Sunil Letter of Credit Specialist
- 1. Sunil Surendran Senior Logistics / Letter of Credit Specialist (University Rank Holder) E-mail: sunilfile@gmail.com Mobile: +97155-6323250 Highly dedicated and dynamic professional with proven work experience in UAE in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain. Dynamic by personality with excellent presentation, client convincing, communication, interpersonal, decision making, negotiation, supervision and problem solving. Strengths Good Team Player Work Under Pressure Import / export documentation Letter of Credits Financial control Inventory control E d u c a t i o n M.Sc in Statistical Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.(University Rank Holder) B.Sc in Mathematical Science from Kerala University, Kerala, India. B.Ed in Mathematical Science from Kerala University, Kerala, India. C a r e e r S n a p s h o t Senior Logistics / Letter of Credit Specialist Petrochem Middle East FZE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Petrochem Middle East FZE is the largest Chemical Distribution Company in Middle East and Africa, ranked 14th in the world. 2012 Jun 2016 Aug Logistics Executive Lanhope General Trading, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Lanhope General Trading Company is a leading International Paper Trading firm in Dubai Logistics Coordinator Tuleila Heat Insulation Ltd., Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tuleila Heat Insulation Ltd. is a leading construction contracting company in Dubai 2011 Feb 2012 May 2007 Apr 2010 Sep P r o v e n J o b R o l e Reporting to the Logistics Director / Group Commercial Director, the role will encompass the main logistics functions, namely:- Order Management (Using ERP JD Edwards Oracle) Proactive management of entire Letter of Credit process with banks and customers ensuring optimization of cash flow and decrease of financial risks. Handling Bulk cargo/Charter party shipments. Cont/d on page-2
- 2. Sunil Surendran E-mail: sunilfile@gmail.com Mobile: +97155-6323250 Handing Cross trade shipments. Freight rate negotiation sector wise quarterly log sheets maintained. Stock reserving for container shipments Coordination with sales and operations ensuring timely stock availability. Shipping documentation Planning with freight forwarders, shipping lines and transport companies for necessary transport documents. Import/Export L/C documentation All documents as required in the L/C. Supplier / Customer / Bank Liaison Well versed in Inco terms 2010, UCP 600 and Import/Export LC Documentation. Logistics & LC Documentation:- Ensuring systematic movement of goods and services in an economical and faster way properly aligning with companys operational and acquisition requirements. Plan and pro-actively manage the entire process of letter of credit from financing to cash collection to ensure optimization of cash flow and decrease of financial risks. Review and follow-up regarding bank presentations to ensure payments are issued promptly and correctly. Review letter of credit documents to determine compliance with international (UCP 600) and company standards ensuring cent percent clean negotiation of documents. Establish and maintain communication with the appropriate individuals throughout the process (Sales Operations director, Logistics, Finance, Sales Managers, Customers, Banks, Customs, Chamber of commerce etc.) Maintain the data and record entry in the L/C tracker. Scrutinize L/Cs and update the Sales & Accounts Department if any amendments required. Arrange pre-shipment inspections as per country regulations through different agencies. Get all the documents required under L/C ready Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing list, Certificate of origin, Freight Invoice, Shipping Certificate, Beneficiary Certificate, Shipment Advice, Warranty Certificate, Inspection Certificate, MD/SD and Test Reports. Coordinate with Purchase, Import and cargo clearance team to ensure timely delivery of goods to warehouse maintaining a proper log of goods movements. Liaise with vendors on shipping to negotiate, determine, optimise and manage the routing and method of transportation selected on the criteria of price, operational requirements, travel time and availability. Liaise with the supplier/customer regarding the shipment schedule and Import/Export documentations. Shipping & Logistics:- Coordinating with the Airlines and shipping lines for the rates and status of shipments. Handling Airfreight and Sea Freight export and Import shipments with strong customer base
- 3. Co-ordinate with transport companies for cargo collection and advice accordingly where it needs to be dispatched. Cont/d on page-3 Sunil Surendran E-mail: sunilfile@gmail.com Mobile: +97155-6323250 Regular follow up with the container terminal operations on day-to-day basis to meet the requirements of the major potential customer. Liaison with Shipping Lines / Airlines regarding arrival of shipments and collection of necessary documents for the same. Passing necessary customs documentation and getting cargo inspected. Documentations of Import and Export Air and Sea Shipments using E-mirsal II. Preparation of Arrival Notice for import consignments. Updating the customers with details of their shipments. Preparation of Export letter of credit documentation. Arrange customs deposits and refund formalities. Documentation of Import and Export of LC shipments. Logistics Co-ordinator. Handling All LCs and related Shipping documents independently for all Exports and Imports. Coordination with customer and Finance department for all L/C amendments as per Logistics documents requirement Handling operations and customs documentation at Dubai Ports and airports Handling communication & co-ordination with forwarders and clients Follow-up of invoices, delivery notes and goods receipt notes. Monitor in and out of goods from the store on daily basis Providing accurate management reports to the Logistics Manager Other Responsibilities Handled: Office Administration and site coordination work Documentation Controlling and Sales Coordination Data Analysis Statistics and Costing work I T S k i l l s Windows , MS-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-PowerPoint, MS-Outlook, ERP (Oracle JD Edwards), Fox-pro, Tally software P e r s o n a l D e t a i l s Nationality : Indian Date of Birth : 5th April, 1979 Marital Status : Married Languages : English, Hindi & Malayalam License : UAE and India driving license
- 4. Visa Status : Residence visa (NOC Available) R e f e r e n c e s Furnished promptly upon request with supporting documents