Neel Kumar Seetharamiah

Flat No – ***, ‘C’ Block

Mantri Serenity, Off Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru

Karnataka

Tel: +91-966*******

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Logistics Lead/Supply Chain/Assets, Supervisor/Manager

An accomplished professional with 22+ years of experience in heading supply chain and logistics operations compliance management within Oil & Gas Industry. Innovative and highly organized and motivated team player. Excellent communications received and given, both verbally and written. Multi linguistic speaking the following languages, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Arabic. Implemented various procedures to ensure process cost reduction and client satisfaction. Received recognition for the success and results achieved working in various roles in different countries and in difficult environments and situations. Can multi task and work excellent as part of a team or on my own.

Certified International Logistics and Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) Certified by IPSCMI, USA

Certified International Logistics and Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) Certified by IPSCMI, USA

Signature Strengths

Lead Logistics,\Supply Chain management, Project Management, Asset Management, Warehouse management, Procurement, Customs Brokerage Customs Documentation, Free zone customs, Cost Reduction/Avoidance, Freight Forwarding, Inventory management, 3PL Management, Distribution and Transportation, Rig Move Logistics, Project Cargo, Team Player

Notable Achievements

•Effectively completed export documentation for several rig moves in difficult locations, notably one rig from Libya to Saudi Arabia just after the uprising. Documentation was completed, export and import achieved in a timely manner in both location.

•One of the main tasks in Yemen was cleaning up one of our major customer PSA files with Customs and authorities. The outstanding liability was originally $53M on the PSA, aging back to 30+ years history and presence of our country with multi oil companies and Yemeni government. At present through my hard work and the team around me we have reduced this liability to $2.3M currently. This was achieved by going through all import documentation and reconciling them against duty paid material, PSA transferred material and or exported material out of Yemen.

•Assisted management in the Sale of several rigs and Assets by reviewing old importation documents and clearing liabilities with Customs for the transfer to take place. This resulted in a multimillion dollar deal and removed high depreciation costs from Nabors books.

•Was part of the project logistics team who effectively managed all free zone documentation to cut down deposits and duty costs, for international and local cargo on several of Nabors offshore drilling rig refurbishment projects. This resulted in around $300K worth of savings per project (approx. $1.2M) and reduced cash flow issues for Nabors.

Career Details

Supply Chain /Logistics Lead - Customs Import/Export & Assets Supervisor April 2012 – Present

Nabors Drilling International Gulf FZE, Dubai / Yemen / Oman / Bahrain

Key Profile:

•Managed the daily operations for the complete Supply chain coordination, Logistics/Assets & Materials department including management of a large million dollar value and volume of import and export consignments.

•Managed efficiently Supply chain activities responsibilities, implementation and oversight of all corporate SC coordination’s, logistics, freight shipments as well as Warehouse/storage and management of corporate stock as required by the drilling facilities and administration team. Direct manage and coordinate logistics warehouse, transportation and customer service activities. Able to lead and direct planning for all logistics and drilling requirements and services.

•Managed all freight and logistics operations by ensuring all shipments and supply chain cycle is managed effectively on a regular day to day basis by verifying and keeping records of all incoming and outgoing shipments. Check information to details and compare weights etc against bill of lading, invoices, order qty or other order details and compare with records such as cargo manifests, invoices, orders to verify accuracy of both incoming and outgoing shipments.

•Responsible for overseeing all supply chain inventory management process, defining strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating inventory overheads and material not good to use and reduce aging material stored.

•Single point of contact for all Supply chain activity’s freight and logistics related queries. Maintained all receiving warehousing and distribution operations as per the operation team requirement. Able to maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies requisitions and stored shipped materials by maintaining stock inventory.

•Manage, negotiate and maintain relationship with suppliers and regularly evaluates the contracts for smooth and reliable supply of goods and services.

•Assisted in marine operatives and ensure the team’s work is done safely and to the requirements of the port. Port operatives include crew harbour craft, operation of the vessel, clearing approach channels or transferring marine pilots. Ensuring working area is safe to work and port operative is wearing safety equipment and working safely.

•Coordinate and Manage offshore Marine safety and enforce Marine standards and company HSE procedures and contingency plans and communicate weather forecast and any navigation hazards warnings.

•Prepare and submit daily report on the offshore project, field activities including Barge movement and project operations like risk assessment and safety meetings.

•Coordinate and report all incidents and violations and damages to mooring facilities and assist in investigations.

•Assist in conducting Quarterly HSE meetings and monitor performance and senior staff and direct them to safety with best practices while in field operations.

•Follow up entry permits and security passes and their validations for barge/vessels and crew members on company on board as per company and oil field security authorities.

•Coordinating daily work program, transport of field personnel and utility equipment to improve utilization and support field traffic and production operation.

•Participate in safety drills and exercises of Rigs/barge and lead response to any offshore emergencies. Monitor waste and dispersant materials on board.

•Perform marine duties as and when required by the team leader and project/Rig Manager.

•Assist project team inclusive of engineers, construction supervisors, safety officers in matters related to heavy lifts, safe working practices, risk assessment with relevant marine topics.

•Work with project/rig manager for marine related contractual matters, charters maritime law, regulations and applicable laws.

•Review Marine operation contract procedures and plans on behalf of the project.

•Manage and monitor team to ensure corporate requirements are met as required regularly/daily basis. Monitor documents such as work orders, BL and shipping orders to route materials, record all shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, discrepancy for reporting and record keeping. Ensure all paperwork is appropriate collected and submitted for data package preparation and file closure.

