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Vadym Bevziuk
Calgary, AB, Canada | 639-540-0745 | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

GENERAL MANAGER | OPERATIONS LEADER
Senior operations and business leader with 20+ years of management experience across transportation, logistics, distribution, automotive, pharmaceutical, and multi-function business operations. Proven ability to lead end-to-end operations, teams, budgets, KPIs, supply chains, vendors, customers, and business performance.
Experienced in building and scaling businesses, leading operational transformations, managing transportation and warehouse networks, controlling costs, developing teams, securing business financing, and implementing technology-driven process improvements.
Track record of measurable results, including 25% reductions in transportation costs and delivery times, 30% savings on international transportation, 50% reduction in branch inventory, improvement in on-time delivery from 60% to 95%, and business exit at approximately 3× the original investment.
Entrepreneurial and hands-on leader with strong experience in operations strategy, transportation, supply chain, workforce management, financial oversight, process automation, KPI management, vendor relations, and business development.
CORE LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
General & Operations Management | Supply Chain & Logistics | Transportation & Fleet Operations | Warehouse & Distribution | Business Strategy & Planning | Budgeting & Financial Oversight | P&L & Cost Management | KPI & Performance Management | Digital Transformation & Automation | TMS / WMS / ERP | Workforce & Team Leadership | Vendor & Partner Management | Business Development | Process Improvement | Operational Analytics | Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VIB Logistics Inc. — Calgary, AB
CEO | Oct 2024 – Jan 2026
Founded and led a last-mile delivery and transportation operation, providing third-party delivery services through Metro Supply Chain for major retail customers including Costco, Best Buy, and RONA.
• Founded and developed the business, taking full responsibility for business setup, financing, staffing, contracts, operations, and business development.
• Managed end-to-end last-mile delivery operations, including route planning, dispatching, workforce allocation, vehicle utilization, scheduling, and customer service.
• Managed delivery of primarily appliances and large retail products to end customers through major retail supply chains.
• Developed and optimized operational processes to improve route efficiency, productivity, service quality, and operating costs.
• Recruited, trained, scheduled, and managed drivers and operational personnel, with responsibility for workforce performance.
• Established and managed partnerships and service agreements with vendors, transportation providers, and operational partners.
• Consistently ranked among the top-performing delivery partners within a network of 15 partners, based on operational performance and service KPIs.
• Managed operations averaging approximately 20 customer deliveries per route, covering up to 300 km within an average 10-hour operating window.
• Successfully sold the business after approximately two years for approximately 3× the original investment, creating significant business value through operational development and performance improvement.
ATTAVA LLC — Kyiv, Ukraine
CEO | Oct 2007 – Sept 2024
Led the company’s automotive business and regional dealer network, developing dealership operations under official dealer agreements with vehicle importers in Ukraine.
• Led the development and operation of the company’s automotive dealership business, with responsibility for strategy, sales, operations, staffing, customer service, suppliers, and financial performance.
• Managed sales of vehicles from international manufacturers, including Daewoo Nexia and Matiz, Iranian Iran Khodro Samand and Soren, and Chinese Hafei and Soueast Lioncel vehicles.
• Secured and managed a $500,000 revolving credit facility and a $50,000 bank overdraft facility to support working capital, vehicle inventory, and ongoing business operations.
• Established and operated three automobile dealerships, two automotive service stations in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk region, providing vehicle repair, maintenance, and warranty serviceю
• Developed the company’s regional dealer network by establishing dealer relationships in Chernivtsi, Volyn, and Ternopil regions.
• Expanded the automotive business into complementary services, including vehicle rental, vehicle washing, automotive repair and maintenance, and warranty servicing.
• Established and operated Uz-Daewoo Taxi, a dedicated taxi business using Daewoo vehicles supplied through the company’s automotive operations.
• Managed budgets, operating expenses, resource allocation, and overall business profitability.
• Monitored sales performance, inventory turnover, operating costs, and key business KPIs across dealerships, regional dealer relationships, automotive service, taxi, vehicle rental, and vehicle-washing businesses
PJSC “Santehkomplekt” — Kyiv, Ukraine
Logistics Operations Manager | Aug 2017 – Jul 2022
Managed transportation, warehouse, distribution, and international logistics operations across six branches in Ukraine, leading the systematization, automation, and optimization of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Led the digital transformation and automation of logistics operations, implementing TMS and WMS solutions and developing proprietary API-based data exchange with 1C to integrate transportation, warehouse, and inventory processes.
