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Roman Kuzmenko
Location: 22926 Ahrensburg | Phone: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
E-Mail: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
Professional Profile

Experienced Transport and Account Manager with over 10 years of experience in international
logistics, client relations, and recruitment. Proven track record in operational transport planning,
strategic account management, and team leadership. Fluent in English, Polish, and German with
extensive multicultural work experience.

Professional Experience

International Transport Planner / Account Manager: DLS, Germany | since 02/2024

• Account Management: Client relationship management, volume control, and price
negotiations for spot and contract business.

• Carrier Management: Steering, dispatching, and capacity optimization of dedicated
transport subcontractors (charter fleets).

• Freight Brokerage: Profitable resale of customer freights and strategic placement of
overflow cargo to maximize profit margins.

Senior Transport Manager / Planner: Warsaw (Poland) | 03/2021 – 01/2024

• Operations: Freight procurement (spot/contract), route optimization, and dispatching
(including West Logistics, Magtrans, Evaz).

• Compliance & Regulatory Liaison: Monitoring driving and rest times (tachograph
compliance) and direct liaison with transport authorities (e.g., GITD).

• Fleet & Personnel: Leadership, scheduling of driving personnel, and fleet management.

• Finance: Invoicing, accounts receivable control, and cash flow monitoring.

Consultant – Financial Compliance & Operations (Project-based): Consulting Lane LLC |
02/2020 – 02/2024

• Risk analysis, fraud prevention, and compliance (KYC/AML) for the US and Canadian
markets. Operational monitoring and processing of international payment operations.

• International B2B account management within an English-speaking corporate
environment.

Independent Entrepreneur / Transport Service Provider: Transparent Sp. z o.o., Lublin (Poland)
| 04/2016 – 02/2020

• Europe-wide industrial logistics as a subcontractor (e.g., InTime, Zufall) for time-critical
deliveries to the automotive sector (e.g., VW).

• Recruitment and placement of qualified driving and warehouse personnel for external
logistics partners.

Warehouse Logistics Team Lead: Ferrus Berry KB, Östersund (Sweden) | 05/2014 – 04/2016

• Personnel recruitment and assembly of international workgroups (Ukraine/Sweden).

• Operational management, supervision, and shift planning to ensure efficient on-site
logistics processes.

Account Manager / Client Advisor: VIK LLC, Ukraine | 03/2012 – 05/2014

• Proactive B2B new customer acquisition, independent order processing, and strategic
delivery planning.

• Continuous monitoring of inventory turnover and sustainable optimization of service
quality based on customer feedback.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Transport Manager (EU Certificate of Professional Competence): Institute
of Road Transport (ITS), Warsaw (08/2023) – Professional competence for road haulage
(Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009) for legal, operational, and strategic transport
management within the EU.

• University Degree (ZAB Evaluation: Bachelor Level Equivalency): National University
of Transport, Kyiv (05/2011 – 03/2012) – Transport Engineering / Mechanical Engineer
(Ukrainian Master's Degree), Specialization: Analysis, operation, and optimization of
transport systems.

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Mechanical Engineering: National University of
Transport, Kyiv (09/2008 – 05/2011) – Graduated with Honors (Specialization: Machine
Operation), accelerated program due to recognition of prior education.

• Certified Mechanical Technician: College of Transport and Transportation Engineering,
Bar (09/2004 – 05/2008) – Graduated with Honors, Focus on mechanics, lifting, transport,
and construction machinery.

LANGUAGES

• Ukrainian / Russian: Native / Bilingual proficiency.

• English (Fluent): Strong business negotiation skills backed by specialized secondary
education and extensive B2B international practice (US/Canada markets).

• German (Fluent): Daily solution-oriented business negotiations with B2B clients,
partners, and regulatory authorities (telc B2 Certificate held).

• Polish (Fluent): Solid command backed by over 7 years of operational management and
logistics practice in the Polish market.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Road Haulage Transport Manager Certificate No. 01628/TR/23 (EU Transport Manager
License since 02/08/2023)

• telc Deutsch B2 – Language Certificate