Objective
Looking for a challenging position in the shipping department of a
reputed company with a view to use my wide experience to
increase the organization profit margin.
Experience
Name of the company: RED Transport Nigeria Limited
Designation: Shipping Manager
Period: June 2008 to present
Job objective:
To complete cargo, ship and husbandry logistics projects in required timeframes and meet all performance policies
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the West Area General Manager
• Maintain all shipping/logistics administration
• Ensure budgets on shipments are not over spent
• Plan for cargoes/ship arrival including offshore support vessel operation and securing a safe berthing space
• Coordinate and monitor movement of expected vessel liaising with the ship captain, owners and charterers or receivers.
• Manage the ship cargo and logistics operation whilst the vessel is in port for a smooth operation
• Handling all special [project] cargo vessel discharge, loading and logictics
• Establish all shipping documentation requirements and operating procedures for inbound/outbound cargo/ship and keeping abreast of changes in regulatory laws
• Establish strategic business development and interaction with the local community
• Coordinate with business development and marketing on quotations for new projects
• Review the project materials and equipment list to determine modes of logistics best suited for movement of materials to destination
• Manage delivery/shipping documentation and oversee the preparation of shipping instructions Clients
• Ensure cargo release documentation are properly done and cargo released based on company policies
• Overseeing shipment coordination with haulage vendors to ensure smooth and cost effective deliveries
• Drive invoicing plan and ensure cargo are shipped to Clients in accordance to contractual obligation
• Ensure good communication and relations with all internal/external parties
• Establish all project files are invoiced and closed out promptly
Name of company: Star View (Shipping) Nigeria Limited
Designation: Shipping Manager
Period: March 2007 – June 2008
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Ensure services delivered to clients according to contract
• Maintain all import/export logistics administration
• Maximize savings through duty minimization programs
• Ensure an efficient service is rendered to clients, ship owners and charterers or receivers
• Monitor and manage import/export consignments, especially on committed arrival or departure dates
• Source and manage haulage suppliers to provide reliable movement arrangements at lower costs
• Manage and liaise with clients on shipping documentations and cargo delivery lead time
• Manage and ensure that all documentation processes are handled efficiently in compliance with local and foreign regulatory requirements
• Establish release of cargo is in accordance with company policies
• Ensure smooth operations by relating with charterers and ship owners including involved government agencies
• Ensure all files are invoice at the end of a project
• Establish quotes for new projects in accordance with company policies
Name of company: Hull Blyth Nigeria Limited
Designation: Operations Manager
Period: February 2004 – January 2007
Responsibilities:
• Closely monitoring movement of each ship in the schedule and advising Masters accordingly
• Keeping all concerned aware of vessels itinerary and updating port situation
• Communication with Charterers or Receivers as well as responding on behalf of Principals to Charterers complaints [after discussion with concerned Director when needed]
• Establish a safe berthing space and arrangements in place for her longsiding.
• Managing vessel in port cargo operation to ensure smooth execution
• Checking and approving the cargo documentation such as bills of lading and statement of fact etc when appropriate
• Ensure required vessel re-arrival documentation is done timely in line with regulatory laws
• Monitoring movement of containers from point of discharge, delivery and empty back till back loaded for maximum utilization.
• Maintain all vessel and container administration including striping on LCL/FCL containers
• Coordinate with marketing and releasing section for proper container or cargo release
• Ensure good relationship with jetty operators and all other agencies for smooth vessel and container tracking operation
Name of company: Elder Dempster Nigeria Limited
Designation: West Africa Operations Controller for Kien Hung/Hamburg-Sued Line
Period: May 2000 – February 2004
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Africa Area Coordinator
• Planning ship sailing schedules for West Africa Ports
• Monitor vessel movement and advise Master accordingly on voyage details
• Checking cargo load out expectation for each West Africa port and advising stowage slots availability
• Monitoring performance and keeping all concerned aware of vessels updated schedule
• Preparing discharging and loading stowage plan for West Africa port – Lagos, Cotonue, Lome, Tema, Abidjan and additionally Luanda.
• Monitor vessel performance and advise improvement where needed
• Coordinate the marine operation program and commercial issues within West Africa.
• Overseeing the cargo documentation approval such as bills of lading and statements of facts etc when required
• Establishing that required vessel pre-arrival documentation is in place prior her arrival.
• Ensure HSE and risk management is attained at the required regulatory level
• Gather and inform all parties involved jetties day to day situation
Name of company: Elder Dempster Nigeria Limited
Designation: Operations Officer
Period: February 2000 – May 2000
Responsibilities:
• Report to the Operations Manager
• Handling documentation with customs and all other Agencies prior and post vessel call.
