Customer Logistics Specialist

About the role

Essity is looking for a Customer Logistics Specialist based in Turkey, working in a hybrid model of three days in the office and two days from home each week. The role coordinates customs, warehousing, transportation, inventory and reporting activities for Turkey, South Africa and the UAE, helping maintain inventory accuracy, support timely deliveries and ensure operational continuity as customs and supply-chain conditions evolve. It is a broad, hands-on position with responsibility across several operational workstreams.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase order management: create and manage purchase orders accurately and on time using SAP AP1 and SAP B1
• Customs operations: coordinate customs processes and documentation, with particular attention to Turkish customs requirements and changing operational conditions
• Warehousing and transportation: oversee daily warehouse activities and coordinate transportation between international distribution centers, the local warehouse and distributors
• Inventory control: monitor and reconcile monthly stock discrepancies, coordinate annual physical counts and support inventory audits
• Environmental and financial reporting: calculate annual packaging-waste obligations and support year-end inventory valuation and inventory-cost calculations
• Operational reporting: maintain accurate records and prepare regular inventory and performance reports
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Logistics and external service providers

Required profile

• Relevant educational background or equivalent practical experience in logistics or supply-chain operations
• Experience in logistics operations, customs, warehouse coordination, transportation, customer logistics or a related supply-chain area
• Strong working knowledge of SAP; experience with SAP AP1, SAP S/4 and/or SAP B1 is beneficial
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis
• Organized, analytical and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly in professional English
• Practical knowledge of Turkish customs processes is a strong advantage