Haluk Sakir
The Hague,Netherlands
Summary
Business Intelligence Manager with strong experience delivering scalable analytics and reporting solutions that support operational and strategic decision‑making. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into trusted data models, dashboards, and KPIs while coordinating closely with business, manufacturing, finance, and IT teams. Experienced in leading cross‑functional initiatives, establishing data governance and reporting standards, and continuously improving analytics maturity through automation and optimization. Recognized for a pragmatic, collaborative approach and a strong focus on data quality, consistency, and business impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Intelligence Manager
Dow
Terneuzen, Netherlands
2024.06 - Current
- Coordinate BI solution delivery with business and IT partners to enable effective, data‑driven decision‑making
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable data models, dashboards, and analytics solutions
- Lead and coordinate cross‑functional BI projects, aligning business, manufacturing, finance, and IT stakeholders
- Establish data governance, KPI definitions, and consistent reporting standards across functions and regions
- Partner with IT teams to resolve technical issues efficiently and ensure stable, reliable BI solutions
- Continuously improve analytics maturity through automation, optimization, and adoption of advanced analytics
Demand Planner
Dow
Terneuzen, Netherlands
2020.03 - 2024.05
- Owned demand planning activities using OMP (Demand & Supply modules), ensuring accurate forecasts and consistency across complex product portfolios.
- Maintain strong communication between supply, commercial
and product management. - Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to review identified
gaps and generate solutions to close them. - Partner with Supply Chain Management on various situations
including delivery constraints, pull forward, operational issues /
opportunities, and fielding forecasting questions. - Owner and business focal point of the Demand Management Tool where key metrics for different stakeholders are integrated.
- Provide trainings for forecasting processes and requirements.
- Support raw material forecasting.
Business Process Expert – System Solutions
Dow
Terneuzen, Netherlands
2019.02 - 2020.03
- Play a key role throughout the project, including requirements,
designs, testing, implementation, training and user support. - Participate in system development and build activities.
- Responsible for maintaining business continuity for outplants
from system perspective. - Partner cross-functionally with other teams to ensure work
process and functional integration.
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Whirlpool
Varese, Italy
2018.01 - 2019.02
- Project lead during the Rfx event to find qualifying suppliers.
- Strategically source new parts from domestic and foreign
suppliers while maximizing cost saving initiatives. - Provide statistical analysis and business insight to drive key
performance measurements through meaningful management
dashboard and supplier performance metrics.
Education
Master of Science - Management Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Milan/Italy 2016.02 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ege University
Izmir/Turkey 2010.09 - 2015.06
Erasmus Program - Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Kosice
Kosice/Slovakia 2015.01 - 2015.07
Skills
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Office
- OMP
- Data Management
- Creating reports
- Process design and improvement
- Problem-solving
- Business Intelligence dashboard design
- Cross-functional project collaboration
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
Affiliations
- Padel
- Cycling
- Music
Timeline
Business Intelligence Manager
Dow
2024.06 - Current
Demand Planner
Dow
2020.03 - 2024.05
Business Process Expert – System Solutions
Dow
2019.02 - 2020.03
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Whirlpool
2018.01 - 2019.02
Master of Science - Management Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
2016.02 - 2018.02
Erasmus Program - Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Kosice
2015.01 - 2015.07
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ege University
2010.09 - 2015.06