Logistics & Import Manager

About the role

Chery Türkiye is looking for a Logistics & Import Manager to lead and manage vehicle logistics and import operations. The role covers the end-to-end import, customs clearance, port, transportation, storage and distribution of vehicles to the Turkish market and the dealer network, in close cooperation with Chery headquarters, logistics partners, customs brokers, ports, transport providers and dealers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end vehicle import process, from shipment planning and vessel arrival through customs clearance, port operations, inland transport and delivery to dealers.
• Coordinate with Chery headquarters and overseas teams on production schedules, shipment plans, vessel bookings, ETAs and vehicle allocation.
• Prepare and monitor import and logistics plans against sales forecasts, dealer requirements, inventory targets and business priorities.
• Manage relationships with shipping lines, ports, customs brokers, freight forwarders, transport companies, storage yards and other logistics providers.
• Oversee customs clearance and ensure compliance with Turkish customs, import and transportation regulations.
• Monitor import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, vehicle documents) and track shipments, providing regular updates on ETAs, customs status and delivery.
• Coordinate port and terminal operations, vehicle yard and storage operations, and pre-delivery inspection and vehicle preparation.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs such as import lead time, customs clearance time, port dwell time, transportation cost, delivery performance, vehicle damage rate, inventory accuracy and on-time delivery rate.
• Analyze logistics costs, prepare performance and cost reports, and develop contingency plans for supply chain risks.
• Evaluate third-party logistics providers, resolve operational issues and work with Sales, Aftersales, Finance, Customs and other departments.
• Lead the logistics team and support vehicle homologation and regulatory compliance before import and market launch.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in automotive logistics, vehicle logistics, import operations or supply chain management.
• Strong, proven experience in vehicle import and customs processes in Turkey; experience with an automotive OEM, importer, distributor or international logistics company is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English for communication with international headquarters and overseas teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Turkish customs and import procedures, international transportation and shipping documentation.
• Practical experience with Ro-Ro shipments, ports, customs brokers, inland transport, vehicle yards and dealer distribution.
• Experience in logistics planning, shipment tracking, inventory management and cost control.