SEDA DOGAN
International Trade & Logistics Professional
İzmir
Summary
Experienced in end-to-end management of export and import operations, including customs procedures, logistics coordination, warehouse and inventory control. Successfully managed the full export cycle from order and production planning to shipment execution and customs declaration closing.
Proven expertise in air, road, and sea freight operations, coordination of shipments to overseas warehouses, inbound/outbound control, loading processes, and delivery management. Strong experience in ERP / SAP, including stock management, delivery notes, invoicing, container tracking, and inventory reporting.
Focused on operational efficiency, accuracy, on-time shipment performance, and continuous improvement. Detail-oriented, result-driven, and highly organized professional committed to reliable execution and process optimization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Import & Export Operation Responsible
Nobili Rubinetterie / Italy
01.2025 - Current
- Manage export & import operations, ensuring full customs compliance and smooth shipment processes.
- Coordinate closely with the operations departments of export-import customers to ensure smooth and timely shipments.
- Ensure accurate documentation, invoicing, and reporting in alignment with internal procedures and trade regulations.
- Plan and manage air, sea, and road transportation operations in collaboration with the logistics department.
- Demonstrate strong experience in warehouse, stock, and inventory management, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Oversee international warehouse coordination, container control, and efficient stock tracking.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Import & Export Operation Responsible
Nior Holding – MCP Ceramic Factory
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Manage order processes from receipt to final delivery with clear communication to customers.
- Enter and maintain all invoice and dispatch data in digital systems and prepare periodic operational reports.
- Ensure seamless coordination of air, sea, and land shipments to meet customer expectations and company KPIs.
- Conduct and supervise inventory counts, maintaining full consistency between physical and system stock levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ECA SEREL Building Material Factory
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversee end-to-end export & import operations, ensuring customs compliance, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Coordinate with global suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs agencies to streamline international logistics.
- Manage documentation processes (invoices, letters of credit, certificates of origin) and optimized trade flow.
- Control and optimize stock and warehouse management processes, supporting efficient order fulfillment.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders while implementing process improvements to reduce costs and risks.
- Full Time
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ELEKS Foreign Trade Company
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Manage end-to-end export and import operations, ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations and internal company standards.
- Coordinate with customers, logistics partners, and internal departments to guarantee smooth, on-time, and error-free shipments.
- Supervise air, sea, and road freight operations, optimizing transportation efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee warehouse, stock, and inventory management activities, maintaining accuracy and operational consistency through ERP systems.
- Control container movements and documentation while monitoring inbound/outbound flows and shipment tracking for international warehouses.
- Full Time
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ECA SEREL Building Material Factory
04.2011 - 03.2022
- Oversee export and import operations from production to customs clearance, ensuring full compliance with trade regulations and company procedure.
- Coordinate logistics, documentation, and cross-functional communication to ensure seamless and timely international shipments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, invoicing, and reporting to support operational transparency.
- Supervise international warehouse operations, including goods acceptance, container management, and shipment tracking.
- Monitor inventory and container movements, to ensure physical and system records.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Internal Sales Specialist
RAVAGO GROUP (TURKEY)
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Negotiate all contracts with prospective clients.
- Be responsible order & delivery schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- Answer client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.
- Handle inbound prospect calls to provide product information, answer questions and resolve purchase hesitations.
Education
MBA - Leadership MBA Program
Bilkent University
Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Celal Bayar University
Turkey06-2007
International Trade Specialist - Foreign Trade
York Trade Foreign Trade Institute
04.2001 -
Skills
Cross cultural communication skills
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Import & Export Operation Responsible
Nobili Rubinetterie / Italy
01.2025 - Current
Import & Export Operation Responsible
Nior Holding – MCP Ceramic Factory
08.2024 - 12.2024
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ECA SEREL Building Material Factory
08.2023 - 06.2024
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ELEKS Foreign Trade Company
04.2022 - 07.2023
Export & Import Operation Responsible
Elginkan Group - ECA SEREL Building Material Factory
04.2011 - 03.2022
Internal Sales Specialist
RAVAGO GROUP (TURKEY)
03.2010 - 03.2011
MBA - Leadership MBA Program
Bilkent University
04.2001 -
International Trade Specialist - Foreign Trade
York Trade Foreign Trade Institute
04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Celal Bayar University