Mars Lojistik Met with Young Logistics Students at Our University
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The “HR Talks” event was organized in collaboration with Istanbul Commerce University Career Center and Logistics Community. At the event, senior managers of Mars Lojistik guided students on many topics, from career steps to tips on the logistics sector.
The “HR Talks” event organized by Istanbul Commerce University Career Center (KAMER), Career Development Community and Logistics Community hosted Mars Lojistij, one of the leading companies in the logistics sector. Nihal Kansu, Human Resources Director of the company, Özge Demirci, Customer Experience Officer, and Ferit Emre Sanay, Seaway Import Operations Manager, shared their experiences and suggestions on many topics from the dynamics of the logistics industry to career planning with the students. KAMER Director Koray Uslu, as well as company employees, academicians and students attended the program held at the Sütlüce Campus. At the event, students were presented with information about job and internship opportunities, innovations in the logistics sector and sustainability-focused studies.
EMPHASIS ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
At the event, which started with a presentation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gözde Yangınlar, Academician of the Department of Logistics Management, introducing the speakers, Özge Demirci explained the customer-oriented approach in the logistics sector and the practices of this approach within the company, and said, “As a company, we strive to meet the needs and expectations of our customers at the highest level. Sustainability is at the core of the way we do business.” Demirci stated that the company sets an example in the sector with its investments in energy saving, carbon emission reduction and innovative projects.
IMPORTANCE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Nihal Kansu also talked about the company’s people-oriented work culture and sectoral sustainability goals. Emphasizing the importance they attach to the personal development of their employees, Kansu said, “We offer a career journey where every new graduate can develop their potential. The criterion we pay the most attention to in recruitment is to have a structure that is willing and open to learning.”
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN MARITIME OPERATIONS
Ferit Emre Sanay detailed the processes in maritime transportation and the innovative solutions the company has brought to the sector. Sharing the operational solutions they have developed to overcome the challenges during the pandemic, Sanay said, “It is vital to be able to act quickly and flexibly in logistics. As a company, we always develop solution-oriented approaches in this regard.”
Sanay also gave information about intermodal transportation and sustainability studies and provided students with methods to overcome the difficulties that may be encountered in the sector.
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WERE EVALUATED
Nihal Kansu answered questions from students about internship and job opportunities, and said “As a company, we are always open to new graduates. We enable students to gain industry experience with our long-term internship programs.” Kansu also stated that they will strengthen their cooperation with Istanbul Commerce University and continue to share career opportunities with young people.
The event ended with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the participants and a group photo shoot.
