IMPEX(Import-Export) Executive

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We are currently looking for an IMPEX(Import-Export) Executive to join our Operations team.

Location: Gebze, Kocaeli

Type of contract: Permanent

As an IMPEX Executive, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Ensure reporting on time, Logistic KPI(Key Performance Indicator), PPI(Performance Planning and Improvement), Dynamic Forecasts, IMPEX Statistics, All management reports for department, ...etc and Sustain data maintenance of Nestlé order tracking systems.Direct and co-ordinate the development and implementation of the Factory's SHE(Safety, Health, Environment) strategy & program.
• Single point of contact for GLP(Global Logistic Procurement) and THUB(Turkish Export and Import Center) team and all 3PLs(Third Party Logistics) (carriers, shipping lines) in tender processes  include investigate & supply all needed data for tender, reflect market environment  and advise & prioritize  the best options , KPI measurement, annual containerization ..etc and ensure excellent service. Lead projects that came from GLP and THUB and be the bridge between global teams and the TR(Turkey) market
• Manage allocation increases collaborating with GLP and THUB for both import and export. Usage of global tool (Keelvar) for sea freight allocation increase and also new sea lane requests. Usage of tender form for road freight allocation increase and also new road lane requests.
• Evaluate Import & Export scenarios continuously and seek for alternatives to optimize cost and digitalization and sustainability project. Identify root causes of service failures and implement proactive actions to drive continuous improvement        
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure spot air and road freight as well as full and partial shipments exclusive of global tenders in case of necessity. Raise RFC(Request for Change) in order to obtain air freight rates from Global Logistics Team. Responsible to evaluate and advise to best option to GLP for competitive freight cost .
• Establish to reduce demurrage cost and port charges by following end to end process, from the loading to departure. Collaborate with the customs broker and the liners to start and complete the import formalities on time before the free time expires.
• Maintain regular weekly, bi-weekly, monthly review meetings with carriers and liners in order to ensure their performance is on track and negotiate the current obstacles and satisfaction
• Analysis of port charges & warehouse customs clearance times & Logistic Cost to manage regarding TDC(Total Delivery Cost) projects.
• Continuous search for intermodal options and / or ensure converting more sustainable shipment options where available by collaborating local and global logistics procurement teams
• Establish most suitable shipment model for exceptional cases for sake of operation and planning .
• Collect the necessary documentation from the carriers that are nominated under global ocean tender and / or global road tender and provide them to the impex ops specialist (finance) to get their vendor generated into SAP
• Establish 12 month  capacity report of  import pallet forecast for ROH(Request for Change) & Bulk materials as well as FERT(inished materials (product in a pack)) products that are being imported at Gemlik to make sure that we have enough capacity to stock them in our defined bonded warehouses by minding  customs clearance time .
• Monitor T-lanes based on road and sea freights and collect feedbacks from import operations team regularly. Negotiate feedbacks with DSP(Demand and Supply Planning) team and ensure T-lane's are revised accordingly .Work on the best transportation model to supply optimum cost with a shortest T-lane 
• Lead & Coach  Export Outsource team to eliminate the road blokes for export operation

Which profile are we looking for?

• University Degree (Business Administration; Economics; Engineering, etc)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in import/export
• Experiences in Import Export operation, Transportation Operation, Procurement, Import Export regulation
• Excellent command of English

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid working

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities 

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.

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