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Godwin Kitomari

Project Logistics Specialist
Arusha

Summary

Service and result oriented Logistics Specialist with over 14 year’s outstanding experience in Logistics, excellent knowledge in fleet management, import / export, health and safety, inventory management, material handling. I excel at coordinating tasks of various internal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid and accurate delivery of equipment and materials transported via sea, air, railway and by road adhering to HSE policy. Astute in identifying operational requirements, creating action plans, effectively coordinating with cross - functional teams to achieve objectives. Well-organized in documentation and reporting with ability to effectively direct teams and resources in critical environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Logistics Support & Operations Consultant

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2024 - Current
  • Developing cost-effective solutions and interventions to optimize logistical efficiency
  • Prepared Standard Operating Procedures for Office and site Logistical operations
  • Lead, plan, coordinate and supervise the logistics resources required to support operations onsite
  • Manage the performance of global logistics service provider, by maintaining KPI's and regular reviews to identify areas for corrective action
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Company Customs activities are conducted in a compliant manner and reduce/eliminate the risks for fines and penalties
  • Communicates internally with Management Team, Operations/Rig Management, Colleagues and team specialists to ensure on time delivery of equipment’s
  • Provides direction and instructions regarding logistics and customs to SC personnel
  • Optimizing communication channels with customers, vendors, and suppliers
  • Evaluating the impact of improvement strategies and making adjustment’s as needed
  • Documenting improvement plans, setting deadlines, and monitoring progress
  • Negotiate and manage global logistics contracts with logistics service providers
  • Assist the Project team with preparation of the daily 10 day look ahead (vessel and personnel movements)
  • Adapted quickly to changing project priorities and job specifications with analytical thinking and task prioritization skills.
  • Implemented processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency in operations.
  • Collaborated with clients to target issues and uncover methods that would increase operational efficiency.
  • Monitored corporate policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
  • Reduced operating costs through the identification of key areas for improvement and implementation of cost-saving measures.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of key projects across all functional areas of the organization.

Logistics Planning Supervisor

Worley EPC- East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) Ltd.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Implementation and maintaining the Execution Daily Log
  • Stakeholder engagement, internal
  • Collation of daily reports and ensuring that actuals are captured for feedback to Key Stakeholders, where this function is not automated
  • Maintain oversight of IVMS and report by exception any deviations from the schedule and HSE
  • Support to the Operations Manager in maintaining the Information / Knowledge function
  • Ensure a daily look ahead is conducted before end of the day and presented to stakeholders
  • Check both departure flow for peaks as well as arrival flow at MCPYs to identify congestion
  • Identify peaks and in discussion with contractor representatives look at smoothing peaks by staggering departures / arrivals

Drilling Materials & Logistics Coordinator

Dodsal Hydrocarbons & Power—Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2014 - 04.2020
  • Set-up warehouses in remote area and managed all field logistics operations involving receiving, issuing and storage of inventory items
  • Prepared SOPs and improve the existing ones, with close follow up on the implementation in order to strengthen the systematic control
  • Managed bulk fuel supply, usage and reporting on daily basis
  • Lead, plan, coordinate and supervise the logistics resources required in the field to support operations onsite
  • Prepared inventory control system for all drilling equipment & materials incoming and outgoing from well sites and vendors
  • Maintaining stocks, reconciliation and inventory with client and sub-contractor
  • Reviewing the well program and coordinating with various drilling departments personnel and Drilling Supervisor for the successful drilling and completion of the well
  • Utilizing drilling materials controls by managing Train and trucks optimization ensuring on time equipment and materials delivery on location in a cost-effective manner
  • Coordinate the preparation of completion materials to be dispatched to contractor’s workshop and returned after making up of necessary sub-assemblies and testing as per the well completion program
  • Managing POB in making sure that it does not exceed the maximum limit
  • Assist in updating the weekly look ahead – showing well operations, shipping requirements and personnel movement
  • Preparation of loading and offloading cargo manifests as well as dangerous goods such as explosives & radioactive sources documentation in accordance with the company’s and government policies
  • Monitor the loading progress in accordance with HSE procedures and cross checking the materials and equipment’s loaded on the trucks as per the manifest before releasing the trucks
  • Maintaining stocks, reconciliation and inventory with client and sub-contractor
  • Co-ordination for all movement & operations pertaining to equipment & materials, liaison with the management and monitor all third parties, contractors for supply of various tools and equipment requisitioned by rigs
  • Co-ordinates inter-well Land Rig Moves
  • Ensured compliance to all import/ export regulations and procedures
  • Prepared weekly and Monthly reports on Bulk fuel, inventory materials and rental equipment
  • Performed periodic vendor /service provider contract execution performance and advise management
  • Implement HSE/EHS regulations at all levels and Maintain / Control housekeeping in the warehouse

