Giorgi Kalandadze
Caucasus Auto
Jersey City,NJ
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Logistics and Operations Executive with 11+ years of experience leading large-scale automotive supply chain, warehousing, transportation, and international logistics operations across the United States and Georgia. Currently responsible for overseeing multi-state warehouse and logistics operations, including facilities in New Jersey, Georgia, California, and Texas, supporting high-volume import/export activities and complex supply chain networks. Proven track record of building operational infrastructure, improving efficiency, reducing costs, leading cross-functional teams, and scaling logistics operations to support rapid business growth. Experienced in warehouse management, transportation networks, drayage operations, workforce leadership, budgeting, vendor negotiations, safety and compliance programs, equipment fleet management, and strategic expansion projects.
Work History
Deputy Head of Logistics Department
9 Years 10 Months- Lead logistics and warehouse operations across multiple U.S. facilities and international locations.
- Manage large-scale automotive import/export supply chains, transportation networks, and containerized vehicle logistics.
- Oversee warehouse operations, staffing, safety programs, equipment maintenance, and operational performance.
- Direct drayage, inland transportation, and vendor management activities across multiple states.
- Develop and implement operational strategies focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and capacity expansion.
- Manage budgets, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead warehouse development and expansion projects, including new facility launches and infrastructure improvements.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving logistics, commercial, finance, and executive leadership teams.
- Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, customs, and regulatory requirements.
- Support business growth through process optimization, network development, and strategic planning.
Dispatch Manager
1 Year- Coordinated transportation of vehicles from auto auctions to company warehouses.
- Scheduled and dispatched carriers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Monitored shipments and resolved transportation issues and delays.
- Maintained communication between carriers, auctions, and warehouse teams.
- Negotiated transportation rates and managed carrier relationships.
- Managed high-volume vehicle transportation operations while maintaining on-time deliveries.
- Improved transportation efficiency through effective dispatch planning and coordination.
- Built strong relationships with carriers, helping ensure reliable transportation capacity.
- Reduced delays by proactively tracking shipments and resolving operational issues.
- Contributed to transportation cost savings through carrier management and route optimization.
Sales Manager
11 MonthsResponsibilities
- Managed sales of vehicles and logistics services to retail and wholesale customers.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients, partners, and dealerships.
- Prepared quotations, negotiated pricing, and closed sales agreements.
- Identified new business opportunities and supported customer acquisition efforts.
- Coordinated with logistics and operations teams to ensure successful order fulfillment.
- Consistently achieved and exceeded sales targets.
- Developed long-term client relationships that generated repeat business.
- Expanded the customer base through proactive prospecting and networking.
- Contributed to revenue growth by identifying new sales opportunities.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction through responsive service and effective communication.
Education
Management Essentials
Bachelor’s Degree - Public Administration
Skills
Supply Chain Leadership
Multi-Site Warehouse Operations
Logistics Strategy & Optimization
Transportation & Drayage Management
P&L Management
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Cross-Functional Leadership
Vendor & Contract Negotiations
Team Development & Workforce Management
International Logistics
Capacity Planning
Business Expansion & Network Development
Accomplishments
- Led the expansion and operation of warehouse and logistics facilities across New Jersey, Georgia and California.
- Managed logistics operations supporting over 1,500 container movements per month across multiple U.S. locations.
- Built and scaled warehouse infrastructure, transportation networks, and operational processes to support continued business growth.
- Directed cross-functional teams responsible for warehousing, transportation, equipment maintenance, safety, and compliance.
- Negotiated contracts and developed strategic partnerships with shipping lines, trucking providers, equipment suppliers, and service vendors.
- Implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency, optimized yard utilization, and reduced logistics costs.
- Oversaw multimillion-dollar logistics and facility development projects, including warehouse expansions and new site launches.
- Managed high-volume international automotive import/export operations connecting the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus region.
- Developed KPI-driven performance management systems to improve operational visibility and accountability.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced productivity, service levels, and profitability across multiple business units.
Certification
- Harvard Business School Online – Management Essentials (2024)
- DOT Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Transportation Training
- IMDG Code Dangerous Goods Transportation Training
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deputy Head of Logistics Department
Caucasus Auto
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Dispatch Manager
Caucasus Auto
05.2015 - 05.2016Read More
Sales Manager
Caucasus Auto
08.2014 - 07.2015Read More
Harvard Business School Online
Management Essentials
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Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)
Bachelor’s Degree from Public Administration
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