Vitaly Zhdanov
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Vitaly has a background in Enterprise Management and experience in managing buying processes and refurbished electronics. Proficient in quality control and process management, able to advise sellers on optimizing manufacturing processes using effective tools and procedures such as Phonecheck, Blanco, and IceQ. Possess strong leadership skills to manage teams and cultivate knowledge networks, ensuring adherence to established standards and driving enhancements in seller quality across technical, aesthetic, and accessory dimensions. The ability to curate catalogs, showcase technological expertise, and coordinate workshops to promote refurbishment awareness will contribute to the enhancement of Brand Equity and the success of strategic initiatives in the refurbishment industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Elgeo Corp
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Led team of 15 employees processing refurbished electronics devices
- Developed an A-Z process for the receiving of electronics, erasing and adding S/N to the database, refurbishment process, to finalizing as ready to sell items ready for stock.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Receiving Manager for Refurbished Electronics
Elgeo Corp
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Receiving of stock, adding information to the database
- Sort items and send them to other departments.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
- Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Gathered and processed merchandise returns.
RMA Manager
Elgeo Corp
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Organizing the process of receiving of the returns
- Testing and sorting, add info to the database
- List on multiple online platforms.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Distributed returned merchandise to appropriate store departments or palletized for liquidation.
- Unloaded, inspected, and stored damaged and returned products.
- Documented returned product details in [Software] inventory tracking system.
Deputy General Director for Supply Chain and Logistics
Testkam LLC(Russia)
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Organizing of buying processes
- Make purchasing plans for year and monthly
- Monitoring the performance and maximizing the margins.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Purchasing Engineer
PAO Rosseti (Russia)
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Making the procurement plan for the year
- Held the auctions for B2B buying
- Organized the supply chain from manufacturer to the end consumer.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
Education
Specialist(5 Year Program) - Enterprise Management
Saratov State University
Saratov, Russia05.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget Planning
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Marketing
- Performance Monitoring
- Organizational Management
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager
Elgeo Corp
08.2020 - 02.2024
Receiving Manager for Refurbished Electronics
Elgeo Corp
05.2019 - 08.2020
RMA Manager
Elgeo Corp
10.2017 - 05.2019
Deputy General Director for Supply Chain and Logistics
Testkam LLC(Russia)
07.2016 - 10.2017
Purchasing Engineer
PAO Rosseti (Russia)
10.2012 - 07.2016
Specialist(5 Year Program) - Enterprise Management
Saratov State University
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