Fuel Operations Manager/Logistics Manager
Last Updated: 21st September 2020 (over 2 years ago)
Summary
With excellent communication, networking and well-developed interpersonal skills, I integrate well within a team and have the ability to form trusted relationships with subordinates, clients as well as superiors.
Whilst focusing on the job, I am able to keep my eye on the horizon, growing and adapting organically to the environment that I am placed in. My proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives has allowed me to be innovative in unlocking my growth. It is my strong belief that the detail lies in the execution, focus and timing.
My leadership style is based on mutual respect, honest communication and trust, whilst keeping an eye on the bottom line. I maintain a strong work ethic and governance and have a healthy competitive attitude and thrive under pressure.
Positions Held:
• Fuel Operations Manager
• Transport and Logistics Manager
• Purchasing & Logistics Manager
• Regional General Manager
• Store Manager
• Operations Manager
• Branch Manager (Promoted From Sales Assistant)
Qualifications:
• Senior Secondary Certificate (Matric)
• Level 7 – Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Various Professional Development Courses – Indicated on CV
Strengths:
• Highly organized
• Excellent leadership skills
• Enjoys a good challenge
• Dedicated
• Hardworking
• Perfectionist
• Ambitious
• Excellent communication skills
Education
Logistics and Supply Chain management
Jan 2018
— Current
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Operations Design and Management
International Logistics and Transport
Supply Chain Planning and Management
Procurement and Purchasing
Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
Sustainable Logistics Management
Logistics and Supply Chain management
Jan 2018
— Oct 2019
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Operations Design and Management
International Logistics and Transport
Supply Chain Planning and Management
Procurement and Purchasing
Supply Chain and Operations Strategy
Sustainable Logistics Management
Experience
Fuel Operations Manager
Jan 2016
— Mar 2020
Staff compliment: 220, 3 sets of shifts on various satellite sites. Sub-departments in section = Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Transport & HSE. Multi-site work environment.
Procurement: responsible for sourcing & procurement of all materials needed to operate department.
Logistics/Transport management: Coordination of fuel transport to site (cross-border). Offloading of trucks at main depot.
Truck & driver management: Scheduling of drivers for transport/haul of fuel to collect fuel at supplier & delivery to Main depot.
Fleet of 120 road transport trucks.
Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Truck and vehicle maintenance schedules
Distribution management: Redistribution of fuel to mining fleet & satellite sites – 10 bowsers used for onsite deliveries. Mining fleet of 800+ vehicles and equipment served.
Inventory management: Reconciliation and maintaining minimum fixed stock levels = ERP systems: FAMS, ORB & SAP.
Project manager for implementation of FAMS automated fueling system on all mining equipment and vehicles – CAPEX management and Project management
Compliance: Ensure that Fuel operations adhere to Congolese/International regulations and operations codes = Registrations, insurance & certifications, satellite tracking etc.
Leadership role in Contracts Committee.
Fuel Operations Manager
Mar 2014
— Dec 2015
Staff management: Compliment of 230, 3 sets of shifts on various satellite sites. Sub-departments in section = Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Transport & HSE. Multi-site operations, sites located across Liberia.
Procurement: responsible for sourcing & procurement of fuel, lubricants and tyres, as well as all materials needed to operate department
Logistics/Transport Management: Coordination of transport to site. Offloading of trucks at main depot.
Responsible for the sourcing of lubricants & tyres for mining & other vehicles.
Truck & driver management: Scheduling of drivers for transport/haul of fuel to collect fuel at supplier & delivery to Main depot.
Fleet of 80 road transport trucks.
Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Truck and vehicle maintenance schedules
Truck & driver management: Scheduling of drivers for transport/haul of fuel to collect fuel at supplier & delivery to Main depot.
Distribution management: Redistribution of fuel to mining fleet & satellite sites – 10 bowsers used for onsite deliveries. Mining fleet of 600+ vehicles and equipment served.
