Eda Yilmaz
Foreign Trade Supervisor
Izmir
Summary
I, Eda, graduated from Baskent University, Department of International Trade with an university entrance exam scholarship, as the first in the department. Then Dokuz Eylul University I completed my master's degree in International Business Administration. I am an ambitious and highly motivated person with more than 15 years of experience in Foreign Trade and Customs operations. Legislation follow-up, incentive process, customs and logistics operations, team management, I have a successful track record in AEO (Authorized Economic Operations) activities and cost reduction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Assistant Manager
KT&G Turkey
İZMİR, 35
06.2024 - Current
- Manage all aspects of customs compliance, including import and export documentation, declarations, and certifications.
- Coordinating AEO activities, Participating in official negotiations on foreign trade and representing the Company.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant customs regulations and laws, including tariff classifications, valuation, and origin determination.
- Work closely with brokers and vendors to coordinate and facilitate customs clearance processes.
- Manage the contract manufacturing processes (Inward and Outward Processing Regime) by developing and maintaining necessary systems with External Customs Broker to exchange business information while ensuring timely and proper submission of legislative documents required for application, extension and closure of incentive certificates as well as reporting to avoid compliance issues and get maximum financial benefits for the company.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes and drive operational efficiencies.
- Monitor and analyze customs data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations and industry best practices. - Provide training and guidance to internal teams on customs compliance and procedures.
- Support internal and external audits related to customs compliance.
- Manage relationships with customs authorities, government agencies, and industry associations.
Foreign Trade Supervisor
Altay Otomotiv A.S.
Izmir/Turkey, 35
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Managing, directing and supervising the team.
- Monitoring and measuring how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed.
- Establishing and managing relationships with international partners, including distributors,agents and vendors.
- Monitoring international regulations and compliance requirements.
- Developing and maintaining Import/Export databases, records and reports.
- Negotiating customs broker contracts and supervising and checking customs broker.
- Accompanying and supporting customs audits.
Foreign Trade Supervisor
Anadolu Isuzu Otomotiv A.S
Kocaeli/Turkey, 41
04.2018 - 07.2023
- To ensure that all foreign trade transactions are carried out in accordance with the regulations and company procedures.
- Leading a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
- Developing and implementing Import/Export strategies to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Monitoring international regulations and compliance requirements.
- Negotiating shipping contracts and freight forwarding agreements.
- Liaising with customs authorities and other government bodies to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinating AEO activities, Participating in official negotiations on foreign trade and representing the Company.
- Leading Inward Processing activities.
Foreign Trade Operation Division Manager
Coskunoz Holding
Bursa/Turkey, 16
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Managing employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximize their performance and contribution.
- Negotiating trucking rates and handle costs.
- Coordinating with the third parties to move the shipment in accordance with customer requirements.
- Planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, cost, transit time and security of the shipments.
- Following the general guidelines for international trade,handling the customs procedure, insurance and other tasks which are related to that shipments.
- Serving as the ultimate contact for the customers and guide them during operational flow and make sure their freight moves efficiently through complex procedures.
Foreign Trade Senior Specialist
Delphi Automotive Systems LTD STI
Bursa/Turkey, 16
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Following up customs clearance, import, export administrative procedures.
- Managing Inward Processing , taking incentive certificate, closing and following all related activities for all facilities in Turkey.
- Advising internal departments and customers of new and revised customs procedures affecting their processes and documentation.
- Presenting Track Occupation and Tax Exemption report to Logistic Manager.
Foreign Trade Specialist
Delphi Automotive Systems LTD STI
Izmir/Turkey, 35
09.2007 - 04.2012
- Preparing and sharing necessary documents for shipments both of Import and Export Operations at Free Zone Area in Izmir-Gaziemir.
- Reviewing and approving shipping documentation. Issue and maintain customs clearance instructions for shipments.
- Supporting the department supervisor within the Logistics Department with the delivery of customs procedures, to enable the individual functions to successfully integrate new processes as a result of customs procedures into the department.
- Involving in cost reduction activities.
Education
Master of Science - Foreign Trade
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi
Izmir/Turkey 09.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - International Trade
Baskent Üniversitesi
Ankara/Turkey 09.2002 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Bandırma Anadolu Ticaret Meslek Lisesi
Balikesir/Turkey 09.1998 - 06.2002
Skills
Customs Compliance
Inward Processing and Incentive
Problem-Solving
Black Belt-6 Sigma
Cost Reduction
Team Leadership
Willing to Learn
Work Planning
Cost Data Analysis
Contract Oversight
Coaching
Timeline
Supply Chain Assistant Manager
KT&G Turkey
06.2024 - Current
Foreign Trade Supervisor
Altay Otomotiv A.S.
09.2023 - 05.2024
Foreign Trade Supervisor
Anadolu Isuzu Otomotiv A.S
04.2018 - 07.2023
Foreign Trade Operation Division Manager
Coskunoz Holding
05.2016 - 04.2018
Foreign Trade Senior Specialist
Delphi Automotive Systems LTD STI
04.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Foreign Trade
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi
09.2008 - 06.2010
Foreign Trade Specialist
Delphi Automotive Systems LTD STI
09.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - International Trade
Baskent Üniversitesi
09.2002 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Bandırma Anadolu Ticaret Meslek Lisesi
09.1998 - 06.2002