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.
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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 company’s 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
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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 LC’s 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