Lori Sears

We are an independent trade facilitation firm specializing in the structured execution of physical Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum transactions across global energy markets. Our primary objective is to support verified refineries, titleholders, and authorized mandates by connecting them with screened, financially capable buyers under clear, compliant, and procedurally sound frameworks. We facilitate transactions for EN590 Diesel, D2, and Jet Fuel A1 under established international trade terms including CIF and FOB. Every engagement is managed with strict adherence to seller procedures, disciplined due diligence, and commercially aligned documentation to ensure seamless transaction flow from initial engagement through lifting and completion. Our approach prioritizes: • Protection of supplier mandates and documentation integrity • Strict compliance with international trade standards • Clear communication between all authorized parties • Long-term, repeatable contract structures With operational reach across India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia, we work alongside reputable trading entities committed to sustainable, transparent, and performance-driven energy transactions. We welcome direct engagement with verified refineries, titleholders, and authorized seller mandates seeking reliable market access and professionally coordinated transaction execution.

🔹 Serve in a leadership role utilizing both industrial and textile expertise to guide and mentor new management members and associates regarding plant knitting and manufacturing. 🔹 Lead efficiency improvement projects while overseeing Chronic machine teams and DMAIC teams. Frequently collaborate with maintenance personnel to analyze machinery regarding operational effectiveness of machinery. 🔹 Manage $6M equipment installation through coordinating with outside contractors for set-up to include machinery movers, crane operator, installation team and plant maintenance team. Plan and oversee all aspects of the transition and installation of old to new machinery, along with safe and timely completion. 🔹 Ensure start-up quality and efficiency reaches set standards through collaborating with maintenance team regarding machinery/proper settings to specifications, raw materials quality and final fabric is produced to customer specification, and perform process audits to ensure products and the equipment are in optimal condition.

Director, Material Science Innovation, 2016 - 2017 🔹 Executed in a leadership role utilizing industrial and textile expertise to research, consult, design material technology applications for innovative product. 🔹 Provided expertise in material concepts, creative ideation, material science, dyeing and finishing, process direction, technical expertise, problem resolution, manufacturing direction for projects, work closely with stakeholders and innovation partners. 🔹 Provided solutions for globally relevant performance initiatives by driving commercially viable material technology innovation using research and development, Materials Developer II, 2014 - 2016 🔹 Served in a support role advancing strategic developmental efforts within the Innovation department. Integrated textile experience into strategic programs, categories, and developed and applied material expertise. 🔹 Collaborated with external material vendors, textile providers, equipment suppliers, and laboratory testing personnel to interpret test results of developmental solutions to ensure that relevant materials and processes meet all required performance specifications. 🔹 Established test methods for materials research projects outside the normal realm of industry standard procedures using testing resources outside Nike lab when appropriate.

Technical and Development Engineer, 2008 – 2014 Process Improvement Engineer, 2007 – 2008 🔹 Executed in a management role overseeing startup and pilot operations. Resolved problems and improve manufacturability/serviceability of products through working with manufacturing and service personnel. Oversaw performance, and employee training for 35 employees. 🔹 In-depth business acumen included analyzing predicted realized product cost/provided data to management. Interfaced with suppliers to source products; analyzed pricing parameters, and profit margins. 🔹 Slashed product cost and improved design performance on value engineering initiatives. 🔹 Implemented and maintained preventative maintenance program for 75 warp knit stitch bonding machines and technician training program.