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SURESH KUMAR MV

DUBAI,UAE

Summary

Experienced Logistics Executive with 23 years in managing import-export operations, customs clearance, and freight forwarding in the UAE. Expert in Dubai Trade, MIRSAL 2, and free zone regulations (JAFZA, DAFZA). Skilled in handling raw materials, packing materials, and machinery with a strong focus on compliance, cost savings, and timely delivery. Proven track record in reducing demurrage and storage charges while ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Logistics executive

Gulf center cosmetics Manufacturing LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
07.2018 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end import clearance procedures in UAE for raw materials, packing materials, and machineries, ensuring timely, compliant delivery
  • Handled Dubai Trade portal operations, including MIRSAL 2 declarations, Import Bill of Entry generation, Exit/Entry Certificate processing, document uploads
  • Prepared, verified, submitted import documentation: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, HS code classifications, bills of lading
  • Coordinated with Dubai Customs, DP World, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents to ensure seamless cargo clearance and delivery
  • Ensured compliance with UAE Federal Customs Authority regulations and specific requirements of JAFZA, DAFZA, mainland ports
  • Liaised with regulatory authorities: MOH, MOIAT, ESMA for permits and approvals for specialized equipment and materials
  • Followed up proactively on clearance delays, inspections, discrepancies related to machinery or sensitive industrial inputs
  • Maintained accurate logs of customs declarations, duty/VAT payments, shipping records for internal audits, supplier reconciliation
  • Achieved 50–60% savings in demurrage and storage charges through efficient documentation flow, timely follow-ups, advance planning
  • Supported procurement and production teams by providing real-time clearance updates, ensuring on-time delivery to plant/warehouse

Operations executive

IAL Logistics Emirates LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2003 - 04.2016

Handling complete export-import documentation: commercial invoices, packing lists, shipping instructions, certificates of origin, and bills of lading, in compliance with UAE customs and international trade regulations. Coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and clearing agents to ensure timely documentation and shipment execution. Skilled in export container stuffing supervision, ensuring correct product loading, weight distribution, packaging integrity, and compliance with safety standards. Familiar with customs operations and various free zone procedures, ensuring smooth cargo flow and minimizing delays

Junior executive - operations

Stalco Shipping LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2001 - 02.2003

Import customer service operations across air, sea, and land freight. Managed end-to-end coordination with customers, ensuring timely updates on shipment status, documentation, and customs clearance. Acted as the main point of contact between clients, freight forwarders, and transporters to resolve delivery issues and avoid delays. Ensured accurate, timely dispatch of import documents, including invoices, bills of entry, and delivery notes. Demonstrated strong communication and follow-up skills to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency across all import modes.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Calicut university
Calicut / Kerala /India

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Incoterms
  • Cost-Efficiency strategies
  • Sustainable resource optimisation
  • Shipment tracking
  • Freight forwarding
  • Freight cost calculation
  • Shipment planning
  • Import and export operations
  • End-to-end supply chain coordination
  • Strong customer service & communication skills
  • Delivery scheduling & route optimization
  • Team collaboration with procurement and warehouse departments
  • Sustainability practices

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent

Timeline

Logistics executive

Gulf center cosmetics Manufacturing LLC
07.2018 - Current

Operations executive

IAL Logistics Emirates LLC
03.2003 - 04.2016

Junior executive - operations

Stalco Shipping LLC
02.2001 - 02.2003

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Calicut university
SURESH KUMAR MV