Global Project Logistics & Supply Chain Leader

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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: available to relocate and travel at short notice. 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). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-d-33b19811 Introduction:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the client’s global project logistics, procurement, 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, Procurement, Warehouse and Material Management planning and coordination of global logistics teams and subcontractors.

Extensive knowledge of conducting detailed mega project end-end coordination, shipping, transportation, material handling, warehouse studies and material management from concept to execution. Conduct and implement port, route, and equipment surveys and remote in field fact- finding visits.

Extensive knowledge of Africa and the Middle East, with a specific focus on the Mining, Onshore

& Offshore Oil & Gas industry, Renewable Energy Construction sectors. pg. 2

Extensive knowledge and experience in Customs & Excise brokerage and documentation requirements, freight forwarding, Incoterms and working in all modes of transportation (ocean, cabotage marine, air, road, rail, pipeline).

High level of integrity, professional ethics, and discretion, self-driven, independent with an intense sense of urgency and results orientation. Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult remote environments.

Focused on:

- End-End Project Execution Planning, Construction Schedules, ROE, ROI, and ROA.

- Create and manage Capex & Opex as it relates to overall Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing and Material Management Systems.

- Achievement and Continuous Improvement of the On Time – In Full (OTIF) KPI.

- Reduction of the associated costs per shipment, with a specific focus on detention and demurrage.

- Inventory and redundancy gaps across multiple warehouses, stock rotation and preservation.

- Manage and hold accountable 3rd party contractors and carriers to SLA’s, continuous performance improvement planning.

- Use of Ai and technology systems to manage, report and improve performance.

• Creating high quality technical and commercial proposals, respond to budget requests, tenders, RFI, RFQ and RFP. Develop and Implement Commercial & Client

(internal & external) Communication Strategies, use Advanced Data and Analytical Tools, Multi Modal Pricing Strategies.

Work Experience:

Company: Independent Global Project Logistics Consultancy: Industry: Consultancy

Position: Consultant

Duration: August 2025 to current:

Employment type: Contract

Provide strategic consultancy services to various clients on Global Logistics Strategies, such as: 1. Co-partner development of an integrated Logistics & Material Management end-end Track & Trace system using AI support. The system provides tractability from PNID to final site installation, linked to 3D/4D integration. 2. Contracted to implement and manage a fast-track end-end Supply Chain for a mine restart project in Namibia, with a project value of N$ 300 million. This includes the implementation of strategies, policies and procedures, schedule alignment with Construction and mine restart programs.

3. Contracted to implement an end-end Supply Chain of time critical food exports from Zambia to various destinations. This included preparing operating policies and procedures, implementation, and employee training. pg. 3

4. Contracted by a 1st Tier mining house to conduct a due diligence review of a feasibility study and FID as it relates to the end-end Procurement and Logistics Chain of a new project in West Africa.

Company: Rio Tinto Simfer Simandou Project (Guinea) Industry: Mining and Construction

Position: Senior Material Management Systems Lead

Duration: October 2024 – July 2025 (Contract position – on site) Employment type: Contract

1. Primary roles:

• Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Provide Project wide technical Logistics, Procurement and Material Management support.

• Deputise for the Project Senior Interface Logistics and Material Manager.

• Fast track from a zero base the implementation of a ERM / ERT system that covered end-end material and equipment tracking systems for key contractors.

• Link the ERM/ERT from fabrication to final installation, aligned to the overall project execution plan.

• 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 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.

Company: Independent Global Project Logistics Consultancy: Industry: Consultancy

Position: Consultant

Duration: September 2023 to October 2024: - various assignments Employment type: Contract

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 in Burkina Faso. 2. Contracted to conduct a detailed ‘pit to port ‘study for a new mining operation in Mali. This involved extensive travel to Mali and Senegal to conduct detailed field and road surveys, staging / warehouse requirements and WMS systems, port capacity reviews, develop a detailed financial feasibility and optimisation plan and model. pg. 4

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 to conduct a detailed feasibility study for a mine expansion project in Zambia that included visits to all East & Southern African ports, route surveys for OOG cargo, SOP’s and process flows, import & export legislation. 5. Provide consultation services and advise to various Global EPCM’s and Industrial Project Freight Forwarders in the set-up process of an industrial projects, based on lessons learnt and use of available information technology. Company: ArcelorMittal Liberia

Industry: Mining and Construction

Position: Project Logistics, Material & Warehouse Manager (LMW) Duration: October 2021 – August 2023 (contract position – on site) Employment type: Contract

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.

