CURRICULUM VITAE

Andrew nelson

DATE OF BIRTH                             17-Oct-1978

NATIONALITY                                Australian

PROFILE

A solid, capable, dependable candidate with a wide bank of skills in sales administration / logistics. After graduating with a degree in Business I worked for a year and a half for a manufacturer of packaging machinery and materials. As well as overseeing stock control and inventory I was in charge of import and export logistics by air, road, and sea, shipping in 20 and 40 ft FCL /LCL containers globally. I am naturally familiar with Bills of Lading, Airway Bills, Packing Lists, and Manifests amongst others, and  have  also opened and completed Letters of Credit. I  arrived in the UK in January of 2005 and am keen to settle into a career in logistics / sales administration.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb 2005 – Apr 2005                 ALFA , Acton

                                               Sales Administrator (Temporary)

·       Contacted customers, took orders and input the data onto Navision.

·       Raised and processed purchase orders & delivery notes.

·       Ensured that all client and sales data was accurately updated to the database

·       Sent promotional material to clients.

·       Provided monthly reports for national accounts.

·       Organised urgent deliveries of product.

·       Provided support to field sales representatives.

·       General administration duties within the sales and management team.

Jan 2005                                  Relocated to UK

Aug 2003 – Jan 2005                 BETTA  LTD, Sydney, (Manufacturer / distributor of strapping machinery / materials)

                                               Sales & Supply Executive

·       Responsible for procurement & supply of capital equipment (tools/machinery), consumables and parts to meet contractual obligations & projects on a global scale.

·       Ordered & maintained efficient inventory levels of consumables, equipment and parts. (In excess of $20,000,000 AUD).

·       Coordinated production and distribution of product lines at a national & international level.

·       Actioned and monitored overseas shipping commitments (imports/exports) to ensure the Company’s targets were achieved. 

·       Excellent knowledge of freight forwarding procedures (land, air & sea), customs tariffs/duties and relevant documentation.

·       Contributed to the development & delivery of business and marketing strategies. (Market research, promotion, advertising, copy writing, trade show exhibitions & website development).

·       Responsible for analysis and compilation of reports for all aspects of the business units.

·       Prepared project quotations and assisted with tender preparation.

·       Negotiated price structures & supply agreements with clients and suppliers.

·       Supply chain analysis.

·       Formulated and monitored Key Performance Indicators to ensure that suppliers were achieving a requested level of performance.

·       Processed online payments to suppliers.

·       Identified and evaluated additional opportunities for business growth including feasibility studies.

·       Created & maintained major accounts database.

·       Enhanced business relationships & sales through liaising regularly with clients & suppliers.

·       Liaised with branch managers to ensure that forecast budgets and targets were achieved.

·       Investigation & resolution of discrepancies & non conformance issues.

·       Continually monitored competitor movements & market trends and provided feedback to senior management.

Mar 2001 – May 2003              BLACKTOWN INVESTMENT LTD, Wembley, Western                                                            Australia

                                               Customer Service Officer (Part-time)

·       Provided secure and efficient service to customers purchasing automotive related and convenience products.

·       Ensured that adequate levels of stock were available.

·       Maintained a clean, hygienic and safe environment including repairs to carwash, forecourt, pumps and shop.

·       Implemented procedures to increase productivity.

·       Excellent record in terms of reconciliation accuracy, technical knowledge and exceeding sales targets for promotional campaigns.

·       The level of service offered by myself was often beyond customer expectations and therefore the business was able to acquire new customers and retain existing customer base.