OM VENKATSHIVA ADARI
Dublin
Summary
Experienced professional with 7+ years of diverse roles in the maritime and logistics industry, specializing in procurement, and budget management for oil and product tanker vessels. Proven ability to manage big clients effectively gained during my tenure as a Technical Officer at Bernhard Schulte India. Began my career as a Boarding Officer, handling various vessel types, including cruise ships and port operations, and developed strong client management skills early on as a Sales Agent at a stockbroking firm. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at TU Dublin to enhance my expertise in supply chain operations and maritime logistics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Purchaser
Buena Vista Shipping LLP
Mumbai
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end supply chain, overseeing just-in-time and regular procurement of vessel machinery spare parts globally, other consumables required on board, and making logistics arrangements for delivery on board at the vessel's calling ports worldwide.
- Optimised vendor selection, cost negotiations with suppliers, freight forwarders, and agents, making sourcing strategies to mitigate the risk of vessel stoppage, cost-effective sourcing and logistics, managing allocated budget, including two successful drydock project coordination in Dubai and Istanbul.
- Managed vessels that are Aframax oil tankers, aged from 18 to 20 years.
Technical Officer
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Handling the procurement of spare parts, complete machinery, and technical services, planning logistics for the assigned tanker vessels efficiently and promptly.
- Coordinating with suppliers to reduce lead time, and following up with freight forwarders, vessel agents and vessel crew for on-board delivery.
- Managing five different tanker vessels, all on tramp trade, for major owners such as JP Morgan, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and Oceanix.
- Managing the technical budget to ensure cost optimization, especially the logistics expenses.
- Collates the necessary data and prepares a financial budget consumption report, along with other technical reports for owners as per their requirements.
- Coordinating with the master and vendors for various vessel-related reports and certificates to update in the ERP SmartPAL software for each assigned vessel.
- Handled dry dock projects, and new vessel takeovers from the shipyard in China.
Logistics Coordinator
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Making logistics arrangements for the timely supply of ship stores, chemicals, gases, provisions, bonded stores, and bulk supply of lube oil on vessels average 45 port calls at worldwide ports or anchorage per month, ensuring alignment with vessel urgency and operational schedules.
- Planning for the consolidation of ship stores at the warehouse in different locations, and supply on the vessel in one go, to reduce freight, documentation, and clearance cost, local transportation, and on-board delivery cost, specially because of COVID time.
- Execute freight forwarding (air, sea, land) in close coordination with freight forwarders and local vessel agents, keeping in view vessel schedules.
- Led briefing sessions for the senior joining officers regarding enhancements in the procurement cycle
- Contributed to numerous Supply Chain Management endeavor's, focusing on Catalogue Management and Inventory of hazardous materials (IHM).
Vessel Operator
J.M.Baxi & Company
Mumbai
12.2019 - 02.2020
- PIC for Apeejay Shipping, M. Pallonji Shipping, India Cements Ltd, Teekay, Ultra Tech Cement Ltd, Gail India Ltd, Wallem Ship Management, and other foreign principals.
- The primary responsibility is to optimize profits by reducing operational costs in all the processes related to allocated vessel cargo operations and husbandry activities, and to ensure the smooth sailing of the vessel in the minimum possible time when calling at Indian ports.
- Preparing PDAs for enquiries received from different principals for all Indian ports, and then following up and negotiating to convert them into business.
- Planning and execution of proper voyage rotation of vessels for part cargo discharge at various Indian ports.
- Responsible for the smooth operation of vessel berthing by managing on-time prefunding of the PDA amount with principals.
- Handling dry bulk vessels carrying all types of coal, cement, grains, and iron ore shipments; tanker vessels (oils and chemicals); and LNG vessels..
- Accountable for the final DA (disbursement account) settlement against the respective vessel within 45-60 days, and reducing the outstanding amount.
Vessel Boarding Agent
J.M.Baxi & Company
Mumbai
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinate the arrival of vessels with all port personnel, including pilots, tugs, line handlers, terminal operators, and governmental authorities.
- Responding to all enquiries, and handling all operational matters relating to principals and prospective principals.
- Prepare and complete necessary documentation, including all government-required forms and company-related documents such as Statement of Facts.
- Attending almost 18-24 vessels each month.
Relationship Manager
VNS Finance & Capital services
Mumbai
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Meeting monthly sales target of 35-40 new accounts opening per month.
- Providing online service sales support to customers for trouble free trading
- Resolving customer issues with collaborating with cross functional team
- Resolving their queries regarding trading software and mobile application
- Maintaining and developing relationship with existing clients for referrals and more accounts to achieve targets
Education
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 09.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh 08.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
- MS Office
- Teamwork
- Supply chain risk mitigation
- International supply chain management
- Negotiations
- Strategic Procurement
- Market analysis
- Transportation, Logistics
Timeline
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Technological University Dublin
09.2024 - 10.2025
Senior Purchaser
Buena Vista Shipping LLP
04.2024 - 07.2024
Technical Officer
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Logistics Coordinator
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 12.2021
Vessel Operator
J.M.Baxi & Company
12.2019 - 02.2020
Vessel Boarding Agent
J.M.Baxi & Company
05.2018 - 12.2019
Relationship Manager
VNS Finance & Capital services
09.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University
08.2012 - 01.2017
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