Keith Ong Kee Yuan
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Ceva Logistics, excelling in marine operations and project management. Proven expertise in risk management and inventory control, complemented by strong communication skills. Adept at optimizing processes and ensuring compliance, consistently achieving operational excellence and enhancing client satisfaction. Bilingual in English and Chinese, enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Marine Operation Manager
Ceva Logistics Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2020 - Current
- Ensure timely delivery of ship spares to vessels or destinations via appropriate transportation modes following customer and vessel instructions.
- Maintain and verify the accuracy of the marine stock database to support inventory management and KPI achievement.
- Create, review, and amend Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize operational processes and ensure compliance.
- Prepare quotations in response to customer requests, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.
- Create and update jobs in the OFS system for precise cost tracking and accrual.
- Validate supplier invoices and driver allowances before approval, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Ensure billing timeliness and accuracy, and assist in resolving customer disputes or queries efficiently.
- Obtain necessary permits such as CNM, controlled item permits, strategic permits, and Basel permits from relevant government authorities.
- Prepare and submit MES (Major Exporter Scheme) and GST reconciliation reports to the tax manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assistant Warehouse Operation Manager
Ceva Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2020
- Managed warehouse operations strategically, aligning with company policies and vision.
- Oversaw receiving, pick and pack, releasing, and other warehouse activities to ensure compliance with SOPs.
- Controlled inventory levels through physical counts and reconciliation with data systems.
- Maintained warehouse facilities by designing layouts to maximize space, inspecting equipment, and managing repair or replacement purchases.
- Scheduled and assigned tasks to staff, monitoring work results to meet performance standards.
- Recruited, trained, and oriented warehouse personnel to ensure operational excellence.
- Liaised with clients, suppliers, and transport companies to support daily warehouse activities.
- Prepared inventory and KPI reports regularly for customer review.
- Ensured warehouse activities adhered to HSE policies; submitted weekly inspections and monthly KPI reports to HSE management.
- Managed customer feedback and addressed complaints promptly.
- Provided quotations and internal costing for billing upon job completion.
- Coordinated with procurement on new purchases and repairs to optimize costs.
- Led initiatives for new business process implementation and continuous improvement.
Assistant Project Manager
Ceva Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 11.2016
- Maintained communication with clients regarding project scope, progress, and expectations.
- Managed project team performance, including monitoring KPIs and conducting performance reviews.
- Monitored monthly profit and loss for each project, providing forecasts and strategic planning.
- Resolved customer escalations and maintained strong client/vendor relationships.
- Conducted daily team meetings, providing operational guidance and ensuring adherence to Work Instructions (WI) for quality control.
- Assigned project tasks such as local transport, freight arrangements, crane operations, container stuffing/unstuffing, and import/export activities.
- Managed inventory parts and shipment schedules in coordination with project rig personnel.
- Ensured accuracy of shipments and inventory transactions via system updates, including MES reconciliation for cargo onboard rigs.
- Facilitated project coordination at shipyards and performed vessel loading/discharging surveys when required.
- Ensured all project operations complied with legal and safety standards, minimizing risk and ensuring smooth execution.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration Entrepreneurship
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
01.2011
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel: Excellent
- Microsoft Word: Excellent
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Good
- Microsoft Outlook: Excellent
- Language Proficiency
- English: Good
- Chinese: Excellent
- Malay: Fair
- Extensive knowledge of Oil and Gas equipment handling and operations
- Familiar with marine activities, port procedures, and port requirements
- Certified Site Incident Controller (SIC) under COSEM, with expertise in safety management and emergency response
- Proven ability to develop and implement Risk Management Plans in compliance with industry standards, including AKC guidelines
- Experienced in shipyard implantation and operational coordination
Timeline
Assistant Marine Operation Manager
Ceva Logistics Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Warehouse Operation Manager
Ceva Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2020
Assistant Project Manager
Ceva Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 11.2016
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration Entrepreneurship
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
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