SERGEY POLYAKOV
Logistics & Supply Chain Management Specialist (SME)
📍 Doha, Qatar
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Professional Summary
Logistics and Supply Chain Management professional with over 24 years of international
experience in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and EPC project sectors (Shell, Exxon, Total, Eni, Qatar Energy
LNG, Basra Oil Company). Sound expertise in global logistics coordination, freight forwarding,
supply chain optimization, and contract/vendor management. Adept at ensuring the safe, timely,
and cost-effective delivery of project materials using all modes of transport, including handling
oversized and dangerous goods shipments. Proven track record of streamlining logistics processes
and achieving significant operational cost savings.
Core Competencies
• International Logistics & Freight Forwarding
• Supply Chain & Material Management
• Contract Management & Procurement
• INCOTERMS 2022 (International Commercial Terms)
• Dangerous Goods Handling (IATA, ADR, IMDG, MSDS, DGD)
• Shipping Documentation & Compliance
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting
• Route Optimization & Project Logistics
• Multimodal Transportation (Air, Road, Sea, Breakbulk, Charters)
• Oversized/Heavy/OOG Cargo Handling
• Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SAP
• Languages: English (IELTS Band 7)
Professional Experience
Freight Forwarding Team Lead
Antonoil Services DMCC. Majnoon Oilfield, Basra, Iraq
2025 – Present
• Leading a mid-size team of 5 to manage field wide freight forwarding activities. Ensuring
business needs are being met by evaluating ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs
and initiatives
• Acting as Contract Holder for Freight Forwarding services across Majnoon Oilfield. Interface with
Basra Oil Company (BOC) and other key stakeholders to ensure Freight Forwarding arrangement
is understood by all parties and executed as per contract.
• Consulting with business partners, managers and other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating,
and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Responsible for overall safety, quality, performance of freight forwarding contractor, driving
procedural and regulatory compliance across freight forwarding function in accordance with
organization’s policies and procedures.
Logistics Trade & Compliance Specialist
McDermott Middle East, Doha, Qatar
2023 – 2025
• Coordinated high-volume global import/export shipments in compliance with international/local
regulations and corporate policies.
• Managed logistics subcontractors (freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers) for Qatar Energy
LNG EPC Projects: NFXP, COMP1.
• Supported logistics and material operations to ensure timely deliveries to onshore facilities,
project sites, and warehouses (WHS).
• Maintained communication with internal/external stakeholders, including regular reporting to
top management.
Shipping Coordinator (Contract Holder)
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC n.v.), Kazakhstan
2015 – 2023
• Oversaw international shipping operations and freight forwarding logistics for over 20,000 freight
tons annually.
• Ensured secure transit and delivery of cargoes to final destinations, job sites, and WHSs.
• Monitored contractor performance against agreed KPI, rates, and contractual terms.
• Managed global shipments across all modes of transport (MOT): air, sea, road, multimodal,
including air charters, BREAKBULK, FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL, OOG.
• Specialized in oversized and OOG cargo logistics for EPC projects.
• Handled dangerous goods shipments in compliance with IATA, IMDG, and ADR regulations.
Freight & Customs Coordinator
Agip KCO, Kazakhstan
2007 – 2015
• Led logistics operations team, ensuring supply chain performance aligned with KPIs.
• Participated in internal and external audits (Customs, MM, WHS, Inventory).
• Managed freight forwarders for timely collection, consolidation, and delivery of cargoes.
• Verified all shipping documents for customs clearance: Proforma invoices, packing lists, CMRs,
AWBs.
Senior Customer Service Executive
Panalpina World Transport LLP, Kazakhstan
2004 – 2007
• Coordinated global shipments from OEMs and vendors to final project destinations.
• Maintained schedules, cargo consolidation, and safe forwarding.
• Handled complete shipping documentation: invoices, packing lists, manifests, AWBs, B/Ls, CMRs.
• Delivered high-quality customer service and SAP database updates.
International Logistics Coordinator
Trans Global Projects, Kazakhstan
2001 – 2004
• Conducted commercial evaluations of freight quotations.
• Negotiated contract terms with carriers to reduce logistics costs.
• Generated monthly KPI reports and advised clients on logistics strategy.
• Held regular meetings with clients to report performance and plan logistics operations.
Education & Certifications
Level-3 Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM), UK
2013 – 2015
Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations & Foreign Languages (English)
East Kazakhstan State University (EKSU), Kazakhstan
1994 – 1998
Accomplishments & Awards
•
Finance Directorate Recognition Award (2021)
Achieved OPEX cost savings of USD 1 million per year through logistics optimization.
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New Developments Directorate Recognition Award (2019)
Recognized for successful logistics support of Offshore Topside EPC Project Delivery.
Professional Certifications & Trainings
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Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG)
Australian Industrial Trainers, Assessors & Co. Pty Ltd.
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Contract Administration
North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC), Kazakhstan
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Operations E-Learning Program
Modules: Errors & Omissions, Documentation, Hazardous Materials – Panalpina Central Asia
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“BRAND & PRODUCT” SCM Implementation Workshop
Focus: SCM, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customer Service – Panalpina Central Asia