1. SCOTT MITCHENER
Address: 54 Shelley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 5BL
T: 01908 476349/07780 588890 Email: mitcheners43@aol.com
Personal Profile
Over 17 years experience within the Logistics, Commercial and Procurement sectors. Highly motivated, driven team player who
works well on own initiative and takes pride in delivering high standards. I possess excellent communication skills which allow me to
work effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels to support and achieve business objectives.
Key skills
 Experienced in international logistics and ocean freight with exports and imports worldwide.
 Organised complex shipments by Sea, Air and Road (break bulk, containers, trucks and rail).
 Responsible for producing export/import documentation for freight shipments as required including Commercial Invoices,
Packing Lists, B/Lading, Certificates of Origin, EUR1’s, ATR1’s and CMR’s.
 Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to bid and negotiate orders from the initial enquiry through to receipt
of orders.
 Strong knowledge of freight forwarding procedures and project delivery management.
 Well versed in shipping Incoterms and supply chain operations.
 Vast experience working on multi-million pound projects and contract negotiation.
 Customer focused approach with good commercial acumen.
 Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
 Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise/plan workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines.
 Multi-tasking and managing high volumes / Decision making and problem solving.
Career History
Global Display Projects, Dunstable – Logistics Coordinator April 2016 – July 2016
 Taking ownership and managing all logistics aspects and associated processes of the business.
 Assist the Project buyers with freight quotations for single and multiple destination requirements.
 Booking of freight and liaising with forwarders and factories on collection and delivery of the product to the client.
 Raise and process all export documentation, invoices, delivery notes and delivery schedules.
 Prepare load plans for goods being shipped in cartons and on pallets.
 Keep Project Buyers up to date with legislation relating to different countries that company deals with.
 Liaising with buyers to ensure the satisfactory delivery of projects on time and within budget.
 Advise buyers on specialist documentation requirements and associated costs as required.
 Monitor and negotiate freight costs across a number of pre-determined routes and distribute on a regular basis.
 Booking and management of couriers for International and UK shipments.
Tata Long Products Europe, Milton Keynes – Bid Coordinator March 2015 – April 2016
 Accountable for the preparation and submission of quotations and tenders for major projects and contracts.
 Management of external and internal enquiries coordinating timely responses from Technical or Planning departments in
order to facilitate preparation and submittal of comprehensive final offers to clients.
 Provide co-ordination, liaison and support services in the post-bid, pre-contract period including the clean hand-over of
business won to the Customer Services Team.
 Managing the enquiry process to support the bid manager and commercial team ensuring delivery of order is to timescale
and within budget.
 Maintaining regular contact and developing good relations with customers, ensuring a high quality of communication from
the initial enquiry through to the point of sale so customer’s needs are met.
 Generation and management of technically complex multi-product bids for worldwide markets.

2. Tata International, Milton Keynes – Shipping & Documentation Controller January 2011 – March 2015
 Project managed and co-ordinated shipment of 5,000 tons of steel to the Far East for an offshore project.
 Project managed and co-ordinated shipment of 6,000 tons of structural steel to the Middle East for a petro chemical
company.
 Managed the logistics element of moving high volume tonnages to a Turkish stockholder.
 Liaising and supporting commercial sales teams in the proactive and efficient execution of all sales orders from early
quotation stage through to final invoicing.
 Negotiated shipping and freight rates with shipping agents to achieve most competitive rates and quickest transit times.
 Project management of long term contracts for key customer accounts.
 Arranged third party inspections, consolidations and shipment schedules and made appointments for third party
inspectors to visit ports and inspect materials prior to shipment.
 Led and executed key negotiations with UK and international banks against complicated Letters of Credit and successfully
obtained payment.
 Kept customers informed with the status of their shipments to ensure on time deliveries were maintained in order to meet
their expectations.
 Timely compilation and issuance of documentation to buyer and their agent to allow completion of import procedures
before arrival of ship to aid/speed up customs clearance and avoid costs being incurred by buyers.
Getronics Ltd, Milton Keynes – SAP Business Support Administrator April 2010 – January 2011
 Manage and control orders on SAP backlog, sales and purchase.
 Match customer purchase orders received into the department against the quote log.
 Log all incoming customer purchase orders on ORTS internal processing system.
 Complete the purchasing of the customer’s requirements through to vendor receipt of purchase order.
 Manage the order on the system including delivery into warehouse and to customer.
 Liaise with vendor, warehouse and sales contacts to ensure that delivery deadlines are met.
 Act as a single point of contact for all key personnel both internal and external on customer related issues providing pre-
and post sales service.
 SAP workflow, check and resolve queries to ensure prompt payment of vendor invoices.
Cape East Ltd, St Albans – Buying & Shipping Administrator May 1998 – April 2010
 Raising purchase orders on SAP system and approving supplier invoices for payment.
 Negotiating freight rates, haulage and warehousing costs with freight forwarders for Sea freight and Airfreight
consignments including Dangerous goods and Hazardous materials.
 Liaising with customers, airlines and overseas agents.
 Compiling status reports and shipping schedules for weekly and monthly meetings.
 Co-ordinating multiple internationally sourced materials to a single collection point for consolidated shipping ensuring
costs came within budget.
 Issued required documents and dealt with UK banks for payments by Letters of Credit.
Advance Courses
 Export Controls  Anti Bribery & Corruption  Competition Law
 Competition & Compliance
 Contract Terms & Conditions
 Finance Matters
 Letters of Credit
 Driver Risk Assessment
Interests
Football, Golf and listening to music. I also like to play other sports and during my spare time I help coach a youth football team.
References
Available upon request.