Supply Chain Wizard (SCW), a global consulting firm specializing in serialization and traceability, as well as supply chain strategy and operations optimization, has made several appointments to its executive team.
Recent senior level hires include Alper Derici, director of Product Development; Aytac Atac, Ph.D, manager of Digital Innovation; and Julien Faury, manager of Strategic Initiatives.
Mr. Derici is responsible for coordinating, strategizing and executing all activities related to software products, part of SCW's efforts to invest in “teachable” supply chain solutions. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Derici was a solution manager at SAP Turkey, an SAP consultant with Innocon Consulting, and a business analyst with Sutas Dairy.
Dr. Atac, in addition to directing operations in Germany, is responsible for overseeing digital transformation projects – work that includes finding and managing partners for IoT solutions, and adapting SCW’s software development to existing and future client needs. SCW’s latest IoT-enabled solution, “OEE Tracker,” will be one of Dr. Atac’s focus areas in strengthening SCW’s “Digital Factory” and “Digital Supply Chain” service lines. Dr. Atac was previously a project manager at multiple sites for E.ON Connecting Energies GmbH and, before that, a Product Manager with RWTH Aachen.
Mr. Faury is charged with driving both internal and external strategic initiatives for Supply Chain Wizard, and strengthening the management capabilities of the company. Mr. Faury works closely with chief executive officer, Dr. Evren Ozkaya, and partners with SCW executives, vendors and clients to guide business planning by establishing metrics and accountability mechanisms. In this role, he tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve supply chain management and operational processes. Mr. Faury previously served as chief revenue officer at Alertgasoil, a digital consultant at GE Power, and General Manager at Linagora.