Temporary Logistics Specialist
Gates Corporation
Operations
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
What to Expect
We are looking for a Logistics Specialist to join our Turgutlu Plant on an 11 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will coordinate all export and domestic shipments, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with customer and customs requirements.
You’ll work closely with warehouse, customer service, and forwarding partners to manage transport, documentation, and tracking activities. With a focus on accuracy, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, you’ll help keep our logistics operations running smoothly and reliably.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- This position conduct all Export and Domestic logistics activities comply with Customers,Forwarder Agencies,Custom Agencies and Warehouse,
- Processes all F.F. and Aftermarket customer shipping releases on a timely and accurate basis to meet customer specifications.
- Process all procurement issues, shipping documents, customs paperwork.
- To arrange transportation for outbound shipments and to arrange inbound shipments if needed.
- Define tracking and monitoring system for all shipments.
- Works directly with Warehouse and Customer Service to get all information about volume, weight and packing of goods in order to update shipping details in the systems.
- Communicates regularly, clearly and professionally with forwarders, customs brokers and customers.
- Documentation of all shipments by PC incl. archiving the files
- Works with broker in order to optimize customs clearance costs such as customs overtime.
Keys to Success
- Requires expertise in a variety of work processes through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
- Requires breadth and/or depth of skills in a range of processes, procedures and systems
- Requires in-depth knowledge of department processes and procedures
- Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
- Serves as lead for the team; allocates work and provides guidance to team members
- Gathers information to solve problems that are escalated from team members
- Impacts own team and closely related teams; defines and recommend process improvements
- Evaluates and communicates job specific information
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Typically acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but not a supervisor
- Serves as lead for the team; allocates work and provides guidance to team members
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 5-7 years of experience
- Fluency in English
- Requires “Business administration degree or equivalent”
- Must have experience in an automotive supplier environment
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Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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