Mehmet Akın
About Mehmet Akın
Mehmet Akın is a Project Manager at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in supply chain and human resources management.
Project Manager at Procter & Gamble
Mehmet Akın currently holds the position of Project Manager at Procter & Gamble in Gebze, Kocaeli, Türkiye. He started this role in 2022, contributing his extensive expertise in both supply chain and human resources management to the company's operations. His responsibilities encompass overseeing project execution, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency in project workflows.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Mehmet Akın has served in numerous positions at Procter & Gamble prior to his current role. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Human Resources Manager, enhancing HR systems and managing employee relations in Türkiye. Between 2018 and 2020, he acted as the Supply Chain Coordinator & Project Launch Leader in Kocaeli, Turkey. From 2013 to 2018, he took on the roles of International Trade Leader & Logistics Control Tower Sponsor, adding significant value through logistics and trade management. His earlier roles include Raw Material Supply Planner from 2012 to 2013, and Finished Product Planner from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Mehmet Akın earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His academic foundation in economics has provided a strong basis for his extensive career in supply chain, logistics, and human resources management.
Experience at JTI (Japan Tobacco International)
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Mehmet Akın worked as an HR Associate at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) in Izmir, Turkey, from 2010 to 2011. In this role, he gained valuable experience in HR management, contributing to the company's employee relations and HR systems for nearly a year.
Expertise in Supply Chain and HR Management
Boasting over a decade of experience, Mehmet Akın has honed his skills in both supply chain management and human resources. His expertise includes managing logistics service providers and customs brokers through 3PL/4PL management, as well as special customs regimes like AEO/YYS, IPR, and PCC. He has successfully led system and product launches, cost optimization, inventory reduction, and sourcing change projects. Additionally, he played a key role in transitioning the regional manufacturing execution system (Proficy) for the Fabric Care category at Procter & Gamble's Gebze Plant.