Soteria Energy ResourcesHead, Trading Operations
Feb. 2014 - Sep. 2014Lagos, Nigeria• Led the company in organizational growth initiatives by generating new leads with the aim of creating more sales through the bulk marketing of petroleum products, primarily AGO (diesel) and PMS (petrol) • Monitored and ensured appropriate shipping of inbound cargo to nominated depot facility – liaise with ship master on suitable vessel for voyage, issue depot manager Notification of Readiness, monitor receipt and discharge process of cargo into tanks. • Reviewed daily loading reports from operations team and escalated areas of probable concerns. • Monitored all competitive purchases and tender for supply to ensure best rates. • In conjunction with finance unit, created and implemented budget for trading unit’s capital and recurrent expenses for the year. • Managed regulatory interface with Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, Department of Petroleum Resources, Petroleum Tanker Drivers and other relevant agencies. • Developed professional relationships with the major petroleum marketers and depot owners as well as customers. • Presented quarterly performance report to management. • Articulated company requirements to team members and ensured appropriate achievement of objectives. • Prepared job title and description for team members in trading unit as well as justification to management for approval. • Conducted weekly meetings with team members.