Gerasim Rusanov
Logistics And Supply Chain Expert
Sofia
Summary
Logistics and supply chain expert with 14+ years of experience in business improvement and costs optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence, resulting in improved customer satisfaction. Passionate about continuous improvement and fostering teams to reach their goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Supply Chain Manager EMEA
Unimasters Logistics SCS Ltd
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
3 2021 - Current
- Managing key accounts like Kärcher, ZF Friedrichshafen - Automotive, and BMW, ensuring exceptional service and exceeding expectations
- Built and maintained strong relationships with major clients, exceeding expectations
- Developing logistics strategies and optimizing the logistics network and processes to support new and existing business initiatives
- Leading a dynamic team of 7 people
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs
- Establish annual forecast accuracy targets and regularly report on results versus targets, identifying and addressing root causes for forecast errors
- Responsible for the development of the 3PL and 4PL business
- Proposes and implements policies to improve the quality and efficiency of logistics processes
- Optimizes supply chain cost, identify an initiate supply chain optimization
Operations Manager
KNG Logistics Ltd
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided strategic oversight of all operations and business activities, ensuring alignment with market trends and industry best practices
- Leveraged in-depth market knowledge to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks, fostering sustainable company growth
- Analyzed complex problems and incidents, implementing effective solutions to ensure business continuity and profitability
- Collaborate with other departments, including sales, warehouse, finance and accounting, to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization
- Coordinating the annual RFQ processes of our customers for transportation, including Ocean and FTL/LTL
Procurement Manager
Fercam Austria GmbH
Vienna
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Process requisitions, place purchase orders, expedite and track orders in support of Procurement and Operations
- Creation of purchase and shipping orders
- Supplier relationship management
- Maintain and assure current order status information to keep supplier on-time to request info valid
- Establishes and develops external partnerships in connection with the company's supplier relationship strategy
Buyer
Ultrapolymers Group
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Work in close cooperation with Project Buyer Manager, following Global Purchasing Strategy
- Close work with R&D, Quality, and suppliers to identify quality improvements & cost reduction opportunities
- Contacting suppliers in case of claims, placing NCR, organizing return of goods to supplier and receipt of conformed material
- Maintain ERP (QAD) data for purchasing modules, organizing and keeping of all purchasing documentation, representation in audits
Supply Chain Coordinator
DSV Road Ltd.
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Negotiating shipping rates with carriers
- Responsible for the development of Full Truck loads service
- Ensure timely deliveries and cost-effectiveness for all transport assignments
- Maintain relationships with existing customers, preparing competitive offers and proposals
- Prepare all necessary tender documents for potential customers
Freight Forwarder
BIS Logistics Ltd.
Varna, Varna
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Orders execution
- Providing Tracking and Updates of Shipments
- Booking Cargo Space on Ships, Airplanes or Trucks
- Responsible for Full Truck loads, Less Truck loads and FCL
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management, Economic Management
Varna Free University
Varna, Bulgaria 05.2006 - 09.2010
Skills
Budget Management
Project Leadership
Purchasing Negotiations
Strategic Planning
Suppliers Negotiations
Global Supply Chain
KPI
Stakeholder Management
Problem Solving
Timeline
Operations Manager
KNG Logistics Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2021
Procurement Manager
Fercam Austria GmbH
01.2017 - 02.2018
Buyer
Ultrapolymers Group
03.2016 - 10.2016
Supply Chain Coordinator
DSV Road Ltd.
08.2012 - 03.2016
Freight Forwarder
BIS Logistics Ltd.
12.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management, Economic Management
Varna Free University
05.2006 - 09.2010
Global Supply Chain Manager EMEA
Unimasters Logistics SCS Ltd
3 2021 - Current