Fred Van Niekerk

Experience

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  FORAMER / FORASOL

  Oct 1987 - Dec 1990

  Receive all incoming and backload outgoing Materials and Equipment. Properly warehouse and maintain rig inventory. Raise Field Requisitions for materials / spares as required by operations and to maintain operational inventory. Responsible for all stores operations and administration. Liaise with Contractor Companies for preparation and execution of materials manifests. Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactions Supervisor : Offshore Installation Manager Report to : Offshore Installation Manager and Rig Superintendant. Show less Receive all incoming and backload outgoing Materials and Equipment.Properly warehouse and maintain rig inventory. Raise Field Requisitions for materials / spares as required by operations and to maintain operational inventory.Responsible for all stores operations and administrationLiaise with Contractor Companies for preparation and execution of materials manifests.Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactionsSupervisor : Offshore Installation ManagerReport to : Offshore Installation Manager and Rig Superintendant. Show less

  • Offshore Materials Person

    May 1990 - Dec 1990

  • Offshore Materials Person

    Mar 1989 - Apr 1990

  • Buyer

    Oct 1987 - Feb 1989
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  FORAMER / FORASOL

  Jan 1991 - Apr 1992

  Logistics Section Leader

  Receive all incoming and backload outgoing Materials and Equipment.Maintain all Inventory and report.Raise Field Requisitions for materials / spares as required by operations and maintain operational inventory.Responsible for all stores operations and administration.Liaise with Contractor Companies for preparation and execution of personnel (POB 500) as well as materials manifests.Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactionsSupervisor : Offshore Installation ManagerReport To : Offshore Installation Manager Show less

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  Robertson & Caine Boat Builders

  Oct 1992 - Jul 1997

  Stores Manager

  Set up stores and vendor base.Source and Procurement of Raw Materials and Spare parts .Manage store inventory and team. Supervise Receiving, Issuing of Materials.Coordinate with Production Department for production planning and inventory requirements .Take part in Production and Management meetings.Report to : John Robertson, Owner.

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  PRIDE FORAMER SA (Pride International)

  Aug 1997 - Dec 2009

  Supply Chain Manager

  Set up Supply Chain Operations South Africa.Manage Local / Overseas Procurement of Materials and Services.Establish equipment storage yard (contract) .Set up new vendors following company procedures. Decision making role. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Onshore Supply Chain team. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Offshore Materials team.Decision maker on Material MOT from Global Forwarder Transit Hubs.Responsible / Decision Maker for release of materials from Forwarder Transit Hubs.Liaise with Forwarders & Clearing Agents regarding Material Shipments inbound & outbound.Introduce and implement Supply Chain Procedures Onshore / Offshore.Introduce new materials handling procedures for onshore / offshore operations.Supervise shipping of equipment to Area of Operation for load out to rig (client controlled).Supervise receiving and proper disposition of material back loaded from the rig (Storage / Dispose / Export)Liaise with Offshore Materials Dept (Materials handling, Inventory keeping and practices).Resposible for shipping and tracking of R&R equipment with global OEM repair facilities.Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactions, inventory.Review and approve Vendor and Service Provider invoices for payment.Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures.Supervise team of 4.Supervisor : Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain. HoustonReport To : Country Manager Show less

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  PRIDE GLOBAL III (Pride International)

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Supply Chain Manager (Rotational position)

  Set up Supply Chain Operations Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.Manage Local / Overseas Procurement of Materials and Services. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Onshore Supply Chain team. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Offshore Materials Team.Supervise Transit / Storage Yard (Quay 5, Malabo).Receiving, loading of containers etc.Source and develop local and regional suppliers and service providers.Introduce and implement Supply Chain Best Practice Procedures Onshore Decision maker on Material MOT from Global Forwarder Hubs.Responsible for timeous release of materials from Transit Hubs.Liaise with Forwarders & Clearing Agents regarding Material Shipments inbound & outbound.Partake in daily meetings with client.Work with client to ensure timely shipping of equipment load outs to rig.Supervise receiving and proper disposition of material back loaded from the rig (Storage/Dispose/Export)Resposible for shipping and tracking of R&R equipment with global OEM repair facilities.Liaise with Offshore Materials Dept ( Materials handling, Inventory keeping and practices).Review and approve Vendor and Service Provider invoices for payment.Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactions, inventory.Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures.Supervisor : Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain, HoustonReport To : Country Manager Show less

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  PRIDE FORAMER SA (Pride International)

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  Supply Chain Manager

  Placed with responsibility of cleaning up of equipment storage facilities, post operations, repair and upgrade projects in South Africa (various rigs).Prepare a comprehensive inventory and coordinate with Asset management group as to final disposition of equipment.Supervise the export of equipment (rig stacked) stored onshore, to new location.Clean up storage areas and dispose of surplus / obsolete equipment following company policies and procedures.Prepare and maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting.Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures.Supervisor & Report to: Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain, Houston Show less

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  PRIDE NORTH AMERICA LLC (Pride International)

