Customs Compliance Control Senior Specialist

For all who keep the world moving.

We as Mercedes-Benz Türk develop and produce Trucks & Buses in our factories based in Istanbul & Aksaray in order to shape the future of sustainable transportation.

We are an important part of the production and R&D network of Daimler Truck AG.

Everything we do, contributes to a cleaner, safer, more efficient and distinctive future. We start with listening, build to solve, lead with the long view and progress together!

Are you ready to be part of our global team to keep the world moving?

Why you matter in this role

As part of our Foreign Trade team, you will join a dynamic and forward-thinking environment where compliance, risk management, and data-driven decision-making come together to shape robust international trade operations. Beyond executing controls and monitoring regulations, you will actively analyze cost drivers, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to continuous process improvement. You will challenge existing practices, drive efficiency, and create tangible business impact. As a key contributor, you will collaborate across functions, bring your expertise into complex trade matters, and support the evolution of our global customs and compliance practices.

What you can expect

• Implement and execute ICS controls, perform checks, identify gaps, and support their resolution to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Responsible for the AEO Annual Activity Report process, including accurate data-based analysis, consolidation, and validation of findings; follow up on corrective actions and ensure process improvement.
• Perform declarations of customs value-related costs and coordinate with Tax and Accounting departments. Monitor changes in customs and other related legislation on a daily basis, analyze their implications on company processes, and ensure that necessary measures are implemented to comply with legal requirements.
• Support team members and other departments in situations requiring specific and in-depth customs expertise; respond to internal and external queries, including document requests, official notifications, and penalty letters.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports in Excel and Power BI, as well as management presentations on customs and foreign trade transactions.

That’s why you are a match

Required

• University and/or masters degree
• Very good knowledge of and personal interest in customs & foreign trade legislation
• Excellent MS Excel and Power Point
• Fluent in English
• Team player with high verbal & written communication, guidance and coordination skills
• Ability to find alternative solutions and facilitate solution-oriented decision taking in group discussions
• Analytic thinking, strong time management skills, disciplined, ability to closely follow up topics against deadlines and to take initiative

Nice to Have

• Customs broker license is preferred
• Experience in using SAP is a plus
• German language proficiency is a plus
• Interest in AI technologies and reporting solutions
• Knowledge of Power BI would be an advantage 

Why join us?

•Move the world forward: Every 7 of 10 of trucks and 4 of 10 buses produced in Turkiye carry our signature.

•Shape the future of mobility: Guided by the star, we are driving innovation with groundbreaking electric vehicle projects. Your ideas today can change how he world moves tomorrow.

•Global Impact, local roots: With 100,000 colleagues across 40+ locations, we embody a truly multinational culture—exporting know-how and impact worldwide in Daimler Truck.

•Drive sustainability with purpose: For us, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility, fully aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

•Grow without boundaries: Cross-functional, cross-location, and international rotations — here, borders don’t limit your career. Your growth has no boundaries.

•Learn & Evolve: Take advantage of continuous learning, mentoring, and development programs designed to support your growth at every step.

•Thrive beyond work: With 20+ active hobby and sports clubs and sponsorship of national teams, we celebrate life both on and off the field.

To join us:

1) Application: Introduce yourself and share why you’re a great fit for the role!

2) Assessment: Show your skills through the tests and tools we’ve prepared for the position. Don’t forget! Each position is unique and requires different skills.

3) Interview: Let’s meet! We’ll get to know each other!

4) Offer: Once everything’s complete, we’ll make our offer. Time to decide!

At Mercedes-Benz Türk, we support diversity and advocate an equitable and inclusive corporate culture. Guided by our principle that ‘jobs have no gender’, we are building a workplace together where everyone feels they belong through our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. We base our strategy on fairness and equal opportunity, and we evaluate all applications in line with the principle of equality—regardless of age, culture, belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, parenthood, or disability status.  

So, if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to go ahead and apply — your unique skills and story might be exactly what we’re looking for.