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Saudi Arabia

> Networked with reputed Oil and Gas Service Providers, OEM across Asia, Europe, USA, Canada and Middle East> Adept in business development, product expansion and launch of new concepts in Oil and Gas Services.> Expertise in bridging the gap between E & P Companies and Service Providers> Strategy Development and Implementation across business verticals and expertise in training, development of team. Highlights> Successfully registered with Saudi Aramco and other major Service Companies.> Successful in introducing new technologies in for KOC and Aramco through our Company.>Networked with reputed OEM from Canada, China, India, Europe, USA, expertise in sourcing tangibles across globe in very short time.> Expertise in understanding tender requirements, coordinating with OEM for tender documents, gap analysis and submission of bids> Played proactive role in Market analysis, trends and tender negotiation with OEM and Operators > Market requirements, gap analysis and introduction of services in demand through reputed service providers.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProjectsA. Client: AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited, NigeriaProject: Offshore, Deep Water Subsea in Tano Block, Ghana Scope: Complete project Supply Chain Management.B. Client: AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited, NigeriaProject: Offshore, TUBU Field in Niger Delta, Nigeria.Scope: Complete project Supply Chain Management.C. Client: AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited, NigeriaProject: Offshore, OKORO Field in Niger Delta, Nigeria.Scope: Complete project Supply Chain Management.

Chennai

> Procurement Services: Involve in activities like Drafting of RFQ, , Evaluation of Vendors , Techno-commercial Evaluation, Benchmarking, Ability to Negotiate large Deals and Contracting strategy .> Monitoring progress & continuous follow up with the vendors ensuring the timely delivery of equipment & material at Site.> Vendor Developments, Import Substitution, Vendor Audit /Rating etc.> To fulfill the Statutory requirements for the project.> Plan material & ensure material availability to meet the Project requirement as per Plan> Ensure timely dispatch of Products.> Ensure Adherence to Material Accounting Systems> Ensure and Review improvements done in Transit Damages of Components> Ensure material receiving, storage & issue of material as per requirements with proper material accounting system> Review and support improvement activities

Lagos

Accountabilities> Developing & implementing logistics plan and processes to support operations requirement without time delay resulted in successful completion of projects within stipulated time.> Forecasting, planning, budgeting, and product line reporting for up to fifteen locations.> Developing procurement strategies, negotiating and influencing, procurement process, supplier evaluation, contract execution, floating inquiries, material sources and export import documentation.> Writing and submitting supplier tender documents and draught subsequent commercial contracts.> Assigned projects to act on behalf of projects as Projects Representatives. > Planning, coordinating and managing multi discipline, concurrent large value EPIC Contracts.> Preparing and chairing Project Risk Assessments studies for the assigned projects and ensuring implementation of mitigating actions.> Identifying and working on the interface between assigned projects and future /ongoing projects. > Monitoring and reporting progress to the management and interface with other relevant USER department and concerned parties to ensure that project schedule, budget, scope and quality objectives are achieved.> Preparing weekly/ monthly/closeout reports and ensure timely completion of al project documentation.> Developing and implementing Essential Resource Planning (ERP) with the IT Department. Liaising with Govt. Officials (DPR/NAPIMS/ NIPEX) & solving local challenges pertaining to operations.> Utilizing innovative techniques and creativity to maximize sales ethical range products. Highlights> Successfully implemented Essential Resource Planning (ERP).> Proficiently moved safely the materials, equipments and rigs to different location for the projects.> Formulated projects in Primavera package for effective project management.> Demonstrated the Support to the Team with the Value addition & belongingness resulted in zero turn out of the people.

Lagos, Nigeria

Growth Path:Manager, North operations (Kano base) Mar’05 – Dec’05Business Manager Ethical Division Jan’06 – May’07Sales and Marketing Controller May’07 – Dec’09Accountabilities as Sales and Marketing Controller To addressed the fundamental changes occurring in the health care market in Nigeria. To developed new products for the future launches and analysed performance and to provide suggested plan and Implement the decision in the field. To liaise with manufacturers for the importation of products and followed with the importation department for clearing the goods. To worked closely with regulatory department for the regulatory needs.Accountabilities as Business Manager Ethical Division To establish Stockiest network for the new division and provided vision and strategic direction and tactical implementation for the ethical and OTC Range of products. To utilized innovative techniques and creativity to maximize sales ethical range products.  To Refine and implement management systems, administrative policies and operational procedures.Accountabilities as Manager, North operations (Kano base) To create the business development plan to increase the sales. To liaise with all the departments in the head office and factory for the branch needs and liaise with the Govt officials and solve local challenges pertaining to the branch operations.Highlights Successfully developed and launched the new products for the company. Created business development plans and increased the company’s profit Successfully developed and launched the company in northern region. Efficiently demonstrated the Support to the Team with the Value addition & belongingness resulted in zero turn out of the people.

Chennai, Tamilnadu

Growth Path:Field Officer Apr’96- Apr’00Area Business Manager May’00- May’04Regional Manager May 04 - Mar 05Accountabilities Launched and established the Division & its Wide Range of Products.Highlights Proficiently launched and established the Division & its Wide Range of Products. Equipped 3 Field officers to perform successfully in their new assignments as Area Manager. Shaped Chennai HQ as a Major Profitable Territory to the Company in the South zone and Featured one among top 5 HQ all India. Launched and established the Division & its Wide Range of ProductsAs Regional Manager To create and manage the region and implement the stratergies chalked out . Responsible for the growth and sales of the region by the marketing activities.Highlights  Team achieved 110% budget every month under Tamil Nadu. Equipped 3 Field officers to perform successfully in their new assignments as Area Manager.

International Mba, Supply Chain Management, First Class

B.Sc, Mathematics

Studied in Loyola College, University of Madras