GARY LAWRENCEBritish Phone: 00971 (0) 553804017Based in S.E Asia Email: gazstulaw@yahoo.co.uk

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

PROJECT LOGISTICS | CONTRACT MANAGEMENT | COMPLIANCEMeticulous, adaptable and conscientious logistics & supply chain professional with 28 years experience leading logistics operations for Oil and Gas construction, Ministry of Defence and perishable shipping. Experienced in GCC, CIS, UK, Europe, Africa and Far East regions, thriving in multi-cultural environments and challenging project locations ensuring high standard of safety. Supply Chain Management diploma certified. Effective communicator. Motivating and approachable management style.

Project Logistics Management Team Leadership & Training Transportation Management Contract Negotiation

Resource Allocation Procurement Relationship Management Load out attendance

Risk management Regulatory

Compliance Proposals & Bids Budget Management

LOGISTICS MANAGER , PETROFAC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, SHARJAH, UAE2010 – PRESENT

Led the entire scope of logistics procurement and execution for projects in challenging locations, directing and publishing the logistics strategy for ports of entry and mode of transport, consulting on road access issues, site vehicle control, identifying early transport envelope restrictions, writing work scopes, issuing tenders and awarding the necessary logistics contracts for offshore and onshore shipping of all project materials. Khazzan CPF Oman project value $1.3 billion, QP Gas Sweetening project value $700 million - El-Merk Project Algeria value $2.3 billion ,Sasol Pande Pig Trap Project Mozambique $40 million Recruited and mentored team of 5-10 direct reports including in house forwarder team. Established and maintained critical and oversize cargo planning forecast for site planning. Negotiated substantial savings and favorable terms and conditions for logistics contracts. Attended critical vessel load outs (global), enforcing HSE compliance. Solid track record

for transport safety of oversize and valuable equipment as result of direct attendance and intervention at South East Asian ,European and Middle East Ports including 400 ton/40 metre long columns, and gas turbines valued at $30 million.

Devised KPIs, scope of work and commercial questionnaires for contracts and drove negotiations with favourable outcome under strong opposition

Established import operating procedures for online clearance of hazardous and special cargo

Submitted strategy and budgets which contributed to winning proposals in Algeria, Abu Dhabi UAE, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Took ownership of a study on transport envelopes and strategy for oversize modules for Bechtel joint venture Abu Dhabi Aluminum Company alumina refinery.

Key involvement from proposal stage through set-up and execution of moving 300,000 freight tons in 2 years (with a 1-year peak shipping time frame).

Overseeing pre-qualification of freight forwarders, devising RFQ for freight forwarding contract, producing journey management and vehicle inspection plans.

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR FOSTER WHEELER ENERGY LIMITED, UNITED KINGDOM 2009 – 2010

Managed early-stage planning and logistics strategies for Indian Oil Company, creating EPCG list and equipment planning sheet, and advising on shipping strategies. Created and maintained an EPCG list for customs duties and a project equipment planning sheet Consulted on vendor kick off meetings to discuss shipping strategies Demonstrated versatility and flexibility in covering duties for the site-based Logistics Managerr during critical

stages on the KNGL Project Melaka, Malaysia Petrochemical project Led entire scope of ENOC and Sharq, Saudi Aramco project logistics execution at end phase Resolved complex forwarder close out issues for timely purchase order close out documentation

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LOGISTICS LEAD FLUOR, CAMBERLEY, UK 2008 – 2009

Saudi Kayan Project, Saudi Arabia. Self-employed on consultancy/hourly rate basis. Role required expedited horizon planning and vessel booking in addition to directing daily conference calls to manage deliveries.

Managed forwarder and six in-house representatives Developed horizon planning and vessel bookings, including break bulk vessels Chaired daily conference calls with the site and tracking of priority shipments to final delivery Created and maintained an oversize cargo register and holding weekly update meetings for booking forecasts Checked forwarders’ invoices against the contract, acting on anomalies, ensuring accurate payments Resolved complex damages and insurance issues Designed and implemented out of scope approval procedures, and advised project management Provided expertise on export compliance issues relating to export licensing and dual use cargo

KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT, LEATHERHEAD, UK2006 – 2008

LOGISTICS LEAD (GOVERNMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE)Delivered accommodation projects for MoD Managed quote process with contract forwarders and awarding contracts Devised logistics strategy and budget for multi-million dollar project Initiated dialogue alerting Customs to duty exempt imports Recruited and line managed two logistics operators Devised export licence requirements Meticulous preparation of shipping invoices, shipment records and audit trails

F H BERTLING, SUTTON, UK2004 – 2006

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR Provided wide-ranging logistics support on Azeri offshore project (Caspian Sea) Onshore and ACG Project. Line managed four logistics operators, overseeing team management, training, supervision and review.

Optimised movements into Baku and creating a daily shipping plan for BP colleagues Managed river ship operations, extracting data on cargo specifications from vendors Led vendor visits in UK/Holland to check progress, oversee logistics and consult on

operational systems. Promoted from Logistics Project Manager Assistant, Shah Deniz gas project (Caspian Sea)

on strength of performance in the role.

PANALPINA WORLD TRANSPORT, HEATHROW, LONDON, UK2000 – 2004

SHIPPING OPERATOR, OIL & GAS DEPARTMENT

Responsible for booking air and sea shipments for key British Gas and Mobil accounts Job costing and profit analysis of completed jobs Advising clearance instructions to the import department.

1987-2000- VARIOUS LOGISTICS ROLES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

EDUCATION

Diploma, Supply Chain Management, Westford College of Management, UKA-Levels, Speciss College, Harare, Zimbabwe