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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). Company: Independent Global Project Logistics Management Industry: Consultancy

Position: Consultant

Duration: March 2021 – October 2021 (consultancy- on site) Employment type: Contract

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. Company: C. Steinweg Mozambique Lda

Industry: Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Position: Project Commercial and Operations Manager – Mozambique Duration: March 2020 - March 2021 (1 year - contract position – onsite) Employment type: Contract

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 Project. 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 and Mining market. 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.

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Company: LPL Project Logistics Mozambique

Industry: Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Position: Project & Business Logistics Manager (Oil & Gas, Mining, Industrial) Duration: October 2018 - October 2019 (1 year – contract position - onsite) Employment type: Contract

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).

• Key focus: project management of 3PL & 4 PL contractors to meet construction and operational schedules.

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

Company: Bollore Africa (AGL):

Industry: Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Position: Regional Accounts Manager: On & Offshore Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial Projects

Duration: October 2016 - October 2018

Employment type: Permanent

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 / Cummins to name a few). This leadership role involved board level and operational management interaction with a specific focus on global freight solutions, customer care, and support operations.

3. Manage and develop third party services providers, develop, and implement SLAs. 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 Teams to manage and develop sales leads.

10. Contract review and management, controlling of project P&L’s, operations management, reporting results, and KPIs.

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

Industry: Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Director Client Solutions: Oil & Gas (On / Offshore) Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and Industrial Projects

Duration: January 2015 - September 2016 (1 year 9 months) Employment type: Permanent

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 Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, and Industrial Project markets.

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.

Company: AMEC (Wood PLC)

Industry: Mining and Construction

Position: Lead Project Logistics and Material Management Manager Duration: May 2012 - January 2015 (2 years 9 months – primarily on site) Employment type: Permanent

Primary locations: Namibia / Johannesburg / Liberia 1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Principal Project: Swakop Uranium – Husab Project (Namibia). 3. Responsible for the global and strategic direction of the Logistics and Material Management Chain (procurement, 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. pg. 8

Company: Murray & Roberts

Industry: Construction (Power Stations)

Position: Lead Project Logistics and Material Manager Duration: December 2008 - May 2012 (3 years 6 months – primarily on site) Employment type: Permanent

Primary location Johannesburg - Medupi & Kusile Power stations. 1. Actively implement Health and Safety policies and procedures. 2. Principal projects: Medupi & Kusile Power stations. 3. 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.

4. Management of 3PL service providers.

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

Industry: Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding Position: Senior Project Manager

Duration: May 2007 - May 2008 (12 month – contract position) Employment type: Contract

Primary locations: Zambia & Johannesburg

1. Principal Projects: Lumwana Copper Mine & Munali Hills Nickel Mine (Zambia). 2. Project manage the global integrated logistics contracts for two Greenfield mining projects.

3. Strategic and operational accountability for the performance and profitability of the contract.

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

5. Key focus: construction and operational schedules. 6. Reviewing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures. 7. Managing project personal located in Johannesburg, Lusaka and at the mine sites. pg. 9

Company: Supply Direct Australia (Africa Division) Industry: Mining Supply Chain and Procurement

General Manager – Supply Chain

Duration: March 2006 - March 2008 (2 years 1 month) Employment type: Permanent

Primary location: Johannesburg / Extensive Africa travel. 1. Principal Projects: Barrick Gold Africa (Tanzania), Mopani & Konkola Copper Mines

(Zambia).

2. Strategic and operational accountability for the performance and profitability of the Africa operation.

3. Development of business plans for the Africa operation. 4. Ensure the business conforms to government regulations and is operating within specific guidelines of company policy and procedure. 5. Ensure the traffic & logistics and warehouse departments achieve timely dispatch of orders.

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

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