Yerkebulan Nurkhozha
Accessories & Merchandising Specialist | Value Chain @ Toyota Motor Kazakhstan
About
Supply Chain professional with 3+ years of experience across FMCG, Retail, Automotive, and QSR supply chains. I have led operational and category projects at Toyota Motor Kazakhstan, METRO Kazakhstan, and Airba Fresh - including inventory optimisation, procurement, supplier management, and category growth initiatives. Currently pursuing an MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management at the University of Liverpool as a Bolashak Scholar, focusing on Strategic Operations, Service and Project Management. I am actively exploring opportunities in: Supply Chain Planning • Procurement • Inventory Management • Operations • Category Management I bring a data-driven, structured, and collaborative approach to solving operational challenges, with international exposure, strong analytical skills, and experience driving measurable results.
Kazakhstan
Almaty
Food Production
Merchandising, Cross-functional Collaborations, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Account Management, Problem Solving, Claims Handling, Key Account Relationship Building, Integrated Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Category Management, E-Commerce, Negotiation, Leadership, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Experience

Accessories & Merchandising Specialist | Value Chain
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Responsibilities: Managed full-cycle accessory category planning: pricing, lifecycle management, stock availability, and performance analysis. Collaborated cross-functionally with TME value chain, inventory and logistics teams to optimise inbound and outbound flows. Monitored dealer performance KPIs, identifying growth opportunities across national dealers. Ensured alignment with Toyota’s global value chain standards and reporting requirements. Results: Increased accessories turnover by 15% YoY. Raised the Accessories Sales / New Car Sales ratio by 15% YoY. Improved the end-to-end process for pre-installed accessory outbound flow. Successfully launched Genuine Toyota Merchandise from Toyota Motor Europe.

Category Manager of Own Import
Almaty
Responsibilities: Led the strategic planning and execution of import product categories, overseeing assortment development, pricing, and lifecycle management. Managed end-to-end supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation. Developed planograms and product range matrices for new store openings, improving inventory management, shelf presentation, and on-shelf availability. Conducted competitive analysis and sales performance reviews to optimise category mix and identify growth opportunities. Key achievements: Reduced overstock by 39% while maintaining target margins through improved demand planning, SKU rationalisation, and supplier coordination. Signed 7 new supplier contracts across Russia, Turkey, and South Korea, expanding the company’s import portfolio and improving sourcing diversification.

Supply Chain Team Lead
• Led a team of 4 managing supply chain operations for international fast-food chains, ensuring uninterrupted supply for KFC, Burger King, Hardee’s, Pizza Hut, I`m and Costa Coffee. • Improved end-to-end supply chain coordination, reducing delays and increasing process visibility across inbound logistics, warehousing, and last-mile delivery to 150+ restaurants. •Supported the successful onboarding and supply chain setup for I’m Restaurants (ex McDonalds franchise) in Kazakhstan.

Supply Chain Coordinator
Алматы, Казахстан
• Ensured stock availability for major international QSR brands (Burger King, KFC, Hardee’s, Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee) supporting daily operations of 150+ restaurants. • Streamlined logistics and distribution processes, contributing to an exceptionally high 99.46% service level.

Offer Management Coordinator
Almaty, Kazakhstan
• Managed procurement in Fresh & Frozen meat category, including the biggest contract with "KAZBEEF". • Coordinated offer creation process, ensuring all offers met established criteria. • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop compelling offers. • Mastered supplier negotiation, contract signing, SKU listing, price changing, and claims processing.
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