Ibrahim Dolla

Highly experienced Downstream Petroleum Logistics and Depot Operations Specialist with over 16 years of progressive experience across depot management, terminal operations, fleet dispatch, HSSEQ compliance, and petroleum product distribution within the Kenyan oil and gas downstream sector. Proven track record working with leading petroleum marketers and regulators, including KRA, KPC, EPRA, and terminal operators. Recognized for operational accuracy, safety leadership, compliance excellence, and strong stakeholder coordination.

Seeking logistics, depot operations, HSSEQ, or supply chain roles where hands-on expertise and reliability are critical.

Logistics Officer at Oryx Energies Kenya Ltd (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Key Interfaces: Customer Service, Supply & Logistics, Finance, HSSEQ, Terminal Operators, Transporters, Government Agencies

• Coordinated depot fuel loading operations in strict accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Managed customs documentation and truck dispatch processes through ICMS for all outbound petroleum products.
• Monitored stock movement cycles and fuel inventory levels, liaising with Supply teams and hospitality providers to ensure timely replenishment and accurate throughput.
• Served as the primary liaison between the company, KRA, KPC, terminal operators, and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensured full compliance of drivers and vehicles through documentation verification, EPRA certification, safety inspections, compartment checks, sealing, and quantity verification.
• Prepared and submitted accurate daily and monthly operational reports, championed HSSEQ implementation, supported B2B/B2C delivery timelines, and safeguarded company depot assets.

Depot Manager at Oryx Energies Kenya Ltd (2008-08 – 2023-12)

• Coordinated depot fuel loading and customer service operations in strict compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards.
• Managed customs documentation and truck dispatch processes through ICMS for all outbound petroleum products.
• Monitored stock movement cycles and inventory levels, liaising with the Supply Department to ensure timely replenishment and continuity of operations.
• Served as the primary liaison between the company, KRA, KPC, terminal operators, and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensured full compliance of drivers and vehicles through documentation verification, safety inspections, compartment checks, sealing, and accurate quantity measurement.
• Prepared and submitted accurate daily and monthly loading, stock, and operational reports to Head Office.
• Oversaw credit control and payment verification processes, ensuring finance approvals were obtained prior to loading and gate pass issuance for wholesale customers.
• Championed HSSEQ implementation across depot operations, supported B2B and B2C delivery timelines, addressed customer issues promptly, contributed to market intelligence and new customer onboarding, and safeguarded company depot assets.

Depot Assistant at Gulf Energies Kenya Ltd (2007-11 – 2008-07)

• Partner with the B2B and B2C sales team in ensuring customers' orders a delivered-on time by facilitating efficient processing and servicing of all white oils from shell/Libya oil/Gapco terminals (Msa) and fuel oils 125/180 from the Refinery (KPRL-Msa).
• Accuracy in raising documents i.e., MPRO's for payment to KPA shore handling charges, C21/C25 for transfer of ownership with third parties.
• Liaise with clearing and shipping agents to ensure Docked Vessel documents are prepared in good time and product released.
• Reconciliation of our stock levels with our hospitality providers i.e., Shell/Libya oil/Gapco and keeping up-to-date records of inventories and advising the supplies department on our stock levels.
• Preparation of daily/monthly sales and loading reports and submitting them to the depot manager for approval and then send them to head office.

KCSE – Tudor Secondary (1995 – 1998)

Certificate in Sales and Marketing – Technical University of Msa (1999 – 1999)

Advanced Certificate in Sales & Marketing – Technical University of Msa (2000 – 2000)

Certificate in Petroleum Depot Operations – School of Petroleum Studies (2009 – 2009)