Istanbul, TR
11 days ago
Import Specialist

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Responsibilities & duties

• Following up post-operational and operational activities and operating relations between logistics providers and suppliers (such as transportation, loading, inspection, analysis etc…).

• Arrange payment instrument with Bank related payment term of the purchase orders, like letter of credit management with Bank and Supplier.

• Coordinating international transport regarding agreed incoterms per purchase orders in order to meet the confirmed delivery dates in a timely and effective manner.

• Gathering freight quotations, making agreements and checking freight invoices (international trucking, air cargo, sea freight).

• Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.

• Coordinated with air and ocean shipments & custom brokers.

• Communicate with Supplier for shipping documents to start up the customs clearing with customs broker. Completing required documentation for import and export operations and giving necessary instructions for payment and customs clearing.

• Following up customs clearance process with custom brokers. Provide required customs clearing documentation to Customs Broker according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.

• Advise internal and external customers about import and export developments on duties, tax restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.

• Follow up customs related permission and legislation per product in order to follow up customs broker for updating the permission application at customs in order to avoid any barrier for future import process of the goods.

• Perform required system record in system to make goods release after customs clearing.

 

• Check received invoices: price control for service invoices regarding agreed tariff in contracts and agreements; controlling of received return invoices from supplier regarding quantity and price differences.

• Control and manage cost increases for purchasing processes due customs and other reasons and alert related stakeholders in order to take action to avoid cost increasing, i.e. demurrage cost management regarding target.

•Collecting all invoices (freight, insurance, customs related fees, etc.) related to COGS landed cost separately for each shipment and provide complete file to Finance.

 

• Follow up finance to ensure to be booked all related invoices per shipment and make weekly cost allocation to finalize the cost allocation in Micro system.

• Follow up account payables regarding agreed payments terms per Purchase orders.

     

Key competencies and behaviors

 

University degree from related Programs; Business Administration, Foreign Trade or International Logistics & Supply Chain.  Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position, Excellent knowledge of the international trade import-export operations, Knowledge of the incoterms conditions , Excellent logistics skills, including transport, storage, surveying, supervision , Very good English and Turkish skills, Good presentation and interpersonal skills, Good knowledge of MS Office, (Excel, World, Power Point) Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex systems, Excellent planning, time management  and organizational skills, No military obligation for male candidates,

 

 

 

     

 

 

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

 

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

 

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