Princess Surbona

Logistics & Supply Chain Professional with 10+ years of experience managing international logistics, customs compliance, freight operations, supplier coordination, and import/export activities across UAE and global markets. Proven expertise in SAP ERP, logistics cost optimization, and multimodal transportation within petrochemical, automotive, and FMCG industries.

Logistics Coordinator (Senior Logistics Operations) - Polymed Distribution FZE – Ravago Group - Jebel Ali Free Zone, UAE

(2018-01)

• Manage end-to-end logistics operations, including procurement coordination, shipment planning, and delivery execution across regional and international markets.
• Coordinate multimodal transportation (sea, air, and land) while ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Serve as the primary logistics contact for major global suppliers including DOW, LyondellBasell, TotalEnergies, Equate, SABIC, Chevron, and Lotte.
• Oversee customs clearance activities and ensure compliance with UAE import/export regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless logistics execution.
• Managed 500+ import and export shipments annually across multiple international trade lanes.
• Improved shipment reliability and reduced logistics disruptions through proactive vessel monitoring and supplier coordination.
• Coordinated deliveries throughout GCC, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America (cross trading).
• Optimized logistics costs through route planning, shipment consolidation, and vendor negotiations

Logistics Specialist - Sampa Middle East FZE - Jebel Ali Free Zone, UAE

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

• Coordinated international shipments via sea, air, and land transport.
• Negotiated freight rates and service agreements with logistics providers.
• Processed customs declarations through Dubai Trade (Mirsal II).
• Managed shipment documentation, Certificates, and regulatory approvals.
• Performed SAP-based inventory planning, procurement support, and stock monitoring.
• Led cross-functional coordination between suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouse teams, and sales departments.
• Mentored junior logistics personnel and trained colleagues on shipping documentation and SAP processes.
• Supported logistics cost reduction initiatives through carrier negotiations and process optimization.

Inbound Logistics Coordinator - San Miguel Foods, Inc. - Philippines

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Coordinated inbound raw material deliveries to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Monitored supplier deliveries and transportation schedules.
• Managed inventory tracking and material consumption reporting through SAP.
• Prepared production and inventory reports for management review.
• Supported technical and production teams in SAP-based material processing activities.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - St. Nicolas College of Business and Technology (2011-01)