Port Manager - Saqr Port

• Feb 2020 - Present

Port Manager - RAK (Khor) Port

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2022

Deputy Port Operations, IT & Security Manager (Saqr Port Authority (SPA)), RAK Ports

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2015

Port Operations Manager (RAK Khor Port)

• Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

Regional Logistics Supply Chain Manager

• Nov 2008 - Nov 2011

• Providing regional Supply Chain options and delivery solutions • Maintain and enhance current Commercial relationships with a view to reducing overall operating costs through negotiation, facilitation and agreeing solutions utilising business development strategies • Arranging UAE customs clearance and delivery agents for military/commercial air, road & sea freight from across borders and overseas, to UK military assets and other UK government agencies • Responsible for co-ordinating UAE Ministry of Defence and government import / export approvals • As Port Visit Manager and in direct liaison with external authorities and shipping agents, ensuring that all logistical and operational requirements are in place for vessels prior to their arrival and maintained throughout their visit • Review Port/Hotel security processes, providing advice & implementations prior to permissions of use • Providing crew support with UAE travel, accommodation and activities • Full resource control and accounting. Providing payment, overseeing and agreeing contracts for services received from local contractors • Administrative, HR & Line Management for excess of 30 staff, who have a 4-6 month rotational change in UK/UAE • Embassy Social Club Chairman & Facilities Manager, co-ordinating bar stock orders and shelf life rotation. Organising social functions, including charity event management for up to 1,000 people Show less

Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Manager - Aircraft Carrier

• Jan 2005 - Nov 2008

• Managed department of 24 logistics specialists. • Responsible directly to Senior Management for all aspects of Supply Chain Management. • Inventory management of 30,000 (£40M+) line items. • Departmental co-ordinator, responsible for managing staff records, training and objectives. • Mentoring subordinates, helping them achieve professional and personal objectives. • Managing milestones in audits and monitoring the Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s). • Health and Safety representative for department (120 people) & COSSH administrator (1200 people). Show less

Logistics Supply Chain Manager

• Dec 2003 - Jan 2005

• Led maritime team of 5, in a multi agency organisation, representing the Royal Navy Supply Chain, providing solutions using international air, road and sea. • Freight booking and documentation manager for global export and UK import of commercial airfreight. • Providing exercise and operations planners with global logistical options, supply routes and timelines within allocated budgets. • Direct liaison with contracted commercial freight agents and airlines. • Responsible for devising and implementing the working practises for Commercial Airfreight for the new Global Freight Transport Service directly with the external agent. Show less

Audit and Accounts Manager

• Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

• Line Manager for 10 people. • Management of external ships spares demands. Ran accounts and equipment inventory for over 40 warships. • Daily liaison with external purchase, supply and movement authorities. • Providing discrepancy investigations and statistics through managerial checks and controls. • Providing subject matter expertise by carrying out Supply Chain Logistic and Management 6 monthly audits in over 40 warships and tenders. • Line Manager for 10 people. • Management of external ships spares demands. Ran accounts and equipment inventory for over 40 warships. • Daily liaison with external purchase, supply and movement authorities. • Providing discrepancy investigations and statistics through managerial checks and controls. • Providing subject matter expertise by carrying out Supply Chain Logistic and Management 6 monthly audits in over 40 warships and tenders.