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I am a logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace sector and more than 10 years in the maritime industry. Expert at building strategic partnerships with suppliers, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing inventory management. I enjoy introducing new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs, and I am always looking for new horizons. I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering tangible results in complex, regulated environments. I am eager to explore roles that leverage my expertise in supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and project execution.…I am a logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace sector and more than 10 years in the maritime industry. Expert at building strategic partnerships with suppliers, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing inventory management. I enjoy introducing new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs, and I am always looking for new horizons. I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering tangible results in complex, regulated environments. I am eager to explore roles that leverage my expertise in supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and project execution.

Ilona Savkina

Project Manager, AI Strategy Consultant, Data Analyst, +1

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I am a logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace sector and more than 10 years in the maritime industry. Expert at building strategic partnerships with suppliers, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing inventory management. I enjoy introducing new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs, and I am always looking for new horizons. I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering tangible results in complex, regulated environments. I am eager to explore roles that leverage my expertise in supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and project execution.…I am a logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace sector and more than 10 years in the maritime industry. Expert at building strategic partnerships with suppliers, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing inventory management. I enjoy introducing new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs, and I am always looking for new horizons. I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering tangible results in complex, regulated environments. I am eager to explore roles that leverage my expertise in supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and project execution.

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I am a logistics leader with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace sector and more than 10 years in the maritime industry. Expert at building strategic partnerships with suppliers, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing inventory management. I enjoy introducing new technologies to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs, and I am always looking for new horizons.

I thrive on leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and delivering tangible results in complex, regulated environments. I am eager to explore roles that leverage my expertise in supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and project execution.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Latvian

Advanced

Russian

Fluent

Ukrainian

Advanced

German

Beginner

Work Experience

VP Logistics at Air Baltic

February 1, 2012 - Present

Functions: contracts management, procurement and supply chain management, warehouse and logistics chain management, tools and equipment group management, KPI development and department effectiveness monitoring, IT projects development and implementation, infrastructure projects development and implementation, surplus stock sales management, department processes and procedures development in line with latest regulations and compliance monitoring. Achievements: built logistics department from 10 to 57 staff across 12 functions; improved aircraft on ground (AOG) order rate from 4.8% (2007) to 0.66% (2025); budget responsibility increased from 8.9M EUR to over 200M EUR per year; expanded infrastructure to 1625 sqm across 3 warehouses with climate control; set up C-check provisioning system; led new IT system implementations in warehouse and supply chain; ongoing AMOS IT system implementation; established metrology lab and ISO EN17025 certifications.

Logistics Manager at Air Baltic

February 1, 2006 - February 1, 2012

Managed contracts, procurement and supply chain, warehouse and logistics operations, and tools/equipment group management; developed KPIs and monitored department effectiveness; oversaw IT and infrastructure projects, as well as surplus stock sales and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Purchaser & Stores Coordinator at Latvian Shipping Company

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2006

Purchasing of spare parts and goods for sea vessels’ technical maintenance and operations; stock replenishment; stores inventories; stores layout setup.

Purchaser at Latvian Shipping Company

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Purchasing of spare parts and materials for maritime operations; stock replenishment and supplier coordination.

IT Support Specialist at Latvian Shipping Company

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996

Provided IT support and contributed to IT projects for the Technical Department; initiated project leadership during university studies, leading to ongoing involvement as an implementation and database support specialist.

IT Project Manager at Riga Technical University

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994

Analyzed customer requirements, translated into project technical requirements, developed process models and databases, defined interface requirements, managed programmers, tested software products, and presented to customers with adjustments.