Senior Logistics Specialist

Stryker Group; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics & Trade Compliance professional to lead end-to-end import/export operations and ÜTS registrations. You will oversee customs financials, freight movements across modes, and document compliance while driving efficiencies.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in international logistics, and strong English proficiency for cross-border coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on international logistics and import/export operations experience.
• Advanced written and spoken English for cross-border communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import/export workflows, ensuring full compliance with trade laws and policies.
• Oversee customs clearance financial workflows, including duties, taxes, payments, and invoicing.
• Coordinate domestic and international freight operations (road, ocean, air, and multimodal).
• Lead product registrations and lifecycle tracking within the ÜTS platform per medical device regulations.
• Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, brokers, carrier networks, and 3PL providers.
• Prepare and audit shipping documents (Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Bills of Lading).
• Track KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and implement continuous process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Logistics experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this role, you will lead end-to-end import and export operations, meticulously managing customs clearance, regulatory compliance, and financial workflows. You will orchestrate domestic and international freight movements across all transport modes, optimizing logistics costs while maintaining strict corporate service standards. Additionally, you will hold complete operational oversight of all registration, notification, and compliance procedures within the Ministry of Health Product Tracking System (ÜTS).

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end import and export workflows, ensuring full compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, and corporate policies.
• Oversee customs clearance financial workflows, including duty calculations, tax assessments, duty payments, and vendor invoice reconciliations.
• Coordinate and execute domestic and international freight operations (road, ocean, air, and multimodal), optimizing route selection, freight rates, and delivery lead times.
• Direct all product registrations, notifications, document submissions, and lifecycle tracking within the Ministry of HealthÜTSplatform in compliance with medical device regulations.
• Build, evaluate, and manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carrier networks, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Prepare and audit shipping documents including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, Bills of Lading, and Regulatory Import/Export Permits.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics operations, identify supply chain bottlenecks, and implement continuous process improvements.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience managing international logistics, customs clearance processes, and import/export operations.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spokenEnglishfor daily cross-border communication and vendor management.
• Strong analytical skills, structured problem-solving capabilities, and high attention to detail in documentation.

Preferred:

• Proven practical experience with the Ministry of HealthProduct Tracking System (ÜTS)and familiarity with medical device/healthcare regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade terms (Incoterms), customs duty structure, payment terms (L/C, CAD, etc.), and freight carrier contract management.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP, such as SAP or JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite.