Edgaras Ilcenko
Experienced manager with a proven track record in leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring compliance across international operations
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Experienced manager with a proven track record in leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring compliance across international operations. Recognised for strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams. Skilled in driving efficiency, implementing structured procedures, and delivering measurable improvements in quality, data accuracy, and cost control.
Now seeking a new opportunity to apply these transferable skills in a role focused on people leadership, process improvement and operational excellence beyond logistics.
Experience
Inbound Logistics Manager at BALLY SUNGLASS & OPTICAL COMPANY LIMITED (2022-02 – Present)
- Improved SKU/BOM master-data accuracy by implementing onboarding processes and validation checks, reducing reconciliation errors.
- Introduced routine inbound audits and SOP updates, boosting compliance and cutting inbound errors.
- Streamlined reverse-logistics by centralising returns and standardising RMA reconciliation in system, improving throughput and visibility of returned stock.
- Established freight invoice audit and KPI reporting, enabling faster detection of cost variances.
- Manage inbound shipments, liaising with freight forwarders/customs brokers, resolving transit issues, and securing competitive rates.
- Oversee inter-warehouse transfers and replenishment shipments.
- Coordinate bulk returns, RMA reconciliation in system, and eCom return processing.
- Lead month-end/weekly close activities: KPI reporting, packaging reconciliation, stock-level sync.
- Conduct audits, update SOPs, and train warehouse staff to improve compliance.
- Review freight invoices, escalate discrepancies, and support finance in resolution.
Warehouse Operative at Bunzl Healthcare (2021-11 – 2022-02)
- General warehouse picking/packing duties
- Started as Warehouse Operative with a progress towards team leader
Transport Office Administrator at EV Cargo Global Forwarding (2021-06 – 2021-10)
- Reviewed and improved transport operating procedures within first month, simplifying workflows.
- Scheduled transport services, processed shipping documents, and resolved customer queries.
- Coordinating loading and unloading activities
Quality Control and Samples Manager at BALLY SUNGLASS & OPTICAL COMPANY LIMITED (2018-01 – 2020-10)
- Built a new Quality Control department from the ground up, including hiring, training, and managing staff.
- Established and led an overseas QC team, improving consistency of inspections across international sites.
- Conducted on-site inspections at manufacturing facilities abroad, providing detailed feedback to suppliers and internal teams.
- Supervised QC staff, set KPIs, and conducted annual performance reviews to raise departmental standards.
- Maintained comprehensive QC documentation, reports, and statistical data for compliance and audits.
- Delivered detailed inspection reports that supported decision-making for production and supply chain teams.
Sample Coordinator at BALLY SUNGLASS & OPTICAL COMPANY LIMITED (2013-09 – 2018-01)
- Immediately after starting this role, I have streamlined many processes, improved record keeping and sample movement recording
- Improved storage so required samples could be accessed faster
- Synced warehouse management systems and automated the process so enquires about sample availability could be generated automatically, instead of replying to each enquiry manually
- Receiving product samples directly from suppliers
- Recording on system and storing product samples
- Inspecting samples and reporting issues to design & production team
- Monitoring product samples (approx. 30`000 units) worldwide
- Preparing and despatching product samples for sales meetings, tradeshows, sales agents, store promotions, press events, photoshoots etc.
- Performing annual stock-take
Qualified Machine Operator at Mars Incorporated (2009-03 – 2012-10)
- After two successful years I started writing standardised work instructions and specifications for other operators
- I have provided improvement suggestions using continuous improvement "Kaizen Teian" forms, which led to improved workplace safety, reduced losses and helped to save more energy
- Operating and monitoring machines
- Keeping the production running smoothly
- Performing safety audits and quality assurance
- Supervising small teams
- Providing training for new staff
Machine Operator at Mars Incorporated (2008-09 – 2009-03)
- I have quickly learned the manufacturing process and was continuously moved to work with more complicated machinery
- Developed LEAN manufacturing principles knowledge
- Developed GMP knowledge
- Operating machines
- Working in packing, warehouse and production areas
Education
Mathematics - A level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
English - A level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
IT - A level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
Physics - B level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
Geography - B level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
Biology - B level – "Vetrunge" gymnasium, Klaipeda (2004-09 – 2008-07)
