
Emil Ivanov
Operations Director
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3 people recommend
Brussels, Belgium
Mobility: Luxembourg, Switzerland, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
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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.
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