Manager Drilling

Shad M. Vizier

Address: Houston and Dallas, Texas

Phone: 985-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER / PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY MANAGER /OPERATIONS MANAGER

A dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive supply chain expertise in the oil and gas industry, particularly in Domestic and International Operations and Supply Chain Management, and can develop, launch, and manage forecasting, planning, inventory management, and budgeting processes and tools. A loyal and responsible manager and business professional and exceptional team player exhibiting superior troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of reaching win-win solutions and achieving unity of purpose and action. Possess a keen understanding of corporate environments, a generous willingness to go the extra mile, and a strong determination to work for the good of the whole.

Possess experience in designing, implementing, and managing best-in-class practices/processes/policies, streamlined decision-making approaches, and business review frameworks across divisions. Effective team leader with active coaching, mentoring, and training skills and possess the multi-task capacity to work independently and in a team, as well as the flexibility to meet shifting goals and tight deadlines. Excellent Customer Relationship Management experience and out of the box thinker and can develop innovative ideas for solving everyday problems more efficiently. Exceptional leadership skills and vision to drive the department and work under pressure and strict deadlines with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills, with extraordinary focus and follow-through abilities.

~ Awards and Recognition ~

~ Fifteen-Year Service Award (Pride International) ~

~ Multiple promotions earned during a successful career ~

~ Qualified for an additional bonus for 9 consecutive years of Above Average performance score at Kosmos ~

Skill Areas: Excellent Communication Skills Pro-Active Leadership Supply Chain Management Drilling Rig Operations & Deep-Water Exploration Oil &Gas Industry Strategic Problem-Solving Equipment & Materials Management Logistics & Inventory Management High-Dollar Engineering & Procurement Auditing Off-Shore Outside Sales Interpersonal Relationships Corporate Environments Strategic Sourcing Category Management Shore Base & Port Operations Aviation & Off Shore Vessel Operations and Contracts Contract Management Quality Control RFP/RFQ/MSA’s Root Cause Analyses Bid Analyses KPI’s

Forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KOSMOS ENERGY, LLC Dallas/Houston, Texas (Aug/2011-Apr/2020)

Supply Chain ManagerKosmos Energy, LLC, is a deep-water oil and gas E&P company. Was laid off as part of an industry downturn and COVID-19.

Led all company SCM activities such as Procurement, Logistics, Inventory, and QAQC. Oversaw all offsite warehouse inventories and cycle counts. Monitored all logistical operations and RFP processes and bid evaluations.

Worked in United States, Mexico, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Suriname and Trinidad. Led teams in all countries we operated in.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments

Led successful negotiations for several international shore base operations involving a consortium of oil and gas operators and government officials, contract details included requirements from 6 operators and local government.

Managed $80 Million of moving inventory for existing and forecasted projects and led all Category management procurement projects.

Primary contributor to opening operational sites across West Africa and South America requiring extensive international travel.

Developed a Strategic Sourcing Plan with each new project to tailor for the proper fit and ensure compliance with local content requirements.

Directed complex vendor negotiations requesting equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Contract Negotiation Contributions

Evaluated vendor quotations utilizing correct negotiation/purchasing techniques for ensuring optimal quality, price, delivery, and service. Along with Legal group negotiated all (MSA) Master Service Agreements.

Directed Procurement Group in successful contract negotiations regarding sourcing materials and services for long term projects that provided favorable terms for Kosmos.

Prepared and reviewed contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications. Specialize at Root cause analyses.

Negotiated with significant companies like Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford, Tenaris, Edison Chouest Offshore, and most major Drilling Rig Contractors.

Other Contributions and Accomplishments

Implemented purchasing policies and procedures ensuring compliance for FCPA and UK Bribery Act and established efficient operational guidelines

Identified and cultivated suppliers of high-quality products/services and the highest ethical standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Performed as part of Oracle Implementation Team in representing Supply Chain Group

Successfully transferred the International team to GOM operations handling all drilling, completions, production and projects support needs

SEAHAWK DRILLING, INC. Houston, Texas (Jan/2009-Jun/2011)

Procurement ManagerSeahawk Drilling was an oil and gas drilling contractor in the Gulf of Mexico. It was a spinoff of Pride International, Inc. Seahawk Drilling was bankrupt and dissolved following the industry fallout from the Macondo oil spill in 2011.

Startup Leadership Contributions

Selected to build the procurement department and lead the procurement team by a consulting firm hired by Seahawk to establish the leadership of the new company.

Developed and managed the Seahawk Purchasing Group. Recruited a team of talented personnel.

Created and implemented purchasing policies/processes, ensuring SOX compliance.

Established efficient operational guidelines.

Led the Purchasing Group in successful contract negotiations regarding sourcing materials and services.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments

Oversaw all offsite warehouse inventories and cycle counts. Monitored all logistical operations

Slashed daily individual rig R&M (Repairs & Maintenance) spending from $10K to $6K through careful evaluation of operational needs vs. wants

Evaluated vendor quotations utilizing correct negotiation/purchasing techniques for ensuring optimal quality, price, delivery, and service

Engaged in complex vendor negotiations to request equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and sub-contractors

SAP and Other Contributions

Performed as part of SAP Implementation Team in representing Purchasing Group

Cataloged 20,000 items into the system after SAP implementation resulting in better trackability, discovering main buy items and establishing contracts to reduce cost, and setting up automatic purchase orders to expedite the purchase process

Identified and cultivated suppliers of high-quality products/services and highest ethical standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness

Prepared and reviewed contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications

PRIDE INTERNATIONAL Houma, Louisiana and Houston, Texas (Jan/1992-Jan/2009)

Started with Pride International as a Floor Hand and advanced to Derrick Man and Driller before being promoted in 2000 to the procurement department and progressed through the positions below.

Procurement Supervisor Houston, Texas (2007-2009)

Procurement Supervisor Houma, Louisiana (2004-2007)

Senior Buyer Houma, Louisiana (2000-2007)

Drilling Operations Houma, Louisiana (1992-2000)

Selected for elite Fast Track Program that recruited offshore personnel to be future company leaders with hands-on offshore experience

Directed SCM group in procuring materials for 10-12 drilling rigs in the United States and Mexican waters

Negotiated terms for the purchase of materials, oilfield equipment, and capital assets for support of company operations

Evaluated vendors' quotes in selecting the most cost-effective, responsible, and high-quality suppliers

Placed and expedited orders in compliance with SOX procedures

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Education

High School Diploma, South Lafourche High School, Galliano, Louisiana

Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Houston, Texas – Well Control School (Supervisor Level) – REL Consultancy (Effective Negotiations Program for Supply Management)– Personal Protective Equipment – Safety Leadership Training – Tesco Top-Drive Basic Training – Blood-Borne Pathogens – HSE Rig Pass – On-Site Training Rigging API RP-2D – Back Injury Prevention – Code of Business Conduct & Ethical Practices Training – L.E.A.D Management Training

Technical Skills

JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OnBase, and Maximo

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