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Josue Da Costa

Greater Sudbury,Canada

Summary

Successful at reducing costs, improving delivery times and optimizing production schedules to maximize the effectiveness of the supply chain. Results-driven and hardworking with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Specialist

Exxon Mobil Angola
02.2013 - 04.2021
  • Optimized jet fuel A1 inventory levels by implementing efficient demand forecasting and supply planning methods.
  • Reduced order lead times with streamlined procurement processes for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships, negotiating terms for cost savings.
  • Implemented robust vendor management systems to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Implemented Job Safety Analysis practices during loading and unloading operations;
  • Ensured empty tanks were properly cleaned and inspected prior loading;
  • Delivered to offshore platforms via fast vessel or helicopter all the paperwork related to each refuelling operation;
  • Reported to Base logistics superintendent;

Senior Accountant - Project Site Administrator

Geokinetics
02.2009 - 01.2013
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
  • Improved the daily cash report templates.
  • Conducted cash reconciliations.
  • Conducted cash calls
  • Performed salary payment by hand to local workforce
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
  • Served as a key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of project team members.
  • Managed staff meetings, resolved complaints, planned workforce time off/on, managed subcontractors for utilities such as gas, water, food, transportation, and electricity.
  • Reinforced safety procedures in the site.

Data Analytics Team Lead

SonaDiets International
12.2006 - 06.2009

Received and corrected vessel fleet operations daily report;

Hours and time reconciliations;

Productive and non productive time segregation;

Generated Chrystal Reports;

Produced monthly cost allocation report;

Trained, coached, and mentored new vessel administrative staff;

Temporarily replaced the vessel control coordinator during breaks, sick leave or professional absence;

Promoted safety standards in the workplace throughout logistics operations;



Education

High School Diploma -

Economics Institute of Luanda
Luanda, Angola

Bachelor of Arts - Materials, Logistics, And Administration

Cambridge College
Great Britain, United Kingdom
04.2019

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Standards
  • Production Scheduling
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Tracking Metrics
  • Safety compliance
  • Work independently
  • Vendor Relations
  • Reviewing Performance

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification


Volunteer work: June 2021 written and spoken translations from Portuguese to English vice versa for Social Division Services in Portland Maine, US.

August - September 2021 written and spoken translations for John Burlock Immigration Law Office in Portland Maine, US.


From 2016 to date - working part time Strategist for the NGO People Social Cooperative by establishing goals and marketing actions that align with the economic needs of the population in that area, creating operations plans that ensure efficient use of the cooperative resources, evaluating performance, services, and processes, and recommending improvements.


On-the-job training: essentials of cyber security, office ergonomics, defensive driving, job safety analysis, basics of fire fighting, business continuity plan, and business information confidentiality.


Information Technologies: SAP for material management, primavera for financial accounting, microsoft project 2016, microsoft office suite in advanced excel, word, powerpoint, sharepoint, outlook, and teams. Google Sheets and Zoom.


References: Richard Kessinger. Marine Advisor @ ExxonMobil and E van Tonder, Regional Manager @ OMEGA risk solutions

Timeline

Supply Chain Specialist

Exxon Mobil Angola
02.2013 - 04.2021

Senior Accountant - Project Site Administrator

Geokinetics
02.2009 - 01.2013

Data Analytics Team Lead

SonaDiets International
12.2006 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Economics Institute of Luanda

Bachelor of Arts - Materials, Logistics, And Administration

Cambridge College
Josue Da Costa