Import Specialist

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way.

Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5 billion in combined revenue in 2024, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

• Responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely movements of goods from origin to destination, ensuring smooth transit and compliance with safety, commercial, and statutory requirements.

• Manage end‑to‑end customs operations through appointed customs brokers, ensuring performance adherence to service‑level expectations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate, compile, and validate all necessary customs documentation; deliver complete files to the Customs Broker and maintain rigorous follow‑up through the entire clearance process.
• Develop and maintain departmental reporting; monitor product invoices; and ensure accurate, timely documentation flow among customs brokers, warehouses, and logistics partners.
• Secure the on‑time, in‑full, and compliant arrival of all sourced materials into Türkiye while meeting quality standards and planned cost structures.
• Monitor developments in Customs and Tax legislation and ensure full organizational compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate tax and supplier‑related payments with the Finance Department and ensure timely processing.
• Manage and resolve blocked invoices by coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and administer End‑Use Tax Operations, ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely execution of all related procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree from a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in customs regulations, import operations, and related compliance processes.
• Strong analytical mindset
  , with the ability to interpret data, identify risks, and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills
  , with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Good command of both written & spoken English
• Good command of MS Office programs

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers