Kenny Smith

Tel (m): +44 (0) 7710 487916 E-mail: kennysmith36@hotmail.com

Accomplished and self-motivated Materials and Logistics Professional who provides leadership and strategic planning in the provision, performance and management of materials and logistics services. Comprehensive understanding of oil and gas procurement and supply chain, with 25 years dedicated to a multi-national service company in delivering complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects to major UKCS Operators. Ready to secure a challenging new role, where I can demonstrate my strong work ethic and apply my skills, knowledge and expertise.

KEY SKILLS: EPC Projects ERP Systems Materials Management Strategic Planning People Management Fabrication Coordination Logistics Management Warehousing / Marine Operations Process Improvements

Established experience in a client facing role for an oil and gas operator, with the managerial skills to exceed performance goals and targets. Client focused with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation.

Possess strong analytical and strategic skills, providing leadership to the supply chain in the coordination and delivery of materials to meet project schedules.

Advanced working knowledge of ERP Materials Management Operating systems including SAP, Maximo, Oracle P2P and ProjectWise software. Proficient in Microsoft Offices Suite and Outlook.

Solutions based with the materials and logistics operational expertise to support core functions namely – Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Materials Control, Warehousing, Marine Operations and external customers.

Accustomed to managing responsibilities, adapting to changing workloads and priorities to meet demanding schedules, whilst ensuring high standards and safety are not compromised under pressure.

Strong technical knowledge of piping codes and standards with coordinating skills in supporting the fabrication, assembly, test, handling, inspection and delivery of offsite fabrications.

Thorough understanding of EPC project quality controls and industry safety standards.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Oversaw the successful transfer and subsequent management of circa £10M inventory spares following the transition of Shell’s NNS assets to TAQA - Cormorant Alpha, Cormorant North, Tern Alpha and Eider Alpha.

Responsible for the restructure of the materials team in order to successfully deliver an unprecedented - 4x simultaneous North Sea platform production shutdowns in 2015. Supervised the materials and warehousing teams in the co-ordination and mobilisation of critical materials to meet offshore construction plans (without any materials slippages or unplanned downtime).

Applied and implemented methods, techniques, processes and systems to improve materials and logistics management performance, resulting in cost savings in excess of £500K to the client.

Recognised by fellow colleagues and management for exceeding performance delivery of materials management in terms of multiple “worker of the month” nominations and reward.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Wood Group Engineering Feb 1992 - May 2016 Commenced my 25 year career with the Wood Group as a Material Controller and progressed to Materials Lead with many notable successes within my scope of work, resulting in significant cost reductions and enhanced business improvements across a number of multi million pound EPC projects. Senior Materials Controller (Sir Ian Wood House, Aberdeen) Feb 2016 - May 2016 Reporting directly to the Contract Manager on a pilot project for a major oil and gas client.

Conducted a review of the client’s supply chain maintenance strategy and process with a view to identifying potential cost savings by means of an inventory cleanse and delivering more cost efficient processes.

Selected to test Wood Group’s new global Maximo ERP computerised system through the complete supply chain cycle. Identified failures, made recommendations and ultimately approved the implementation to project management.

TAQA Contract Nov 2008 - Feb 2016 Materials Lead (TAQA office complex, Aberdeen) Reporting directly both to the Wood Group Business Services Manager and TAQA Materials Manager. Responsibilities included but not limited to:

Responsible for the co-ordination of materials and logistics processes by road, sea and air. Interface materials focal point between onshore and offshore project teams for TAQA’s 5x UKCS North Sea Platforms.

Supervised and mentored procurement, expediting, warehousing, shipping, logistics, and materials control personnel both directly and indirectly.

Develop and implement robust materials management systems and processes to effectively monitor and track all project materials transactions from requisition to installation offshore – “cradle to grave”, as well as backload processes including inventory returns, repairs and rentals.

Collaborate planning with the Construction and Project teams, with the outcome being able to forecast availability of materials against construction Work Pack planning. Create, formulate and produce material pick-lists to enable warehouse Material Controllers to bag and tag in preparation for call-off.

Participate in platform morning calls and key project meetings - kick-off, hazop, construction readiness and planning. Reporting on all materials status and take away actions accordingly.

Member of Target Excellence Team, tasked with reviewing the efficiencies of current working practices, continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.

Perform materials reconciliation on project completion. Identify and categorise re-usable stock for future projects and/or compile asset disposable requests (ADR). Review project requisitions to mitigate unnecessary spend and reduce inventory holdings.

Fully conversant with oil and gas standard safety procedures in accordance with Company HSE policies ensuring that all materials and logistics movements are carried out as such.

Shell ISC/Sigma 3 Contract June 2004 - Nov 2008 Senior Materials Controller (Seafield House, Aberdeen) Reporting to the Procurement Manager

Responsible for the daily management, co-ordination, material control and shipments to/from the Shell Brent, Central and Northern Fields.

Supervision and development of Supply Chain clerical and Warehouse Operatives both directly and indirectly

Shell ISC/Sigma 3 Contract Feb 1992 - June 2004 Materials Controller (ASCO Operations Base – Altens, Aberdeen) Reporting to the Procurement Manager

Responsible for all Materials control warehouse activities, receipts, storage, bagging and tagging, manifest and shipment of materials to/from the Shell Brent Field.

Press Offshore Ltd (AMEC) Mar 1987 - Feb 1992 Shell ISC/Sigma 3 Contract Materials Controller (Press Offshore and ASCO Operations Bases - Altens, Aberdeen) Reporting to the Procurement Manager

Responsible for all Materials control site functions on: Amoco’s Montrose Alpha Shell’s Brent Field – Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta Decommissioning of Brent Spar Seconded to Deutag Drilling to oversee the material control, logistics and shipment of drilling

equipment. Shell Tern Alpha Hook-up

EDUCATION/TRAINING: 5 Scottish Certificates of Education ONC of Diploma in Mechanical Studies and Principles Trade – HGV Mechanic CERTIFICATES/QUALIFICATIONS: IATA, IMDG and COSHH. References are available on request.