International Trade and Logistics Specialist

Manuchar is a global trading, logistics and distribution company headquartered in Antwerp (Belgium). With operations in more than 120 countries and own local infrastructure in 40 countries, we are a global leader in international trade and logistics. As part of our dynamic expansion in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, we opened a new office in Turkey as from February 2016. 

Manuchar Turkey is looking to hire an enthusiastic and commercially minded colleague, to join our dynamic team. Your main role will be to handle all operational process for our import and export business, based in our newly established office in Atasehir, Istanbul. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

-       Organizing and following up import – export operations in coordination with our headquarters in Belgium, suppliers, customers and other involved parties in all around the world.

-       Preparing shipping documents and invoices 

-       Assisting and informing our customers on regular basis about the operational process

-       Preparing management reports on your field

-       Planning of shipments, collecting price offers from shipping lines/transport companies and leading negotiations, when necessary

-       After specializing in operations, undertake more responsibilities on commercial tasks for sales of chemicals to Turkey or to our export markets; Middle East, Africa, Latin America

 At least a Bachelor degree, preferably in Foreign Trade, Economy, Business Administration, Accounting or related majors 

-         Experience in transportation, import and export activities is important

-         Good knowledge of international trade terms, requirements and documentation

-         Excellent knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and particularly Excel

-         Very good knowledge of English, written and spoken

-         Self-starter, commercially-minded and motivated to go the extra mile

-         Ability to work independently while being good team player and take advanced responsibilities which will allow you to grow in your career within a large      international company

-         Great attention to detail and accuracy