ANDREA PABLO
Dubai,U.A.E.
Summary
Experienced Commercial and Supply Chain Professional with over 15 years of success in logistics coordination, inventory planning, commercial operations, and trade compliance across the UAE and GCC. Adept at driving operational efficiency, managing cross-functional teams, reducing overdue accounts, and ensuring smooth end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and highly skilled in documentation, stakeholder management. Proven ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve business goals and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4023
4023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial Assistant & Supply Chain Representative
Azelis FZE MEA
Dubai
06.2018 - 07.2025
- Manage monthly inventory, stock replenishment, and impairment tracking, achieving near-zero impairment levels.
- Support sales and business managers with 3MRF forecast accuracy and strategic decision-making.
- Ensure timely conversion of forecasts to orders and outbound deliveries through active coordination with stakeholders.
- Oversee inbound shipment documentation and compliance with UAE import regulations.
- Monitor accounts receivable, reducing overdue accounts to below 25%.
- Use SAGE ERP to process documentation including POs, SOs, and cost analysis.
- Handle freight inquiries, ensuring accurate information and cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Conduct regular reviews and reporting on shipment statuses, stock inventory, and order fulfilment.
- Collaborate with 3PLs and customs clearance agents for regulatory compliance.
- Raise and follow up on claims related to import and export issues, coordinating with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) team to investigate, resolve, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of similar problems.
- Stock management: Compare actual sales with orders.
- Oversee stock reconciliation to ensure accurate tracking of inbound and outbound inventory movements.
- Send reports on damaged, expired, and near-expiry items to assist sales team in liquidating quantities as quickly as possible.
- Daily update of order follow-up tracker
Logistics Coordinator
Parkinson Clarke (Middle East) LLC
Dubai
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed and executed complex shipment orders, including Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG, consistently meeting company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proactively sourced and developed relationships with new suppliers, driving cost-effective purchasing processes and ensuring supplier performance.
- Negotiated competitive pricing and optimized delivery schedules with suppliers, reducing logistics costs and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Calculated package dimensions and weights to secure best possible rates from forwarders, enhancing cost control and maximizing profit margins.
- Prepared detailed costings for buyer inquiries, aligning with company protocols to ensure accuracy and timely responses.
- Verified and processed product samples, ensuring proper measurements, weights, and labels for seamless submission and buyer approval.
- Reviewed and confirmed Sales Contracts and Proforma Invoices, ensuring full compliance with agreed terms and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed payment terms (LC, CAD/DP, DA, TT), facilitating efficient financial transactions and ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
- Coordinated international shipments (Sea, Air, Courier), selecting optimal logistics solutions to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries.
- Utilized SAP systems for Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and Invoicing, streamlining internal processes and enhancing data accuracy.
- Generated and verified Bills of Lading (BL) and Air Waybills (AWB) in collaboration with suppliers and forwarding agents to ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
- Tracked cargo movement using advanced tracking systems, ensuring on-time deliveries and providing timely updates to internal stakeholders.
- Maintained communication with suppliers to monitor production and delivery schedules, addressing any potential delays or issues proactively.
- Ensured timely and accurate shipping document preparation, facilitating smooth customs clearance and on-time arrival of goods.
- Liaised with certification and inspection agencies (Bureau Veritas, SGS, Intertek) to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Managed post-shipment issues, resolving damages, shortages, or non-conformities to maintain customer satisfaction and minimize financial impact.
- Prepared and submitted bank documentation for buyer payments, ensuring financial transactions aligned with shipment timelines.
- Generated detailed weekly reports on shipment statuses, order planning, and payment tracking, offering transparency and improved decision-making.
- Coordinated with Accounts department to ensure timely processing of payments, enhancing supplier relationships and internal efficiency.
- Collaborated with General Manager and Accounts to review and report on monthly payment plans, optimizing cash flow and financial planning.
Import & Export Coordinator
Orchid Gulf FZ LLC
Dubai
04.2011 - 04.2014
Secretary - Export Department
J.P.G. LLC (Perfumery)
Dubai
04.2010 - 08.2010
AutoCAD Draftsman
JCSalas Architecture + Interior Design
Philippines
05.2008 - 02.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columban College, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Certificate - AutoCAD 2D/3D Design
MicroCADD Institute Inc.
OJT Certificate - Invoicing Department
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
Olongapo City, PhilippinesSkills
- Specialty chemicals and Food ingredients industry (Commercial/Sales support & Supply Chain)
- Personal Care Home Care , Food, CASE (Coating Adhesive Sealants & Elastomers)
- GCC & UAE Customs Regulations, Trade Compliance, Dubai Municipality Portal, Saber Registration, Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) Registration, Dubai Chamber of Commerce
- Incoterms
- ERP (SAP, SAGE, Dynamics 365)
- Order Processing (PO/SO) & Shipment
- Forecasting (3MRF) & Stock Replenishment
- Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management
- Dangerous Goods (DG) Handling
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Zoom, and Google Meet
- Workday Performance Management
REFERENCES
- Amjad Hamdan, Pharm D., Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Business Manager, Azelis FZE MEA, Dubai, UAE, amjad.hamdan@azelis.com
- Ammar Othman, Business Manager, Azelis FZE MEA, Dubai, UAE, ammar.othman@azelis.com
Timeline
Commercial Assistant & Supply Chain Representative
Azelis FZE MEA
06.2018 - 07.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Parkinson Clarke (Middle East) LLC
04.2014 - 04.2018
Import & Export Coordinator
Orchid Gulf FZ LLC
04.2011 - 04.2014
Secretary - Export Department
J.P.G. LLC (Perfumery)
04.2010 - 08.2010
AutoCAD Draftsman
JCSalas Architecture + Interior Design
05.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columban College, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Certificate - AutoCAD 2D/3D Design
MicroCADD Institute Inc.
OJT Certificate - Invoicing Department
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
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