Completed Singapore National Service Clean Record, August 1998; Athletic Leadership: Represented Singapore Hockey National Level 1988/1993; Competed Hockey Premier League till 2000
Open To Work
SUKUMARAN JEEVA RICKY
Maritime Management & Operations
Singapore
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Senior Management Professional with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in maritime operations, digital transformation, and global supply chain optimization within the international shipping sector. Currently serving as General Manager at Global Marine Safety, overseeing comprehensive operational functions across IT, HR, Finance, Commercial Sales, and Warehouse logistics while leading a diverse team of over 200 employees. Recognized as a change agent with expertise in SAP/ERP deployments and corporate turnaround strategies that enhance efficiency and foster collaboration across departments. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic planning, effective communication, and a customer-centric approach that consistently delivers results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
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years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
GLOBAL MARINE SAFETY (S) PTE LTD
11.2017 - Current
- Directs end-to-end corporate, commercial, and technical operations across IT, HR, Finance, Commercial Sales, and Warehouse Logistics for a prominent marine safety and shipping line services network. Exercises full leadership over a multinational workforce of 200+ employees across Singapore and international jurisdictions, bridging technical frameworks with maritime commercial strategy to ensure scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient fleet support.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Overhauled warehouse controls, logistics networks, and global stock tracking, stabilizing inventory visibility across international supply lines.
- Next-Gen Workflow Automation: Partnered with Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and JTC Corporation to architect and deploy AI-driven automation frameworks, streamlining cross-departmental processing workflows and eliminating legacy administrative bottlenecks.
- Operational Standardization: Standardized multi-country information workflows, establishing cross-functional accountability and reducing data discrepancies across warehouse and sales nodes.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Overhauled warehouse controls and logistics networks, enhancing global stock tracking and improving inventory visibility across international supply lines.
Manager
COLEMAN COLLEGE PTE LTD
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Led operational stabilization project to consolidate three separate campuses into a unified IT, data, and communications network.
- Infrastructure Consolidation: Engineered a resilient multi-site VPN architecture utilizing Fortinet security appliances, bringing disparate locations under a secure, centralized enterprise network.
- Integrated Student Management Systems, VOIP frameworks, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) into central NAS backup ecosystem, eliminating single points of failure.
IT Manager / Workplace Safety & Health Supervisor
IMAGE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PTE LTD
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Executed contract-based management mandate for critical infrastructure relocation and construction during Shell facility transition from Senoko to Tuas South, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Executed a high-stakes, contract-based management mandate overseeing critical infrastructure relocation and construction activities during the Shell facility transition from Senoko to Tuas South.
- Yard Logistics Application: Designed and deployed a custom, centralized warehouse management application used by Shell, the main contractor, and 10+ subcontractors to track raw materials across the project yard.
- Managed WSH Supervisor responsibilities, conducting risk matrix reviews and hazard mitigations to maintain strict maritime and energy sector safety compliance.
IT Manager
RDRC CONSULTANT PTE LTD
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Established global enterprise IT infrastructure for maritime-adjacent start-up, providing foundational technology leadership from inception.
- Greenfield Infrastructure: Architected and deployed the firm’s complete corporate network, Exchange mail servers, and SQL databases completely from scratch, ensuring 99.9% uptime for global customers.
- Negotiated SLA terms and managed tech vendors to implement enterprise-grade infrastructure framework, ensuring alignment with budget constraints.
Global IT Manager / Warehouse & Logistics Manager
GLOBAL MARINE SAFETY (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed shipping services group’s international IT networks while modernizing global warehouse, supply chain, and logistics operations.
- Commanded IT operations across 15 international territories (UAE, USA, China, and major Southeast Asian ports), overseeing 24 production servers and 350+ corporate workstations.
- Bridged Group IT with logistics, implementing automated stock-taking processes to eliminate discrepancies between local warehouses and international distribution centres.
Education
Master of Science - IT/ISM, 2013
University of Liverpool,
09.2008 - 09.2013
Microsoft Certified Professional Programs - MCITP (Windows Server 2012)
Informatics School of Information Technology
01.2012 - 08.2012
Cisco Systems Academy - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Informatics School of Information Technology
01.2003 - 12.2003
Academic Baseline -
GCE 'A' Levels (Jurong Institute, Singapore)
Singapore 01.1993 - 02.1995
Skills
Maritime Leadership
ERP Implementation
Maritime Tech Ecosystems
Leadership and Team Building
Leadership and People Management
Problem Resolution
Operations Management
Maritime Risk Management
WMS Digitization
Workplace Safety
Certification
Accredited by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore
Interests
Timeline
General Manager
GLOBAL MARINE SAFETY (S) PTE LTD
11.2017 - Current
Manager
COLEMAN COLLEGE PTE LTD
06.2017 - 11.2017
IT Manager / Workplace Safety & Health Supervisor
IMAGE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PTE LTD
12.2015 - 11.2017
IT Manager
RDRC CONSULTANT PTE LTD
02.2014 - 11.2015
Microsoft Certified Professional Programs - MCITP (Windows Server 2012)
Informatics School of Information Technology
01.2012 - 08.2012
Global IT Manager / Warehouse & Logistics Manager
GLOBAL MARINE SAFETY (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
09.2011 - 01.2014
Master of Science - IT/ISM, 2013
University of Liverpool,
09.2008 - 09.2013
Cisco Systems Academy - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Informatics School of Information Technology
01.2003 - 12.2003
Academic Baseline -
GCE 'A' Levels (Jurong Institute, Singapore)
01.1993 - 02.1995