EMMANUEL BEST
Lagos,LA
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with 8 years of experience in gas operations, logistics, and inventory management within the petroleum industry. Demonstrates a proven ability to optimize gas delivery processes, maintain precise inventory records, and uphold compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Skilled in supervising teams, negotiating with carriers and marketers, and performing comprehensive market price analyses. Passionate about leveraging industry knowledge and leadership abilities to achieve organizational goals and deliver measurable results. Adept at using data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency and improve profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics and Inventory Control Specialist
Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced gas supply delivery to consumers, plants, and auxiliary locations by implementing precise tracking of inventory levels and ensuring accurate recording of gas loads, achieving a 100% reduction in discrepancies
- Boosted operational efficiency by overseeing and organizing clerical staff workflows, improving inventory accuracy by 80%, and streamlining purchase processing and coordination of gas loading activities
- Enforced strict safety protocols and compliance standards, maintaining zero safety violations and cultivating a secure working environment, earning recognition for excellence in safety compliance
- Managed pre-arrival preparations, including documentation review, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder communication for vessel
- Directed and coordinated gas loading and distribution operations, improving department productivity and efficiency
- Developed a comprehensive system for managing gas truck dispatch, maintenance, and servicing, reducing downtime and extending the fleet's operational lifespan
- Compiled detailed performance reports for senior management, offering actionable insights to enhance scheduling and policymaking, improving operational effectiveness
- Devised cost-effective transportation plans and procedures, optimizing delivery schedules and improving customer satisfaction and retention
- Negotiated favorable agreements with carriers, gas marketers, unions, and terminals, reducing operational costs and boosting profitability
- Manage driver assignments, schedules, and performance evaluations
Petroleum Inventory Analyst
S.S Afemikhe and Consulting
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed and managed a system for monitoring and tracking petroleum product quantities and types during transport, improving operational accuracy by 80% and ensuring timely deliveries
- Streamlined truck loading operations by maintaining detailed records and conducting comprehensive inspections, reducing loading errors by 100% and enhancing data accuracy across transportation processes
- Performed daily inventory checks on petroleum products, verifying stock levels before and after loading, leading to the elimination of inventory discrepancies
- Coordinated vessel reception for petrol, gas, and base oil, ensuring seamless discharge operations
- Worked closely with port authorities, customs, and logistics teams to ensure efficient product transfer
- Optimized receiving procedures by carefully verifying incoming shipments, ensuring the accurate recording of petroleum quantities, and eliminating receiving errors
- Actively managed product shortages and specification issues by coordinating with suppliers and performing thorough product assessments, improving supplier responsiveness and overall supply chain efficiency
- Utilized advanced calculations to determine critical product parameters, ensuring accurate data for decision-making and maintaining product quality
- Conducted thorough inspections of petroleum storage tanks before product transfer, ensuring stringent quality standards and eliminating discrepancies, thus maintaining product integrity
Petrochemist
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
Delta, Delta
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Perform chemical analyses on crude oil, intermediate streams, and finished petroleum products.
- Ensure all products meet regulatory and industry specifications (ASTM, ISO, API standards).
Monitor quality parameters and recommend corrective actions where necessary. - Collaborate with process engineers to optimize refining operations through chemical evaluations.
Monitor feedstock properties and support blending operations.
Provide recommendations for catalyst selection, regeneration, and replacement. - Maintain detailed records of analyses, test results, and chemical inventories.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and cross-functional teams. - Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Gas Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry and Petrochemical Technology
University of Port Harcourt
Skills
- Inventory control
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Operational Efficiency
- Distribution Planning
- Vendor Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Reporting and Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Stock Reconciliation
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Material Handling
- Supply chain efficiency
- Supply chain operations
- Logistics management
- Inventory control
Websites
Certification
- Oil and Gas Health and Safety Supervisor (InView), OSHAcademy
- Associate Environmental Professional, NRep
- Certificate of Environmental Awareness, WSO
- Certificate of Health and Safety at Work, WSO
- Certificate of In-depth MS Excel and Data Management Training
- Certificate of Risk Assessment Practical Application, WSO
Professional Highlights
- Expertise in Gas Operations & Logistics - Over 8 years of experience in petroleum logistics, inventory management, and gas distribution, optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency and profitability.
- Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization - Implemented strategic inventory tracking systems, eliminating discrepancies and enhancing accuracy by 80%, while negotiating cost-effective agreements to reduce operational expenses.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance - Maintained a flawless safety record by enforcing stringent protocols, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and earning recognition for excellence in workplace safety.
- Leadership & Team Management - Successfully supervised and streamlined workforce operations, improving productivity, scheduling efficiency, and fleet management to enhance service delivery.
- Strategic Planning & Vendor Relations - Developed and executed cost-effective transportation plans, optimized delivery schedules, and strengthened supplier relationships to boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Technical & Analytical Proficiency - Skilled in petroleum inventory analysis, chemical process evaluation, risk assessment, and quality assurance, leveraging data-driven insights to improve decision-making and operational performance.
Personal Information
Title: Logistics And Inventory Control Specialist
Timeline
Logistics and Inventory Control Specialist
Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited
11.2020 - Current
Petroleum Inventory Analyst
S.S Afemikhe and Consulting
07.2016 - 10.2018
Petrochemist
Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company
08.2013 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Gas Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
University of Port Harcourt
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry and Petrochemical Technology
University of Port Harcourt
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