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Małgorzata Gnidiuk
Company Owner
Seoul
Work Preference
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background, spent in the most demanding environment, like meat industry.
Hardworking and passionate individual, with strong organizational skills, ready for new challenges. Dynamic, with hands-on experience in international sale and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Company Owner - commodity trading company
Margo Małgorzata Gnidiuk
Warsaw/Seoul
2012.10 - Current
- As the owner of sole proprietorship company - responsibility for all aspects of running the company - contacts with suppliers, buyers, transport companies, banks, accounting.
- Developing long-term relationships with key clients, suppliers and service providers.
- Monitoring industry, key leaders, competitors and customers feedback to make informed decisions.
- Resolving customers service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers and service providers (sea/air forwarders, couriers) to secure favorable terms of service, decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managing daily operations efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of the business.
- Launching new products that met buyer's demands while adhering to strict quality guidelines - new sweets line for Qatar (including my own project of package).
CEO/Owner
Republika Smaków Sp. Z O.o.
2018.03 - 2023.08
- Establishing a new company in Poland - general distributor of premium tea from India (Vahdam) - identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products.
- Managing partnership and strategic business relationships by negotiating contracts terms.
- Optimizing supply chain operations (air cargo) for reduced cost and increased efficiency - instead of direct deliveries to Warsaw, air shipments via Germany.
- Creating a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction - managing a 2-person sales team.
- Enhancing brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns.
Export Director - Temporary Management Contracts
Duda Meat/Cedrob/Karol
2011.12 - 2012.12
- Short manager contracts to implement solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and operations.
- Opening new markets for export - South Korea, Japan
- Collaboration with domestic department improving decision-making process within the organization.
Export Director - Meat Industry
Pini Polonia Sp. Z O.o.
2010.09 - 2011.12
- Leveraging professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Negotiating favorable contracts with service companies (Maersk, Hapag, air cargo) for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Securing key partnership that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy, to expand market reach by negotiating favorable terms of cooperation.
- Boosting clients satisfaction through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Managing a team of 3 people, cooperation with domestic department, finances, logistic as well as with other plant belonging to Pini Group.
- Participation in international fairs - Moscow, Cologne, Seoul
Import/Export Manager
Van Luin Foods Netherlands
2009.06 - 2010.07
- 1 year manager contract, especially to develop Korea and Japan
- Import/export sales regarding meat, veggies, fruits, eggs
- Every day collaboration with other company's divisions - Barcelona, St. Petersburg, Sao Paulo, New York, Atlanta, Shanghai.
- Participation in fair - Cologne, Barcelona
- Close collaboration with finances and logistic departments to manage budget.
- Developing the network of potential partners and buyers for long term cooperation.
Export Manager - Meat Industry
Animex Sp. Z O.o. - Smithfield Group
Warsaw
2002.08 - 2008.12
- Developing new markets for meat export - Hong Kong/China, Japan, Korea.
- Focusing later solely on Korean market - starting with 1 40' fcl in September 2004 up to 65 40' fcl in May 2008.
- Every year participation in food fair in Asia - Seoul, Tokio.
- Maintaining accurate records/documentation related to all aspects of exports—ensuring full traceability during audits/inspections as needed.
- Negotiating favorable contract terms to maximize profit margins while maintaining high-quality standards, preparation of whole sets of documents to bank (LC payment)
- Close cooperation with 3 plants in Poland - supervising the production, proper package, loadings and veterinary documents.
- Preparation of various export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Enhancing customer satisfaction by providing exceptional support and resolving issues promptly.
- Coordination sales forecasts and inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels for prompt fulfillment of customer orders.
Purchase Manager - Furniture and Home Design
Firma Czak
1996.12 - 2002.08
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers (Italy, Belgium, France, US) for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Conducting market research to identify new suppliers and to obtain competitive quotations.
- Every year participation in Cologne Design Fair as well as Furniture Fair in Verona.
- Coordination of logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods and supervising custom clearance.
- Conducting re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Collaboration with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
- Close collaboration with company's interior designers responsible for projects for individual clients (kitchen, bedroom, whole house projects)
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Interior Design
Practima
Warsaw 2026.03 - 2027.06
Master of Science - Foreign Trade
Economics Academy
Katowice 1992.10 - 1997.07
Skills
Operations management
Small business operations
Customer relations
Inventory control
Partnership development
Business launch
Customer service
Entrepreneurial personality
Sales development
Interests
Coloring
Voluntering - dog shelter, kitchen help in a center for the elderly
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Korean
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Russian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Certificate of Technical Studies - Interior Design
Practima
2026.03 - 2027.06
CEO/Owner
Republika Smaków Sp. Z O.o.
2018.03 - 2023.08
Company Owner - commodity trading company
Margo Małgorzata Gnidiuk
2012.10 - Current
Export Director - Temporary Management Contracts
Duda Meat/Cedrob/Karol
2011.12 - 2012.12
Export Director - Meat Industry
Pini Polonia Sp. Z O.o.
2010.09 - 2011.12
Import/Export Manager
Van Luin Foods Netherlands
2009.06 - 2010.07
Export Manager - Meat Industry
Animex Sp. Z O.o. - Smithfield Group
2002.08 - 2008.12
Purchase Manager - Furniture and Home Design
Firma Czak
1996.12 - 2002.08
Master of Science - Foreign Trade
Economics Academy
1992.10 - 1997.07