Project Logistics & Supply Chain Executive

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Leslie Stewart Dodds – Resume

Personal details:

Home address: **, ****** ****, *********, ************, South Africa Contact details: (mobile) - +27-66-196-**** / email - ********@*****.*** South African. ID: 611**********

Date of birth: 21.11.1961

Travel & Relocation: able and willing to relocate and travel at short notice. Preferred travel & relocation: Africa / UAE / Indian Ocean Islands / United Kingdom. Health: Good

Language: English

Education: University of Witwatersrand – Graduate School of Business – MAP (Management Advancement Program

Availability: 7 days’ notice.

Work type: Permanent, Contract, remote on site (assignment specific, short, medium, long term). Introduction:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the client’s global project logistics, shipping, material, and warehouse operational needs. Detailed understanding and experience from a 360-degree view of the Project Shareholders and Owners, EPCM / EPC, Constructors and Suppliers responsibilities in complex multi-layer mega projects. In country expatriate experience on remote sites in Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Liberia, Guinea.

Held positions that required senior leadership, management of cross-functional and multicultural teams, resource management of material handling equipment, third party providers: 3PL – 4PL and 5PL, delivery of out of the box solutions. Lead and supported EXCO Project Management in accordance with the logistics and material management planning and coordination of global logistics teams and subcontractors. Extensive knowledge of conducting detailed mega project coordination, shipping, material handling, and warehouse studies from concept to execution. Conduct and implement port, route, and equipment surveys plus in field fact-finding visits. Extensive knowledge of Africa and the Middle East, with a specific focus on the On / Offshore Oil

& Gas industry, Renewable Energy, Mining and Construction sectors. Extensive knowledge and experience in Customs & Excise brokerage and documentation requirements, freight forwarding, Incoterms and working in all mode of transportation (ocean, cabotage marine, air, road, rail, pipeline).

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High level of integrity, professional ethics, and discretion, self-driven, independent with an intense sense of urgency and results orientation. Focused on the businesses ROE, ROI, and ROA. Creating high quality technical and commercial proposals in response to budget requests, tenders, RFI, RFQ and RFP.

Work Experience:

Independent Global Project Logistics Consultancy:

August 2025 to date:

Provide strategic consultancy services to various clients on Global Logistics Strategies, such as: 1. Contracted to implement and manage a fast-track end-end Supply Chain for a mine restart project in Namibia, with a project value of US$ 300 million. This includes the implementation of strategies, policies and procedures, schedule alignment with Construction and mine restart programs.

2. Contracted to implement an end-end Supply Chain of time critical maize meal exports from Zambia to various destinations. This included preparing operating policies and procedures, implementation, and employee training. Contractor to the Rio Tinto Simfer Simandou Project (Guinea) October 2024 – July 2025 (Contract position – on site) 1. Role: Senior Material Management Systems Lead

- Primary roles:

• Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Provide Project wide technical Logistics and Material Management support and Deputise for the Project Senior Interface Logistics and Material Manager.

• Fast track the implement of a ERM / ERT system that covered material and equipment bar coding tracking systems from a zero base for key contractors for the above project. All linked to the project execution and installation and construction build schedules.

• Conduct regular site visits to OEMs in China to access and evaluate material and equipment readiness for shipping in relation to the construction build schedule. This covered ERM updates, production progress, packing and marking inspections, vessel bookings, and load plans.

• Assigned to China in April / May 25 to lead a fast-track team Logistics Team to expedite fabrication and coordinate the logistics and shipping of time critical project material and equipment to the project site. This involved coordinating, loading and vessel export clearance of multiple charter shipments in 8 weeks.

• Provide logistics and shipping plans from global origins to the final site laydown.

• Provide logistics leadership, material and equipment tracking status to EXCO.

• Coordinate with receiving contractors, off-loading, storage and preservation of material and equipment.

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Independent Global Project Logistics Consultancy:

September 2023 to October 2024: - various assignments - Provide strategic consultancy services to various clients on their Global Logistics Strategies, such as:

1. Contracted by a mega mining house to conduct a logistics feasibility assessment for a new mine, port, and rail infrastructure development and in Guinea. 2. Contracted to conduct a detailed ‘pit to port ‘study for a new mining operation in Mali that involved extensive travel to Mali and Senegal. This involved a detailed field road survey, staging / warehouse requirements and WMS systems, port reviews, develop a detailed financial feasibility and optimisation plan and model. 3. Contracted to conduct a detailed study for an independent On / Offshore oil & gas operation; key focus - Efficiency, Safety, Reliability.

