Import & Export Specialist

Import Operations

• Recording import orders and following shipments from order placement to delivery.
• Coordinating estimated arrival dates with suppliers and logistics providers for road, air and sea shipments.
• Tracking vessel schedules and shipment status through relevant systems.
• Coordinating advance and deferred payments with Finance and Accounting.
• Obtaining and evaluating freight offers and organizing transportation according to delivery terms.
• Providing weekly updates to Planning on expected arrivals and delays.
• Managing customs documentation and coordinating with customs brokers throughout the clearance process.
• Informing Finance about import duties and following payment processes.
• Coordinating delivery of cleared goods to relevant plants.
• Checking import invoices and raising claims when necessary.

Export Operations

• Organizing road, air and sea transportation according to customer orders, delivery terms and readiness dates.
• Obtaining and evaluating freight offers and coordinating shipments with Sales and Planning.
• Preparing export invoices and required shipping documents.
• Coordinating export declarations and documentation with customs brokers.
• Sending shipping documents and estimated arrival information to customers and managing revisions.
• Arranging courier shipment of original documents and sharing tracking information.
• Checking export invoices and raising claims when necessary.

General Foreign Trade Operations

• Managing application and closure processes of Inward Processing Authorization Certificates (DİİB).
• Maintaining regular communication with customs brokers, suppliers and logistics providers.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics or related fields.
• Experience in import/export operations, customs procedures and international logistics.
• Advanced English skills for international communication and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple processes simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of DİİB processes and relevant certifications/training is an advantage.