• Increased on-time delivery performance from 60% to 95% by redesigning transportation planning, shipment tracking, replenishment, and delivery control processes.
• Reduced branch warehouse inventory by 50% through automated replenishment planning, demand-based stock allocation, inter-branch transfers, and improved inventory visibility.
• Improved China-to-Ukraine delivery lead times by 30% and reduced international transportation costs by 10% through carrier selection, negotiations with ocean shipping lines, and matching transportation modes to order urgency.
• Developed an automated product replenishment and stock supply planning system, improving product availability and customer service and contributing to an average 15% increase in orders across the branch network.
• Automated transportation planning and control, including cargo volume and weight calculations, vehicle capacity planning, fuel tracking, delivery-time monitoring, inter-branch transfers, consolidated shipments, and route execution.
• Transformed warehouse operations through barcode scanning, automated location-based inventory management, systematic inventory controls, and annual stocktaking, managing approximately 5,000 SKUs.
• Managed international ocean logistics of approximately 20–50 containers per month from China, Turkey, Europe, and Russia, coordinating shipments from manufacturers through ocean carriers, Ukrainian transportation providers, company fleet, branches, and final customers.
• Led the opening and operational setup of a distribution centre and cross-docking / transfer points, creating end-to-end shipment visibility and enabling a planned “sales from wheels” delivery model with defined customer delivery dates before goods arrived from overseas suppliers.
Optima Pharm LLC — Kyiv, Ukraine
Logistics Operations Manager | Dec 2011 – Jun 2016
Managed nationwide pharmaceutical transportation and distribution operations across 13 branches in Ukraine, with responsibility for a fleet of 263 vehicles, regulated logistics processes, service quality, and operational performance.
• Managed transportation operations across 13 branches and 263 vehicles, coordinating drivers, dispatchers, branch teams, delivery schedules, fleet utilization, and operating costs; increased daily delivery capacity from approximately 30 to 50 pharmacies.
• Led the opening and operational launch of two new branches and three cargo docks / cross-docking facilities, expanding the company’s nationwide distribution capabilities.
• Implemented logistics processes and controls supporting GDP and GMP certification requirements, including standardized SOPs, pharmaceutical handling procedures, and quality controls.
• Implemented real-time temperature monitoring for pharmaceutical shipments, enabling one vehicle to transport products in three different temperature-controlled zones simultaneously; increased temperature compliance to 98% through automated alerts and corrective-action procedures.
• Introduced route-performance KPIs comparing planned vs. actual routes, improving route adherence from approximately 75% to 95% based on mileage; introduced employee incentives linked to route adherence, cargo weight/volume/quantity, documentation, and temperature compliance.
• Increased same-day completion of primary delivery documentation from 70% to 99%, improving operational control and reducing administrative delays.
• Reduced vehicle repair and maintenance costs by 15% through improved maintenance planning, monitoring, and cost controls.
• Introduced warehouse performance KPIs and employee incentives focused on handling quality and productivity, reducing product damage and breakage by 75%.
• Optimized transportation planning, fleet utilization, delivery schedules, resource allocation, and coordination with drivers, transportation providers, suppliers, branch personnel, and internal departments, while monitoring logistics budgets, operating costs, fuel consumption, and service KPIs.
SELECTED MANAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENTS
• 20+ years of management and business leadership experience
• Led businesses and operational teams across multiple functions and locations.
• Managed budgets, operating expenses, resources, and performance KPIs.
• Achieved 25% reduction in transportation costs and delivery times through operational optimization.
• Achieved 30% savings on international transportation routes through carrier selection, negotiations, and route optimization.
• Built, trained, and managed operational teams and department managers.
• Managed relationships with customers, suppliers, carriers, contractors, and business partners.
• Developed operational procedures and controls to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Extensive hands-on experience in transportation, logistics, workforce coordination, and operational problem solving.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree — Economic Cybernetics
Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (KNEU)
Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian: Native
Russian: Fluent
English: Professional proficiency
Polish: Conversational
Spanish: Currently learning