Murat Cabi
About Murat Cabi
Murat Cabi serves as the Supply Chain Team Lead at TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd., where he has effectively reduced inventory discrepancies and managed significant procurement operations. He holds an MBA and has extensive experience in supply chain management across multiple companies and regions.
Work at TransAtlantic Petroleum
Murat Cabi has been serving as the Supply Chain Team Lead at TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. since 2017. In this role, he manages supply chain activities for both an operator and a service company, reporting directly to the General Manager of Production Solutions International. He oversees two yards located 1600 km apart and leads a team of over 10 personnel, having personally hired six team members. His responsibilities include managing $25 million worth of inventory across three warehouses and performing monthly cost analysis to contribute to quarterly budget and cash flow planning.
Education and Expertise
Murat Cabi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hacettepe University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering from Baskent University, studying from 2002 to 2006. Prior to his university education, he completed his high school education at TED Ankara Koleji, focusing on Mathematics and Science from 1995 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and procurement.
Professional Background
Before joining TransAtlantic Petroleum, Murat Cabi accumulated extensive experience in procurement and supply chain roles. He worked as a Procurement and Logistics Specialist at Çalık Enerji A.Ş. from 2008 to 2010, followed by a position as Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist at TTOPCO from 2010 to 2014. He further enhanced his skills at BP, where he served in a similar capacity from 2014 to 2017. His diverse experience across different companies and regions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
In his current role, Murat Cabi has achieved significant results in supply chain management. He successfully reduced inventory discrepancies by $2 million upon starting his position and maintains zero discrepancies through effective cycle counts and labeling. He has also increased annual inventory usage by 12% by providing detailed inventory reports to customers. His implementation of Min-Max Stock Control has led to a 60% reduction in urgent requisitions, improving customer planning. Furthermore, he has overseen over 1000 international shipments and achieved a $1 million contract saving through vendor negotiations.