Esra Polat
About Esra Polat
Esra Polat is an Inventory Planning Manager at Avon in Turkey, with a background in production planning and environmental coordination at Coca-Cola İçecek. She holds multiple degrees from Middle East Technical University, including a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and expertise in ISO 14001.
Current Role at Avon
Esra Polat has been serving as the Inventory Planning Manager for Turkey at Avon since 2020. In this role, she oversees inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient supply chain operations. Her position is based in Istanbul, where she applies her extensive experience in inventory planning to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Coca-Cola İçecek
Esra Polat worked at Coca-Cola İçecek from 2010 to 2020, where she held multiple roles. Initially, she served as a Production Planning Specialist and later as a Supply Planning Executive. Her responsibilities included managing production schedules and optimizing supply chain processes. Additionally, she acted as the CCI Turkey Environmental Coordinator, focusing on environmental management practices.
Educational Background
Esra Polat holds multiple degrees from Middle East Technical University. She earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Environmental Engineering from 1999 to 2004. Following this, she completed two Master of Science (M.S.) degrees: one in Geodetic and Geographic Information Technologies from 2004 to 2007 and another in Industrial Engineering from 2004 to 2008.
Expertise in Environmental Management
Esra Polat possesses expertise in ISO 14001, which pertains to environmental management systems. This knowledge supports her role in ensuring that environmental standards are met within her professional responsibilities. Her background also includes quality management and continuous improvement, emphasizing operational efficiency.
Early Career at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
Before her tenure at Coca-Cola İçecek, Esra Polat worked as a Project Assistant and Data Analyst at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi from 2006 to 2008. In this position, she contributed to various projects, utilizing her analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making.