence / Health Care
BAYER
2008.11 - 2012.01
Managing Partner
LOJITEK SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANCY
2005.10 - 2008.11
Manufacturing Unit Plant Manager
HOECHST PHARMACEUTICAL
2001.01 - 2005.10
Financial Controller
HOECHST PHARMACEUTICAL
1997.02 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Yildiz Technical University
1991.09 - 1995.08