Андрій Ветеран 

ANDRII TEHLIAIEV
LOGISTICS & PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Humanitarian Logistics | Procurement | Supply Chain | Fleet & Asset Management | Field Operations
Ukraine | Ukrainian Native | English B1/B2 | Russian Fluent |
Driving Licence B/C
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Logistics and operations professional with 30+ years of experience across customs, public administration, military logistics and international/USAID-supported operations in Ukraine. Practical experience supporting procurement processes, supplier communication, quotations and purchase documentation, inventory and warehouse records, transport coordination, contracts, finance coordination and compliance-focused filing. Strong knowledge of Ukrainian administrative and customs procedures, with experience coordinating authorities, suppliers, service providers and international personnel. Experienced in complex and changing operational environments and available for field travel and independent work.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Procurement support: purchase requests, RFQs/quotations, purchase documentation, supplier follow-up and procurement tracking
• Supplier sourcing and communication; quotation collection, comparison support, delivery coordination and service-provider liaison
• Procurement documentation, filing, archiving, compliance and audit-ready records
• Logistics and supply chain: transport, warehousing, inventory and asset documentation
• Fleet and transport coordination; vehicle readiness, fuel monitoring, logbooks and service coordination
• Payment and finance coordination; supporting-document checks and reconciliation follow-up
• Customs, import/export documentation and Ukrainian administrative and regulatory procedures
• Field logistics, movement planning and operational support in complex/volatile environments
• Coordination with government authorities, suppliers, service providers, partners and international personnel
• MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; digital documentation and online platforms
• Operational problem-solving, prioritisation, confidentiality and independent work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Logistics & Liaison Assistant | Texas Power & Associates LLC — USAID-funded infrastructure rehabilitation programme
Mar 2025 – Dec 2025 | Ukraine
• Supported an international engineering team implementing a USAID-funded infrastructure rehabilitation programme across Ukraine.
• Supported procurement activities, supplier communication, quotation/purchase tracking and procurement documentation.
• Coordinated transportation, accommodation, field missions and day-to-day logistics for international personnel.
• Maintained warehouse support records, inventory documentation and operational files; coordinated information with Finance.
• Liaised with local authorities, service providers and stakeholders to resolve logistical and operational issues.
• Planned field movements and adapted travel arrangements to changing operational and security conditions.
Chief Inspector | Odesa Customs Service
Nov 2021 – Mar 2025 | Ukraine
• Managed customs and administrative processes, official documentation, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Coordinated with government institutions and stakeholders on operational and regulatory matters.
• Worked with personnel administration, civil protection, official records and document control.
• Participated in mobilization/civil-protection planning, risk analysis and formal documentation.
• Maintained accurate records and professional cooperation with government authorities.

Chief Officer / Major — Head of Logistics Unit | Armed Forces of Ukraine
Feb 2022 – Sep 2023 | Ukraine
• Coordinated logistics support, transport assets, personnel movements and operational planning in wartime conditions.
• Managed logistics personnel and coordinated receiving, dispatch, inventory and operational documentation.
• Planned transport routes and movements based on operational requirements and changing security conditions.
• Prepared operational reports and coordinated logistics support during emergency operations.
• Worked under pressure, prioritising competing tasks and maintaining accountability of resources and documentation.
Deputy Head | Lymanska Local Council, Odesa Region
Oct 2020 – Sep 2021 | Ukraine
• Coordinated administrative operations, personnel matters, procurement documentation and municipal logistics.
• Worked with suppliers, local authorities and stakeholders to support timely delivery of services and resources.
• Supported recruitment, internal coordination and management decision-making.
Chief Executive Officer | Rozdilna District Council, Odesa Region
Feb 2007 – Oct 2020 | Ukraine
• Directed the Executive Office and supervised multidisciplinary administrative teams.
• Coordinated cooperation between government institutions and local authorities and represented the Council before stakeholders.
• Prepared reports and official documentation; coordinated budget, programme and administrative implementation.
• Supervised administrative, HR, legal and finance-related functions and supported procurement/asset documentation.
Director / Customs Brokerage Management | Customs Brokerage Companies
Aug 1998 – Jan 2010 | Ukraine
• Managed customs brokerage operations and coordinated import/export documentation.
• Worked with suppliers and clients and managed contracts and operational documentation.
• Coordinated customs procedures and supported compliant movement of goods through Ukrainian customs.
Chief Officer / Major | Military Defence
Mar 2015 – Oct 2018 | Ukraine
• Commanded a security company of approximately 120 personnel and supported brigade-level operational activities.
• Coordinated transport assets, drivers and personnel movements during military operations.
• Planned primary and alternate routes and conducted route reconnaissance, risk assessment and journey planning.
• Led multidisciplinary teams in high-risk conditions while maintaining procedures and reporting requirements.
RELEVANT LOGISTICS & OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Transport and field movement planning in urban, rural and operational environments
• Inventory, warehouse support and accountability of equipment and resources
• Vehicle/fleet coordination, operational readiness, fuel monitoring and service coordination
• Customs and import/export procedures, official records and compliance documentation
• Procurement support, supplier communication, quotations, purchase tracking and delivery coordination
• Coordination with government authorities, suppliers, service providers and international personnel
• Emergency and civil-protection planning, risk assessment and operational support
• Confidential handling of sensitive information and disciplined document control
EDUCATION
Advanced Degree (Master’s level), Maritime Transport Management — Odessa Institute of Marine Engineers
Operational & Tactical Logistics — Military Academy, Odesa
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
• IFRC — Stay Safe: Level 1 – Fundamentals, 2026
• IFRC — Stay Safe: Level 2 – Personal and Volunteer Safety in Emergencies, 2026
• IFRC — Stay Safe: Level 3 – Safety for Managers, 2026
• IFRC — Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Response Law, 2026
• UNDSS — BSAFE Security Awareness, 2026
• UNDSS — Preparing and Responding to Active Shooter Incidents, 2026
• UNICEF — Safe Road Use, 2026
• UNICEF — Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), 2026
• CENTRI — Introduction to OSINT, 2026
• PROMETHEUS — OSINT. Open-source intelligence and information security, 2026
• Leadership & Crisis Management, 2023
• Civil Protection, 2023
• Supply Chain & Procurement, 2024

TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Digital documentation, records management and online platforms
• Procurement trackers, quotation and purchase documentation
• Inventory and asset records; warehouse documentation
• Vehicle documentation, logbooks, service records and fuel monitoring
• GPS navigation, route planning and movement coordination
• Field vehicle troubleshooting and operational logistics
• Official correspondence, reporting and compliance-focused filing
LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian — Native
• Russian — Fluent
• English — Intermediate (B1/B2), working proficiency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• 30+ years of driving experience; manual and automatic transmissions; B/C driving licence.
• Available for frequent travel, including operational areas, and work in complex/volatile environments.
• Experienced working with international personnel, government authorities, suppliers and local stakeholders.
• Experienced working independently, prioritising competing operational tasks and maintaining confidentiality.
• Clean driving record.
TARGETED VALUE
• International/USAID-supported programme experience combining logistics, procurement support, supplier coordination, field movements and documentation.
• Strong practical understanding of Ukrainian administrative procedures and customs requirements.
• Long-term experience coordinating with local and national authorities and external stakeholders.
• Combination of humanitarian-relevant safety training, military logistics and field operational experience.
• Ability to combine logistics coordination with practical transport and vehicle-management support.