- The study covered: Logistics & Material Management HSE standards and policies, material & equipment mobilization / demobilization, customs import & export clearance processes and policies, global material and equipment tracking, vessel management including loading & discharge processes and policies, Coordinate Marine Agency services, inbound / outbound crew change, on / off shore accommodation, utilities, waste material disposal on / off shore. Interface management with on /offshore, project management, coordinate with Customs and Port Operations for inbound / outbound vessels and the required material & equipment. Develop an interface with Project Management on the management and Cost Control reporting with Supply Chain for marine services, equipment, and resources (labour / equipment), manage budgeted operational costs. Prepare an ERT

/ ERP material and equipment tracking system that will cover the receipt (focus on quality / certification / expiry dates / preservation and handling) and manage end material and equipment end user requests to ensure continuous and time effective operations.

4. Contracted June / July 2025 to conduct a detailed study that included East & Southern African ports, route surveys for OOG cargo, SOP’s and process flows, import & export legislation for a feasibility study for a mining $ 2 billion expansion project in Zambia.

5. Provide consultation services and advise to various Global EPCM’s and Industrial Project Freight Forwarders in the set-up process of an industrial project, based on lessons learnt and use of available information technology. pg. 4

ArcelorMittal Liberia

Project Logistics, Material & Warehouse Manager (LMW) October 2021 – August 2023 (contract position – on site) Primary location Liberia

1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Project Logistics, Material & Warehouse management of Phase II Project ($1,8 billion)

- Lead the strategic direction and safety management of the LMW function, including but not limited to: charter vessel planning, Customs & Excise import & export protocols, loading & discharge of Out of Gauge cargo, expediting, receiving quality control, Offshore & On logistics & transportation, warehouse, and site material management.

- Development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and risk management of inbound and outbound materials.

- Key focus: construction and operational schedules.

- Management of mechanical equipment such as light and heavy vehicles, reach stackers, forklifts, telehandlers, cranes.

3. Management of all modes of transport: Ocean & vessel charters, road (remote OOG), rail, and airfreight.

4. Management of Human Logistics Resource (airport arrivals, accommodation, local transportation}.

5. Management of third-party Logistics Service Providers, including all import & export Customs related issues.

6. Development, training, and career planning of all the functions Team members. 7. In the above period, I led the Logistics, Material and Warehouse management and execution of +18 in bound / out bound charter vessels, receipted and discharged of over +3800 containers, controlled over + 4200 road movements (35% out of gauge). Independent Global Project Logistics Management

March 2021 – October 2021 (consultancy- on site)

Primary location: Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

1. Conduct strategic Global Logistics Studies for various green and brown field projects

/ Peer Reviews / Global Logistics Plans / Detailed planning of bulk ore / heavy + OOG

(out of gauge) cargo; global logistics planning assignment for Covid relief, from origin to multiple Africa destinations, LMW independent audit reviews. pg. 5

C. Steinweg Mozambique Lda

Project Commercial and Operations Manager – Mozambique March 2020 - March 2021 (1 year - contract position – onsite) Primary location: Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Based in Pemba and working within the On / Offshore Oil & Gas, with a strategic focus on the developing services for the Afungi On / Offshore LNG. 3. Lead Project negotiator and nominated Senior Project Manager for the Total Muxara On / Offshore Logistics Base development in Pemba. 4. Global coordination within the CSM for the development of the North (Pemba / Palma operation) focused on the Oil & Gas / LNG.

5. Manage material & equipment shipments via marine services to the Afungi site. 6. Develop key relationships with all stakeholders – Clients / Government

(Regulators / Port / Customs).

7. Develop and implement Processes and Procedures for transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions from concept to final execution. 8. Provide technical and industry support to internal CSM business units Globally, Regionally, locally.

LPL Project Logistics

Project & Business Logistics Manager

October 2018 - October 2019 (1 year – contract position - onsite) Primary location: Johannesburg and Mozambique

1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Global coordination within the LPL Group of key Africa accounts, providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions from concept to final execution and implementation.

3. Take a leadership role of LPL Mozambique Lda.

4. Logistics Project management for significant projects:

- Sasol Temane PLC III

- Cervejas de Mozambique.

- Total Afungi site (provide on / offshore services when needed). 5. Key focus: equipment and material three & 4 PL management to meet construction and operational schedules.

