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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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SHAFIK NKADA

SHAFIK NKADA

DUBAI,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Results-driven logistics, Documentation and supply chain professional with extensive experience in international trade, documentation, Letters of Credit, and multimodal freight operations. Proven expertise in procurement, demand planning, shipment coordination, banking compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost efficiency, timely delivery, and high customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Documentation Specialist (Logistics-Letter of Credit and Customs)

PSA BDP
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2018 - 01.2026
  • Managed end-to-end global import and export documentation, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate standards, customs regulations, UCP 600, and international trade requirements.
  • Controlled bulk shipment and customs clearance processes, reducing clearance delays by 20–25% through accurate and timely documentation.
  • Reviewed and validated shipping, customs, and regulatory documents, decreasing documentation errors and discrepancies by 80%.
  • Coordinated cargo availability, pickup, delivery, billing, and document distribution, improving shipment turnaround time.
  • Interpreted and executed Letters of Credit (LCs) in strict adherence to UCP 600 Articles, achieving 100% bank acceptance with zero discrepancies.
  • Monitored daily shipment status and performance reports, proactively resolving non-conformances and improving on-time delivery.
  • Maintained accurate operational and financial records, supporting accounting activities and reducing audit and reconciliation issues.
  • Prepared export declarations, Bills of Lading, and ocean freight documents within KPIs, consistently meeting 90–100% SLA targets.
  • Coordinated outbound international freight and vessel movements in line with applicable Incoterms, achieving 95% on schedule departures.
  • Established freight rates and managed third-party carriers and bookings, delivering 10% logistics cost savings.
  • Processed Bill of Lading instructions via internal systems and platforms (Intra, CargoSmart), increasing documentation efficiency.

Admin and Logistics Coordinator

Ali Almansori Transport by Heavy Trucks LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prepared quotations in response to customer inquiries and processed orders.
  • Coordinated machinery operations and timesheets to ensure on-time order fulfillment and improve production efficiency by 15–20%
  • Coordinated sea, air, and land shipments, improving logistics execution efficiency in line with the respective incoterms.
  • Monitored transport costs and implemented optimizations.
  • Supervised loading and unloading operations, reducing transit, damage and claims.
  • Implemented a new filing system, increasing document retrieval speed and accuracy.

Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator

AST-Dubai General Trading LLC (Dubai, UAE)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Reduced costs by negotiating improved contracts with suppliers.
  • Managed lead times, demand planning, order processing, and sales forecasting.
  • Contributed to sustainability initiatives through the implementation of green supply chain practices.
  • Handled independent correspondence with local and overseas buyers and suppliers
  • Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Monitored market trends for potential impacts on supply chain activities

Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator

KNC International General Trading LLC (Dubai, UAE)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2012 - 07.2015
  • Integrated and monitored supply chain processes, improving delivery, controlling costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Managed procurement and sourcing of goods and services, including vendor selection, achieving cost savings through strategic negotiations
  • Oversaw lead time management, demand planning, order processing, and forecasting, reducing delays by 20%
  • Followed up on import documentation with suppliers and banks for LC and Bank Guarantee transactions, maintaining 100% compliance and zero discrepancies
  • Prepared and presented export documents to banks, negotiated terms, and ensured timely payment collection, improving cash flow.
  • Monitored shipments to ensure compliance with schedules and contracts.
  • Coordinated with Accounts, Purchasing, and Inventory teams, ensuring timely delivery of goods

Data Analyst (Statistician)

Media Monitoring Network- (Memonet Prato)
Kampala, Uganda
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • Collected and analyzed complex datasets to support business strategy improvement
  • Identified trends and patterns in large volumes of data, providing actionable insights for decision-making
  • Presented analytical findings clearly in team meetings, enabling informed organizational decisions
  • Advised on data collection and statistical methods, ensuring reliable and accurate results
  • Supported business stakeholders with data-driven recommendations, improving decision efficiency by 25%

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Operations

Infonet Language Institute
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2016 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
08.2007 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, onedrive, teams)
  • Social Media / Social Network
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Google Suite (Doc, Slides, Form, Sheet, Drive)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

ENGLISH: C1 (Listening, Reading, Spoken production, Spoken interaction, Writing)
Fluent
GERMAN: A1 (Listening, Reading, Spoken production, Spoken interaction, Writing)
Elementary

Affiliations

  • reading
  • volunteering
  • travelling

Accomplishments

  • Completed Employee Development program (EDP) for young upcoming leaders

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Documentation Specialist (Logistics-Letter of Credit and Customs)

PSA BDP
04.2018 - 01.2026

Admin and Logistics Coordinator

Ali Almansori Transport by Heavy Trucks LLC
04.2016 - 03.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Operations

Infonet Language Institute
01.2016 - 04.2016

Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator

AST-Dubai General Trading LLC (Dubai, UAE)
08.2015 - 03.2016

Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator

KNC International General Trading LLC (Dubai, UAE)
04.2012 - 07.2015

Data Analyst (Statistician)

Media Monitoring Network- (Memonet Prato)
02.2011 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Makerere University
08.2007 - 06.2010
SHAFIK NKADA