Ebru Erkut
Customs Professional
Istanbul
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in foreign trade, I am a customs professional who is passionate about managing import and export transactions, custom clearance processes and enhancing work productivity through digitalization, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. I am currently working at Siemens, a global leader in technology and innovation, where I apply my skills and knowledge to support the organization's vision and mission.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Customs Professional
Siemens Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ.
01.2016 - Current
- Managing import & export transactions, controlling custom clearance process with adherence to the internal rules and regulations, follow up AEO requirements and regulations, organizing training sessions for BUs, early involvement for customs related issues in projects, planning, developing and implementing requirements and strategies for e-invoice process as a core team member, taking part in RPA projects within scope of digitalization, enhancement and implementation of import & export module in SAP as a core team member, close follow up for new digitalization trends and developments in order to enhance work productivity, periodic reporting, managing inward & outward processing transactions, managing payment process, control and approval for customs related expenses, follow up and control of tariffs, duties, licences and restrictions
Import Operation Specialist
Flormar (Kosan Kozmetik Paz. ve Tic. A.Ş)
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Organization of international shipments, price negotitations with forwarders, lines, warehouses, inspection companies and custom brokers, custom clearance for finished products and raw materials, control of import documents and declarations, management of import payments, management of Inward Processing transactions; controlling certificate usage, limits, follow up AEO requirements, custom regulations, preparation of KPI reports for operational performance and cost saving, early involvement for projects, control and approval for expenses
Foreign Trade Specialist
VSY Biotechnology
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Order management, collaboration with related parties; suppliers, forwarders, customs brokers, daily import & export transactions, management of import payments, follow up customs clearance issues and providing all necessary documents, follow up customs regulations, periodic reporting, managing outward & inward regime transactions, cost & tax forecasting for shipments, application for binding tariff
Import Export Specialist-Operation&Sales
TMS Industrial Refrigeration
07.2008 - 12.2009
- Collaboration with international customers, suppliers, market research for new customers, organization of international shipments, control and preparation of customs documents, preparation of periodic reports
Import Export Specialist
Far East International Im/Ex. Limited
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Organization of international shipments, control and preparation of customs documents, coordination with suppliers, preparation of periodic reports, follow-up for customs regulations, cost planning, stock control
Education
Bachelor's degree - English Language Teaching and Pedogogical Formation Program
Marmara University
10.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor's degree - American Culture & Literature
İstanbul University
10.2002 - 07.2006
Associate's degree - Business/Corporate Communications
Anadolu University
10.2003 - 07.2005
Skills
Managing skills
undefinedKnowledge And Experience
- Digitalization
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Import / Export Operations
- Customs Regulations
- Logistics
- AEO Certification
Personal Note
My strengths in business are as following:
Communication skills, management, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, team player, leadership, loyal, motivated, agile, open to new challenges.
Present Residence
Istanbul, TURKEY
Place Of Birth
Ankara
Children
boy, 2.5
Driving Licence
B class
Travel Restriction
No
Certificated Educational Programs And Workshops
- Basic Concept of Customs and Foreign Trade Regulation, Customs Value, Origin, Tariff within AEO Scope, 12/2023
- Risks regarding Goods Movement in International Supply Chain ve Crisis Management within AEO Scope, 12/2023
- SAP GTS Training, 06/2023
- SAP GTS Workshops (SherpaX), 06/2023
- Tariff classification & Origin training, 04/2022
- Customs penalties & fines, 03/2018
- Origin & Preference training, 02/2018
- Taxation, time and cost planning for Customs procedures, 01/2018
- AEO Certification-Requirements&Risks, 11/2017
- Customs Legislation and Practices, 11/2015
- International Commerce Certificate Programme, 01/2011
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Countries Visited
- Greece
- Italy
- Serbia
- Germany
- Montenegro
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/14/84
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Turkish
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Customs Professional
Siemens Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ.
01.2016 - Current
Import Operation Specialist
Flormar (Kosan Kozmetik Paz. ve Tic. A.Ş)
12.2013 - 01.2016
Foreign Trade Specialist
VSY Biotechnology
06.2010 - 12.2013
Import Export Specialist-Operation&Sales
TMS Industrial Refrigeration
07.2008 - 12.2009
Import Export Specialist
Far East International Im/Ex. Limited
08.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor's degree - English Language Teaching and Pedogogical Formation Program
Marmara University
10.2006 - 07.2007
Associate's degree - Business/Corporate Communications
Anadolu University
10.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor's degree - American Culture & Literature
İstanbul University
10.2002 - 07.2006
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