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Khairat Basharu

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Detail-oriented aviation professional with expertise in managing airline accounts, overseeing invoicing and accounts receivable, and coordinating nationwide fuel supply operations. Skilled in resolving complex customer issues and supporting commercial negotiations through market intelligence. Experienced in stakeholder management, operational coordination, and process improvement within aviation commercial operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Client Service Executive - SBU Lead

CITA Energies
Lagos, Nigeria
2024.01 - Current

• Manage a portfolio of strategic airline customers, ensuring seamless service delivery across fuel procurement, supply coordination, billing, and operational support activities.


• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of customer account, pricing, fuel uplift, contract, and operational data within company systems, ensuring timely updates and reliable reporting for commercial and financial decision-making.


• Resolve customer queries acting as the primary source of contact between airlines, operations teams, finance departments, and station managers to ensure prompt issue resolution and customer satisfaction.


• Coordinate and administer commercial contract activities including customer account setup, pricing updates, fuel allocation adjustments, tender support, and implementation of agreed commercial terms.


• Manage invoicing and Accounts Receivable process by reconciling fuel uplift data, validating pricing, preparing customer statements, investigating discrepancies, and supporting timely collections.


• Monitor customer account performance, fuel consumption trends, volume allocations, and operational variances to identify service improvement.


• Gather and analyze market intelligence on Jet A-1 pricing, competitor activities, and supply market developments to support pricing strategy, customer negotiations, and tender submissions.


• Provide operational support across CITA's 16 locations by coordinating with station managers and operational teams to resolve service challenges, prevent fuel shortages, and maintain uninterrupted service delivery.


• Foster strong relationships with airline customers, ground handling agents, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.

Medical Laboratory Intern

FAAN Aviation Clinic
Lagos, Nigeria
2021.11 - 2022.05

Microbiology / Media Preparation

  • Prepared various culture media, including CLED agar, Blood agar, and Chocolate agar.
  • Ensured media sterility, proper storage, and quality control to support valid testing.

Sample Reception & Records Clerk

  • Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labeling, registration, and patient information.
  • Labelled blood samples in compliance with regulations and patient identity requirements.
  • Recorded analysis data and clinical results for reliable recordkeeping.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State
2018.10 - 2023.10

Skills

  • Client Onboarding

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Stakeholder Negotiations

  • Tender Support

  • Commercial Analysis

  • Pricing & Market Intelligence

  • Supply Chain Coordination

  • Process Improvement

  • Corporate Communications

  • Brand Positioning

Languages

English
Native

Certification

Oil & Gas: Markets, Trading, Pricing and Economic Framework - Udemy, 2024

Advanced Jet Fuel Quality Training - AFMAN, 2024

Internal IMS Auditor Course - FINSBURY HEINZ LIMITED, 2025

Timeline

Client Service Executive - SBU Lead

CITA Energies
2024.01 - Current

Medical Laboratory Intern

FAAN Aviation Clinic
2021.11 - 2022.05

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Ilorin
2018.10 - 2023.10
Khairat Basharu