Manager, Distribution Center Turkey

Location: Kocaeli

Recruiter: Helen Green

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria

• Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
• Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure optimisation of warehouse activities at our outsourced logistics partners locations
• Acting as the key logistics contact for internal customers (Demand Planners, finance team, export sales offices etc) and external customers (including Intraco and National/International transport providers)
• Liaise with customer service to ensure prompt delivery and communication of accurate progress reports to the customer
• Plan and organise Intraco and export shipments
• Manage the documents necessary for the smooth running of receptions and despatches
• Organise the transport of goods on national or international territory
• Prepare all necessary documents for export orders (Incoterms)
• Deal with customer or sister company claims for logistics
• Ensure the organisation and daily management of the service provider
• Implement the continuous improvement and review of practices and procedures
• Collaborate with the European Transport Group (local and European contacts)
• Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems
• Review and discuss contract with 3rd party logistic supplier together with global procurement
• Maintains the transport module accuracy
• Follows Lincoln policies and procedures
• Directly manage a team of reporters
  
  

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Logistics and/or Transportation.
• Previous experience in Distribution Center management roles.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office.
• Strong customer-centric mindset and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent organizational, planning, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt proactively to change.
• Demonstrates ownership, sound judgment, and integrity while delivering high-quality results.
• Develops and influences talent by fostering a challenging and engaging work environment.
• Maintains strong focus on internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Willingness to travel as required.
  
  

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.