Mertcan Kaçaranoğlu CITF

Experience

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  IGeme

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern
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  Doğuş Çay

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern
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  Eksim Investment Holding

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  Foreign Trade Assistant Specialist

  Planned and managed shipments based on product availability.Coordinated logistics with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.Monitored shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.Prepared and processed export documentation.Reviewed and resolved freight invoice discrepancies.Provided freight rate quotes and Incoterms guidance.Maintained trade records in compliance with customs regulations.

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  LiquA Europe

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2024

  Foreign Trade Specialist

  Led end-to-end export and import operations, ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations and customs procedures.Developed and optimized order management, supplier coordination, and logistics operations, reducing lead times and improving cost efficiency.Negotiated and managed freight contracts, securing cost-effective agreements that enhanced service reliability and delivery performance.Managed bulk liquid transportation, overseeing flexitank logistics from loading to final delivery, ensuring efficiency and safety in transit.Provided consultancy on optimal flexitank selection, enabling clients to enhance operational efficiency and reduce potential risks.Implemented and streamlined CRM systems, enhancing order tracking, customer relationship management, and real-time operational visibility.Supervised freight invoicing, cost calculations, and supplier payments, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with budget constraints.Established standardized international trade procedures, collaborating with customs brokers, shipping agents, and logistics providers to improve operational workflows.Conducted regulatory risk assessments, ensuring full adherence to Incoterms 2020 and international best practices in trade compliance.Acted as a key liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and logistics partners, facilitating seamless cross-border trade operations.Developed strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.Provided continuous support to sales and procurement teams, offering guidance on customs regulations, shipping terms, and international trade best practices. Show less

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  KTM

  Jan 2025 - now

  Foreign Trade Specialist

  Trade OperationsManaging all import/export trade operations, ensuring smooth customs clearance, accurate documentation, and full regulatory compliance.Handling bonded warehouse imports, internal transfers, transit (T1) processes, and cross-trade operations efficiently.Overseeing order management and CRM processes to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operational workflows.Providing dedicated sales support, managing quotations, and ensuring effective communication between clients and internal teams.Coordinating logistics and transportation, optimizing routes, shipment efficiency, and controlling operational costs.Executing international financial payment methods (Letters of Credit, CAD, advance payments), effectively reducing financial risks.Ensuring precise application of Incoterms, clearly defining trade responsibilities.Conducting comprehensive risk assessments to maintain compliance with international trade regulations and mitigate operational risks. Show less