- Location
- Istanbul, TUR, Türkiye
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you.
We’re looking for a result-driven Logistics & Operations Manager to lead end-to-end logistics operations from Europe to and within Turkey, ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost-effective customs, warehousing, and transportation processes.
This is your chance to drive operational excellence, optimize logistics performance, and make a direct impact on Swarovski’s retail and eCommerce business while collaborating with local and global teams.
About the Job
- Lead end-to-end logistics operations in Turkey, covering customs, warehousing, transportation and omnichannel fulfillment for retail and e-commerce channels.
- Act as the local owner for customs and trade compliance activities, ensuring compliant importation of Swarovski products and adherence to Turkish regulations, trade controls, and Swarovski global standards.
- Oversee inbound shipments from the Regional Distribution Center through to final delivery to stores and customers across Turkey.
- Manage and develop the operational relationship with Swarovski’s 3PL partner, driving service excellence, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and other service providers to ensure efficient and compliant logistics execution.
- Monitor and improve key logistics KPIs, including OTIF, inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, customs lead times and logistics costs.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives across transportation, warehousing, customs duties, brokerage fees, and logistics operations while maintaining superior service levels.
- Prepare and analyze performance reports, identify operational risks, and support budgeting and forecasting activities for the Turkish market.
- Support the Sales Operations team with new process implementations, operational projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate closely with Retail, Wholesale, eCommerce, Client Service, Merchandising, Finance, Compliance, and global Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless operations and excellent customer experience.
- Support Swarovski’s omnichannel operations, including store fulfillment, ship-from-store, click-and-collect, customer returns, and marketplace logistics activities.
About You
- 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, customs, international trade, or a comparable operations management role.
- Strong expertise in Turkish customs regulations, import processes, customs clearance procedures, and trade compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and distribution partners.
- Solid understanding of retail, omnichannel and eCommerce logistics operations.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate data into operational improvements
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills with internal and external partners across all levels.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field. Customs or trade compliance certifications are an advantage.
- Fluent in Turkish and English.
What We Offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive variable compensation (bonus) on annual basis
- Meal and transportation allowance
- Medical allowance
- Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products
- Learning and career development programs to help you grow
- A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters
- Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
- Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
About Swarovski
Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor.
Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.