Operations Manager – Oil & Gas

Kuehne + Nagel Limited —Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • anaged all operations performed by the Oil and Gas department involving the transport of freight by Air, road and sea for all types of goods including dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive substances
  • Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies
  • Monitored Country regulatory compliance with regard to global trading conditions
  • Set and managed carrier’s strategy, managing local carrier’s contracts and rates negotiations
  • Ensure current Terms and Conditions are continually updated and are communicated and acknowledged by the subcontractor
  • Negotiating agreements for the transportation of K+N Cargo back-to-back with client/customer terms and conditions
  • Special attention paid to free time and demurrage agreements
  • Performed due diligence inspection periodic vendor /service provider contract execution performance and advise management to any resulting subcontractor development action plans
  • Maintained financial and operational performance according to set KPIs
  • Acquired new business and support the account management for all clients
  • Continuous reviewed the performance of key staff and co-ordinate annual targets to subordinates
  • Introduced and supervise preventative maintenance system to minimize costs on damages
  • Coach, mentor and motivate subordinates to ensure they work to their best potential and contribute effectively as a team, working in line with HSE Policy and ensure awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations

Segment Logistics Specialist

Schlumberger Seaco Inc.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Segments focal point for all logistics related matters in East and Southern Africa countries
  • Managed all segment logistics operations on imports, exports and expediting to ensure efficiency, accuracy and in time delivery
  • Managed cargo documentation accuracy, descriptions, valuations, dangerous goods management, controlled goods and harmonized tariff codes
  • Ensured internal alignment of common goals/objectives to support internal customers
  • Selected and booked carrier for specified region considering cost, lead time, carrier capacity, plant/ Customer schedules and warehouse constraints
  • Oversee all Customs regulations for Import and export of equipment
  • Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery
  • Performed periodic vendor /service provider contract execution performance and advise management
  • Identify shipping and logistic support agent and engage same as necessary for materials import export, Barges and Vessels import export, application and compliance of local laws and government permits
  • Uploaded data and monitored all shipping movements in Transport Management System (TMS) platform

Procurement & Logistics Officer

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2010 - 09.2012
  • Assisted in the sourcing of a whole portfolio of contracts for the drilling department
  • Managed all Transporters, cargo loading and offloading operations at port and third-party warehouses
  • Ensured all equipment and materials delivered is checked for quality and quantity as per the specification provided
  • Ensure and check invoicing and billing of all suppliers in line with agreement and with proper supporting documents
  • Oversee all Customs regulations compliance for Import and export of equipment
  • Adhered to legislative and company requirements for OH &S
  • Determine the most cost-effective transport procedures and routes for shipments
  • Performed periodic vendor /service provider contract execution performance and advise management
  • Create SOPs and improve the existing ones, with close follow up on the implementation in order to strengthen the systematic control
  • Identify shipping and logistic support agent and engage same as necessary for personnel clearance, materials import export, Barges and Vessels import export, application and compliance of local laws and government permits
  • Co-ordinate with Project teams and Operations Manager to ensure timely scheduling of Vessels, personnel and materials movements

Logistics Coordinator

A TO Z TEXTILE MILLS Limited—Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
02.2010 - 07.2010
  • Successfully managed the inbound and outbound logistics for both raw materials and finished goods, with a fleet of over 200 trucks of various sizes, delivering products to a total of 13,000 villages in Tanzania and 9 neighboring countries

Education

Advanced Diploma - Humanitarian Logistics

Fritz - CILT Humanitarian Logistics
01.2020 - 04.2020

Professional Course - Exploration and Production Logistics

IBC Academy

Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Logistics Management

Institute of Accountancy Arusha-Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania

Skills

  • Oilfield / Drilling Materials & Equipment

  • Logistics /Import /Export

  • Stakeholders Relations

  • Project Service Delivery and Reporting

  • Transport Management System

  • Laydown Yard and Material Handling

  • Health, Safety and Security Awareness

  • Customs Regulations & Compliance

  • Logistics management

  • Operations management

References

Mr. Steven Hicks, Control Room Operations Manager, Worley, steven.hicks.contractor@worley.com

Mr. Pete Sutton, Logistics Manager Dodsal Hydrocarbons & Power petetegwani@aol.com

Mr. Jan Andersson, National Manager, Kuehne+Nagel Limited (T) anderjan1365@gmail.com

Mr. Christopher Anetor, Regional Logistics Manager, Schlumberger chrisanetor23@gmail.com

Mr. Ian Ross, Drilling Manager, PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited ia8ross@yahoo.co.uk

Timeline

Project Logistics Support & Operations Consultant

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited
01.2024 - Current

Logistics Planning Supervisor

Worley EPC- East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) Ltd.
06.2023 - 06.2024

Advanced Diploma - Humanitarian Logistics

Fritz - CILT Humanitarian Logistics
01.2020 - 04.2020

Drilling Materials & Logistics Coordinator

Dodsal Hydrocarbons & Power—Tanzania
08.2014 - 04.2020

Operations Manager – Oil & Gas

Kuehne + Nagel Limited —Tanzania
10.2013 - 07.2014

Segment Logistics Specialist

Schlumberger Seaco Inc.
10.2012 - 10.2013

Procurement & Logistics Officer

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited
08.2010 - 09.2012

Logistics Coordinator

A TO Z TEXTILE MILLS Limited—Tanzania
02.2010 - 07.2010

Professional Course - Exploration and Production Logistics

IBC Academy

Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Logistics Management

Institute of Accountancy Arusha-Tanzania

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