Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Certification
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Affiliations
REFERENCES
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Musa KAYA

Musa KAYA

İzmir,TÜRKİYE

Summary

Professional with a background in international trade and hands on experience in international sales activities. Works closely with customers and internal teams to manage orders, follow up on commercial processes, and ensure smooth execution. Proficient in SAP, ERP systems, and Incoterms.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8063
8063
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Purchasing & Finance Intern

Yaşar Holding / Pınar Su
2012.01 - 2012.10

Export & Marketing Intern

Fan Market Otomotiv Ltd.
2015.01

Export-Import Intern

Özken Customs Brokerage & Consultancy
2015.01 - 2015.04

Lieutenant

Turkish Armed Forces
2019.01 - 2020.01

Key Responsibilities;

-Served as a Border Station Commander with direct responsibility for team leadership and operational coordination in high-risk zones.

-Conducted extensive hands-on training and exercises with various firearms, enhancing technical and tactical shooting proficiency.

-Gained strong experience in team operations, risk management, time-sensitive decision-making, and situational awareness.

-Specialized in security protocols, defensive strategies, and operational planning under pressure.

-Developed resilience, leadership, and rapid problem solving skills in dynamic and demanding environments

Export Responsible

Abalıoğlu Lezita Food Industry Inc.
2021.01 - 2022.01

Key Responsibilities;

-Coordinated weekly loading schedules, logistics arrangements, and end to end shipment planning.

-Utilized SAP to issue export invoices, prepare documentation, and track order statuses.

-Used advanced Excel functions to manage shipping calendars, track documentation, and enhance reporting accuracy.

-Managed export operations for frozen food products within the cold chain.

-Collaborated with customs company to ensure smooth and compliant clearance procedures.

Export Specialist

Hatsan Arms Company, Defense Industry
2022.01 - 2024.08

Key Responsibilities;

-Managed relationships with authorized international firearm importers, as well as police and military institutions, supporting export sales and long term cooperation.

-Represented the company at international defense exhibitions and military tenders, meeting clients and developing new sales opportunities.

-Followed export compliance requirements and defense-related regulations to support secure and compliant international sales processes.

-Tracked defense industry tenders and prepared commercial and technical documentation for government and military procurement processes.

-Coordinated sales activities from order intake through delivery, ensuring customer expectations and timelines were met.

-Followed up on T.C. Eximbank procedures related to deferred export sales and payment processes.

Export Specialist

Vestel Ticaret A.S.
2024.06 - 2026.02

-Managed customer orders by receiving, tracking, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery in line with customer expectations.

-Acted as a point of contact for customer inquiries, coordinating with internal departments to provide clear and accurate information based on customer needs.

-Monitored orders in production on a regular basis to identify potential delays and support on-time delivery.

-Followed customer credit limits through Exim and Atradius, tracking overdue invoices and coordinating payment follow-ups when necessary.

-Maintained direct communication with customers regarding new orders and upcoming order requests.

Education

High School - General Accounting, Foreign Trade

Bornova Altay Trade Anatolian High School

Associate Degree - Foreign Trade

Yasar University

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Anadolu University

Bachelor's Degree - International Trade and Finance

Yasar University

Skills

  • Advanced MS Office Programs
  • International Trade Knowledge
  • Incoterms Knowledge
  • Risk and Time Management
  • SAP software competency
  • ERP systems usage
  • International Trade Agreements
  • Customs clearance procedure knowledge
  • International Export Compliance

LANGUAGES

Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation)
  • MS Office Excel (Tabulation and Analysis)
  • Social Skills for Sales Professionals
  • Fundamentals of Sales Management
  • Leadership in Crisis Situations

PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE

  • MS Office Programs
  • Microsoft Excel (Reporting & Analysis)
  • SAP
  • ERP Systems

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Yaşar University / ÖSYM Full Scholarship
  • Yaşar University / Yaşar Education Full scholarship

Affiliations

  • Outdoor activities, camping
  • International travel and cultural exploration
  • Shooting sports

REFERENCES

  • Yasar University // Prof. Dr. Ali Riza KARACAN, Lecturer
  • Fan Market Otomativ Ltd. // Mustafa Ayan, General Director
  • Hatsan Arms Company // Ahmet Öngül, Production Manager
  • DSV // Orben Yenenç, Business Development Menager
  • Altas ARMS // Ümit Danacı, Export Menager

Timeline

Export Specialist

Vestel Ticaret A.S.
2024.06 - 2026.02

Export Specialist

Hatsan Arms Company, Defense Industry
2022.01 - 2024.08

Export Responsible

Abalıoğlu Lezita Food Industry Inc.
2021.01 - 2022.01

Lieutenant

Turkish Armed Forces
2019.01 - 2020.01

Export & Marketing Intern

Fan Market Otomotiv Ltd.
2015.01

Export-Import Intern

Özken Customs Brokerage & Consultancy
2015.01 - 2015.04

Purchasing & Finance Intern

Yaşar Holding / Pınar Su
2012.01 - 2012.10

High School - General Accounting, Foreign Trade

Bornova Altay Trade Anatolian High School

Associate Degree - Foreign Trade

Yasar University

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Anadolu University

Bachelor's Degree - International Trade and Finance

Yasar University
Musa KAYA