Emil Ivanov

Operations Director

3 recommendations

Salary / Daily rate

3 people recommend

Brussels, Belgium

Mobility: Luxembourg, Switzerland, ...

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Change ManagementOperationsTransformationSAP ERPNegotiationTalent ManagementRecruitmentPeople OperationsPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DevelopmentProcess ImprovementSupply ChainInterim ManagementERPCompetitive AnalysisWarehouse ManagementSupply Chain ManagementManagement ConsultingPost-Merger IntegrationExecutive CoachingInventory ManagementStrategy & ConsultingDiagnosisLean ManagementRestructuringSix SigmaProject Management (PMO)Business TransformationLogisticsDigital TransformationBusiness AnalysisOdoo

Languages

English (Native)French (Native)Dutch (Fluent)Spanish (Fluent)

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About me

Intro

Experienced Operations and Project Manager with a strong background in 3PL, supply chain optimization, and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, driving cost reductions, and boosting profitability across various industries. Adept at managing large teams, launching successful projects, and delivering substantial gains in productivity and customer satisfaction. Fluent in five languages and certified in Lean Six Sigma with a Master’s in General Management.

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Work experience

Operations Director

LVO Global

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 10 months

Brussels, Belgium

Freelance Consultant

E.M.I.V. CONSULTANCY

Jul 2023 - Present

3 years 4 months

Hybrid

Founder

Project Manager

Kuehne+Nagel

Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 7 months

Belgium, WI, USA

Operations Manager

DHL Supply Chain

Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

2 years 4 months

2880 Bornem, Belgium

Team management: recruit, train, coach, develop and deploy staff as efficient as possible. Utilize resources efficiently to improve or maximize productivity. Create a culture of high quality and ownership within team. Set Key objectives for direct reports. Operation Management: Manage budget and operational costs. Implement best practices. Implement and review operational KPI’s to measure efficiency, productivity and costs. Optimize and review all the contract operations, with specific regard to the contractual agreements with clients. Commercial: First point of contact for clients. Set up the necessary actions with business development and customer service. In collaboration with the general management: Contract negotiations and ensure effectiveness in cost management. Project management: Continuous improvement: Develop and start projects. Participate in project groups on automation, quality or process improvements. Coordinate local projects.

Consultant

Intys Consulting

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

Brussels, Belgium

Branch Manager

YouBuild - MPro

Feb 2018 - May 2021

3 years 4 months

Brussels, Belgium

General management of a business unit for the trade of construction materials that generates a turnover of 20 million euros per year. 30 FTE's and 6 direct reports Main tasks: operations management, sales management, purchasing, supplier negotiations, material requirements planning (MRP), recruiting, enterprise ressource planning (ERP)

Retail Operations Manager

Lidl Belgium & Luxemburg

Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 5 months

Distribution Center Courcelles

General management of 4 business units with a total revenue of 50 million euros per year. Leading, coaching and training a team of 50 with 4 direct reports. Main tasks: operations management, supply chain management, purchasing, sales budgeting, recruiting and coaching as well as making the organisation more efficient.

Sales Officer

ALCOGROUP

Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

6 months

Brussels Area, Belgium

Coordinating the European and African distribution of industrial Ethanol.


Education

Vlerick Business School

Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

2013 - 2014

1 year 1 month

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Sales Club, Boston Consulting Group Strategy Cup

Studies Program: Strategic Management, Sales and Marketing, Corporate Finance, Managerial Accounting, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship. 2 month in-company consulting project: Strategy development to penetrate the Belgian Market for TAL Engineering, one of the three largest construction companies in Bulgaria.

Hotelschool The Hague

Bachelor's Degree, Business administration in Hospitality Management

2009 - 2013

4 years 1 month

Grade: 73/100

Activities and societies: Debating Club

Graduated with distinction. Studies Program: Operations Management, Finance, Accounting, Leadership, Tourism,

College Saint-Michel, Bruxelles

High School, Economics, Mathematics, English

1998 - 2006

8 years 1 month


Licenses & certifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Issued: Mar 2024

Certified by Kuehne+Nagel

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