Mihai Gutan

Senior logistics professional with 20+ years of experience managing international freight networks, multi-country logistics operations, and trade compliance across Europe, CIS, and broader EMEA. Extensive experience overseeing logistics flows supporting industrial operations exceeding several hundred million USD annually. Proven ability to optimize cost, manage global vendors, ensure customs compliance, and lead distributed operations.

GLOBAL LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGER at Log Consulting Services (LCS) (2012 – Present)

Led international logistics programs across aerospace and automotive sectors, managing complex multi-country freight and distribution operations.

• Directed cross-border logistics operations supporting projects exceeding several hundred million USD annually.
• Managed multimodal freight (air, sea, road) across Europe and CIS markets.
• Owned 3PL selection, carrier negotiation, and vendor performance governance.
• Oversaw customs clearance processes and trade compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Developed logistics strategies aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Implemented KPI dashboards to monitor delivery performance, service levels, and cost control.
• Coordinated distributed teams and external partners in remote, cross-time-zone environments.
• Structured multi-country logistics networks improving transit reliability and reducing bottlenecks.
• Negotiated international freight contracts delivering measurable cost efficiencies.
• Reduced operational inefficiencies through Lean-driven process optimization.
• Established compliance frameworks minimizing cross-border risk exposure.

EXPORT COORDINATOR at SBM Group GmbH (2012 – 2012)

Responsible for European logistics operations and export documentation management.

• Managed order fulfillment and logistics coordination across Western Europe.
• Led setup of a European distribution center to increase capacity and support direct online sales.
• Coordinated customs documentation and cross-border compliance processes.
• Increased logistics capacity to support growing regional sales volumes.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at First Global Invest & Trading (2009 – 2012)

Led supply chain design and distribution model development during company startup phase.

• Designed end-to-end supply chain architecture from sourcing to final distribution.
• Established strategic distribution channels ensuring efficient market penetration.
• Implemented scalable logistics model aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversaw vendor selection and logistics framework implementation.

SENIOR PROCESS ASSOCIATE – ORDER MANAGEMENT & EXPORT at Genpact (2007 – 2010)

Managed export operations for CIS, EMEA, and North Africa regions.

• Oversaw international sales order processing and export documentation.
• Controlled SOX compliance within order management processes.
• Led transfer of rebate operations from Netherlands SSC to Romania.
• Implemented 23 process optimization projects across order management and logistics workflows.
• Supported SAP migration from 3.2 to 4.7 (Sales & Distribution modules).
• Delivered DMAIC Green Belt project generating €0.5M in measurable benefits.

LOGISTICS MANAGER at Euro Curier (2004 – 2007)

Full operational responsibility for import/export logistics and team management.

• Managed logistics team hiring, training, and supervision.
• Oversaw import/export documentation and customs compliance.
• Negotiated carrier and transport contracts.
• Led CIS market entry and established shared service center structure.
• Controlled quality assurance and process management systems.

Master in AI Prompt Engineering – AI Academy (2024)

Master in Business Management & Entrepreneurship – Babes-Bolyai University

Bachelor of Arts in Slavic & Romance Philology – Babes-Bolyai University