Experience

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  Nestoil Limited

  • Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Sr. Manager Procurement and Logistics

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria

    • Management of imports and export operations through containers, bulk and break shipments.• Optimizing import and export logistics processes.• Management of end-to-end logistics operations and ensuring timely and cost effective processing of imports and exports.• Coordinate internal and external parties to streamline import processes, from order placement to delivery.• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with shipping companies, freight forwarders, transporters, and custom officials.• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms with agents for custom compliance.• Work closely with custom authorities and clearing agents to expedite clearance process and resolve issues that may arise.• Evaluate and select appropriate modes of transportation based on cargo type.• Identify potential risk in the logistics process and implement risk mitigation strategies.• Proactively address issues related to delays, damages, or other related disruptions to ensure smooth operations.• Stay abreast of changes in custom regulations and ensure compliance with all import related laws.• Processing of form M and other related.

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  WhiteDove Shipping Company

  • Warri, Nigeria

  • Senior Manager, Procurement /Contracts

    • Feb 2020 - Present
    • Warri, Nigeria

    • Developed and coordinated supply chain strategies, ensuring efficient implementation and alignment with organizational goals.• Monitored supplier performance, enforced service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), and drove continuous improvement initiatives.• Collaborated with stakeholders to define work scope, initiated invitation to tender (ITT) and request for quotation (RFQ) processes, and prepared comprehensive bid documents.• Led contract negotiations with contractors, working closely with sponsors/contract holders and the legal team to ensure favorable terms and conditions.• Oversaw the analysis of supply chain effectiveness, vendor risk, product availability, and maintained an up-to-date vendor data bank.• Managed technical procurement for vessel maintenance and operations, ensuring timely delivery of quality spares and adherence to budgetary requirements.

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  Scorpio Drilling

  • Nigeria

  • Procurement and Logistics Manager

    • Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Nigeria

    • Successfully coordinated procurement and logistics operations to support drilling operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.• Supervised the movement of materials and equipment to and from rigs, vendors, and clients, maintaining accurate records and inventory control.• Monitored and forecasted logistics and shore base requirements, effectively managing resources to support drilling activities.• Coordinated the movement of drilling services contractor personnel and materials as per client requirements, facilitating smooth operations.• Ensured compliance with lifting equipment safety standards, conducting inspections and observing the safety of lifting operations.• Implemented group procurement procedures, internal control processes, and sourcing strategies for technical purchases, including supplier selection and risk mitigation.• Conducted due diligence of potential suppliers, monitored the performance of prequalified suppliers, and evaluated offers based on commercial and technical requirements

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  Depthwize (MegaDrill USA)

  • PH Base Office

  • Procurement and Logistics Manager

    • Jun 2015 - May 2019
    • PH Base Office

    • Oversaw all aspects of company's logistics operations, including procurement, warehousing, shipping, drilling planning, cycle counts, ERP Systems Management, and Supplier Management.• Developed cost-effective business plans and budgets by reducing vendor dependency and implementing buyer-dependent procurement strategies, while ensuring operational efficiency.• Successfully processed client chargeback, outsourced procurement, and collaborated with the accounts department to streamline funds recovery processes.• Maintained strong vendor relationships, resulting in significant cost savings and favorable contract negotiations for supplies.• Led, trained, and motivated the logistics staff to achieve maximum performance and operational efficiency.• Implemented efficient inventory management systems and cycle count procedures, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.

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  Depthwize Nigeria Limited (MegaDrill USA)

  • Port Harcourt

  • Materials Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Port Harcourt

    • Established a comprehensive materials management system as the pioneer Materials Coordinator for a newly imported submersible rig, designing and implementing materials requisition procedures from scratch upon arrival.• Procured all essential materials, including capital equipment, inventory, and consumables required for the successful deployment and full operation of the rig.• Significantly improved efficiency and productivity by creating standardized templates for Materials Requisition, Daily Issues List, Service Orders, and Inventory Count Forms, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.• Facilitated seamless communication and coordination among offshore crew members, onshore administration, and procurement personnel, ensuring timely identification and replenishment of materials to prevent downtime.• Assumed the responsibility of training and supervising new personnel, providing comprehensive instruction on departmental duties and operating procedures.• Conducted regular inventories using automated counting tools, resulting in enhanced inventory accuracy and streamlining the overall materials management process.

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  Noble Drilling (EXXON MOBIL FIELD)

  • Port Harcourt

  • Materials/ Logistics Coordinator

    • Dec 2005 - Feb 2014
    • Port Harcourt

     Oversaw the acquisition, storage and distribution of materials; managed inventory levels. Thoroughly examined materials to ensure conformity to quality standards. Prepared materials for shipment; received goods, reported shortages, overages and damages. Determined critical and non-critical spares; ensured regular stocks of critical spare and eliminate downtime; maintained continuous cyclical counts utilizing NICS/SAP. Prepared Third Party Charges and Client re-billing in a timely and efficient manner. Maintained accurate inventory of materials in a highly organized warehouse at a predetermined min/max ratio.

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  De World International Secondary school

  • Port Harcourt

  • Senior English language and Literature teacher

    • Mar 2003 - Nov 2005
    • Port Harcourt