Supply Chain Executive

• Sep 2021 - Present

 Led a team of professionals responsible for end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, transportation, distribution and warehousing. Developed, modified and executed strategic planning system resulting in reduction of operational costs and improvement in on-time delivery performance. Negotiated favourable contracts with suppliers & sub-contractors, resulting in cost savings and improved reliability of key materials, equipment and services. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance overall efficiency within the supply chain. Oversaw compliance with international maritime regulations, ensuring safe and compliant transport of goods across borders. Execution of surveys, inspections and certification ensuring that the vessels are fully operational in accordance with classification requirements. Schedule attendance & mobilisation of all third party contactors for vessel as per requirement. Show less

Senior Executive Logistics

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2021

 Develop, modify, and maintain CAPEX Project Logistics Plans in support of Project Execution Plan during Dry docking & New builds. Liaise with the suppliers & forwarders regarding necessary shipping documentation and delivery to the correct delivery point base on the vessels/project location. group approved service providers, that have been selected based on service and cost analysis, to provide safe and economic delivery network to project. Recommend and qualify additional service providers as required to support project needs. Evaluate costs against quotations received to ensure they are in agreement. Maintain project freight estimate, logistics plan and accurate cost tracking. Interact with Logistics Company, approved Carriers, Brokers and/or Freight Forwarders providing and /or supporting to get all required information and documentation as needed for customs clearance for international shipments (import and export). Provide routine updates to initiatives project manager on project tasks, milestones, risks, and changes. Maintains contact with carriers, warehouses, freight forwarders and others as necessary to maintain the most favourable business environment in accordance with established group policies and procedures. Responsible for organising loading of materials based on Operational schedules and vessel requirements into offshore CCU with agent. Ensure that CCU’s are packed in line with the Company’s policy & procedures. Act as a liaison between Vessel & Charter’s logistics department to coordinate the delivery of offshore CCU’s from shore facility to vessel & return to onshore. Monitoring of the vessels Life rafts, LSA & FFA equipment status, and schedule their inspection & servicing with approved third party contractors.  Monitoring of the lifting gears registry to ensure that all equipment is certified and valid for safe usage on board and schedule inspection & certification with approved third party contractors. Show less

Executive Logistics

• May 2010 - Sep 2017

§ Provided input in the development and implementation of processes and procedures for managing project requirements & internal operating procedures.§ Assist on Project Logistics Plans for Project Planning.§ Send RFQs for spot quotes to relevant LSPs in accordance with the Company's competitive bidding policy whenever the Company contracted rates cannot be applied on a shipment§ Recommend and qualify additional service providers as required to support project needs.§ Ensure the accurate and timely movement of ocean freight to- and from specific locations within the service standards agreed§ Liaise with shipping companies on all matters related to shipment coordination.§ Coordinate with internal departments to ensure shipments are in good order.§ Interact with Logistics Company, approved Carriers, Brokers and/or Freight Forwarders providing and /or supporting to get all required information and documentation as needed for customs clearance for international shipments (import and export).§ Prepare shipping documentation accordance with project, group and Government requirements and regulations.§ Maintains contact with carriers, warehouses, freight forwarders and others as necessary to maintain the most favourable business environment in accordance with established group policies and procedures. Show less

Vessel Administrator

• Aug 2006 - May 2010

Essential functions Responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally conscious operation of the vessels assigned. To ensure vessel/s comply with all relevant rules & regulations with special emphasis on the ISM code, the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 standard as well as flag state, port state and the industry's special requirements and regulations, and render support to ships as appropriate.

DECK CADET / 3RD OFFICER

• Aug 2003 - Dec 2006