- experience in managing complex logistics chains involving multimodal transportation with vessel, truck and air freight at a global scale with a wide geography of operations - finding most efficient logistics solutions based on urgency and dimensions of the cargoes - coordinating operations of freight forwarders regarding their timely and effective implementation of the task at hand - control of freight invoicing and claims relating to demurrages and lost or damaged cargoes - responsibility for compliance of the shipping documentation to contractual terms and Customs regulations at all stages of the logistics chain - updating SAP and EDC systems with correct data and documentation - storage management of materials delivered to the warehouse which are under customs clearance - troubleshooting of issues arising at any stage of the logistics chain up to final delivery and taking necessary steps to avoid similar issues going forward - learned managing high volume of operations under limited time conditions and ability to prioritize tasks effectively based on the requirements - building productive relationships with all stakeholders in the supply chain, including Vendors, freight companies and end users within the company - working autonomously and taking responsibility for the process under given scope, adaptability in critical situations, persistence in ensuring desired outcomes for the Company - developed communication and diplomacy skills to be able to effectively explain if any issues occur, why they have occurred and what active steps are being taken to resolve them

- Coordinating local and international logistics operations to support drilling operations - Document control during all stages of international shipping documents and loading of the vessels going offshore - Market research for freight costs and coordination of the tendering process to find most economically feasible and effective delivery methods of materials from various locations around the world - Supervision of the loading/ offloading procedures of the vessel at the port and the trucks at the warehouse, ensuring adherence to safety standards - Managing documentation and data in the EDC systems - Employed analytical and presentation skills to assess the procedure and identify weak/ blind points in the overall process, present to management and suggest areas for improvement - High attention to detail and to safety concerns - Being prepared to attend to urgent requests outside of standard working hours

- Experience in and understanding of Russian and International coal markets, main directions of export and demand - Gained in depth understanding of trade operations through assembling the logistics chain from scratch, starting from purchasing coal material from various producers in Russia, to its transportation by combined automobile, railway and marine transport to end customers in the Black Sea region, Europe and Far East - Conducted market research and established relationships with key logistics and service providers, such as railway freight forwarders, shipping brokers, marine and land coal terminals, surveyors and insurance companies - Involvement in commercial tasks as requested by traders, such as negotiating the commercial and delivery terms, searched for new clients and/or new destinations for existing products, assembled profitability and risk calculations - Kept track of material storage in various terminals and its quality/ quantity - Actively participated in revision of draft contracts in liaison with Legal team and advising on most optimal conditions regarding shipping, quality control, payments and general adherence to trade recap - Worked closely with Finance team to ensure all payments made on time and in line with contractual agreements, as well as assisting in LC opening - Control of invoicing and shipping documentation, adherence to contractual terms and LC - Nominated and coordinated the participation of surveyor companies, obtained the results of surveys and kept track to ensure material quality in line with contractual specifications - Conducted market research for and arranged cargo marine insurance with relevant service providers - In charge of troubleshooting any issues on the operations side and adapting to find a timely solution under limited time conditions - Taking a proactive approach regarding risk management of any deal, analyzing operational and financial risks beforehand and advising the findings to traders with potential resolutions - Developed resistance to pressure and learned of importance to take ownership of the issues - Learned the importance of teamwork, motivated members of different departments to work together as team to deliver the best outcome for the company even at times of disagreement

- Gained experience and understanding of oil product trading industry, key players, logistics routes, transshipment points, pricing and terms of pay - Provided operational coverage and supported the trader in an oil product trade deal starting from recap stage to completion, including full coverage of operations/logistics - Collaborated with other departments to better understand financial, legal and risk side of the deal - Learned to read and understand the contractual terms and conditions, ensured that operations do not start until a written contract is in place - Responsible for timely invoicing and compliance of shipping documentation to contractual terms and Letter of Credit - Managed all aspects of truck, rail, barge, and freight transshipment including freight and demurrage cost, as well as troubleshooting any arising complications to ensure cargo lifted and delivered as per schedule - In case of any arising demurrages or claims, assembled all information/ documents and informed relevant teams in timely manner - Aided traders in commercial tasks, such as compiling a recap or an offer, as well as negotiating with service providers such as terminals, freight forwarders, shipping brokers and surveyors - Lodged relevant information about vessel nominations, lifting schedules and invoicing in the company EDC and tracking system - Developed high attention to detail when working with large volumes of data to be able to effectively identify discrepancies in the LCs and the shipping docs - Besides using company EDC systems, learned to develop my own tracking methods to stay on top of all the tasks and ongoing shipments - Improved my negotiation skills through communication with stakeholders with various interests and backgrounds to maintain productive relationships and successful deal executions