Turkish Customs & Compliance Operations Specialist

Maersk; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Turkey is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to coordinate import customs clearance for Finished Product and serve as the main point of contact for brokers and consultants.

You will manage HTS/GTIP classification, ensure compliance with Turkish regulations, maintain master data, and deliver regular performance reports. A data-driven mindset and strong English are essential; Turkish Customs Broker Assistant License is preferred.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of proven experience in customs operations and import processes.
• Strong knowledge of customs legislation, import declarations, and regulatory compliance.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actions.
• Proficiency in English; Turkish Customs Broker Assistant License (B-License) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Finished Product import customs clearance and act as the main SPOC for brokers and consultants.
• Evaluate requests from brokers, obtain missing documents, and manage returns, scrap, and re-exports.
• Manage HTS/GTIP classification, verify duty/tax rates, and prepare necessary letters when details are insufficient.
• Follow TAREKS processes, register imports with the Ministry of Health, and monitor regulatory changes.
• Audit declarations, generate periodic reports, and maintain master data and broker performance.

Skills

Customs operations

Import processes

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

MS Office

English proficiency

Job description

Maersk in Turkey is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to coordinate import customs clearance for Finished Product and serve as the main point of contact for brokers and consultants.

You will manage HTS/GTIP classification, ensure compliance with Turkish regulations, maintain master data, and deliver regular performance reports. A data-driven mindset and strong English are essential; Turkish Customs Broker Assistant License is preferred.