Tarquin Bilak
@tarquinbilak
Logistics and transport optimization expert driving cost reduction and transit improvements across European freight networks.
What I'm looking for
I am a logistics and transport optimization specialist with over 10 years' experience in freight consolidation, air export operations and gateway management, focused on driving efficiency, cost savings and reliable service delivery. I led the design and implementation of a cross-dock consolidation gateway in southern France, delivering a 37% reduction in forwarding costs and cutting transit times by 2–3 days while improving shuttle utilization and carrier performance.
My background spans operational leadership, process creation, customs and cost-center management, carrier negotiations and KPI-driven continuous improvement. I thrive in high-pressure environments, manage end-to-end export operations and airfreight compliance, and bring a proven record of implementing savings roadmaps, enhancing provider collaboration and improving operational visibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Gateway Manager
Expeditors International
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented a cross-dock consolidation gateway in southern France, reducing forwarding costs by 37% and improving transit times by 2–3 days while managing customs and carrier negotiations.
Air Export Coordinator
Expeditors International France
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Supervised export consolidation and air export operations, implementing a timely-departure protocol and internal communications that cut forwarding costs per kg by 30% and raised shuttle utilization by 20%.
Air Export Specialist
Expeditors International France
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Executed air export operations for diverse cargo types including temperature-controlled and dangerous goods, handling quoting, compliance, invoicing and customer service to ensure global shipments met regulatory and service standards.
Air Export Intern
Expeditors International France
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Arranged air freight shipments to global destinations and supported export operations, gaining hands-on experience in documentation and shipment coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institut Privé de Recherche et d'Action Commerciale (IDRAC)
Bachelor, Marketing Management and Sales Development
2016 - 2016
Bachelor in Marketing Management and Sales Development completed at IDRAC in 2016.
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