Logistics Professional

Lali Japaridze

Experienced and detail-oriented Procurement and Logistics Manager with over 15+ years of experience in international sourcing, vendor negotiations, tender documentation, and endto-end supply chain coordination. Adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing procurement workflows, and building strong supplier relationships. Fluent in English and highly familiar with customs regulations and international logistics.

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Lali Japaridze - Logistics Manager
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15+

Years Experience

30+

Countries Served

50+

Team Members Led

100+

Projects Completed

About Me

Driving Supply Chain Excellence

With over 15 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of global trade operations, from strategic planning to hands-on execution.

My career spans working with multinational corporations and emerging businesses, where I've successfully optimized supply chains, reduced operational costs by up to 30%, and built high-performing teams across multiple regions.

I specialize in international freight forwarding, warehouse management, inventory optimization, and implementing ERP systems that drive measurable results. My approach combines analytical rigor with a deep understanding of human factors that make logistics operations truly effective.

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Jan 2024 — Present

International Procurement and Tender Manager

EL+ Ltd.

Leading international sourcing for construction and industrial goods, evaluating supplier offers and market trends to ensure optimal value. Preparing technical specifications and managing full-cycle import operations including customs clearance.

International ProcurementSupplier EvaluationTender DocumentationCustoms Clearance
Feb 2022 — Jun 2023

Deputy Commercial Director

ARCHTRADE LLC

Supported executive-level procurement decisions, coordinated logistics operations, and managed supplier documentation. Contributed to sales processes and project coordination.

Procurement StrategyLogistics CoordinationSupplier ManagementProject Support
Jun 2021 — Jan 2022

Head of Logistics & Brand Manager

PHOENIX Ltd.

Oversaw logistics operations while managing brand-related activities. Ensured efficient supply chain processes and alignment with company branding and market positioning.

Logistics ManagementBrand ManagementOperations OversightSupply Chain Coordination
Apr 2015 — Jun 2021

Head of Procurement Department

RED-CO Real Estate Developer Company

Led procurement operations, negotiated with international suppliers across Europe, Turkey, and China, and managed shipping and customs documentation. Improved purchasing terms, payment conditions, and delivery timelines.

Supplier NegotiationInternational ProcurementCost OptimizationCustoms Documentation
2007 — 2015

Import & Logistics Manager

IBERTECH LLC / PHOENIX Ltd.

Managed import operations and logistics processes, coordinating international shipments and ensuring compliance with customs regulations and delivery timelines.

Import OperationsFreight CoordinationCustoms ComplianceLogistics Planning
2002 — 2007

Sales Manager / Office Administrator / Executive Assistant

Various Companies

Handled administrative operations, supported executive management, and contributed to sales processes. Developed strong organizational and communication skills in fast-paced environments.

Sales SupportOffice AdministrationExecutive AssistanceCommunication

Expertise

Skills & Tools

A comprehensive toolkit developed over 15+ years of hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain management.

Microsoft Excel

Advanced data analysis, pivot tables, VBA macros

ERP Systems

SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics implementation

Supply Chain Management

End-to-end supply chain optimization

Project Management

Agile, Waterfall, cross-functional team leadership

Google Workspace

Sheets, Docs, collaborative workflows

Data Analytics

Power BI, Tableau, performance dashboards

Freight Forwarding

International shipping, customs, documentation

Inventory Management

WMS systems, demand forecasting, optimization

Achievements

Key Projects & Results

Quantifiable results from major initiatives that have driven significant business impact across organizations.

2023

Supply Chain Optimization

Global Trade Solutions Inc.

Led a comprehensive supply chain restructuring project that improved delivery times by 35% and reduced inventory holding costs by $2.5M annually.

35%

Delivery Time Improvement

$2.5M

Cost Savings

2022

Warehouse Automation

TransCargo International

Implemented automated inventory management system across 5 distribution centers, resulting in 50% faster order processing and 99.5% inventory accuracy.

+50%

Processing Speed

99.5%

Inventory Accuracy

2021

Cost Reduction Initiative

EuroFreight Logistics

Negotiated strategic partnerships with carriers and optimized routing algorithms, achieving 28% reduction in transportation costs across the European network.

28%

Cost Reduction

15+

Partners Onboarded

2020

Quality Excellence Program

Meridian Distribution

Designed and implemented quality control protocols that reduced shipment errors by 90% and earned ISO 9001 certification for the logistics division.

90%

Error Reduction

ISO 9001

Certification

Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing logistics solutions, career opportunities, or collaboration? I'd love to hear from you.

Location

Tbilisi, Georgia

Currently available for consulting projects and full-time opportunities in supply chain and logistics management.