Seyfi Demirsoy
Industrial Digital Transformation & Smart Manufacturing Expert with 15+ years of experience optimizing manufacturing operations and leading global Smart Factory initiatives. Specializes in ERP integration, AI-driven automation, and data-driven decision-making—transforming production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Proven track record in digitizing supply chain and production workflows, implementing real-time monitoring systems, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence. Adept at bridging the gap between IT and operations, aligning technology with business objectives to create intelligent, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing environments.
Work Experience
Global Digital Transformation Project Manager / Supply Chain and Operations
Nov 2018 – Present
- Led a global-scale digital transformation program across 13 manufacturing facilities in five countries, integrating AI, EDI, and predictive supply chain technologies.
- AI-Driven Digital Manufacturing Project (AI, IoT, Digital Twin, ERP Integration): Impact: $3M cost savings | 22% system loss reduction | 12% energy saving.
- Reduced defect rates to 71 PPM through AI-driven visual inspection (saving $250K annually).
- EDI-Driven Digital Transformation Project (EDI, ERP, Process Automation, Integration): Impact: $65K annual savings | 40% labor cost reduction | 30% inventory optimization.
- Supply Chain Optimization Project (ML, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Geospatial Simulation): Impact: $1M cost savings | $650K revenue gain | 32% lead time reduction.
- Awarded: Best Digital Transformation Project of 2024 (competition featuring international projects; selected by judges’ votes).
Country Logistics Manager
Apr 2016 – Nov 2018
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations for all Turkey plants (planning/procurement, import-export & customs, bonded/regular warehouses, blade logistics) to ensure seamless production flow and compliance.
- Developed a robotic shipment crane (sensor-based, fully automated), resulting in $360K/year cost savings and improved safety.
- Built an inventory optimization model using statistical analysis and ML; reduced inventory coverage from 4 weeks to 2.5 weeks to improve cash flow and decision-making.
- Implemented automated kit cars for real-time supply chain automation, delivering $200K/year cost savings.
- Developed the Eagle-Eye and Blade Tracker applications during COVID-19 for real-time tracking/monitoring to support compliance and business continuity.
Warehouses Manager
Aug 2014 – Apr 2016
- Managed end-to-end operations across eight different types of warehouses, optimizing inventory flow and logistics through data-driven decision-making.
- Closed two external warehouses and integrated operations into the plant, achieving €112K/year cost savings.
- Implemented ABC classification and a Just-In-Time (JIT) supply model to reduce excess stock and improve production efficiency.
Logistics Manager
Oct 2012 – Aug 2014
- Led inbound/outbound logistics operations exceeding 1,000 tons daily and managed a team of 93 members.
- Reduced loss ratios from 3.65% to 0.02% by establishing control mechanisms between production and shipment.
- Managed and optimized a $3.5M annual logistics budget; streamlined routing/scheduling to deliver $70K/year cost savings.
Trade Segmentation Manager
Dec 2010 – May 2012
- Analyzed sales performance data of 142,215 vendors across Turkey using data analytics and market segmentation.
- Identified brand focuses and segmentations to optimize sales strategies and targeting approaches.
- Managed loyalty and renewal budgets with data-driven allocation strategies to improve retention and engagement.
Education
Dokuz Eylül University — Economics
Sep 1997 – Jun 2004
Yukselis College — Mathematics
Sep 1995 – Feb 1997
Certifications
SCRUM Master, Scrum Alliance
Nov 2023 – Dec 2023
IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
Aug 2023
Multi-Dimentional Leadership, Blanchard International
Aug 2021
Coaching for Leaders, Blanchard International
Aug 2021
Lead Auditor / ISO 9001/2015 - ISO 14001/2015 – ISO 45001, Bureau Veritas
Sep 2020
APQP for Wind, DYNGL / Bernt Werbel
Jan 2018
7 Habits of Effective Managers, Franklin Covey Institude
Aug 2017
Six Sigma Green Belt, Jackie MacDonald
Nov 2016
Seminars & Media
5th Economy and Logistics Summit
Oct 2020
2nd Economy and Logistics Summit
Apr 2017
Digital Transformation and Project Logistics
Nov 2020
Digital Transformation Towards 5.0 in Supply Chain After Industry 4.0 & Meta and Mega Projects
Jun 2022
Other Media
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