Global Import Operations Specialist

Meltem Kimya Tekstil San. İth. İhr. ve Tic. A.Ş.; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Meltem Kimya Tekstil San. İth. İhr. ve Tic.

A.Ş. is seeking an Import Specialist to join our Foreign Trade team in Turkey. The role manages import operations from order placement to final delivery, with emphasis on customs procedures, LC transactions, and international logistics. You will coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, banks, and internal departments; monitor shipments, prepare import files, and ensure compliance with Incoterms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferably 3+ years of professional import operations, foreign trade, or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures and import regulations.
• Experience with Letter of Credit (L/C) transactions and international payment methods.
• Experience in reviewing customs declarations and import documentation.
• Familiarity with sea freight, container operations, freight management, and incoterms.
• Excellent English communication with international suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up import operations for raw materials, machinery, equipment, and other goods from order placement through final delivery.
• Coordinate international transportation operations, primarily sea and road freight.
• Obtain and compare freight quotations and coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Monitor vessels, containers, shipment schedules, ETDs and ETAs.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate customs clearance.
• Review import declarations and related documentation.
• Manage L/C processes including opening, document control, amendments, discrepancies, and banking coordination.
• Follow up international payment processes with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms and delivery terms.
• Monitor costs (port, storage, demurrage, detention) and minimize delays and expenses.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, banks, and internal departments.
• Prepare and maintain import files, cost calculations, and operational reports.
• Manage multiple shipments during high-volume periods and anticipate issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade / Logistics / Business Administration / Economics / Engineering

Job description

Meltem Kimya Tekstil San. İth. İhr. ve Tic.

A.Ş. is seeking an Import Specialist to join our Foreign Trade team in Turkey. The role manages import operations from order placement to final delivery, with emphasis on customs procedures, LC transactions, and international logistics. You will coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, banks, and internal departments; monitor shipments, prepare import files, and ensure compliance with Incoterms.