EMRE ŞAHİN
IMPORT/EXPORT PROFESSIONAL
İSTANBUL
Summary
Accomplished supply chain and logistics professional with proven expertise in driving global import/export operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Adept at negotiating contracts, streamlining customs clearance, and leveraging tools like Dynamics 365 for real-time tracking and efficient documentation. Strong collaborator committed to cost-effective solutions, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement, delivering measurable operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Import Specialist
TİRYAKİ AGRO
Istanbul, Istanbul
02.2024 - Current
- Managed bulk, container, and land import operations end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery and smooth logistics.
- Negotiated and finalized supplier contracts in compliance with GAFTA and FOSFA regulations.
- Oversaw loading/discharge operations, coordinating with surveyors and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
- Collaborated with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate payments, budgeting, and reporting.
- Monitored shipments via Dynamics 365 ERP, tracking progress and ensuring complete documentation for customs clearance.
- Prepared cost estimations, managed port operations, and raised claims for discrepancies during unloading
- Ensured compliance with customs regulations, minimizing fines and penalties associated with noncompliance.
- Established strong communication channels between internal teams involved in the import process, fostering collaboration.
Import Executive
BFF COSMETICS
Istanbul, Istanbul
03.2019 - 12.2024
- Managed end-to-end import and export operations, ensuring full compliance with customs regulations.
- Coordinated with Purchasing, Sales, and Finance teams to streamline processes and optimize workflows.
- Conducted cost calculations and developed import budgets, achieving savings through inward processing certificates.
- Organized transportation logistics for international and inland shipments, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Oversaw customs clearance, export documentation, and release of guarantee letters.
- Prepared Dangerous Goods (DG) forms and ensured compliance for hazardous shipments.
- Utilized W3 ERP to track shipments, manage inventory, and streamline documentation.
- Monitored temporary import and inward processing files, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Import Export Specialist
IDEVIT SERAMIK SAN VE TIC ANONIM SIRKETI
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed import/export procedures for goods and equipment, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Coordinated with Purchasing and suppliers to secure timely acquisitions and deliveries.
- Planned imports, opened letters of credit (L/C), and monitored related documentation.
- Organized transportation logistics and coordinated with customs brokers on inward processing and permanent importation.
- Tracked temporary importation and collateral release, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Oversaw export clearance processes for temporary imports and inward processing shipments.
- Shared cost information with Accounting for financial accuracy.
- Utilized Uyumsoft ERP to streamline inventory, documentation, and import/export workflows.
IMPORT EXPORT EXECUTIVE
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd.&Sk Engineering Cons.Co.Ltd.JV 3rd Bosphorus Project
Istanbul, Istanbul
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed import/export procedures for essential goods and equipment for the 3rd Bosphorus Bridge Project.
- Coordinated with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Planned transportation logistics and obtained necessary permits for imports.
- Reviewed import documents, monitored temporary/permanent import files, and oversaw export of temporary imports.
- Collaborated with customs brokers to ensure smooth clearance and compliance with regulations.
- Worked with Finance to track costs, share expenditure details, and manage collateral release.
Import Specialist
DORTEL GUMRUK MUSAVIRLIGI A.S.
Istanbul, Istanbul
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Coordinated arrival of import shipments for customs clearance.
- Determined HS Codes and prepared customs declaration forms.
- Collected and verified all necessary import documents.
- Planned import procedures and liaised with Finance on tax assessments and payments.
- Finalized customs clearance and arranged warehouse delivery of goods.
Import Export Specialist
YAGIZ GUMRUK MUSAVIRLIGI LTD. STI.
Istanbul, Istanbul
2009 - 2012
- Monitored arrival of import shipments and ensured smooth customs clearance.
- Determined HS Codes, prepared declaration forms, and managed import documentation.
- Coordinated with Finance on tax assessments and payments.
- Finalized customs clearance and arranged warehouse delivery.
- Oversaw export customs clearance and ensured timely submission of export documents.
- Collaborated with Accounting to track and report import/export costs.
Education
Master of Arts - International Trade And Finance Management
MARMARA UNIVERSITESI
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- International Trade & Finance Management
- Import/Export Documentation
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Uyumsoft, W3, Dynamics 365
- Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Teamwork & Leadership
Timeline
Import Specialist
TİRYAKİ AGRO
02.2024 - Current
Import Executive
BFF COSMETICS
03.2019 - 12.2024
Import Export Specialist
IDEVIT SERAMIK SAN VE TIC ANONIM SIRKETI
06.2017 - 03.2018
IMPORT EXPORT EXECUTIVE
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd.&Sk Engineering Cons.Co.Ltd.JV 3rd Bosphorus Project
03.2015 - 10.2016
Import Specialist
DORTEL GUMRUK MUSAVIRLIGI A.S.
02.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - International Trade And Finance Management
MARMARA UNIVERSITESI
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
ANADOLU UNIVERSITESI
04.2001 -
Import Export Specialist
YAGIZ GUMRUK MUSAVIRLIGI LTD. STI.
2009 - 2012