Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Career Achievements
Industry Specific Training
Timeline
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Ayodele OPADOYIN

Ado Ekiti

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Aster Global Limited, excelling in customs documentation and cargo release. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strong communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in customs duty management and adept at fostering client relationships to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Officer (Internship)

Lexzy Peters Nig. Ltdimited
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
05.2024 - Current
  • Introduction to Customs Harmonized Goods Classification, Interpretation with respect to Government levies and duty payment.
  • Introduction to Port Operations, Customs clearing procedures, Customs examination and cargo release.
  • Introduction to Nigeria Cabotage Law establishment and passage to encourage local content in Nigeria Maritime sector.
  • Time management and customer service.

Logistics Manager

Aster Global Limited
Port Harcourt
10.2017 - Current
  • Performing checks on Clearing Documents and Monitoring of Safe Delivery of Cargoes.
  • Attending meetings with Clients on how to make logistics services more efficient.
  • Supervising Company’s Logistics officers on efficiency.
  • Handling Company’s accounts and Permits for Operations and other Government agencies.

Assistant Logistics Manager

Aster Global Limited
Port Harcourt
01.2014 - 09.2017
  • Reporting to the Manager on Planning of Logistics operations for efficiency.
  • Assisting on preparing documents and other Banking operations.
  • Supervising other staffs on cargo delivery.

Logistics Officer

Aster Global Limited
Port Harcourt
07.2009 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for field operations and customs examination for cargo release.

Logistics Officer (Distribution)

Biography Publications
Lagos
05.2008 - 06.2009
  • Responsible for timely delivery of the company publications and making sure it gets to the vendors on time.

Transport Officer

Ministry of Transport
Yenagoa
03.2007 - 03.2008
  • Assisting with network planning; Assisting with phasing projects into packages.
  • Applying government regulations to bus stop planning; assisting with determining bus stop project upgrades; taking appropriate bus stop photographs for safety update.
  • Applying government regulations to enable compliance to Maritime safety for transportation of commuters from the hinterland to the waterside communities.
  • Applying government regulations to ensure traffic rules compliance.
  • Using maps and government websites for bus stop planning.
  • Recommending bus stop for minor works, upgrades, relocation and removal based on stakeholders’ requirements and considerations; reviewing observations from stakeholders on network planning.
  • Checking bus stop compliance with government regulations and stakeholders’ specifications.

Education

Professional Certification - Cisco Networking (CCNA)

New Horizon
Ikeja, Lagos
01.2008

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Transport Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
01.2006

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) -

Christ’s School
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
01.1998

Skills

  • Customs Duty & Freights
  • Goods Classification
  • Harmonized Customs Classifications
  • Customs Codes and Duty
  • Temporary Importation Permits
  • Logistics Operations
  • Port Operations for Cargo Release processing
  • Airport and Seaport Clearing Procedures
  • Cargo Haulage and Safety
  • Cargo packaging
  • Microsoft office suite (MS word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Graphics and Corel Suites
  • CCNA
  • Networking and Systems
  • Form M Processing and Duty Payments
  • Customs Examination and Cargo Release
  • Quotation
  • Invoicing
  • Delivery documentation
  • Customs Documentation for Clearance and Release
  • Handling
  • Cargo Transportation and Delivery
  • Sea and Air Freights Cargo Tracking
  • Cargo Global Positioning Systems
  • Cargo Loading and Offloading
  • Door to Door Cargo Delivery
  • Configurations
  • Internet
  • Safety & Quality Assurance
  • Flexibility and adaptation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Industry Specific Training
  • SCAT Software - Prediction of capacities, queues, delays
  • ASYCUDA (Automated Systems for Customs Data)

References

Available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching football
  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Career Achievements

  • Successfully delivered for major stakeholders in the Nigeria Oil and Gas industry including Mobil, Chevron, AGIP through Solar Turbines in the area of clearing and forwarding services for importation and exportation of Gas Turbine Equipment used on the oil platforms.
  • Successfully completed a series of Temporary Importation Permits and Extension services worth N5,000,000.00 per trip for Drilling Vessels on behalf of our clients.
  • Successfully delivered a Vessel loaded with Oil Rig Platform, 5 Barges and Drilling Pipes on behalf of our client, Depthwize Nig. Ltd which includes Mid-Stream Discharge, Vessel Pilotage and Security etc. at Onne Port, Nigeria. This project net worth is N500,000,000 with an average duty payment of N240,000.000.
  • Successful delivery of aircraft load of turbine engines and accessories worth $75,000 from Port Harcourt Airport to Shell stacking area, Warri Port.
  • Overtime, I have learnt the act of successful quotation for projects putting into consideration my clients’ Fund Management, Competition and prompt delivery of services for my client.
  • Successfully worked on a series of major oil and gas export clearance services for my client which include crude oil, Diesel etc.
  • Successfully led many Clearing and Forwarding projects putting into consideration community management, safety and timely delivery of cargo.
  • Worked and established effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of legislation, policies, standards and best practice guidelines with the knowledge to apply it in working environments; Over 8+ years’ experience as a Clearing and Forwarding professional.
  • Specialist skills set in providing advice on Clearing and Forwarding matters.
  • Understanding of Nigeria Cabotage Regime and its application to the nation’s economy.
  • Successfully supervised and worked with students on a series of Logistics research projects in their final year of university.
  • Successfully published transport articles in high profile journals and delivered papers in many seminars and gave road safety talks/lectures in communities, schools and universities.
  • Successfully assisted many students with career industry placements.
  • Specialist expertise in networking, negotiation, communication and resolving complex enquiries and requests.
  • Successfully assisted in developing the framework for driving school at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
  • Successfully communicated with supervisors, trade staff, engineers, superintendents and project managers; Effective team skills fostered through volunteer work.
  • Efficiently adhered to all company requirements and internal policies.
  • Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients in a manner that ensures confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity.

Industry Specific Training

  • SCAT Software - Prediction of capacities, queues, delays
  • ASYCUDA ++ (Automated Systems for Customs Data) – For accurately processing importation of goods for the purpose of classification, duty payments, prompt clearance and release etc

Timeline

Logistics Officer (Internship)

Lexzy Peters Nig. Ltdimited
05.2024 - Current

Logistics Manager

Aster Global Limited
10.2017 - Current

Assistant Logistics Manager

Aster Global Limited
01.2014 - 09.2017

Logistics Officer

Aster Global Limited
07.2009 - 12.2014

Logistics Officer (Distribution)

Biography Publications
05.2008 - 06.2009

Transport Officer

Ministry of Transport
03.2007 - 03.2008

Professional Certification - Cisco Networking (CCNA)

New Horizon

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Transport Management

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) -

Christ’s School
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