Jørgen Pivak
Export Leader
Ridabu
Summary
Seasoned project manager and export leader with a proven track record of excellence in building technology-enabled export strategies for a global breeding and biotech company. Designed, planned, and managed all phases of projects to align business goals with technology solutions. Successfully coordinated multiple teams across different locations, fostering deep relationships with customers, internal staff, and partners to provide service excellence to all stakeholders. Skilled negotiator with a strong ability to generate high returns in terms of price, time, and quality. Fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Norwegian.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EXPORT LEADER
Norsvin SA
6 2015 - Current
- Guided the project management of export strategy development and tactical execution from design and planning to implementation, testing, and delivery while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Served as the main point of contact to facilitate seamless logistics operations including the scheduling of shipping activities, route mapping, and identification of appropriate transportation
- Allocated and administered annual operating budgets at an international level, monitoring all expenses to minimize outsized variances, and consistently meet and surpass P&L targets
- Negotiated and controlled supply for international markets with partners and large industrial clients
- Monitored sales transactions and reviewed customer responses for all orders and payments to provide support for documentation and delivery
- Developed the business case for market entry to Ukraine, working with a regional office in Budapest.
EXPORT MANAGER
Norsvin SA
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Administered export of goods and ensured compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
- Prepared export documents for international clients, and provided technical support to clients to answer questions, and resolve issues promptly
- Monitored financial and currency processes and transactions, and conducted data analysis to extract key trends that informed sales efforts
- Managed communication with export authorities.
ASSISTANT CLASSIFIER / EXTERNALLY QUALIFIED LICENSED CLASSIFIER
Nortura SA
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed classification of animal carcasses according to Regulation of the EU (EUROP system)
- Conducted regular quality inspections, and exhibited sharp attention to detail in record keeping
- Was delegated as representative of professional labour union.
PRODUCTION LINE OPERATIVE
Nortura SA
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Worked closely with cross-functional units in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity
- Assisted with various tasks as assigned by the Lead Hand or Supervisor
- Provided training, guidance and advisory to the company's international employees.
SKILLED WORKER VISA PRODUCTION MANAGER
Marit Rimestad: Genetic Nucleus Porcine Enterprise
11.2005 - 07.2010
- Moved to Norway as a skilled worker visa recipient
- Set long- and short-term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
- Worked directly with the company's biggest client to implement tested techniques to make production run smoothly
- Trained and developed new employees.
DISTRIBUTOR
Junimed Ltd
03.2005 - 10.2005
- I was a member of the distribution team for the exclusive distributor of Jordan AS in Ukraine.
ANIMAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Animal Health Protection Center: Animal Hospital
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Performed routine tasks in animal health while also managing records, providing administrative support, and overseeing the veterinary technician team, including staffing procedures, meetings, and scheduling.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
Manchester, UK 04.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration
Durham University, DUBS: Durham University Business School
Durham, UK 05.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor Degree | Biology: Physiology and Medicine -
National University of Life And Environmental Sciences
Kyiv, Ukraine 09.1998 - 05.2003
H.E.V. MBA Degree Program - undefined
MBA
12.2020 - 05.2021
Certificate of Completion | Silicon Valley Immersion Program - undefined
University of San Francisco Masasung Graduate School of Management
03.2017 - 05.2017
Skills
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Sales & Export Strategy
Budgeting & Forecasting
Export Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Continuous improvements
Data Analysis & Reporting
Process Optimization
Languages
English
Norwegian
Russian
Ukrainian
Timeline
H.E.V. MBA Degree Program - undefined
MBA
12.2020 - 05.2021
Certificate of Completion | Silicon Valley Immersion Program - undefined
University of San Francisco Masasung Graduate School of Management
03.2017 - 05.2017
EXPORT MANAGER
Norsvin SA
02.2015 - 05.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Durham University, DUBS: Durham University Business School
05.2014 - 05.2017
ASSISTANT CLASSIFIER / EXTERNALLY QUALIFIED LICENSED CLASSIFIER
Nortura SA
10.2012 - 01.2015
PRODUCTION LINE OPERATIVE
Nortura SA
08.2010 - 09.2012
SKILLED WORKER VISA PRODUCTION MANAGER
Marit Rimestad: Genetic Nucleus Porcine Enterprise
11.2005 - 07.2010
DISTRIBUTOR
Junimed Ltd
03.2005 - 10.2005
ANIMAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Animal Health Protection Center: Animal Hospital
09.2003 - 02.2005
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree | Biology: Physiology and Medicine -
National University of Life And Environmental Sciences
09.1998 - 05.2003
EXPORT LEADER
Norsvin SA
6 2015 - Current
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