Emre Şi̇mşek

Technology leader with extensive experience in ERP, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence, successfully leading enterprise-scale projects that drive operational excellence and business value. Proven expertise in managing SAP ERP ecosystems, optimizing business processes, delivering system integrations, and leading end-to-end digital transformation initiatives that improve organizational efficiency and support strategic business objectives. Throughout my career, I have viewed ERP systems not merely as technical platforms but as strategic business enablers that support sustainable growth and organizational transformation.

My experience in SAP S/4HANA, SAP RISE Private Cloud, enterprise application management, integration technologies, and business process optimization has enabled me to align technology investments with corporate objectives while delivering measurable business outcomes. More recently, I have focused on Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), cloud technologies, and data-driven decision support systems, developing innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence with enterprise ERP environments. I have also led initiatives involving Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industry 4.0, OPC Server architectures, and production data integration, supporting the digitalization of manufacturing operations and enabling real-time data-driven decision making.

I strongly believe that AI-powered enterprise solutions will play a critical role in accelerating digital transformation, improving employee productivity, and creating sustainable competitive advantage. Beyond my technical expertise, I bring strong leadership capabilities in project management, IT strategy, budget planning, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team leadership. My objective is to bridge ERP, enterprise applications, data, automation, and artificial intelligence under a unified technology strategy, enabling organizations to achieve operational excellence and successfully navigate their digital transformation journey.

Enterprise Applications Manager at TKG Otomotiv A.Ş (2020-03 – Present)

• Ensure operational continuity and governance for enterprise applications, SAP S/4HANA RISE Private Cloud, and critical ERP business processes.
• Coordinate SAP SD, MM, PP, QM, WM, EWM, FI, CO, PM, PS, HR, and ABAP domains by analyzing business requirements and leading system enhancement, optimization, and integration initiatives.
• Manage technical, operational, and commercial relationships with SAP, consulting partners, and technology vendors, including service level agreements (SLAs), contract management, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather business requirements, define solution architectures, and deliver enterprise technology projects.
• Contribute to the development of the corporate IT strategy by defining the digital transformation roadmap and aligning technology investments with business objectives.
• Manage the annual IT investment and operational budget, including resource planning, cost optimization, investment prioritization, and return on investment (ROI) analysis.
• Oversee the enterprise application and digital transformation project portfolio, including project planning, risk management, resource allocation, budget control, and Go-Live coordination.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives involving Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), OPC Server integrations, and real-time production data acquisition from machines and sensors.
• Plan and execute enterprise digital transformation and analytics initiatives leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• Define the enterprise technology roadmap while supporting IT governance, information security, and business continuity initiatives to build a scalable and sustainable technology ecosystem.

SAP Logistics Application Specialist at Beyçelik Gestamp A.Ş (2014-06 – 2020-02)

• Managed SAP logistics processes, user support operations, system customization activities, vendor management, and ERP process standardization across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Administered and supported SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), WM (Warehouse Management), and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) modules, including application support, functional enhancements, and system customization.
• Performed SAP configuration (customizing) activities based on business requirements, contributing to business process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyzed and resolved complex business and system issues across sales, procurement, production planning, quality management, warehouse management, and logistics operations by implementing sustainable solutions.
• Delivered end-user training programs and provided functional support to maximize SAP adoption and improve user satisfaction.
• Coordinated SAP consulting partners and external service providers, managing development, maintenance, support activities, and vendor relationships.
• Contributed to the standardization and harmonization of SAP business processes across five manufacturing facilities located in Bursa and Gebze, ensuring process consistency throughout the organization.

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – Pamukkale University (2007-01 – 2011-12)