Aya SMIRI

Commercial Operations & Billing Specialist | Oil & Energy Sector | Advanced Professional English | IELTS Certified

Tunisia

About

Commercial Operations & Billing professional with over 5 years of experience in the Oil & Energy sector, specializing in terminal operations, contracts management, billing, and revenue analysis. Currently serving as Head of Operations Monitoring & Billing at an oil storage terminal, I work closely with international clients and cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, finance, and HR) to ensure efficient execution of commercial and operational processes. My background combines strong operational expertise with excellent communication skills and a high level of proficiency in English, French, and Arabic. I am particularly interested in international opportunities within Energy, Trading, Logistics, or Commercial Operations environments where accuracy, coordination, and market awareness are key. I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics (English) and an IELTS certification, enabling advanced professional, technical, and commercial communication in international environments. Open to discussing new professional challenges in international and multicultural settings.

Experience

  • Tankage Méditerranée S.A (TANKMED) (On-site)
    • Head of Operations Monitoring & Billing | Oil & Energy
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Oversee daily oil terminal operations including product transfers, vessel loading/unloading, and storage allocation • Manage commercial contracts, storage assignments, and client billing processes • Perform revenue analysis, dashboard reporting, and KPI tracking to support commercial decision-making • Coordinate with maintenance, finance, customs, and HR departments to ensure operational efficiency • Monitor energy market developments and assess their impact on commercial activity • Handle customer claims, payment follow-up, and annual tariff reviews

    • Senior Commercial Operations Coordinator | Oil Terminal
      Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Coordinated daily commercial operations for oil storage clients • Managed contracts follow-up, storage allocation, and customer documentation • Performed revenue tracking and reporting for international clients • Acted as a key liaison between operations, maintenance, and finance teams • Supported customer issue resolution and operational efficiency

    • Procurement & Supply Chain Officer | Oil & Energy
      Sep 2019 - Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      • Managed local and international procurement processes for oil terminal operations • Handled purchase requests, supplier sourcing, tenders, and commercial negotiations • Conducted technical and commercial offer analysis and supplier comparisons • Issued purchase orders and monitored deliveries, lead times, and material compliance • Coordinated customs clearance for international purchases and ensured regulatory compliance • Validated supplier invoices and collaborated with finance for payment processing • Contributed to cost control and operational continuity through effective supply planning

  • Student Intern at OMV
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

    HR Department

  • Student Intern at Vivo Energy
    Jun 2017 - Jun 2017 · 1 mo

    HR Department

  • Student Intern at Vivo Energy
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 · 1 mo

    Marketing Department