TORKA SUNDAY
Warehouse & Materials Management Lead
Port Harcourt, NG.About
Results-driven Warehouse & Materials Management Lead with 8 years of progressive experience across Oil & Gas and EPC sectors, holding an M.Eng in Petroleum and Gas Production Engineering. Proven expertise in managing multi-million-dollar warehouse operations, implementing robust inventory controls, and administering complex procurement and subcontracts. Adept at ensuring compliance with global safety standards and executing high-stakes logistics, driving efficiency and cost savings.
Work
Entrepose DBN Ltd
|Warehouse & Materials Controller Lead
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Summary
Led strategic oversight of warehousing, material preservation, and inventory control functions for major production facility upgrade projects valued over $45M.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive warehousing, material preservation, and inventory control for major production facility upgrade projects, valued at over $45M.
Managed a 14-member team of warehouse operatives, material controllers, and logistics personnel, fostering a safety-first culture that achieved over 1,200+ consecutive days without Lost Time Incidents (LTI).
Spearheaded the redesign of the primary material storage yard and staging layout using 5S principles, boosting storage capacity by 25% and cutting material retrieval times by 40%.
Oversaw critical procurement workflows for specialized bulk components (piping, OCTG, valves, drilling mud), achieving 100% operational uptime by preventing material stockouts.
Administered technical subcontracts for freight forwarding and site logistics, closely monitoring vendor KPIs to realize 12% annual savings against budgeted contract spend.
Hazaks Engineering Limited
|Assistant Store Officer
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Summary
Provided essential technical support and managed material inventory, contributing to operational efficiency and audit compliance.
Highlights
Streamlined tool issuance and return processes for technicians and engineers, enhancing operational workflow and equipment availability.
Accurately managed material inventory, recording receiving and issuing transactions and updating systems in compliance with company procedures.
Supported internal and external materials audits, successfully resolving discrepancies to maintain regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
Coordinated timely recertification, recalibration, and maintenance for critical instruments and lifting gear, minimizing operational downtime.
Assisted in efficient mobilization and demobilization of project tools during critical turnaround activities, contributing to timely project completion.
Maintained a comprehensive computerized material database, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility for inventory management.
Participated in routine and annual physical inventory audits across regional distribution hubs, identifying over $120,000 in obsolete or dead stock for strategic disposal.
Education
University of Port Harcourt
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M.Eng
Petroleum and Gas Production Engineering
Rivers State University (Formerly University of Science and Technology)
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B.Tech
Petroleum Engineering
Languages
English
Certificates
Supply Chain Management Training
Project Management
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Skills
Warehouse Operations
Inventory Optimization, Layout Design, 5S Methodology, Material Preservation.
Procurement & Sourcing
Global Sourcing, Vendor Qualification, Expediting, Strategic Negotiation.
Contracts Management
Subcontract Administration, Internal and external Audits of materials process, Risk Mitigation.
Systems & Technology
SAP MM, Oracle ERP, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Advanced Excel, Gen AI.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, EPC Project Material Tracking.
HSE & Compliance
QA/QC Traceability, OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Communication
Good communication.
Collaboration
Collaboration and Teamwork.
Attention to Detail
Pay attention to details.
Problem Solving
Problem solving ability.
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking ability.
Time Management
Time management.