Donna Mae Santos

In Philippines I began my career gaining hands-on experience in operations and team management.

I then moved to Al Ain, UAE, where I worked in restaurant operations, focusing on inventory management, stock control, ordering, and payroll. This role helped me develop strong organizational skills and a practical understanding of operational workflows.

After moving to Dubai, I worked in trading and distribution, spending three years managing inbound shipments and procurement for automotive parts, followed by almost two years handling end-to-end procurement and import coordination for electronic components, including cross-trade imports.

Over these years, I have developed strong expertise in sourcing, supplier management, order processing, documentation, and managing imports from start to finish. These experiences taught me to stay organized, think strategically, and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.

With a solid foundation in operations, procurement, and import management, I have built a flexible, growth-oriented career and thrive in roles that require attention to detail, problem-solving, and efficient handling of procurement and inbound processes.

I bring hands-on experience in operations and inventory management, backed by a strong background in hospitality. I began my career in the food industry and later transitioned into procurement and import coordination in a trading company, before moving into cross-trade logistics within a distribution company. My responsibilities have included sourcing, order processing, documentation for procurement and importation such as clearing containers, and supplier coordination, ensuring smooth import operations up to warehouse delivery.

Graduate of BS hotel and Restaurant Management Major in Business Management