About: Toyin Seidu

Dr Diran Fawibe is the Chief Executive Officer, International Energy Services (IES). In this interview, Fawibe explains why crude oil drilling in the North is necessary; why it has been difficult for promoters of modular refineries to see their dream come true; the need for the Federal Government to expedite action on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and other knotty issues in the nation’s oil and gas sector. 

• Prospect opportunities for purchasing and marketing of non-oil commodities.
• Close coordination with buyers, suppliers, C&F agents, surveyors and warehouse staff.
• Monitor all payments and manage contract Profit & Loss per vessel/shipment.
• Payables and receivables reconciliation.
• Assist with regular port and warehouse visits to check and report on cargo operations.
• Accurate stock management and valuation of different grades of commodities and issuing of appropriate reports.
• Accountable for the registration, submissions and finalization of insurance claims.
• Monitoring and managing all cross-trade shipments, imports and exports.
• Monitoring credit sales documents and follow up with clients.
• Initiate sales deals with customers and follow up on regular basis
• Cultivate new sales leads to establish business
• Provide follow-up customer satisfaction with clients as needed
• Work closely with logistics companies to ensure customer freight is being moved efficiently

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• High level of integrity with strong work ethic with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Strategic thinker that can prepare market analysis and execute supply/sales plan
• Result driven self-starter with excellent time management
• Deep understanding of commodity trading and related processes
• Knowledge of commodities exchanges, clearing standards and market conventions
• Ability to work with multi-discipline teams
• Strong communication, negotiation and teamwork skills

• A good University degree in any relevant discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience in material handling of commodities and products throughout the value-chain of production/processing, warehousing, distribution, consumption etc. will be an added advantage.

Email to: olufunke.adeyanju@aol.com

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