Import & Logistics Specialist

Wanhua Chemical Group; Şişli; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanhua Chemical Group in Istanbul is expanding its Türkiye operations and seeks an Import & Logistics Specialist to manage import operations, bonded warehouses, inventory, and customs, coordinating with brokers and logistics partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Logistics or related field, 2+ years in import/logistics, strong Turkish customs knowledge, SAP/Excel skills, and English fluency; Chinese language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in import, customs, or logistics operations.
• Strong experience with Turkish customs processes and bonded warehouse operations.
• Experience in inventory control and stock reconciliation.
• Good knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience with containerized and/or Tank cargo operations is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong planning, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Chemical industry/logistics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import and customs operations for containerized and tank shipments, including documentation and sharing documents with customers.
• Coordinate daily operations with customs brokers, bonded warehouses, transportation companies, and other logistics partners.
• Manage bonded warehouse operations—material receipts, transfers, withdrawals, and customer deliveries.
• Monitor and control inventory and stock accuracy across warehouses.
• Conduct monthly stock reconciliation and month-end warehouse calculations.
• Track stock movements and logistics transactions in SAP.
• Coordinate domestic transportation and customer deliveries for containerized and tank products.
• Review and verify warehouse, customs, transportation and logistics invoices.
• Monitor logistics costs and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate timely solutions with relevant parties.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish customs regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Import Operations

Customs Knowledge

Inventory Control

SAP

Excel

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Turkish Customs

Container/Tank Cargo

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Wanhua Chemical is a leading global chemical company headquartered in China, ranking among the world's top chemical manufacturers with annual revenue of nearly USD 25 billion. The company specializes in polyurethane, petrochemicals, performance chemicals, specialty chemicals, and emerging materials, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

As Wanhua continues to expand its operations in Türkiye, we are looking for an Import & Logistics Specialist based in Istanbul to manage import operations, bonded warehouse activities, inventory control, customs processes, and domestic logistics.

• Manage end-to-end import and customs operations for containerized and tank shipments, including documentation and sharing relevant documents with customers.
• Coordinate daily operations with customs brokers, bonded warehouses, transportation companies, and other logistics partners.
• Manage bonded warehouse operations — material receipts, transfers, withdrawals, and customer deliveries.
• Monitor and control inventory and stock accuracy across warehouses.
• Conduct monthly stock reconciliation and month-end warehouse calculations.
• Track stock movements and logistics transactions in SAP.
• Coordinate domestic transportation and customer deliveries for containerized and tank products.
• Review and verify warehouse, customs, transportation and logistics invoices.
• Monitor logistics costs and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify operational issues and coordinate timely solutions with relevant parties.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish customs regulations and company procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in import, customs, or logistics operations.
• Strong experience with Turkish customs processes and bonded warehouse operations.
• Experience in inventory control and stock reconciliation.
• Good knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience with containerized and/or Tank cargo operations is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong planning, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Chemical industry/logistics experience is a plus.