Associate - Import Logistics

Beko Corporate; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an Associate – Import Logistics to join the Supply Chain Directorate at Beko Corporate. You will engage in import logistics planning, budgeting support, and advanced reporting to optimize costs and ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires knowledge of Incoterms, SAP/Office tools, and strong English communication. You will contribute to cost reductions, multi-modal shipments, and global reporting initiatives within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, MIS or related field.
• Knowledge of decision support systems or similar systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Business mindset with market insight.
• Willingness to follow market trends and new technologies.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Active listening and flexibility in perspective-taking.
• Clear in communicating thoughts and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on Import Logistics & Customs Operations Group Management’s improvement areas and analyze trends, expenses, seasonality, anomalies.
• Maximize operational efficiency, optimize systems, design automatic reports, and lead decision support systems.
• Report design with system data and creation of new measuring systems.
• Support or create for an advanced Import Logistics budgeting system and business development projects.
• Follow up on Global Supply Chain systems and reporting.
• Provide traceability of all reports in the Qlik system.
• Plan import logistics and customs activities to ensure timely delivery of material and products.
• Implement import opportunities in logistics by following developments for the company’s objectives.
• Ensure timely flow of information to production planning teams about shipments and customs operations.
• Experience in multi-modal shipments and knowledge of Incoterms and import regulations.
• Monitor, analyze, and publish performance metrics of suppliers and forwarders.
• Deal with international logistics, managing import documentation, letters of credit, inbound customs operations.
• Engage with transporters and customs brokers on service levels.
• Develop new methods for cost reductions.
• Participate in projects to reduce transportation costs and improve overseas on-time delivery.
• Analyze alternate transportation solutions for cost-effectiveness.
• Undertake remarkable supply chain projects to ease workflows.
• Contribute to supply chain logistics cost optimization for best landed costs.

Skills

English proficiency

Business thinking

Market trends awareness

Emotional intelligence

Active listening

Clear communication

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/MIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Within the Beko community, every role feels like home, fostering a sense of belonging and growth. We value mutual respect, progressive thinking, and an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. Our commitment to sustainable development is driven by trust in technology and a dedication to producing confidently. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your talents and contribute to building a prosperous future for all.

What awaits you in this role?

We are looking for a passionate Associate – Import Logistics who will join our team at Supply Chain Directorate in Beko Corporate.

• Follow up on Import Logistics & Customs Operations Group Management’s improvement areas, analysing trends, expenses, seasonality, anomalies,
• Maximizing operational efficiency, optimizing the systems, designing automatic reports, leading of decision support systems,
• Report design with system data and creation of new measuring systems,
• Support / create for an advanced Import Logistics budgeting system and business development projects,
• Follow up on Global Supply Chain systems and reporting,
• Provide traceability of all reports in the Qlik system,
• Plan import logistics and customs activities in order to ensure timely delivery of material and products,
• Implement import opportunities in the areas of logistics by following developments for the objective of the company,
• Ensure the timely flow of information to production planning teams about shipments and customs operations,
• Experience in making multi-modal shipments, in-depth knowledge of Incoterms and governmental regulations covering import customs regulations,
• Monitor, analyze, and publish performance metrics of suppliers and forwarders,
• Deal with international logistics, managing import documentation, letters of credit, inbound customs operations,
• Conduct relations with transporters and customs brokers on expected and achieved service levels,
• Provide new methods for cost reductions,
• Participate in projects and procedures to reduce transportation costs and improve overseas on-time delivery performance,
• Analyze alternate transportation solutions to provide a cost-effective transportation model,
• Make remarkable supply chain projects in order to ease all working processes,
• Contribute to supply chain logistics cost optimization to enable the best landed costs.

How do we describe the perfect match?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management Information Systems or related fields,
• Preferably, knowledge of decision support systems or similar systems,
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English,
• Thinking broadly about business,
• Understanding needs of the market & customer,
• Having the desire to do outstanding jobs,
• Following and adopting market trends and new technologies,
• Recognizing and understanding the emotions of other people,
• Listening to different perspectives and showing flexibility,
• Clear in communicating thoughts and ideas.

At Beko, where it feels like home, we invite you to explore home of…

• Global Minds: Opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed together as one global team.
• Impact: Meaningful work that contributes to our communities, the environment, and a more sustainable future.
• Innovation: A culture that embraces new ideas and technologies and takes on challenges with confidence.
• Camaraderie: A culture of togetherness built on inclusion, care, respect, and mutual support.

Join the Beko Community to open a new chapter in your life journey, where growth, innovation, and personal fulfilment make it feels like home.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, colour, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or political opinion.