Yusop Pulalon

Yusop Pulalon

Procurement & Operations Executive

Saudi Arabia

Profile summary

Operations, procurement, and logistics specialist with 6+ years of experience in Saudi Arabia managing high-volume operational workflows, supplier and service-provider coordination, documentation controls, invoice verification, inventory tracking, reporting, and cross-functional issue resolution. Skilled in SAP ERP, Excel, Microsoft 365, CRM systems, and workflow automation. Experienced in maintaining accurate records, validating financial and operational documents, monitoring performance against delivery timelines, and coordinating corrective action with Finance, Operations, suppliers, and external partners. Seeking to apply these strengths to merchant operations, vendor coordination, settlement support, reconciliation controls, and SLA reporting.

Key skills

ProfessionalAdvanced Excel Microsoft 365 Outlook CRM administration and data management Power Automate workflow automation and reporting Compliance documentation and SOP implementation Saudi government compliance platforms: GOSI Qiwa Mudad Muqeem English business communication workflow automation, and reporting

Professional experience

Procurement & Operations ExecutiveMay 2026 - Present
i3PL AL ARABIA LLCRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Coordinate operational requests from initiation through completion, ensuring accurate documentation, stakeholder alignment, timely follow-up, and closure of exceptions.
  • Serve as a central coordination point for customers, partners, and internal operations teams, resolving inquiries and escalating time-sensitive issues to the responsible owners.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, engagement history, workflow status, and supporting documentation to improve accountability and reporting quality.
  • Manage Microsoft 365, Outlook, user access, Microsoft Defender, and internal technology tools to support secure and uninterrupted operations.
  • Administer GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad, and Muqeem platforms, maintaining high data accuracy, handling updates, and supporting compliance-related processes.
  • Prepare and maintain clear operational updates, trackers, and reports for management and cross-functional teams.
  • Identify manual process gaps and implement workflow improvements to improve data quality, turnaround time, and issue resolution.
Supply Chain SpecialistSep 2019 - Apr 2026
SAMNANRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Managed B2B procurement with 50+ international suppliers and coordinated daily inbound logistics in SAP, converting purchase requisitions to purchase orders and aligning with warehouses, suppliers, and logistics partners to maintain ~95% on-time delivery.
  • Track shipments end-to-end with international suppliers and freight forwarders, resolving delays, partial shipments, damages, and overages to protect service levels.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain logistics and shipping documentation (POs, delivery documents, customs papers), ensuring smooth dispatch, accurate handover to stores, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and control inventory movements between central and branch warehouses, coordinating with Stores and Finance to keep SAP and physical stock aligned.
  • Develop and implement procurement and logistics SOPs with Finance, Customs, and Supply Chain teams, reducing PO processing cycle time by 30% and strengthening policy compliance.
  • Build reporting and workflow automations using Power Automate and AI tools to streamline invoice verification, procurement tracking, and documentation, targeting 50–75% reduction in manual processing time and better visibility of PR/PO status.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer EngineeringMar 2013 - Apr 2019
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga,Mar 2013 - Apr 2019
University

Major in Computer Engineering Certification

  • CSCA02: Procurement & Logistics Management, ISCEA – EdX (03/2026)
  • BeastED Program: Event Operations - MDLBeast Foundation (06/2025)
  • CIPP®: Certified International Procurement Professional, IPMSCMI – Blue Ocean Academy (04/2024)
  • CIPM®: Certified International Procurement Manager, IPMSCMI – Blue Ocean Academy (04/2024)
  • Logistics Management: International Transport and Logistics, ROWTONS TRAINING – (02/2024)
  • Contract Management in Procurement, SCMDOJO – SCMDOJO (02/2024)

Certifications

CSCA02: Procurement & Logistics ManagementISCEA – EdX2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
BeastED Program: Event OperationsMDLBeast Foundation2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
CIPP®: Certified International Procurement ProfessionalIPMSCMI – Blue Ocean Academy2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
CIPM®: Certified International Procurement ManagerIPMSCMI – Blue Ocean Academy2024-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Logistics Management: International Transport and LogisticsROWTONS TRAINING2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
Contract Management in Procurement, SCMDOJOSCMDOJO2024-02-01T00:00:00.000Z