Manager - Materials & Logistics

To make a contribution for an organization and pursue personal development as a Materials & Logistics Manager by utilizing and enhancing skills in the field of Oilfield Operations Management and Supply Chain Management.

Oct 2002 – Present Reliance Industries Ltd.
India, East Coast & West Coast E&P operations
Deepwater Drill-ship & Shore-base
Materials & Logistics Coordinator
- Provide operational and materials control support to the drilling operations at various locations for the company’s E&P activities.
- Manage Shorebase activities at various locations. Setup Warehouse, operational procedures, inventory records, documenting and recording materials movements, coordinating Import Export, liaison with govt. authorities, administration functions and providing feedback to finance & accounts.
- Manage Sea & Land logistics for timely availability of material for E&P operations by OSVs. Ensure safe material handling practices at all work locations.
- Manage personnel logistics and provide optimal helicopter utilization.
- Manage Materials & Logistics activities on Deepwater Drill-ship. Provided materials requirement planning, efficient OSV logistics planning and ensured Zero lost time on materials.

Apr 2000 – Oct 2002 British Gas E&P India Ltd. Gujarat, India
Executive – Logistics
- Provide operational and materials control support to the drilling operations and provide the link between operational and financial areas on all materials related issues
- Establish operational procedures, local procurement, setting up inventory records, inventory cataloguing, documenting and recording materials movements, coordinating Import Export, administration functions and providing feedback to finance & accounts.
- Establish good working practices to assure that operational and internal/external financial requirements are fully met.
- Manage a supply facility for On-shore operations in the CB-OS/1 block, west coast, India.

May 1997 – Apr 2000 Enron Oil & Gas India Ltd Gujarat, India
Officer – Logistics
- Effectively coordinated with Rig & Base operation personnel, and provided best support to offshore operations
- Maintained excellent inventory records for approx. US$ 25 MN worth of drilling equipment. Produced excellent results during Annual Stock verifications.
- Developed and implemented successfully, a comprehensive Inventory Control Database using Microsoft Access.
- Overall co-ordination of all material activities including receiving, storing, recording, issuing, reporting & adherence of custom and Octroi formalities.

1990 Dr. Ambedkar Inst. Of Tech. Bangalore
Bachelor of Engineering – Electronics, Bangalore University - First Class

Additional Qualifications
1998 Indian Institute of Materials Management
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management - First Class

Professional Profile
Highly motivated, creative and versatile Oilfield executive with Eleven years of experience in Oilfield E&P Operations, Materials Management & Supply base related activities. Well conversant with the highly dynamic nature of Oil & Gas E&P operations. Good understanding of offshore/onshore operations, material and equipment requirements as well as inventory management. Ready to take in any challenges and work in new environments. Believe in building effective, productive working relationships with co-workers.

Skill Sets
- Overall Shore-base & Warehouse Management including Warehouse Start-up / Setup / Material Handling.
- Excellent understanding of Oilfield E&P Operations & Equipment.
- Material Control: Material Cataloguing, Inventory Management, Material Inspection and Preservation, Inventory Documenting, Auditing and Reconciliation.
- Logistics: Prioritizing Material Requirements, Planning Material and Personnel logistics, Offshore Supply Vessels, Helicopters, Land Transportation.
- Management: Setting up & Implementing Standard Operating Procedures, Reviewing & recommending Change processes, Prepare & Analyse MIS Reports.
- ERP Software: In-depth knowledge of MM functions in SAP, Maximo.
- Procurement and Contract Administration.
- Import & Export Coordination, Govt. Liaison & Cargo Insurance.
- Good understanding of HSE policies and requirements.
- Excellent working knowledge & use of Computer Office Applications.