Enthusiastic supply chain/logistics specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with experience in several areas such as; shipping/receiving, inventory management, ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite), warehousing, chemistry, sales, customer service etc. Clear understanding of work discipline and a dedicated team player, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in supply chain/logistics industry.
Hi, I’m
Atakan Dede
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Yourgene Health Canada
Logistics Manager
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed import/export operations ensuring 90%+ accuracy in product flow
- Expertly handled/packed fragile and temp. sensitive products with correct labeling, proper documentation (TSCA, USDA Aphis, B13 etc.) and appropriate refrigerant (dry ice, cold packs etc.)
- Supported customs clearance, expediting cross-border shipments through accurate product data (reagents, hardware, labware etc.)
- Proactively coordinated international shipments (US, Asia, Europe, Middle East etc.) and arranged shipments aligning with agreed incoterms
- Updated SOPs to align with ISO standards, contributing to company's goal achievement
Stemcell Technologies
Trade & Compliance Specialist
07.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Participated in new product launches by classifying the new materials based on free trade agreements and customs tariffs
- Reviewed commercial invoices and ensure the document is accurate and properly prepared
- Worked with various departments and provided accurate HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes to maintain product flow through customs
- Prepared certificates and import / manufacturer's declaration forms for various countries (US, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand etc.) for Canadian Food Inspection Agency to review and process to ensure certain products (animal derived) are transported without having any issue while crossing the border
StemCell Technologies
Receiving Coordinator / Supervisor
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Worked with vendor representatives and procurement department to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.
- Investigated quantity discrepancies and made proper adjustments through SAP, hereby helped maintaining high inventory accuracy level and prevented unnecessary expenses due to lack of inventory tracking.
- Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment within the warehouse.
- Managed overstock inventory by arranging third-party warehouses for temporary storage and brought back particular products when replenishment required.
- Effectively contributed to new team member's training and helped them to adapt the new environment.
- Maintained 95% on-time receipt goal by effectively coordinating receiving issues with appropriate departments
Stemcell Technologies
Senior Receiver
09.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated interbranch material transfers and ensured safe delivery for temperature sensitive products by using dry ice, cold packs, styrofoam boxes etc.
- Created daily stock transfer orders and maintained inventory replenishment by using particular ERP applications.
- Scheduled international and domestic deliveries for urgent requests via third-party couriers (Novex, Fedex etc.)
Stemcell Technologies
Receiver
10.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
- Contributed customer service department by tracking down deliveries through SAP and provided appropriate solutions to customers in order to maintain the high level of customer service.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
Knewsales Group
Sales Representative
01.2019 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualized client needs.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Utilized various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales.
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - COMMERCIAL
Cook /Supervisor
03.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Forecasting and ordering supplies while contacting with suppliers.
- Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
ASLAN Cement A.S.
Process Engineer (Intern)
07.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Monitored manufacture of electrical devices and operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained process safety (temperature, pressure etc.) through computer systems such as; Chem-CAD, DYNSIM etc.
- Ensuring the standards for a chemical factory while complying required quality management systems. Such as; ISO9001, ISO31011 etc.
HEKTAŞ TİCARET T.A.Ş.
Chemistry Lab Assistant (Intern)
06.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Played key role in designing a project that is called "protein removal in polysaccharide based particles" that resulted in a system with a higher efficiency.
- Compared pesticide products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
Education
British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBurnaby, BC
Certificate from International Trade And Transportation Logistics
2019
University Overview
Yıldız Technical UniversityBeşiktaş, İstanbul
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
2017
University Overview
- Member of Turkish Chamber of Chemical Engineers.
- Thesis: Production of Electrodes for Dye-sensitive Solar Cells by Electro-spinning Method.
- Elected Captain of the official soccer team of the campus.
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision Making
- Shipping and receiving
- Logistics management
- SAP(3 years)
- NetSuite (1 year)
- Customer service
- MS Office
- Systems and software programs
- Hazardous materials
- Chemical engineering
- Quick learner
Certification
Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT-Certified Logistics Professional)
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Hobbies / Interests
Hobbies / Interests
Travelling, Fitness, Reading/Researching, Particle Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Inventory Control
- Canada Customs and Free Trade Agreements
- Statistics for Business and Industry
- Business Math
- Logistics Management
- Transportation Systems
- Marketing
- Warehouse Management
- Transportation Economics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Yourgene Health Canada
10.2022 - Current
Trade & Compliance Specialist
Stemcell Technologies
07.2022 - 10.2022
Receiving Coordinator / Supervisor
StemCell Technologies
10.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Receiver
Stemcell Technologies
09.2020 - 10.2021
Receiver
Stemcell Technologies
10.2019 - 09.2020
Sales Representative
Knewsales Group
01.2019 - 06.2019
Cook /Supervisor
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - COMMERCIAL
03.2018 - 01.2019
Process Engineer (Intern)
ASLAN Cement A.S.
07.2016 - 10.2016
Chemistry Lab Assistant (Intern)
HEKTAŞ TİCARET T.A.Ş.
06.2015 - 09.2015
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate from International Trade And Transportation Logistics
Yıldız Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
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