Тарас

TARAS PENTSKO
Product Manager | Logistics
Lviv, Ukraine (remote-ready) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Product and Project Manager with almost 3 years of experience developing and leading complex international logistics
products in global markets, as well as frontline leadership experience in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I oversee product
development and launch—from market research to IT integration and scaling—negotiate with international partners, and
translate operational requirements into system configurations. I manage the work of several teams involved in product
development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Logistic Project Manager Nov 2023 – Present
Meest Corporation
• Conducted research on the target audience of clients and potential partners in specific countries;
• Launched logistics products in 2 international markets in the B2B and C2C segments;
• Negotiated and signed contracts with 6 international logistics companies and custome brokers;
• Developed SOP and configured ODOO( WMS) systems at infrastructure objects;
• For each integration, created templates for the IT team and conducted offline testing with them to verify product
functionality under conditions as close to real-world scenarios as possible.

Armed Forces of Ukraine Feb 2022 – Mar 2023
219th Separate Battalion, 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade
Battalion Intelligence Officer
• Collected and analyzed large volumes of data, modeled potential scenarios, and prepared analytical reports to
support strategic decision-making by senior management;
• Planned, organized, and oversaw front-line data collection processes, including the recruitment and management of
subordinate teams;
• Direct participation in the execution of mission-critical tasks and coordination of activities under conditions of high
uncertainty and risk.
Infantry Company Commander
• Strategic and operational planning for the unit’s activities;
• managing and coordinating the actions of a 90- person team under conditions of high uncertainty;
• Making critical decisions based on limited real-time data, rapidly adapting plans (pivoting) to changing external
factors, and effective risk management;
• Managed the full life cycle (from planning to implementation and monitoring) of the creation of engineering and mine
barriers within the area of responsibility;
• Oversaw the unit’s logistical support and ensured the effective allocation of supplies, weapons, and equipment to
accomplish assigned tasks.

Trade Agent Jan 2021 – Feb 2022
Loostdorf
• Managed a portfolio of 50+ clients, following a set route, collecting orders, and monitoring progress toward targets.
• Oversaw in-store display of company products and recruited new clients.

Business Owner Oct 2017 – Apr 2020
Independent — HORECA kitchenware & equipment, B2B

• Conducted market research and established communication with 5 international manufacturers of HORECA products
from 3 European countries;
• Negotiated the details of the partnership and pricing;
• At the same time, I also established relationships with 8 major clients in 6 regions of Ukraine;
• Organized and coordinated the delivery of kitchen equipment to recipients in Ukraine.

Assistant to the Chief of Regular Line Unit Mar 2015 – Apr 2016
54th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Mazepa, Armed Forces of Ukraine

Officer, Department of Reserve Officers and Personnel Mar 2014 – Mar 2015
Lviv Regional Military Commissariat

Customer Service Manager Aug 2012 – Mar 2014
Sniezka-Ukraine
• Worked with 12 distributors across 4 regions of Ukraine; received and processed truckload orders.
• Prepared driver documentation, monitored plan fulfillment, tracked receivables, and resolved conflicts.

EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Economics — Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Sep 2008 – Jun 2013

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian (native) • Polish (proficient)
• English (advanced) • Spanish (elementary)

KEY SKILLS
• Product strategy & roadmap planning • Market research & insights
• Cross-functional coordination & conflict resolution • Strong ownership & accountability
• API & integration architecture • Time management
• Negotiation & partner/contract management • Team leadership under high-pressure, high-
• WMS configuration & SOP development uncertainty conditions
• Relationship management