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Paulina Aleksandra Brodziak
International Logistics Project Coordinator
Summary
Results-driven Logistics and Customs Specialist with 6+ years of international experience in end-to-end supply chain management, customs compliance, and high-value project execution. Proven track record of leading logistics projects in the Middle East, managing shipments with goods under strict regulatory frameworks, and developing logistics processes from scratch to meet client-specific requirements. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and stakeholder management, with strong expertise in customs procedures across Europe and strategic logistics coordination for global clients. Recognized for delivering projects on time, ensuring full compliance, and driving measurable business results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
International Logistics Projects Coordinator
Aviat Networks
09.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end high-value logistics projects in the telecommunications sector. Focused on Middle East region. International shipments across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq, Oman, Algeria (via L/C).
- Responsible for the full project lifecycle – from strategic planning and budgeting to coordination, execution, and delivery – ensuring on-time results and supporting quarterly revenue recognition.
- Successfully managed 3 large-scale projects for strategic customers per quarter, generating approx. €2.5M in revenue, while simultaneously handling daily shipments for remaining customers.
• Oversee cross-departmental processes from production and consolidation to product and trade compliance, ensuring all import requirements are met and shipments to sanctioned countries remain fully legal.
• Coordinate dual-use shipments under strict international regulations, working closely with customs compliance teams to mitigate risks.
• Liaise with Chambers of Commerce on Certificates of Origin and with embassies (e.g. Iraq) for official attestations of product authenticity.
• Develop logistics processes from scratch to meet specific shipping and delivery requirements of new high-value customers.
•Logistics owner of the Aviat e-store, ensuring DDP fulfillment within two weeks across the EMEA region in close cooperation with warehouses in Europe, Singapore, and the US.
• Implemented process improvements in e-store logistics, streamlining order fulfillment and reducing delivery lead times, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the main point of contact for strategic telecom customers, aligning internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of complex international projects.
Customs Control Tower
Gerlach Customs
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Implemented new products, import/export flows, and projects for multiple international clients.
• Ensured accuracy of data including HS code classification, country of origin, certificates, Incoterms, and regulatory compliance.
• Advised clients on import requirements for medicines and highly controlled drugs (specific HS codes) in both EU and non-EU countries.
• Supported legal procedures for pharma clients, including POA setup (direct/indirect representation) in cooperation with the consultancy department.
• Guided clients on import licenses for controlled substances, verified documentation, and calculated duties/VAT, while defining the purpose of imported products (testing, distribution, etc.).
• Performed customs procedures across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, France, Greece, Portugal, Austria, and Italy.
• Managed container imports from Asia and the USA to the Netherlands, including compliance with Russian sanctions declarations.
• Executed clearances by road (T1), sea and port operations (Belgium, Netherlands, UK), including both inventory-linked and non-inventory-linked flows, working with Portbase portal, T2, T2L documents.
• Supported customs inspections for clients in the Netherlands and Spain.
• Monitored customs processes to ensure full compliance and legal importation into destination countries.
• Investigated and resolved delays and compliance issues, continuously improving trade operations and handling ad hoc projects.
• Produced and analyzed KPI reports, identified process gaps, implemented solutions, and provided detailed reporting for both clients and management.
• Conducted data mining and manipulation to support error resolution, financial audits, and customs documentation accuracy.
• Advanced daily use of Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas) for reporting, financial audits, and to support brokers in accelerating clearance processes.
• Delivered monthly reporting for clients including VAT, duties, service costs, cancellations, currency exchange rates, and financial analyses.
• Conducted internal trainings and developed SOPs for process standardization.
• Handled day-to-day road, sea, and air shipments, resolving operational issues and supporting smooth cargo flows
Transport Planner
Arvato Benelux
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Daily transport planning of outgoing goods for main customer in SAP.
- Creating transport documents for shipping in terms of required paperwork.
- Planning and creating transport with bonded goods, cooperating with customs department.
- Processing, monitoring and following up incoming orders.
- Creating reports, organizing world shipments.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Accounting Clerk
Elektro- Dor Sp. Z.O.O
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Invoicing all company cost into system, creating reports of monthly charges.
- Analysis, controlling stocktaking, inventory controlling.
- In cooperation with HR processing payroll for approximately 90 employees within company.
Education
Engineer: Management And Production Engineering -
University of Life Sciences Lublin
Skills
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Document management
Project management
Staff supervision
Problem-solving
Time management
Decision-making
Relationship building
Operations management
Project coordination
Work Planning and Prioritization
Task prioritization
Process improvement
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Problem-solving aptitude
Analysis
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/21/1995
Interests
Languages
5,5
Software
Oracle, SAP
Timeline
International Logistics Projects Coordinator
Aviat Networks
09.2024 - Current
Customs Control Tower
Gerlach Customs
08.2020 - 09.2024
Transport Planner
Arvato Benelux
03.2018 - 08.2020
Accounting Clerk
Elektro- Dor Sp. Z.O.O
12.2016 - 01.2018
Engineer: Management And Production Engineering -
University of Life Sciences Lublin