Senior Import Specialist

About the role

Zoomlion, a global manufacturer of high-tech equipment in the engineering and agricultural sectors founded in 1992, is looking for a Senior Import Specialist to join its Istanbul (Buyukcekmece) office. The role reports to the Global Office Headquarters Logistics Department and covers sea imports, customs clearance, internal transport and shipment tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily logistics activities safely and efficiently, following a "Do It Safely, Do It Right the First Time" approach
• Track, trace and update the status of shipments, and control the movement of related products and materials inside and outside the company
• Collaborate with the Headquarters logistics office, customer service representatives and other parties involved in the shipment
• Coordinate between departments and service providers
• Report to the Global Office Headquarters Logistics Department

Required profile

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in logistics, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory management and import/export
• Excellent knowledge of sea import, internal transport and customs clearance; very good knowledge of Incoterms
• Fluent speaking, understanding and writing in English
• Class B driver's license and active driving
• University degree in foreign trade, business or a related field
• Experience filing documents and processing shipments with UPS, DHL and FedEx software

Required skills

• Basic proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Quick learner who can handle multiple tasks and adapt to tight deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication, time management and problem-solving skills