OPARACHUKWU UCHENNA
6, Collins close, off Royal Avenue
Rumuepirikom Port Harcourt
Rivers State.
Cell +234 803 4357 841 Email- [email protected]
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/uchenna-oparachukwu-3452b2180

PROFILE

A career minded young professional; with significant experience in Procurement, Shipping & Marine operations and proven track record of efficient management and timely delivery of assigned responsibilities; Result-driven seasoned professional acknowledged for sound decision-making & analytical abilities; business acuity & problem solving skills. Strategic, methodical & reliable; pursue the challenge of resolving long term issues & influencing bottom line positive outcomes.

SKILLS
 Enthusiastic and active team member with extensive experience playing an active role in multidisciplinary teams, as well as having a great deal of experience working independently under numerous time constraints
 Excellent presentation, team work, verbal and written communication skills used daily in identifying and providing relevant solutions to corporate and clients.
 Highly organized, flexible and innovative with a strong ability to adapt to dynamic business environments with multiple and changing deadlines.
 Results oriented in leading teams within a corporate business environment and achieving success with the teams set goals.
 Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Ms word and Power point.
 Exudes professionalism and integrity in dealing with many levels of management, diversified teams and clients in highly confidential business environments.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Economics September 2002 University of Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science February 1996 Lagos City Computer College, Ikeja Lagos.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) In view

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Procurement/Shipping Coordinator/Marine Operations
Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd June 2011 – Till Present Lagos Nigeria.
Procurement (Buyer)

Buyer activities include:
 Assisting in achieving best value in the sourcing of materials and subcontract services.
 Preparation and placement of Purchase Orders, Service and Work Contracts, Blanket Orders and Frame Agreements.
 Ensuring supplier/subcontractor compliance with contractual deliverables and obligations
 Liaising with the technical department on the specification of contracts
 Liaising with the HSE, Legal (Contracts) and Quality departments on requirements for suppliers/subcontractors for specific contracts in addition to standard project/company terms and conditions
 Managing supplier/subcontractor progress, claims, variation orders in line with Project/Company requirements/needs and company guidelines

Project Shipping Coordinator
 Interphase with all the projects and identify their peculiar needs for effective management of their importations/exportation.
 Research new suppliers and freight forwarders for effective service delivery.
 Collates data about any intending Import/export, process such information by creating the transport request in SAP.
 Preparation of shipping documents such as Invoice, packing list, FORM M, PAAR, E-SONCAP for Duty assessment, subsequent duty payment to effect customs clearance activities (import/export).
 Scrutinize AWB, OBL information to ensure it conforms to other shipping documents.
 Track & monitor Vessel/Flight schedules from arrival till material is cleared and delivered to the site.
 Ensure compliance with customs regulations, port authorities and other government present at the port.
 Also creates work order, delivery order, service entries & shipment authorization in SAP for freight forwarders.
 Maintain and update the shipping department database to give real-time information regarding shipments (Imports& Export).
 Ensure the conformity of all shipping documents before assigning to freight forwarders.
 Coordination with freight forwarders to ensure pickup and timely delivery.
 Prepare and send the shipments status report of all shipments on weekly basis (grouped by projects) to all project heads.
 Efficient management of Courier shipments with various courier companies. (DHL, UPS, FedEx (Redstar) etc.

Marine Operations
 Processing of permits for Vessel operations with relevant authorities such as NPA, NIMASA, NIWA, CUSTOMS, and IMMIGRATION.
 Processing of relevant permits for imported vessels with relevant government agencies.
 Coordinating & processing of vessel purchase, leasing in compliance with statutory requirement.
 Process Cabotage Waivers on Building, Ownership and Manning, 2% Cabotage surcharge, 3% statutory payment etc. with NIMASA.
 Processing of Temporary Importation permit with Nigerian customs service.
 Coordinating of vessel operations, chandelling and Manning
 Registration of vessels, Manning compliance and other statutory obligations with NIMASA, NIWA, and other government agencies.
 Processing relevant vessel survey, class certificate and other operational certificates with NIMASA, NIWA.  Coordinating & processing invoices that are related to stevedoring, conservancy, cargo dues and pilotage dues with NPA.

Avsec officer
Aviation Security
Checkport Security Nigeria Ltd. August 2007- May 2011
A swissport company.
MMIA, Lagos

Duties:
 Aircraft Cabin Search
 Aircraft Guarding
 Baggage Reconciliation
 Cabin Baggage Screening
 Cargo Security
 Catering Security
 Document Examination
 Passenger Profiling (TSA)
 X-Ray Operation

TRAINING
Course: Customs Training (Import/Export Clearance procedures, Guidelines & Requirements)

Trainer: Kolesil Investment Nigeria Limited
Date and location:
2018, Port Harcourt.
Course:

NPA Training (Port Operations and procedures)
Trainer: Agwut A International Ltd
Date and location:
2018 Lagos.

Course:
Basic AVSEC Training
Trainer: Roland Ottoy (Swissport International)
Date and location: February 2007.
Course: Basic X-ray screening & Interpretation.
Trainer: Checkport South Africa (PTY) Ltd.
Date and location: 26 July, 2010

REFERENCES
To be provided on request