Leads and co-operates for execution of import and export operations for the leading industrial company by being in communication with stakeholders (Suppliers, forwarders, customs brokers, insurance companies and customers). Following the realization of whole operation, ensures checking and confirming the final document sets, controls process flow accordingly with all relevant parties.Import operations; Managing all the phases of import operations after PO is ready by the purchasing department. Tracking the shipments (ocean-air-road) daily, coordinating the required documentation for customs clearance; following import & export regulations, procedures and permits with Governmental Authorities; assuring regulatory requirements of new products as per customs and national regulations (approx 60 files/month). Also managing the sample deliveries for R&D department.Export operations; Managing all the phases of export operations; preparing LC and CAD documents; entering portal informations for some customers (approx 50 files/month). Also arranging the new product sample deliveries.Research new sub-contractors and logistic companies to assist in product & delivery improvements, cost/profit enhancement, OTIF delivery. Getting quotes from freight forwarders and deciding the best option for time and cost efficiency; interface with transport companies to coordinate pickup and delivery of the product to final destination.Classify all the operations, preparing simple cost sheets & cash flow and forward files to the accountancy and finance departments. Keeping the import&export ERP system up-to-date.Preparing monthly and annual statistical import & export, purchasing and cost reports for director & general manager.Domestic Good Applications; Preparing the application files and follow up of the DG document by Istanbul Chamber of Industry.

Procurement (Operational Purchasing) - Follows incoming purchase requisitions, processing orders based on the purchasing contracts and place orders to the suppliers.Follows order acknowledgements and ensures on time delivery to the warehouse / customer. Reflects any changes into the ERP system, by systematically screening the POs.Makes sure the shipping documents are prepared in accordance with the foreign trade rules as well as company internal regulations under the agreed conditions of purchasing. Makes sure the PO and Invoice conditions are 100% matching before the arrival / delivery of the goods.Manages the supplier relationship with the right hard and soft skills so that the service level of the suppliers are maximized. Gives regular feedback on supplier performance. Closely monitors supplier production schedule to avoid delay on delivery.Works hard to improve the operational procedures & minimize the landed cost. Negotiates the terms of an agreement with a view to forwarders, warehouse operators and customs clearance companies. Ensures that the fastest transportation & customs clearance are made at the most affordable price.Leads and co-operates for execution of import and export customs operations. Following the realization of the operation, ensures checking and confirming the final document sets, controls process flow accordingly with all relevant parties.Works with sales, finance and other internal teams to develop strategic logistic plans and ensure KPIs are being met.

• Managing all the phases of import & export operations for the leading wood flooring company by being in communication with stakeholders (Customs brokers, suppliers, forwarders and customers) • Research new suppliers, sub-contractors and logistic companies to assist in product & delivery improvements, cost/profit enhancement, OTIF delivery. • Communicating with the suppliers from many countries (mostly Europe, Africa and North America), checking the stock levels monthly based on the average company sales and planning new orders based on the consumption and provision for the following month. • Getting quotes from freight forwarders and deciding the best option for time and cost efficiency; interface with transport companies to coordinate pickup and delivery of the product to final destination. • Tracking the shipments (ocean-air-road) daily, coordinating the required documentation for customs clearance; following import & export regulations, procedures and permits with Governmental Authorities; assuring regulatory requirements of new products as per customs and national regulations. • Handling all the banking process for import&export operations such as applying L/C, guarantee letter or international money transfer; also coordinating the payment plan & processing of related vendor invoices. • Coordination and distribution of the goods between the warehouses that company owns, based on their monthly demands. • Classify all the operations, preparing cost sheets and forward files to the accountancy. • Preparing weekly, monthly and annual statistical import&export, purchasing and cost reports for warehouses, finance and general manager.

- Steering and coordination of the whole foreign trade activities- Coordination of the logistics activities and orders management (Import / Export) with existing suppliers / customers as per requirement of the sales and planning departments- Organizing and executing regional and cross-regional bundling of the demands of the different groups, sites and projects for optimum utilization of procurement power- Preparing and conducting contract and price negotiations with logistics service providers to contribute to the profitability of the company; coordinating international transport with the approved transport companies in the aim of meeting the confirmed delivery dates of all orders and act proactively in problematic circumstances- Completing required documentation for import and export operations and giving all necessary instructions for payment and customs clearing- Ensuring that the materials arrive/given at warehouse on time, complete and in conformity with required conditions & specifications- Following import regulations, procedures with Governmental Authorities; assuring regulatory requirements of new products as per customs and national regulations.- Dealing with letters of credit (from openning to closure), accepting payments, verifying terms of credit, insurance coverage and shipping conditions- Correspondence with banks and customers in LC related issues- Preparing weekly/monthly reports for Finance, Sales, Accounting, Warehouse and Planning departments- Managing the bank facilities for import operations with finance; issuing monthly payment plan for import activities- Checking all import & logistics costs and take action in any need; defining opportunities for cost reduction- Coordinating Free Zone operations

- Managing the orders (Import / mostly Export) with existing suppliers / customers as per requirement of the sales and planning departments.- Coordinating international transport with the transport companies in the aim of meeting the confirmed delivery dates of all orders.- Completing required documentation for import and export operations and giving all necessary instructions for payment and customs clearing.- Ensuring that the materials arrive at warehouse & delivered to customer on time.- Following import regulations and procedures with Governmental Authorities.- Dealing with letters of credit, accepting payments, verifying terms of credit, insurance coverage and shipping conditions- Correspondence with banks and customers in LC & Factoring related issues- Preparing weekly/monthly reports for Finance and Sales and Planning departments- Managing the bank facilities for import operations with finance- Coordinating Free Zone operations- Managing the inward processing licence

- Organizing the export procedures, dealing with forwarders, preparing the export documents for customs and delivering the goods on site at required time and safe conditions.- L/C and free zone operations management- Organizing the purchasing procedures.- Tracking all the orders in system and doing the needful for earliest&cheapest delivery to site.- Controlling the invoices of suppliers and reporting to finance

- Organization of the logistics activities and import orders management with existing suppliers / customers as per requirement of the sales department.- Preparing the offers, sending the proforma invoices to supplier and managing the whole procedure until goods arrive to warehouse / customer. - Preparing the needed docs for bank for L/C and other payment issues.- Coordinating international and domestic transport.- Coordinating all customs clearance procedures.- Stock management for warehouses & bonded warehouse and reporting to finance.