Large-scale confectionery and snacks manufacturer across Central Asia and Middle East
Ülker operates 10 manufacturing facilities across Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Egypt with a portfolio spanning biscuits, chocolates, cakes, and confectionery. The tech stack centers on SAP, IFS, and Microsoft productivity tools—classic enterprise manufacturing infrastructure. Active hiring skews toward manufacturing and marketing roles across mid-level to manager seniority, with concurrent focus on production efficiency, lead-time reduction, and predictive maintenance systems, signaling operational optimization rather than digital transformation.
Ülker is a privately held food manufacturer founded in 1944 and headquartered in Istanbul. The company operates over 300 brands across confectionery, biscuits, chocolate, cake, and gum categories, exporting to more than 100 countries. Operations span 10 facilities in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Egypt, supported by a workforce of approximately 9,000 employees as of 2019. The company's product strategy centers on branded portfolios within established snacking categories, with emphasis on sustainability and operational efficiency in a capital-intensive manufacturing model.
Ülker's core systems are SAP (ERP), IFS (asset management), and Microsoft Office suite. Manufacturing design leverages AutoCAD and SolidWorks. ISO 22000 is embedded for food safety compliance.
Ülker operates 10 total manufacturing facilities: locations in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Egypt support production of biscuits, chocolates, cakes, and confectionery for over 100 export destinations.
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