Senior Project Expeditor & Materials Manager

NOPHAWAN AKHARACHETSADAKON

PROFILE

A highly motivated professional with over 20 years of experience in expediting and materials management, primarily within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries. Skilled in interfacing with supply chain management and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of overseeing the entire process from contract award to the successful delivery of materials in accordance with contractual terms and conditions, through to purchase order close-out. WORK EXPERIENCE

Nearly 5 years of experience in Doha, Qatar, and one and a half years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, working with various multinational firms.

Experiences out of Thailand

CTCI (Thailand) Co., Ltd. - Project Expeditor, Indonesia Ensure all work is done safely, with strong awareness of job safety and critical issues. Coordinate closely with overseas vendors, engineering, QA/QC, and logistics teams to make sure materials are delivered on time as per the contract. Follow up regularly with vendors through meetings, emails, and calls to keep track of delivery progress and resolve any issues quickly.

Prepare and share weekly expediting reports, arrange kick-off meetings, and join daily or regular meetings with vendors to clarify requirements, fix problems, and ensure smooth communication between the vendor and the project team.

Review reports submitted by vendors and give comments; follow up immediately if there are any delays or issues. Delays are not accepted, and quick action must be taken. Monitor the delivery schedule and take proactive steps to avoid late deliveries by working closely with all parties involved.

Keep proper records of communication and report progress to the project team to support successful and timely delivery of materials.

April 2022 – November 2022

Address: Manassas, Virginia, USA

Tel: +1-508-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Sumitomo Corporation – Shop/Desk Expeditor, Thailand April 2018 - April 2019 Maintain strong focus on workplace safety and follow all safety procedures during coordination and site visits.

Serve as the key point of contact between internal departments and external suppliers, including regular coordination with subcontractors.

Perform shop inspections every two weeks to track fabrication activities, verify progress, and compile detailed status reports.

Monitor production timelines closely to ensure that manufacturing stages meet planned schedules. Take part in coordination meetings with vendors and engineering teams to discuss fabrication updates and resolve any technical or planning issues. Submit weekly progress summaries to the project team and promptly notify them of any potential risks or schedule changes.

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical documents, drawings, and fabrication requirements are reviewed and properly approved.

Handled assigned Material Requisitions (MRs), sourced qualified vendors, and ensured vendor capabilities aligned with project specifications.

Prepared commercial bid evaluations, finalized supplier selection, and issued Purchase Orders

(POs) accordingly.

Managed change orders based on updated MR revisions and co-verified documents to support accurate and timely payment release.

Assigned and supervised project expeditors based at various construction sites to monitor material flow and vendor performance.

Acted as the central liaison between project teams and suppliers, guaranteeing the timely arrival of materials as per project commitments without delays. Aug 2005 – Nov 2010

Ensured full compliance with safety standards, maintaining strong job safety awareness throughout all expediting activities.

Took immediate action upon vendor acknowledgment of signed purchase orders, initiating follow- up and tracking processes.

Acted as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external vendors/sub-vendors for all assigned POs.

Coordinated closely with engineering, procurement, commercial, logistics, and vendor teams to ensure timely material delivery as per contractual requirements. Liaised with logistics teams once Inspection Release Notifications (IRNs) were issued, ensuring smooth coordination and shipment of materials.

Tracked material consignments until Material Receiving Reports (MRRs) were issued and confirmed final delivery.

Managed OS&D (Over, Short, and Damaged) cases, ensuring resolution, follow-up, and closure. Assisted in invoice co-signing and ensured final documentation (final books) was submitted for timely PO close-out.

Utilized internal systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate records and generate reports for project teams and stakeholders.

Chiyoda Almana Engineering LLC - Senior Expeditor - Doha, Qatar December 2011 - June 2016 SKILLS

Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel

Vendor coordination and fulfilling client

requirements

Procurement and purchasing

Expediting and delivery tracking

Project coordination

Reporting and documentation

Problem solving and ability to meet deadlines

Logistics and shipping support

Safety awareness and compliance

Thai Nippon Steel Engineering & Construction Corp. Senior Buyer & Expeditor

Collected and reviewed procurement status updates from suppliers to track order progress. Monitored fabrication progress by obtaining regular reports from vendors. Identified potential issues that could impact material delivery timelines and took early action to prevent delays.

Initiated and followed up on solutions or corrective actions whenever delivery risks or issues arose. Issued Material Status Reports to management, providing updates on procurement and delivery activities to support informed decision-making.

May 2011 – Dec 2011

Technip Engineering Ltd. - Senior Buyer & Expeditor,Thailand EDUCATION

B.A. DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,

1985 KRIRK UNIVERSITY, Thailand

LANGUAGES

English

Thai

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