Job Description :

BE PART OF A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND GROW

Who We Are

We are on a journey to reloading and renewing the socialization and celebration heritage of this land for generations to come.

Our ambition is to be the best performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company in Turkey.

What’s in it for you?

Celebrating Life -- At Diageo, we’re united by our purpose: celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Everything we do is about creating opportunities, empowering people, building thriving communities, and protecting the environment, all across the globe.

Create the future -- Forging an exciting future is everything to us at Diageo. Our people thrive at the cutting edge, taking risks and experimenting to grow our iconic brands.

Open up your world -- We operate in 180 countries and wherever you join us, you'll find people, brands, and projects that are the perfect blend of local and global.

Diversity at our core -- We want our employee base to reflect the world around us, and to create a culture that is open-minded and inclusive. You’ll find people here from diverse backgrounds working together.

Your best gets better -- At Diageo, we offer incredible challenges, with all the support and coaching to help you be at your very best.

Be a torchbearer -- Our brands were created by the leading entrepreneurs of their age. You’ll take what they created and make it even better for those who come after you.

What about the role?

We’re looking for a Import Operations Manager in HQ office in Istanbul. The role reports to International Logistics & Warehouse Manager.

The role will ensure that export operations and Duty-Free export operations are carried out smoothly, just in time and at the most cost-effective cost. To oversee the production of export sales, its logistics and customs procedures from its preparation.

What you will be doing?

• To be in communication with the relevant suppliers and official authorities to ensure that the logistics, handling and customs clearance procedures are carried out on time and without errors, starting from the order, in order to ensure supply management in accordance with the imported alcoholic beverage.

• To make suggestions in coordination with employees, suppliers and in-company units to improve the process in completing the actual import transactions of the products and delivering them to the sales warehouses on time.

• Working in coordination with employees, suppliers and internal units to complete the actual import procedures of the products and delivering them to the sales warehouses on time, and to make suggestions for improving the process.

• To work and develop projects to reduce the total cost of ownership of the products it is responsible for importing, to ensure that quality levels comply with the targets, and to increase the efficiency of the import process.

• To ensure that applications for special permits for imported materials and alcoholic beverages are made within the deadlines in accordance with the customs legislation, and to ensure the distribution and organization of duties regarding the tracking and use of these permits.

• Preparing monthly import costs reports and following up with International Logistics and Warehouse Manager.

• To make periodic reports regarding the needs plans and realizations regarding the alcoholic beverage supply process (weekly, monthly, annually).

• Contributing to the definition of procedures related to the processes for which it is responsible, improving the processes, and ensuring the workflow within the framework of the determined processes and procedures.

• Determining the improvement potentials within the department and being a bridge between the relevant stakeholders in Import and Logistics department.

• To monitor, evaluate and report the performances of employees reporting to her, to guide them within the period, and to contribute to the development of their areas of expertise.

• Import Operations Manager reports to International Logistics and Warehouse Manager.

What we are looking for

• Preferably graduated from the relevant departments of universities.

• At least 7 years of practical international logistics and import operations experience.

• At least 2 years of team management experience preferably.

• Knowledge of legislation on food and food contact products and Ministry applications and Import regulations.

• Familiar with the alcoholic beverage import procedure preferably.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication and management skills to build close relationships with internal & external departments.

• Solution-oriented and analytical thinker, strong teamwork, and time management skills with ability to multi-task

• Good knowledge with MS Office Programs and SAP

Key Stakeholders :

• Central Supply Planning Team, Domestic Logistics & Warehouse Team, Accounting Team, Finance Team.

• Bonded Warehouse Team.

• Suppliers (shipping lines, freight forwarders, custom brokers, bonded warehouse operators)

Location : Istanbul. This full-time role includes hybrid working system.

CHARACTER IS EVERYTHING

If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit;

Website: www.mey.com.tr/tr-tr/insan-kaynaklari

LinkedIn: Mey Diageo

Instagram: @MeyDiageoKariyer

Spotify: @MeyDiageoKariyer

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

MeyDiageo Istanbul Head Office

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-08-23

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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