6. Provide technical and industry support to internal business units. 7. Preparing and achieve annual budgets.

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Bollore Africa (AGL):

Regional Accounts Manager: On & Offshore Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial Projects October 2016 - October 2018 (2-year contract position) Primary location Johannesburg Area, South Africa / extensive Africa travel) 1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Strategic leadership of key accounts in Africa (Shell, Sasol / BASF / Philips / Total / Siemens / Schnieder to name a few). This leadership role involved the board level interaction with a specific focus on solution, customer care, and support operations. 3. Focus on third party services to the on / Offshore industry as it relates to the movement of material and equipment.

4. Global coordination within the Bollore group of key Africa accounts, providing transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions from concept to final execution. 5. Provide technical and industry support to internal business units. 6. Preparing and achieve annual budgets.

7. Directly manage the execution of projects

8. Lead communication with clients and suppliers.

9. Work with the Business and Customer implementation Team to manage and develop sales leads.

10. Contract review and management, controlling of project financials, operations management, reporting results, and KPIs.

11. Creating high quality technical and commercial proposals in response to budget requests, tenders, RFI and RFQ / RFP

12. Budget reporting and cash flow submittal to the accounting department to ensure correct financing.

13. Attend client meetings, prepare, and perform port, route, and equipment surveys plus fact-finding visits.

14. Source / procure services and suppliers for internal and external purposes. DSV

Director Client Solutions: Oil & Gas (On/ Offshore), Energy, Mining, and Industrial Projects January 2015 - September 2016 (1 year 9 months)

1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Primary location Johannesburg Area, South Africa / Extensive Africa travel) 3. Lead, develop and provide support, guidance and direction to clients and internal company clients facing teams within the Energy, Mining, and Oil & Gas industries. 4. Continuously consult with internal stack holders to ensure alignment and support to enable delivery of solutions and manage risk.

5. Preparing and achieve annual budgets.

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AMEC (Wood PLC)

Lead Project Material and Logistics Management

May 2012 - January 2015 (2 years 9 months – primarily on site) Primary locations Johannesburg / Namibia / Liberia 1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Principal Project: Swakop Uranium – Husab Project (Namibia). 3. Responsible for the strategic direction of the Material Control and Integrated Logistics Chain (expediting, quality control, logistics & transportation, site material management), which covers the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and risk management of inbound and outbound commodities, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials management of finished goods.

4. Management of 3PL service providers.

5. Key focus: construction and operational schedules. 6. Technical and procedural logistical support to projects and operations. 7. Conduct policy and procedure compliance audits externally and internally. Murray & Roberts

Project: Logistics and Material Manager

December 2008 - May 2012 (3 years 6 months – primarily on site) Primary location Johannesburg / Medupi & Kusile Power stations. 1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Responsible for the strategic direction of the Global Integrated Logistics Chain

(expediting, transportation, material management), which covers development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and risk management of inbound and outbound commodities within the material management discipline.

3. Management of 3PL service providers.

4. Key focus: construction and operational schedules. 5. Provide technical and procedural logistical support to group operations. 6. Conduct policy and procedure compliance audits externally and internally. 7. Principal Projects: Medupi Power Station & Kusile Power Station. pg. 8

Uti

Senior Project Manager

May 2007 - May 2008 (12 months – contract position) Primary locations: Zambia & Johannesburg

1. Project manage the global integrated logistics contracts for two Greenfield mining projects.

2. Strategic and operational accountability for the performance and profitability of the contact.

3. Project manage the integrated traffic & logistics program for the client, both within the region and on a global basis.

4. Key focus: construction and operational schedules. 5. Reviewing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures. 6. Managing project personal located in Johannesburg, Lusaka and at the mine sites. 7. Principal Projects: Lumwana Copper Mine & Munali Hills Nickel Mine (Zambia). Supply Direct Africa

General Manager – Supply Chain

March 2006 - March 2008 (2 years 1 month)

Primary location: Johannesburg / Extensive Africa travel. 1. Strategic and operational accountability for the performance and profitability of the Africa operation.

2. Development of business plans for the Africa operation. 3. Ensure the business conforms to government regulations and is operating within specific guidelines of company policy and procedure. 4. Ensure the traffic & logistics and warehouse departments achieve timely dispatch of orders.

5. Highlighted results - during the period of my management, the company achieved a revenue growth of 96% with EBIT growth of 400%.

6. Principal Projects: Barrick Gold Africa (Tanzania), Mopani & Konkola Copper Mines

(Zambia).

References: on request

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