Who We Are
Karbontürk is a leading company at the forefront of sustainability and environmental solutions, specializing in the activated carbon market. We provide high quality activated carbon products and services to global corporate clients, delivering solutions across a wide range of industries, including water treatment and purification, air filtration and purification, and food & beverage processes.
Our solutions play a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water, managing wastewater, maintaining industrial and commercial air quality, and enhancing the quality of food and beverages through processes such as sugar refining, oil purification, beverage clarification, and alcohol production. By effectively removing contaminants, odors, and impurities, we help clients achieve operational excellence while supporting environmental sustainability.
At Karbontürk, our mission is to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. With cutting edge solutions, technical expertise, and an international perspective, we are committed to setting new industry standards and creating long term value for our clients worldwide.
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Director who will lead and optimize our global supply chain operations. The role will cover procurement, logistics, production planning, inventory management, supplier identification, audit, establishment and relationship management for all activated carbon, charcoal and associated raw material solutions. The ideal candidate will have an existing network of global raw material suppliers and industry stakeholders, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and strategic growth from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and execute the global supply chain strategy, aligning with commercial and operational objectives
* Manage procurement, production planning, logistics, and inventory to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency
* Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and industry stakeholders
* Identify, mitigate, and manage supply chain risks, including regulatory and compliance issues
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, costs, and service levels
* Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team to achieve strategic goals
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to align supply chain with business growth
* Support new product launches, market expansion, and sustainability initiatives
Qualifications:
* Advanced level English proficiency (written and spoken)
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
* No travel restrictions (frequent international travel may be required)
* 10–15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations leadership roles
* Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L understanding
* Proven experience managing complex, global supply chains
* Deep experience in activated carbon, charcoal and associated raw material solutions and sectors including agrobusiness.
* Experience managing global supplier networks and large-scale procurement
* Track record of optimizing supply chain processes in fast-growing or startup environments
* Team leadership and development experience
* Knowledge of regulatory and sustainability standards in environmental and activated carbon markets
* Strong negotiation, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills
What We Offer:
* Executive level leadership role with direct impact on global operations
* Competitive compensation package with performance based incentives
* Opportunity to shape and scale the supply chain function in a high growth sector
* Exposure to global suppliers, markets, and high profile clients
* Entrepreneurial and growth focused culture
Location: Hybrid