Maria Victoria Ruperez, Logistic Specialist

Maria Victoria Ruperez

Logistic Specialist

Grade Refrigeration LLC Sharjah, U.A.E

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Logistic Specialist at Grade Refrigeration LLC Sharjah, U.A.E
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • December 2017 to February 2023

Industrial Refrigeration contractor that operates within MENA region.

• Responsible for project shipment handling and documentation within MENA region.
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Freight Forwarders for shipment arrangement.
• Negotiate with Forwarders the best competitive rate and ensure on time delivery to destination.
• Evaluate export LC draft, prepares amendment request to clients then review amendments received from client and confirm the Final LC.
• Presents and negotiates LC documents to the advising bank.
• Prepares LC documentation/Shipping documents such as Commercial Invoice, PL, COO, verify BL and
arranged other documents as needed by the importing countries like Conformity Certificate (SABER) for KSA shipment, COO for GCC & ARAB League, EUR1 for goods with preferential origin, CargoX application for Egypt shipments.
• Coordination with client on shipment update from origin to destination by providing the ETD, ETA and current shipment status.
• Report and update to Sales and Project team the delivery of shipment to project site.

Logistic and Export Administrator Cum sales support at NEXENT CHEMICAL FZCO - JAFZA
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2015 to December 2017

Company that deals with Chemical trading in MENA Region.

• Prepared Documentary remittance, Bill of exchange, review export Letter of Credits, and handles the negotiation with bank.
• Responsible in providing shipping assistance to Clients and prepares export documentation as per L/C requirements (invoice, packing list, COO, BL).
• Arranged shipping instructions by coordinating with supplier and freight forwarders, monitor shipments and ensures fast documentation for Client satisfaction.
• Prepares document required by the Authorities in the country of destination by coordinating with local government agencies.
• Manage the correspondence between the sales team, clients and the suppliers.
• Provided secretarial and administrative support to Sales Team by preparing quotations & Proforma Invoice, responding to queries, after sales support and scheduling of meetings.
• In charged with all the administrative functions of the company which includes Trade License renewal, VISA application and preparation of reports for JAFZA audit.

Operation Assistant/Logistics Coordinator at TTID FZCO - JAFZA
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2012 to April 2015

Import and Export company that deals with trading of Computer and its peripherals.

• Handled SAP data entry under purchase and inventory module. Assist the Sales team in preparation of documents needed by the Clients. Supervise and monitor actual stock counting in the warehouse.
• In-charged in handling Mirsal 2 declaration of Import and Export shipments. Process DP World Payment, eToken, eGatepass through Dubai Trade Portal. Prepares Delivery Advice, Invoice, Packing list, TOO and other documents needed for shipment clearance.
• Closely monitored the schedule of shipments (ETD/ETA) to ensure on time delivery of goods, check and confirmed to Shipper all shipping documents and make sure the availability of originals for custom clearance purposes. Arrange land transportation requirements.
• Communicate and liaise with shipping agent, freight forwarders and Logistics Company for any requirement, RFQ and warehousing needs. Negotiate for best competitive freight cost.
• Prepared all documents required for submission to Customs within stipulated deadline.
• Maintained CDR, Standing Guarantee Accounts and DPW Advance Deposit to ensure Portal Accounts have enough balance for clearance payment.
• Prepared shipment expenses report to Accounting Department.

Logistics Coordinator at Arcom Heavy Equipment FZE - JAFZA
  • United Arab Emirates
  • October 2007 to August 2012

International trading of heavy equipment and earthmoving machineries.

• Administered Import & Export procedures such as logistics coordination and customs documentation.
- Corresponds and work closely with various shipping agents, freight forwarders for any logistics
requirements and negotiate with the best competitive rate. Monitored the shipment schedule of cargo and
check shipping documents availability.
- Prepared shipping documents such as Invoice, Packing list, Delivery Advice, TOO, Mirsal 2 declaration
and online application of Certificate of Origin as needed.
• Reviewed draft L/C application against shipping documents to ensure the accuracy of details.
• Liaise with Supplier of construction equipment in procuring heavy equipment & machinery to guarantee the
best possible cost of goods in terms of quality, quantity and location.
• Supported and assisted Sales Manager by responding to customer queries, prepares PFI and follow up sales
quotations.
• Provided secretarial and administrative support to the Director and General Manager with demonstrated ability
to improvise, improve procedures and meet demanding deadlines.
• Supervised and approved all JAFZA application through Dubai Trade portal which includes visa application,
company license renewal and other services offered in the portal.
• Supports Manager in applicant’s evaluation and trains new employee in the areas of office administration.
• Handled general office administration which includes hotel/airline reservations, proper filing of company
documents and coordinates with courier service.
• Responsible in encoding details of several JAFZA applications through Dubai Trade portal which includes visa
application, company license renewal and Dubai Customs Import/Export Declaration.
• Manages the petty cash and weekly requisition of the company.
• Keep track and handled the procurement of office supplies

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  • January 2003

21 units earned

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at AMA Computer University
  • December 1995

Specialties & Skills

Letter of Credit
Export Documentation
Customs Clearance
International Logistics
Equipment Procurement
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
SHIPPING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DELIVERY
DOCUMENTATION
SECRETARIAL
COMPETITIVE