Dimitar Minchev
About Dimitar Minchev
Dimitar Minchev is a Logistics Business Operations Manager at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in logistics and trade compliance, having previously held positions at KaVo Kerr and Livingston International.
Work at Kite Pharma
Dimitar Minchev has served as the Logistics Business Operations Manager at Kite Pharma since 2018. In this role, he has led multiple workstreams for the scoping, requirements gathering, and implementation of the SAP S/4 ERP system. He is responsible for the development and standardization of customs invoices, packing slips, and supplemental shipment documentation for all company shipments. Minchev has also collaborated with the FDA to create an urgent reporting methodology for cell therapy imports, ensuring timely communication with the agency. His work includes managing research and risk assessments related to cold chain transportation capabilities as Kite Pharma expands into new markets.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kite Pharma, Dimitar Minchev held several positions that contributed to his expertise in logistics and trade compliance. He worked as a Senior IM/EX Specialist at KaVo Kerr from 2014 to 2018, where he focused on logistics operations. Prior to that, he was a Trade Analyst at Livingston International from 2010 to 2013, specializing in special trade programs and reconciliation. His early career included an internship as a Financial Analyst at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2005, where he gained foundational experience in financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Dimitar Minchev holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Walsh College, where he studied Business Administration and Business Information Technology from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in logistics, trade compliance, and international business operations.
Achievements in Logistics and Compliance
At Kite Pharma, Dimitar Minchev has implemented the Global Trade Compliance Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), enhancing the company's adherence to international trade regulations. He has also led the development and assessment of new cold chain packaging and shipment tracking solutions, establishing route simulations to test performance during trials. Additionally, he advised the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on the development of ISO 21973:2020, which outlines requirements for the transportation of cells for therapeutic use.