Yuika Novika

Results-driven Export Import Manager and Procurement professional with 20+ years of experience across international trade, supply chain operations, supplier management, procurement, container logistics, freight negotiations, and trade compliance. Proven ability to manage suppliers and service providers, negotiate commercial terms, control operational costs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and improve end-to-end procurement and EXIM processes.

Head of Export and Import at PT. Ocean Centra Furnindo (Mattress Manufacturer) (2024 – Present)

• Formulate and execute end-to-end export-import strategies while overseeing international and domestic shipping operations.
• Verify, authorize, and ensure accuracy of complete EXIM documentation suites (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL, SI, COO, COA, PEB, PIB).
• Synchronize vessel schedules with production planning, freight forwarders, and Customs to eliminate bottlenecks and minimize demurrage and detention costs.
• Lead strategic negotiations for ocean/air freight rates and logistics contracts to drive cost efficiency and service reliability.

Supervisor Office Operational at PT. Prima Multi Trans (Agent Heung A & Sinokor) (2023 – 2024)

• Managed shipping manifest data integration and maintained seamless communication with overseas agents, foreign principals, and port authorities.
• Prepared competitive EXIM quotations and submitted regulatory compliance reporting to customs and government trade bodies.

Supervisor Export-Import / Procurement at PT. Mutiara Laut Abadi - Medan & PT. Morenzo Abadi Perkasa - Demak (2020 – 2022)

• Procurement & Supply Management: Led and coordinated procurement activities for operational, production, packaging, and export requirements, ensuring timely availability of materials and services.
• Managed end-to-end procurement: supplier sourcing, vendor selection, quotation requests, price comparison, negotiation, purchase approval, PO issuance, delivery monitoring, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Developed and maintained supplier/vendor databases covering packaging materials, operational supplies, transportation, logistics services, and other business requirements.
• Negotiated prices, payment terms, specifications, delivery schedules, and service conditions to achieve competitive purchasing costs and favorable commercial terms.
• Analyzed supplier quotations based on price, quality, specifications, delivery capability, service level, and overall cost competitiveness before recommending suppliers to management.
• Monitored market prices, supplier quotations, logistics costs, and key cost drivers to identify cost-saving and procurement-efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinated procurement requirements with Production, Warehouse, Export-Import, Finance, and Management to ensure materials/services were available according to operational and shipment schedules.
• Monitored supplier delivery performance and followed up on delays, quality issues, quantity discrepancies, and non-conformance to agreed specifications.
• Controlled purchasing documentation, including quotation comparisons, purchase requests, POs, delivery documentation, and supplier-related records.
• Coordinated with Finance regarding supplier invoices, payment schedules, and payment processing to maintain supplier relationships and uninterrupted supply.
• Evaluated supplier performance based on price competitiveness, quality, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and service performance.
• Identified opportunities to consolidate purchases, improve supplier terms, reduce unnecessary costs, and improve procurement processes.
• Supported management in procurement planning, budgeting, supplier selection, and cost-control decisions.
• Seafood Export Procurement: Coordinated procurement and supply requirements supporting seafood export operations, including packaging materials, export-related supplies, transportation, reefer containers, and other operational requirements.
• Coordinated with suppliers, vendors, forwarding agents, trucking/EMKL companies, warehouse, and export teams to ensure readiness of goods and supporting materials for shipment.
• Monitored material and operational-resource availability in line with production requirements and export schedules.
• Selected and negotiated with logistics/service providers based on competitive rates, service reliability, sailing schedules, and reefer/container availability.
• Monitored trucking, container handling, freight, warehouse, and other export logistics costs to support cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Worked with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve supply, logistics, documentation, and shipment-related issues.
• Team Leadership & Performance Management: Supervised and coordinated Export-Import and procurement-related staff; assigned responsibilities, prepared work schedules, monitored activities, and evaluated performance.
• Provided coaching, direction, and motivation; established priorities and aligned team activities with company policies and operational requirements.
• Coordinated cross-functional activities between Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Export-Import, Finance, and external suppliers/service providers.
• Reported operational conditions, supplier issues, procurement concerns, and improvement opportunities to management; took corrective actions to minimize supply and export disruptions.

Export Representative & E-Commerce Specialist (Remote) at Bandabag (USA-based Brand) (2016 – 2019)

• Managed end-to-end export administration and global logistics operations for premium branded bags featuring authentic handcrafted traditional embroidery by artisans from Banda Aceh.
• Oversaw Shopify e-commerce store operations remotely, including inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and seamless international shipping dispatch.
• Coordinated warehouse inventory and fulfillment operations remotely, ensuring quality control, optimal stock levels, and timely dispatch.
• Served as the primary remote liaison for the US brand owner, delivering regular operational reports and ensuring cross-border trade compliance.

Supervisor Export at PT. Coffindo (2012 – 2014)

• Managed specialized coffee export compliance and documentation (SPEK, ICO Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificates, Fumigation, PEB, NPE, B/L).
• Coordinated shipping-line/forwarder bookings, EMKL handling, warehouse readiness, and shipment documentation for export operations.

Export & Import Senior Staff at PT. Sentana Adidaya Pratama (Wilmar Group) (2005 – 2012)

• Negotiated pricing structures and freight terms with international suppliers and carriers; processed Letters of Credit (L/C) with banking institutions and suppliers.
• Managed regulatory permits and trade certifications, including PEB, PIB, and Indonesian National Standards (SNI) compliance.
• Monitored warehouse stock and coordinated supplier, logistics, and export-import requirements to support operational continuity.

Export Documentation Officer at PT. Jardine Tangguh Transport Service (2001 – 2005)

• Issued precise Bills of Lading (B/L), monitored vessel positions, and tracked container status across global shipping routes.
• Provided shipment and freight information to shippers and monitored cargo status to minimize operational issues.

B.A. in Social & Political Sciences – Universitas Muhammadiyah North Sumatra