Mohammed Iqhlas Shariff

• Lead regional oil trading operations across Gas Oil, Distillates, White Spirit, and Fuel Oil, sourcing from GCC suppliers for global clients.
• Drive business development and market expansion, securing new clientele across India, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Manage end-to-end trade execution, including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and financial settlements.
• Oversee P&L performance and trading strategies, optimizing profitability while ensuring compliance with product specifications.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with suppliers, shipping lines, and clients to strengthen market presence.
• Spearhead African market entry initiatives, expanding Maize’s trading footprint into Morocco, Durban, and Sierra Leone.

• Spearheaded business development, enhancing sales through new clients in Indian and UAE sector.
• Managed end-to-end trading operations for crude oil derivatives including Gas Oil (10ppm, 2000 ppm, 3000 ppm ), White Spirit, Kerosene, Fuel Oil, Furnace Oil, Naphtha, and Used Engine Oil.
• Successfully sourced petroleum products from Kuwait and other suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable supply chains.
• Initiated and executed the company’s first Furnace Oil trade via flexi-bags, overseeing documentation, logistics, and transaction flow including surrender BL handover.
• Expanded company trade footprint by identifying and onboarding new clients in international markets including UAE, India, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Kuwait.
• Coordinated with logistics teams, shipping lines, and inspection agencies to ensure smooth trade execution from contract negotiation to delivery.
• Negotiated contracts and ensured compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
•Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and shipping partners, contributing to repeat business and market growth.
• Played a pivotal role in business development, deal structuring, and closing profitable trades independently.

• Directed the execution of two high-rise residential towers (2B+G+12F and 2B+G+11F), overseeing structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Supervised reinforced concrete works for critical structural elements including pergolas, parapet walls, overhead water tanks, lift machine room (LMR) slabs, and vacuum dewatered flooring (VDF).
• Led the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) function, ensuring compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements; monitored corrective measures and design modifications.
• Coordinated with consultants, main contractors, and subcontractors to ensure technical accuracy, timely execution, and alignment with project milestones.
• Administered site operations including manpower allocation, material planning, and equipment utilization to maintain cost efficiency and progress.
• Enforced health, safety, and environment (HSE) protocols, ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to statutory regulations.
• Monitored and reported project progress through site inspections, documentation, and regular updates to project management.

• Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards.
• Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
• Reduced material waste through accurate estimation, procurement, and usage tracking of required resources.
• Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
• Managed on-site resources effectively, including personnel allocation, equipment utilization, and material storage to ensure smooth project progression with minimal downtime.
• Created work schedules and adjusted as needed to meet project deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
• Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
• Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensured high-quality standards were maintained throughout the project lifecycle by adhering to industry best practices and codes of conduct.

• Coordinated project meetings and performed on-site inspections to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assessed environmental impacts, ensured compliance with regulations and industry standards, and supported cost estimation and project scheduling.
• Supervised the concrete curing process and managed overall execution in collaboration with the project team.
• Maintained detailed records of daily site activities, contributed to weekly progress reports, and established a comprehensive project reporting framework.
• Led and directed a team of 8 subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of the commercial building project.
• Proactively identified and mitigated site challenges and risks through thorough pre-construction analysis and documentation.

• Assisted in and eventually managed project execution, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Coordinated with clients, contractors, and stakeholders through regular meetings to review project progress and address concerns.
• Prepared comprehensive project plans, monitored milestones, and ensured objectives were met efficiently.
• Ensured compliance with building regulations while providing practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.