Logistics Manager

Karadeniz Holding; Kâğıthane; Hybrid; TRY 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunity

One day off on your birthday

Professional and personal training &发展

Job summary

Karadeniz Holding is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the global logistics and foreign trade activities within the Logistics and Foreign Trade department. You will manage international transportation, customs operations and supplier relations to optimize cost and service levels.

The role requires extensive experience in international logistics, leadership capabilities, and strong proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office, with English fluency. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related fields; master’s preferred in SCM/logistics.
• 7+ years in international logistics: sea/air/land, foreign trade and customs.
• Experience in energy, construction or heavy industry sectors preferred.
• 5+ years leadership/management required.
• Proficient in SAP MM and MS Office; English fluency essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global logistics operations across operating countries.
• Ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery to right locations and quantities.
• Direct receiving, warehousing, distribution and transportation services.
• Coordinate with technical teams to resolve logistics issues.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements across the value chain.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Vendor selection

Contract negotiation

L/C transactions

Logistics cost reduction

International travel

SAP MM

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Marine Engineering/Business/Economics

Master’s in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability in a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding.

Operating in more than 20 countries with more than 3.000 employees from 30 different nationalities and having an installed capacity of more than 8,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 45 Powerships™ and 11 LNG vessels provides employment for more than 10 thousand people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages the Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meets 10%-100% of the electricity needs of the countries it operates in Europe, Africa, America and Asia. With its high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership assists countries and companies in their energy transition processes.

We are looking for a “Logistics Manager” to be assigned to our “Logistics and Foreign Trade” department.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Business, Economics or equivalent, preferably master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics,
• 7+ years of experience in in the fields of sea-air-land-project transportation, foreign trade and customs clearance operations in an international logistics environment,
• Preferably have experience in the Energy, Construction or Heavy Industry sectors,
• 5+ years leadership/management experience required,
• Experience in vendors selection and contract negotiation,
• Expert in all forms of payment and delivery, including L/C transactions,
• Demonstrated success in identifying and implementing logistics cost reduction initiatives,
• Ability to deal with complex subjects across multiple geographies and cultures,
• Good understanding of commercial aspects of the business,
• Fluent in English (writing, speaking and reading),
• Experienced in using SAP MM module, proficient in MS Office programs,
• Shows leadership, strong initiative, work independently and good team player,
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,
• Relationship building at the local, corporate and international levels,
• Strong planning and organizational skills,
• Proactive and results oriented approach,
• Analytical thinking, well-developed presentation, reporting and operational metrics management skills,
• No obstacles for international travelling,
• Completed military service for male applicants.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

• Responsible for global logistics operations management of operational countries worldwide,
• Ensures the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way,
• Provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing, distribution and transportation services,
• Manages the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation and customs operations within the organization to ensure that logistics service is performed safely, on time, and in accordance with specifications,
• Coordinates closely with technical departments and Plants to obtain information, identify needs, and investigate and resolve problems,
• Ensures compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve operational excellence,
• Identifies new ideas for the overall logistics value chain; optimizing existing processes and developing cross border solutions that add value to the Company,
• Identifies risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution,
• Follow-up and compliance with local and international laws, regulations, customs and duties,
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external partners,
• Monitors and reports the key performance indicators of the department and takes necessary actions according to the results.
• Responsible for improving the current systems to assure the resilience and agility of logistics operation according to ne global facts and needs.
• Responsible for the contract management with the logistics service suppliers.
• Responsible to keep the existing procedures up to dated.
• Ensures compliance with all company strategies, policies, procedures, and processes in order to achieve operational accountability and clarity.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working opportunity,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,
• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity.

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