Levent Karakafa

Export Sales Director @ Tosyalı Demir Çelik

About

As the Export Sales Director at Tosyalı Holding, one of the largest steel producers in Türkiye, I lead the export sales operations of flat steel products, mainly "Hot Rolled Coils & Sheets" to various markets around the world. I have nearly 20 years of experience in the steel industry, with a proven track record of delivering results, exceeding targets and creating value for customers and stakeholders. My core competencies include negotiation, business development, project implementation and finance. I have successfully managed large-scale contracts, established long-term partnerships and secured new business opportunities in a highly competitive and dynamic environment. My mission is to drive growth, innovation, and excellence in the flat steel sector and to contribute to the vision and strategy of Tosyalı Holding.

Country

City

Türkiye

Industry

Mining & Metals

Skill

Analitik Beceriler, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Organizing, Pricing, Negotiation, Project Execution, Tender Preparation, Procurement, Pipelines, Steel, Stainless Steel, Language Skills, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Materials, Purchasing, Finance, Project Management, Budgets

Experience

Export Sales Director

Tosyalı Demir Çelik

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Istanbul, Türkiye

Directing export sales operations of flat steel products - HRC/HRS

Group Procurement Manager

AFIXGROUP

2022-10 - 2023-6 · 9 mos

Managing Director

Bolt Metal

2021-3 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 8 mos

Head of Purchase

Royal Van Leeuwen

2020-10 - 2021-3 · 6 mos

Benteler Distribution was acquired by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group

Head Of Purchasing

BENTELER Group

2017-12 - 2021-3 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Turkey

Export Sales Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading

2014-3 - 2017-11 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Turkey

Sales of stainless and carbon steel (HSLA) flat products

Sales Manager

Outokumpu

2013-1 - 2014-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

GOSB, Cayirova, Kocaeli

Merger between Outokumpu and ThyssenKrupp with shares of 70% and 30% respectively.

Sales Manager

thyssenkrupp

2011-10 - 2013-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

GOSB, Cayirova, Kocaeli

Managing sales activities and developing strategies in stainless steel business. Retaining current customers and enlarging customer portfolio by making regular visits and developing new distribution channels. Setting monthly & annual sales budgets and taking actions to realize target budget. Following up global fluctuations in raw materials in order to forecast short-term market situation and have preparation for mid-term market position. Controlling account receivables and credit limits of each customer and using market network to avoid financial risks.

Project Purchasing & Sales Specialist

Ümran Çelik Boru Sanayii A.Ş.

2007-4 - 2011-10 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Project Purchasing Specialist; Carrying out procurement and ordering processes of main raw materials such as Hot Rolled Coils (for all commercial and X-grades), polyethylene and epoxies (coating and lining materials) under the title of “main project purchases” and working apart from company’s Purchasing Department as being directly linked to deputy general manager. Making necessary negotiations with suppliers, submitting firm bids and finalizing the order. Following HRC market prices and representing the company against main suppliers. • Sales Specialist; Synchronously assigned as “Sales Specialist” in Sales Department. As working on project basis, making preparations for public & private tenders and biddings, dealing with pricing and selling steel pipes and responsible for executing the contracted projects, specifying main raw material requirements and following up the processes of pipe production, transportation of pipes, invoicing and the payments received afterwards.