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Name: MICHAEL WILSON

Address: 37 Winstanley Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8JS
Telephone: +44 (0) 7807 409 171
Email: miketug2003@yahoo.co.uk
Availability: 4 Weeks
Ideal roles: Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager


PROFILE

I am a highly regarded, ambitious and self-motivated Warehouse Manager with extensive experience of managing the warehousing
and logistics requirements of a variety of business sectors both in the UK and internationally, including: construction, digital security,
manufacturing, antiques and collectables, electrical goods and defence components.

With an enviable reputation for improving stock accuracy, stock rotation and usage and for effectively reducing dead stock, I have
helped my employers to realise impressive cost savings and increased efficiency.

Acknowledged as a highly competent and committed member of the team, I thrive when working in a fast-paced, results-driven
environment where I am able to utilise my skills to ensure that budgets are adhered to and company targets are met.

I consider myself to be focussed and determined, and a consummate professional with consistently high performance levels and a
strong work ethic.

I am now actively seeking opportunities that will enable me to utilise my long-standing experience in a rewarding new role.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Extensive warehousing and logistics experience across a variety of key business sectors
Proven ability to implement procedures to improve stock accuracy
Able to confidently work with large procurement budgets
Experienced in reducing company procurement costs through tighter stock inventory controls and experienced purchasing
Experience of cost-effectively reducing warehoused dead stock
Trained in security CP whilst in RN small amount in Libya. Experience of taking responsibility for the accurate and safe
storage and transit of many high value items
Full understanding of health and safety and handling compliance requirements
Able to demonstrate diplomacy and tact when negotiating and seeking cooperation to overcome opposition
Strong hands-on team leadership skills with the proven ability to successfully manage a culturally diverse, multinational
workforce
Ability to motivate and improve team performance by providing targeted training and development opportunities
Experience of successfully leading a team through change when introducing a new works management system
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Able to drive a variety of large vehicles including: 3 and 5 tonne forklifts, Libyan 90 tonne forklift, reach and narrow aisle trucks
Ability to make sound business decisions in order to increase efficiency and profitability
A flexible and adaptable approach to work and an ability to provide innovative solutions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

03 Sept Present Warehouse Manager Import/Export Freight. FTL Portsmouth.

Freight forwarding mainly wines from France.




2011 Oct 06/07/2012. Interim Assistant Warehouse Manager/Logistics. DHM Aliaxis Ltd Lenham.

Warehouse and logistics for DHM (previous Marley Sanitary/Plumbing) for 2 warehouses, manufacture of extrudate and fittings. Aliaxis
has centralized 3 suppliers of Durapipe, Hunter, Marley in the UK and also the buyouts within Europe in France.

Key Responsibilities;
Safe working systems including housekeeping H&S energy/waste criteria Chair SHEQ for area Logistics.
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Oversee the issue, loading and transportation of orders/loads/overnights to customers
Checking of KPIs/SLAs for customer service and monitoring accuracy levels of picking and stock.
Develop w/house procedures, utilizing full storage/stock of 200,000sqft+.
Achieved expected targets for daily/weekly customer service and budgets maintaining success rate.



2008 - 2011 Spares Manager / Coordinator/Logistics. Price Brothers (UK) Ltd, Libya

Price Brothers (UK) Ltd provides engineering services to the water industry, the design and manufacture of pre-stressed concrete
cylinder pipe, the planning and design of pipeline systems and engineering and consultancy services on water projects worldwide. One
such project is the Great Man Made River Project in Libya. From 1,000 wells deep in the Sahara desert, fresh water is piped to the
coastal cities of Tripoli, Sirt and Benghazi through pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe.

Key Achievements:

Reducing the use of spares (dead stock) by $5m
Reducing warehoused stock by $11 million from 22 mill to $11 million.
Successfully overcoming objections to unused stock disposal
Establishing a strong rapport to ensure a good working relationship between the Libyan and Korean teams and using
diplomacy skills, especially where procurement was concerned
Successfully managing a multinational work force and demonstrating a strong understanding of cultural diversities

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Price Brothers management team, Libyan directors and government officials
Reducing the amount of unused stock held in the warehouse
Successfully completing the project phase on budget at $22 million
Undertaking responsibility for the health and safety of the companys on site workforce and for the Libyan plant personnel
totalling 1100
Monitoring purchasing requirements in order to reduce company procurement costs
Selling on unused stock in order to keep usage and warehousing costs to a minimum
Directing reports to contractors and owners on usage of dead and heavy plant stock
Advising directors on the purchasing of stock
Ensuring that the company employed good engineering practices at all times
Providing a close protection escort for the Plant Manager in Brega, Libya

2004 - 2008 Centre Manager StudyXpress, Fareham

StudyXpress is a private training organisation specialising in vocational training. Training is delivered using a blend of traditional
teaching methods and via an internet based virtual learning environment.