•Managed and controlled flow of orders by liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders proper forecasting of shipments. Responsible for reviewing each work order to ensure that they have been properly executed and jobs have been fully closed.

•Coordinate with all facilities and security team and conduct regular safety audits to ensure facilities are in line with our corporate compliance and country’s requirement.

•Handled the importation of Nabors Yemen/Oman/Bahrain owned materials and spares for ongoing Drilling Projects; ensured the imports are processed in compliance with the Nabors Compliance Code of Conduct, local Yemeni, Omani and Bahraini Law and also in strict accordance with US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

•Implemented a new filing / document retention system, ensuring all shipping and customs documentations are retained and files are maintained to a high standard

•Created import / export shipment log / register both manually and electronically and regularly updated

•Coordinated with a group of contractors, customs agents, port operators, Yemen Customs Service (YCS), Freight Forwarders and other local companies

•Managed Trade Compliance Issues in Yemen, Oman, Bahrain such as Customs Tariff / Harmonized tariff classification and disputes with Dubai Customs Service

•Controlled Duty and Import Tax Payments / Duty Exemption Importations as well as the Temporary Import Process on certain asset equipment.

•Fostered relations with vendors and developed procurement strategies; worked with local vendors where possible to comply with local content issues

•Ensured cost effective transactions and submission of appropriate quotations before purchasing materials from local companies

•Liaised with clients such as National Oil Companies and Super-Major Oil firms with regards to delivery of ordered items and ensure the smooth sale or transfer of material

•Assisted in the development of the Standard Operating Procedures for management of local and logistics procedures in Yemen

•Ensured smooth importation of licensed goods (ie: Communication Equipment & Satellite Devices), leasing with all Yemen Ministries, Customs &Pepa regulations to obtain approvals.

•Ensured smooth importation of all Dangerous Goods related material and all supporting documentation was true and correct

Nabors Projects Specialist: Land Rigs, Offshore Rigs/Barges

Assisted Nabors project team often in Rig moving (Land Rigs) and documentation. Coordinating and handling all logistical activities for refurbishment works during projects for both Land and Off-shore rigs.

Assistant Manager Operations - Logistics and Warehousing April 2006 – April 2012

Peeraj Group LLC, Dubai

Key Profile:

•Managed the daily operations for the Logistics/Operations department including management of a large volume of import and export consignments.

•Expediting all Purchased Materials from UAE and Middle Eastern vendors throughout GCC for oil companies and service companies alike. Ensuring promise dates are met or if they will be delayed reverting back to change the promise dates accordingly.

•Upon receiving orders my team would physically check the material against the company PO and receive the goods in the company system, before preparing for shipping worldwide. We would consolidate cargo for weekly monthly shipments if possible to reduce costs to the client.

•Successfully manage all project related import and export materials for all rig refurbishment to ensure completion of all refurbishment projects on time and in budget.

•Lease with all Supply Chain personnel within the Oil Companies, Drilling Companies and Internally with Management and ground staff of Peeraj.

•Ensure all HSE related issues and restrictions are adhered too without fail resulting in no loss time or damage to any equipment.

•Lease with the various UAE Customs authorities regarding imports/export issues.

•Lease with local trucking, packing, and freight forwarding companies to ensure all project completed safely and timely and cost effective manner. All 3rd party vendors to be managed on the safety elements of the job.

•Ensure all warehousing activities receiving, packing, storing dispatch are all adhered to internal and customer procedures again ensuring HSE requirements are met and any other customer obligations.

•Compile customer receiving reports and KPI’s to send on a weekly/monthly basis accordingly.

•Expedite all non-payment of customer invoices for services rendered.

Marine Coordination Competency:

•Assisted in conducting suitably surveys for hired Marine vessel or Barges to ensure compliance as per international standards for Flag state and rules as per client requirement.

•Assisted in reviewing competency certificates of Key personnel onboard in compliance and capability of performing the works efficiently in a safe manner as per marine act.

•Check marine certificates of hired vessels or Barge to ensure they are in compliance with International Marine regulation and flag status.

•Ensure and implement safe operations for the sub contractors to follow as per marine management system and environmental protection.

•Handling of all Marine issues related to hired marine charter period.

•Assist and support designate persons for port passes to shore and assist and follow safe towing operations.

•Assist the crew for safe loading and unloading of assets with proper work permits.

•Follow up with Auditors or surveyors for ship audits and third party insurances.

Earlier Career Synopsis

Logistics Import/Export Supervisor Jan 2002 – Mar 2006

National Trading Oil Fields Dubai

Logistics Executive (Import/Export) Nov 1999 – Dec 2002

Triburg Investments Ltd, Jebel Ali FZ

Educational Qualifications

Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology 1991 – 1996

Associate’s Degree, Engineering in Computer Science.

Dayananda Sagar Institute of Technology 1986 – 1989

Associate’s Degree, Electronics & Computer Science, Diploma.

St Joseph’s College of Arts & Science 1983 – 1985

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology.

Certified International Logistics and Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) Certified by IPSCMI, USA

Certified International Logistics and Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) Certified by IPSCMI, USA

Professional Development

•HSE Rig Pass

•First Aid / CPR

•Fire Protection & Prevention Awareness

•Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Training

•Relationship Manager

•FCPA Awareness Certificate

•Harassment Awareness Certificate

•US Export Control

•Code of Business Conduct

•Vendor Master Service Agreement

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 22nd May, 1967

Gender :Male

Nationality : Indian

Marital status : Married

Driving Licence : Full India and UAE Driving Licence

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