kevin buchan

globalscot

About

Exposure to Energy logistics business in both UK and MENA sectors which includes experience in Specialities - Strategic business development, bid management, rig relocation, airfreight, oceanfreight, road distribution, air/sea charter, freight management, project management, key account management, industrial packing and crating, facility management and management of a growing international operational team. Skills include developing and producing responses to Requests for Information, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires. Bid management, compliance and corporate governance, creating and maintaining bid plans, risk analysis and technical submissions. Produce and analyse internal reporting and statistics for continuous improvement. Produce robust corporate brand, strategy and business plans for commercial growth.

Country

united arab emirates

City

united arab emirates

Industry

logistics and supply chain

Skill

logistics, freight forwarding, procurement, freight, logistics management, business development, management, operations management, transportation, supply chain management, international logistics, air freight, shipping, business planning, supply chain, contract negotiation, petroleum, transportation management, warehousing, customs regulations, import, sourcing, new business development, key account management, forwarding, international shipping

Experience

intl freight manager

scottish express international

1987-1 - 2000-1 · 13 yrs 1 mo

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commercial director

petrasco middle east

2003-9 - 2010-6 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Relocated to the Middle East from Aberdeen to start up the freight forwarding business of Petrasco in the region. This included the sourcing of a local sponsor, staff, facilities and the business development activities. Along with our Operations Director I was responsible for the sourcing of O&G experienced staff, implementing a business plan and budgets. This role also included the design, build and relocation to our purpose built Oilfield Logistics facility.

commercial manager

petrasco

2001-7 - 2003-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Responsible for the management of commercial activity with both valued clients and major suppliers including handling of bids, tenders and implementing business systems and processes.

operations

petrasco

2000-10 - 2001-7 · 10 mos

Moved to Petrasco following 13 years with SEI which was purchased from the Securicor Group by Danzas/DPost. Enjoyed an operational role handling business that moved with me to Petrasco and working with a strong local team on improving our systems and processes.

managing director

petrasco middle east

2010-6 - 2013-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Over 25 years’ experience in Oil and Gas Logistics with a proven record of freight and project management including the start-up of an overseas business unit. Experience includes the management of facility design and build, relocation of the growing business and client base to new facility.

managing director

petrasco energy logistics (a denholm oilfield services company)

2013-4 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

Management of the Company’s activities in Aberdeen, Houston and Dubai with direct responsibility for operational and commercial service standards and delivery of dynamic cost effective solutions to the market. Achievement of performance, business development, branch business plans, financial objectives and any future global development.