Inventory management: Reconciliation and maintaining minimum fixed stock levels (fuel, tyres, lubricants) = ERP systems: FMS & SAP
Compliance: Ensure that Fuel operations adhere to Liberian/International regulations and operations codes = Registrations, insurance & certifications, satellite tracking etc.
Leadership role in Contracts Committee.
Transport and Logistics Manager
Apr 2010
— Mar 2014
Staff management: Compliment of 200, on various satellite sites. Sub-departments in section = Operations (Fleet & Equipment), Maintenance, Logistics/Warehouse, Transport & HSE.
Procurement: Responsible for the sourcing & procurement of any equipment or materials required by the satellite sites.
Transportation & Fleet management: Total Fleet 400: Full control of vehicle fleet – motor vehicles, pickups, mini-busses, trucks, abnormal load beds, cranes, busses, tractors.
Logistics/Warehouse Section: Responsible for all stock, machinery and equipment movement to and from 31 sites.
Hazardous Chemical Controller for the capital plant.
Truck/Driver/Distribution management: Scheduling of drivers for transport of equipment to and from satellite sites.
Fleet of 70 road transport trucks.
Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Ensured adherence to truck maintenance schedule.
Quality assurance: Routine checking of equipment and machines to ensure all are in optimal condition and corroborating with maintenance department to ensure this was done.
Compliance: Ensure that fleet operations adhere to South African/International regulations and operations codes = Registrations, insurance & certifications, satellite tracking & fuel control & maintenance of vehicles/trucks. Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Purchase and Logistics Manager
Jul 2007
— Feb 2010
Staff management: compliment of 250 staff. Approximately 17 sites and 20 vessels. Sub-departments in section = Operations, Maintenance, Logistics/Warehouse, Transport & HSE
Procurement: Sourcing, purchasing, warehousing & dispatching of all material needed by the project sites located throughout Niger delta region. Items: Diesel fuel/petrol depot, gas store, spares for earthmoving fleet, generators etc.
Logistics & Transportation Management: Monitored transportation of material to site in conjunction with suppliers.
Imports and exports were arranged for various materials needed for operations both in Port Harcourt and global sites.
Distribution management: Distributed materials ordered by sites from Operations base by truck, barge or vessel.
Vessel/barge scheduling, pre-journey/sail documentation.
Truck & Driver management: Scheduling of drivers for transport of materials to & from sites.
Fleet of 120 road transport trucks.
Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Truck and vehicle maintenance schedules
Inventory management: Reconciliation and maintaining minimum fixed stock levels for all warehouses & fuel depot.
Compliance: Ensure that fleet operations adhere to Nigerian/International regulations and operations codes = Registrations, insurance & certifications, satellite tracking & fuel control & maintenance of vehicles/trucks. Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Regional General Manager
Dec 2002
— Feb 2007
Staff management: compliment of 300, located at main depot, vessels & satellite sites across Nigeria. Sub-departments in section = Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Transport, Finance, Sales & HSE.
All functions including administration, operations, stock & staff management.
Procurement: Sourcing and procurement of fuel, locally as well as internationally
Logistics & Transportation management: Monitoring of transportation of diesel to main depot. Via vessels and barges.
Distribution management: Diesel supply to vessels, barges and trucks to be delivered to various oil rigs, drilling sites and oil companies in Niger delta area.
Close corroboration with Onne port authorities, Intel and NPA about mooring fees, vessel and tugboat movements, and levies payable for passage / berthing as well as naval signals
Truck & Driver management: Scheduling of drivers for the delivery of diesel & Petrol to company sites as well customer sites throughout the Niger Delta region.
Fleet of 100 road transport trucks.
Deliveries to 34 fuel station located across the Niger Delta Region
Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
Truck and vehicle maintenance schedules
Vessel scheduling: obtaining of pre-journey or sail permits. All movement documentation.
Inventory management: Reconciliation and maintaining minimum fixed stock levels for all warehouses & fuel depot.
Compliance: Ensure that fleet operations adhere to Nigerian/International regulations and operations codes = Registrations, insurance & certifications, satellite tracking & fuel control & maintenance of vehicles/trucks. Driver training & contact person for emergencies/proxy etc.
