Ruslan Vagapov

Senior Advisor Kazakstan Operatopn @ CJ ICM Logistics

Almaty, Kazakhstan

About

Experienced Director General with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Petroleum, Operations Management, Import, and Freight. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in mechanical engineer aircraft from Kazan State Technical University named after A.N.Tupolev.

Experience

  • CJ ICM LOGISTICS (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Advisor – Kazahstan Operation
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Branch Manager
      Nov 2017 - Mar 2025 · 7 yrs 5 mos

      We are excited to announce that we have been acquired by CJ Logistics Corporation, a leading Korean logistics supplier. This new partnership represents a significant enhancement in our existing capabilities and will allow us to better serve you. As part of the acquisition, we are also pleased to announce our new company name as CJ-ICM Logistics. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

  • Branch Manager at IBRAKOM
    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Branch Manager at Kuehne + Nagel Ibrakom
    Nov 2013 - Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    1). Manage all the administrative, operational, QHSE. 2). Make sure to meet the Budget targets, increase profitability mainly Oil & Gas account in Western Kazakhstan and make sure to align the corporate procedure in Country. 3). Implement and develop further sales and marketing strategies, achieve operational excellence to maximize Oil & Gaz clients trust and the profitability. 4). Leading over 25 staff spread over 3 different locations in the Country. 5). Doubled the budgeting targets for 2015 and match that with operational excellence through developments and growth of a new Team in Almaty and Aktau offices. 6). Developing and implementing Internal & External marketing of the KN Ibrakom in Kazakhstan by managing all stakeholders. 7). Major Clientele: Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, Weatherford, KUDU, Schneider Electric, HP, Philip Morris, JTI.

  • Baker Hughes, a GE company (12 yrs 10 mos)
    • Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager East Caspian Region
      Jul 2008 - Oct 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos

       Develop, implement and manage coordinated approach for the importation and exportation in the E-Caspian Region;  Recommend strategic plans to lawfully minimize import and export duties and fees;  Recommend, and amend, as necessary, operations policies and procedures for compliance with importation and exportation;  Monitoring of and training related to logistics and customs-related Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance, dual-use (non-military) export regulatory requirements, export licensing, restricted parties screening, non-proliferation screening, embargoes and sanctions (OFAC);  Providing advice and assistance in determining how trade laws impact operations, including the coordination of customs rulings;  Plan and coordinate internal audits of import and export processes;  Act as the primary contact for applicable government agencies in the assigned Region;

    • Coordinator Field Services
      Jan 2006 - Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Logistics and Procurement Manager
      Jan 2001 - Jan 2006 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Supervisor – Material Control. Caspian Region. at Halliburton
    Mar 2000 - Dec 2000 · 10 mos