Logistics Planning Specialist
Move beyond local trade. At Arkel, you’ll coordinate shipments for our sites in Germany, Spain, and India. We’re a stable market leader with a fresh global focus, looking for a logistics pro.
We usually respond within a week
About Us
Founded in 1998, we are the market leader in Türkiye and one of the pioneering companies in the elevator technologies industry. At Arkel Elektrik Elektronik San. ve Tic. A.Ş., we develop and manufacture control boards, control panels, drives, emergency rescue systems, and various electronic solutions for the sector. With our strong R&D infrastructure, we deliver innovative and reliable products.
In addition to Türkiye, we maintain an active global presence through our operations in Spain, Germany, and India. As of 2025, we have joined Innovalift and continue our international growth under the umbrella of Investment AB Latour.
We are currently looking for a Logistics Planning Specialist to join our Supply Chain Department.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Foreign Trade, Logistics, Import-Export, Customs, or similar.
Minimum 3–4 years of experience in import-export operations.
Strong knowledge of customs clearance, import/export procedures, and related regulations.
Preferably experienced in international logistics operations.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and result-oriented mindset.
For male candidates, military service must be completed (preferred).
Job Description
Monitor order processes and carry out booking / shipment reservation procedures for customers.
Coordinate with the Logistics Warehouse team to ensure orders are prepared and ready for dispatch.
Plan transportation organizations and prepare export documentation.
Communicate with customs brokers and ensure timely submission of required documents.
Obtain freight quotations and follow up related logistics processes.
Manage import and export entries/exits, shipment planning, and customs documentation controls.
Coordinate with banks for Letter of Credit transactions and prepare related documents.
Ensure imported materials arrive at the factory and exported goods reach customers on time and in full.
Organize external sourcing for out-of-stock customer orders when required.
Take corrective actions for customs-related issues and ensure smooth process completion.
Support internal transportation planning when needed.
Comply with occupational health and safety regulations and support their implementation.
- Locations
- Istanbul
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
Job openings
About Innovalift AB
Innovalift is a group of leading companies designing, manufacturing, and installing vertical and inclined platform lifts, stair lifts, and elevator components. We serve lift companies on new lift installations and modernization projects around the world. Our companies center around high innovation pace, superior product quality, nice design, and sustainability.
Our history began in 2016 when Latour Industries acquired Aritco Group, at that time consisting of Aritco Lift and Gartec. In the following years, Vimec, TKS Heis, and Motala Hissar were added, together creating an international group of leading platform lift companies. In 2021, Latour Industries entered into the elevator components and modernization market through the acquisition of Vega. Subsequently, Esse-Ti and BS Tableau were added to the family of components and modernization companies.
In 2024, Innovalift was born as a new business area of Investment AB Latour, by gathering all the companies in one group. Altogether, our companies employ c. 1218 colleagues and have a combined turnover of c. SEK 3.3bn (2024).
Innovalift is a wholly owned business area of Investment AB Latour.