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2012

  Set up Supply Chain Operations in Israel. (Customs formalities, Logistics, supply)Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire Supply Chain staff Israel (Shore base office & Yard).Manage Local / Overseas Procurement of Materials and Services.Set up Storage / Transit yard Haifa, Israel. Implement practices, Supervise Supply / Storage Yard.Introduce and implement Supply Chain Procedures Onshore.Decision maker on Material MOT from Global Forwarder Hubs.Responsible for timeous release of materials from Transit Hubs.Liaise daily with Client / Forwarders & Clearing Agents regarding Material Shipments inbound & outbound.Liaise with Offshore Materials Dept (Materials handling, Inventory keeping and practices).Resposible for shipping and tracking of R&R equipment with global OEM repair facilities.Review and approve Vendor and Service Provider invoices for payment.Supervisory role with Offshore Materials Dept ( Materials handling, Inventory keeping and practices).Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactions, inventory.Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures.Location : IsraelSupervisor : Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain, HoustonOperational Report To : Country Manager Show less Work with assigned agents to prepare and supervise import / export of rig and equipment into Cyprus (Customs formalities, Logistics)Organise and coordinate personnel logistics for incoming Rig Management Team.Identify suitable repair facilities and qualified service providers and set up contracts.Procure requirements for rig's Port Call from regional and overseas markets.Prepare and maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting. Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures. Supervisor & Report to: Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain, Houston Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
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  PRIDE FORAMER SA (Ensco)

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  Supply Chain Manager

  Prepare for import of rig and equipment into South Africa (Customs formalities)Set up Supply Chain Operations in South Africa. Re-initiate business relationships with existing vendors. Set up new vendors following company procedures. Decision making role. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Onshore Supply Chain team. Set up and conduct Interviews, decision making on Hire of Offshore Materials team.Perform local buyer role – Materials and Services.Work with Houston, Aberdeen, Dubai, Singapore Buying Offices for Procurement of Materials and Services ex overseas.Set up storage / Transit yard. Implement practices.Supervise shipping of equipment to Area of Operation for load out to rig (client controlled). Liaise with client on daily basis with regards to load out of equipment to rig.Do regular visits to Client facilities in area of operations – Public Relations.Review and approve Vendor and Service Provider invoices for payment.Decision maker on Material MOT from Global Forwarder Hubs.Responsible for timeous release of materials from Transit Hubs.Liaise daily with Forwarders & Clearing Agents regarding Material Shipments inbound & outbound. Supervise shipping of equipment to Area of OperationWork with client to ensure proper and timeous shipping of equipment load out to rig.Supervise receiving and proper disposition of material back loaded from the rig following company procedures.Supervisory role with Offshore Materials Dept. (Materials handling, Inventory keeping and practices).Maintain accurate recordkeeping and reporting of transactions, inventory.Complete and submit bi-weekly reports to Business Unit Management (Dubai).Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures.Supervisor : Mgr., Global Materials, Inventory & Field Supply Chain. DubaiOperational Report To : Country Manager Show less

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  PetroSA

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Initiate and Maintain the Integrated Supply Base Logistics Planning and Scheduling of resources including Vessels, Plant and HR, including setting up of KPI.Play an observe and advise role in all aspects of Logistics Operations, including inventory and safety.Advise on improvements with a view to streamlining Logistics processes with resultant cost savings to company.Manage demobilization of contractors and equipment from Operator's facilities post drilling campaign and reconcile Drilling Inventories.Maintain integrity of Company’s Supply Chain & Safety Policies and Procedures. Show less

  • Project Supervisor - Drilling Materials & Logistics (Contractor)

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Senior Drilling Materials / Logistics Coordinator- Project Ikhwezi PetroSA

    May 2014 - Jul 2015
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  TOTAL ENERGY RESOURCES (Pty) Ltd

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

  Director

  Providing an all encompassing service to the Energy Sector in Africa •Strategic Consulting, energy related Projects.•Structuring commercial transactions.•Procurement of related Goods and Services.•Logistics.

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  Petromarine

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Group Supply Chain Manager (Consulting)
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  Afrishore Shipping - Oil & Gas Logistics Solutions - TOTAL E&P SA Brulpadda -A1X Drilling Campaign

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Drilling Materials Manager

  Support of Afrishore Logistics Base operational Team in creating and maimtaining a safety culture.Supervision of Pipe Yard and all related activities including proper storage and handling practices.Responsible for recording and tracking all client + contractor incoming / outgoing shipping consignments to end destination, including all documentation and formalities.Oversee stuffing and loading of containers and manifesting of all goods shipped to destination.

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  Groupe Ponticelli Frères

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Logistics and Services Manager

  Responsible for all Logistics requirements including importation of goods and delivery to site.Responsible for dealing with client Astron Energy w.r.t camp set up and all infrastructure requirements.Perform all Procurement functions including sourcing.Responsible for Materials Management including receiving, inventory and and issuing of goods.Perform service co-ordination functions with sub-contractors and service providers.Report to Director and Construction Manager.

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  TotalEnergies

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  Onshore Logistics & Materials Coordinator - Total E&P South Africa - Luiperd 1X

  Manage the safe running of Drilling Equipment Yard & Warehouse operations, including daily receiving, proper storage, load out activities in support of a rigorous Drilling Programme.Provide functional leadership and manage a young and dedicated team of 10 and ensure delivery of strategic knowledge transfer initiatives, aligned to deliver operational excellence.Manage, maintain and achieve the Company's QHSE Policy with all activities carried out. Zero incidence record achieved in Project. Manage all trucking movements from base to point of loading and point of offloading and generated paperwork.Ensure timely materials movements to vessels and load out by eliminating lost time and delays, thereby assisting with the Company achieving a 35 day “ahead of schedule” lead on Project, with resultant cost savings.Ensure proper close out of all administration aspects of equipment movement during Project demobilisation and post demobilisation inventory reconciliation. Zero losses recorded.Oversee and manage all post operations OEM inspection and preservation work as well as all Total equipment storage prerequisites. Show less

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  Afrishore

  Jul 2022 - now

  Onshore Materials Manager