Key Achievements:

Increasing sales by successfully marketing StudyXpresss services to job centres
Developing sales by gaining the matrix assessment for job centres accreditation
Mentoring unemployed clients and finding suitable placements for them
Establishing trust between the long term unemployed and job centres
Managing and motivating my team to deliver excellent levels of customer service

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the directors and business owner
Liaising closely with job centres to ensure that StudyXpress became their provider of choice
Monitoring the training centres budget
Selling LGV/HGV driver training to private individuals and companies via a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) grant
Taking responsibility for all health and safety issues

2002 - 2003 Vault and Warehouse Manager Gemplus, Havant

Gemplus (now trading as Gemalto) is a world leader in digital security, developing software applications through the design and
production of secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports and tokens, to the deployment of managed services for
its customers.

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Key Achievements:

Head hunted to provide solutions to improve stock accuracy to ensure that the accuracy of vault records was absolute
and secured a permanent position as a result of success
Increasing accuracy by developing and implementing key performance indicators for customers
Fully developing the customer relations department
Increasing warehouse capacity by 20% by disposing of dead stock where appropriate

Key Responsibilities:

Looking after items worth millions of pounds, for example holding a stock of eight million smart cards with an approximate
value to a bank of 3000 GB each
Ensuring the security of the vault and of all IT systems
Coordinating secure shipments and forwarding shipments where necessary
Receiving printed smart cards from the companys print shop and issuing card blanks for over printing
Monitoring and safeguarding customers confidential account details
Training warehouse and vault personnel
Shipping of cards in bulk to the banks



2001 - 2002 Works Manager (with plastics) NRG Developments, East Sussex

NRG Developments is a manufacturing and distribution company specialising in a wide range of plastics and metals, providing
industrial and commercial fluid handling solutions, including: measures, funnels, barrel taps and a variety of pumps.

Key Achievements:

Implementing and developing stock accuracy procedures
Increasing production by providing a firmer direction for staff
Improving supplier relations and ensuring all operations were working smoothly on both sides
Increasing warehouse space by 40% by implementing stock rotation and the disposal of dead stock

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the companys owners
Undertaking procurement and supplier inspections
Maintaining stock accuracy
Managing production and planning
Controlling and monitoring the companys budget
Improving the accuracy and efficiency of shipping procedures
Overseeing packing and all shipments leaving the warehouse
Managing thirteen shop floor staff
Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the workforce on the shop floor

Apr 2001 Jul 2001 Warehouse Manager The Packing Shop, New York

Specialist packers and shippers of antiques, collectors items and fine art.

Key Responsibilities:

Looking after the warehouse and attending to all security requirements
Receiving exhibitions and high value items from the US and Europe for packing and shipping
Ensuring the security and safety of high value antiques and fine art items whilst in storage and transit
Maintaining the accuracy of the fine art inventory

1991-2000 Warehouse Manager (Export and UK) Kenwood, Portsmouth

Famous since the 1950s for its iconic Kenwood Chef kitchen machine, the company now produces a comprehensive range of kitchen
appliances from food processors to hand blenders and kettles to breadmakers.

Key Achievements:

Demonstrating flexibility by successfully working over a number of different sites prior to the companys new facility
becoming operational
Instrumental in getting the new warehouse operational and in training new staff to work there
Demonstrating a hands on approach and working as part of the team to improve monthly totals
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Improving stock accuracy from 50% to 99% plus
Identifying and developing procedures for a new warehouse management system (WMS) and rolling these out to staff
Successfully motivating the team and providing targeted training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Director
Managing all facilities and security across a new 100,000 square foot, six-acre site
Undertaking count cycles in order to troubleshoot and check stock accuracy
Overseeing the pick and pack, shipping and customer service teams
Managing the budget
Managing the pick and pack and shipping of all UK and export stock
Maintaining the security of both the site and the stock
Taking responsibility for the health and safety requirements of the workforce and the site
Liaising with the production control, shipping and sales departments and attending cross-functional meetings




1988-1991 Supervisor DeLaRue, Portsmouth

De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and a leading provider of cash sorting equipment and software solutions to
central banks worldwide.


1986-1988 Senior Storeman Marconi Defence, Portsmouth



1964 1986 Fleet Chief Petty Officer Warrant Officer Royal Navy

Working on board various ships in logistics roles, including the organising of storage and logistics for five other ships during the
Falklands conflict.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Currently studying for the Health and Safety module of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and working towards
the attainment of a working at heights health and safety card

2007 NVQ L3 Health and Safety Portsmouth
2007 NVQ L1 Information, Advice and Guidance Southampton College
2007 NVQ L2 Institute of Leadership and Management Home Study
2006 NVQ L2 Risk Assessment PETA Portsmouth
2006 NVQ L2 Information, Advice and Guidance Southampton College
2000 CPC UK Transport FHA
1992 NVQ L2 Health and Safety At Work Havant College
1978 Geography HMS Pembroke, Chatham
1972 NEBSS Diploma in Advanced Management Studies HMS Pemroke, Chatham
1964 5 O Levels including Maths and English Rowland Hill Secondary Modern, Tottenham

MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport

COMPUTER

Proficient in the use of PCs and Microsoft Office applications including: Word and Excel
Good working knowledge of AS400, MAAPICS, SAP and AX.

PERSONAL

Current interests include keeping fit, walking, reading, snooker and darts

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST