SAP, MS Office
Sezen Bertan Ergül
Senior Import Licence Specialist
Ankara,06
Summary
Senior Import Licence Specialist and International Trade Professional with strong expertise in pharmaceutical import licensing, regulatory documentation, and cross-border operations. Proven ability to manage end-to-end sample and commercial shipment processes, coordinate with global stakeholders, and ensure full regulatory compliance. Recognized for building transparent tracking systems, proactively managing workflows, and preventing operational delays through structured planning and stakeholder coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Import Licence Specialist
Kedrion Betaphar Biyofarmasötik İlaç A.Ş.
01.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end sample import license processes, including document verification, application preparation, and EBS system submissions.
- Oversee sample import operations from dispatch in Italy to Turkish customs clearance and final delivery.
- Manage pharmaceutical sample analysis processes and submit samples to the Public Health Laboratory.
- Prepare and submit complete import license files for analyzed batches and ensure timely system uploads.
- Organize main shipment arrival dates in line with license approvals and inform internal stakeholders.
- Prepare import notifications for all arriving batches and ensure accurate system entries.
- Developed a shared import tracking table enabling real-time visibility for all departments and reducing the risk of missed steps.
- Proactively coordinate stakeholders by reminding them of upcoming steps, improving workflow continuity and reducing delays.
- Present weekly import status updates during global meetings.
- Support brand visibility through post-event social media content and contribute to embassy-related projects.
International Operations Executive
Ontrail Store Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed export and import operations for Europe and the UK, including customs procedures.
- Prepared export cost reports and evaluated profitability.
- Managed Shopify stock tracking and Amazon FBA/FBM operations.
- Researched EU/UK export incentives and coordinated with finance teams.
- Negotiated with suppliers and organized international shipments.
Foreign Trade Specialist
Gen İlaç Ve Sağlık Ürünleri A.Ş.
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed daily stock and sales reporting via SAP.
- Prepared import/export documentation in compliance with Incoterms.
- Invoiced orders, tracked payments, and coordinated with internal departments.
- Managed Ministry of Health applications for imported medicines and prepared import permits.
Foreign Trade Assistant Specialist
Kavaklıdere Şarapları A.Ş.
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed order processes and coordinated availability and loading dates with exporters.
- Verified import documentation and labeling in compliance with Turkish customs regulations.
- Organized freight forwarders and supported loading operations.
- Ensured factory transfer of orders and reported final order costs.
Education
Psychology
Middle East Technical University
Northern Cyprus - Ankara02-2019
Skills
Pharmaceutical Import Licensing Regulatory Compliance Ministry of Health Applications SAP MS Office Import & Export Operations Customs Procedures Logistics Coordination
Software
Timeline
Senior Import Licence Specialist
Kedrion Betaphar Biyofarmasötik İlaç A.Ş.
01.2024 - Current
International Operations Executive
Ontrail Store Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Foreign Trade Specialist
Gen İlaç Ve Sağlık Ürünleri A.Ş.
08.2020 - 12.2022
Foreign Trade Assistant Specialist
Kavaklıdere Şarapları A.Ş.
05.2019 - 08.2020
Psychology
Middle East Technical University