• Attending to jetty and other Authorities issues to ensure smooth cargo operation of the vessel when at berth
• Report daily jetty activities to the marine operations manager
• Supervising vessel cargo operation and ensure actions according to stowage
• Assisting in preparing vessel stowage
• Assisting in cargo equipment tracking and ensure equipment returned as at when due for maximum utilization
• Monitoring stripping of LCL, FCL container to ensure empty returned to required stacking point
• Attending port operational meetings and reporting back to the Marine Operation Manager
• Preparing cargo arrival advise and sent to receivers
• Attend to all other tasks as may be assigned
Name of company: Marine Mutual Services Nigeria Limited
Designation: Cargo Survey Supervisor
Period: June 1996 – February 2000
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Surveyor
• Taking record of quantity discharged of loaded
• Recording the quality or condition of the cargo as at time of operation
• Record of the cargo conveying equipment
• Taking record of the discrepancies if any
• Reporting day to day cargo quantity and quality position to the survey manager
• Liaising with ship agents for an effective and efficient cargo operation
Name of company: CMB-T Nigeria Limited
Designation: Operations Assistant
Period: April 1990 – August 1996
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Operations Manager
• Documentation with Customs and other Authorities pre and post call of a vessel
• Relating with all Authorities on vessel and cargo operational issues,
• Supervising vessel cargo operation and ensure activities carried out according to stowage plan.
• Report daily vessel and jetty activities to the Operations Manager
• Monitor movement of container from discharge point to delivery to receivers and empty back to stacking point
• Monitoring stripping of containers LCL, FCL to ensure empty back to normal stacking point
• Attending port operational meetings
• Advise customers of vessel schedules and discharge
Name of company: Umarco Nigeria Plc
Designation: Operations Clerk
Period: March 1987 – April 1990
Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Operations Supervisor
• Ship onboard bay recording clerk.
• Monitoring on board stevedores cargo handling operation.
• Recording any damage to cargo or equipment during cargo discharge and load operation
• Preparing bill of lading, telex release for cargo loaded and delivery.
• Prepare document for Authorities advise pre and post vessel cargo operation
• Attending/witnessing container stuffing/un-stuffing operation
• Recording container movement from discharge to delivery and empty back to stack area
Education
• American Academy of Project Management USA [2010]
Master Project Manager
• Project Management College United Kingdom [2008]
Executive Master in Project Management
• Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria {2001}
Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management
• Comptech Creative Systems Lagos Nigeria {2001}
Diploma Computer Application/Operation
• Nigerian Institute of Shipping {2000}
Higher Diploma in Shipping and Logistics Management
• Federal College of Education {Technical} Yaba, Lagos {1996}
Advanced Certificate in Shipping Management
• School of Engineering and Technology Management London {1995}
Advanced Diploma in Export and Shipping Management
• Ede Grammar School Umunede Delta State Nigeria {1986}
School Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level
Certification
• Fellow American Academy of Project Management USA
• British Project Professional UK
• Member Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport UK
• Member Chartered Institute of Shipping Nigeria
• Member Institute of Transport Administration Nigeria
Skils
computer operation appreciation - ms excel, ms word, out look, power point.
handling of dry cargo, wet cargo, project cargo including heavy lift and offshore support vessel
processing of temporary importation permit and bond
making quotes for new jobs
Award:
Contribution to the development of service boat operation [2009]
Lagos Ports Complex – Nigerian Ports Authority
Continuing Professional Development:
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Nigeria National Conference
Theme: Transport Infrastructure and Mobility in Nigeria {January 2011}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping seminar
Theme: Managing Seaport Security and Safety Operations in the port Reform Era: Challenges & Prospects {November 2008}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping seminar
Theme: Managing Effective Logistics Operation and Supply Chains {September 2005}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping seminar
Theme: Container Operational Logistics and Terminal Management {May 2005}
Universal Shipping and Aviation Development Center seminar
Theme: Career Advancement & Development in Shipping & Aviation Challenges and prospects {March 2005}
The Nigerian Institute of Shipping seminar
Theme: Shipping Friendly Environment {August 2002}
Nigerian Ports Authority national summit on corruption {2001}
Nigerian Institute of Shipping/Nigerian Shipper’s Council
Theme: Towards a competitive and sustainable shipper friendly shipping environment {August 2000}
National Maritime Conference {April 1996}