1. CURRICULUM VITAE
STUART SMITHSON
I am a professional Divisional Warehouse Stock & Logistics Manager with
over 15 years experience in national distribution of commercial and domestic
hire stock.
I oversee and manage the operations of a team of warehouse and logistics
personnel across 24/7 shifts and I am responsible for the H&S Management
of operations across the Division
I am self-motivated and results driven, achieving on time client satisfaction
through efficient resource planning and trouble shooting for the Region
Name: Stuart Smithson
Address: Currently residing in UK but relocating to NZ Nov 2016 to:
67E Purangi Road Whitianga RD1 3591 Auckland
Telephone: 00 44 7497 326369
Email: stu19631@hotmail.co.uk
Work Experience
SEPTEMBER 2000– Present
Stock Control, Warehouse & Logistics Manager
HSS YORKSHIRE AND EASTERN REGION
WEST YORKSHIRE ENGLAND.
Key Responsibilities:
 Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation,
company policy and procedure including security and stock integrity
 Order processing including receipt, storage and despatch
 Maintaining statistical and financial records including LEAN reporting
 Administering stock control including planning, co-ordinating and
monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
 Keeping stock control systems are up to date and inventories are
accurate
 Recruiting, supervising, training and appraising staff covering 24/7
operations
 Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork and inter-
departmental collaboration to ensure productivity targets are met and
exceeded
 Liaising with customers, suppliers, internal departments and transport
companies
 Overseeing the planned maintenance of machinery and equipment
 Monitoring stock levels and co-ordinating & conducting periodic stock
takes
 Warehouse tidy xx
 Supervising and training 12 staff, including preparation of rosters,
payroll and conducting appraisals
 Loading pallets and trucks for delivery via road, nationally
 Liaising with regional operations managers to rationalise powered
access equipment

2.  Planning and maintaining efficient traffic movement and logistics

1983 to 2000
Panel Beater/paint sprayer
Napolean Garage West yorkshire England
Body repairs and restorations
Compiling estimates,stock control,customer liason,vehicle parts ordering,re
jigging and calobration of vehicle instramentation ,spot welding and panel
replace or repair,working with sub contractors,
Key Skills and competencies:
Substantial warehouse experience including managing the stock integrity
practices of HSS, to ensure accuracy and alignment of stock files across store
base and warehouses
Experience with loading/unloading, receipt/despatch, safe operation of
forklifts, checks and training and manual handling aids. I also train and
supervise staff in these competencies.
Organisational and time management skills
Experience managing inventory and coordination of orders and deliveries,
with ability to prioritise conflicting demands and ensuring accuracy of stock
transfers and adjustments
Interpersonal skills
Ability to create rapport quickly and maintain positive business relationships
with clients and staff, demonstrating dedication to a high standard of customer
service. Verbal and written communications, interpersonal and logical
reasoning skills
Technical skills
Knowledge of various computer programs and technologies to intermediate
level enabling stock interrogation, analysis, monitoring and correction of stock
levels including HSS 'spanner' system
Achievements
Designed and implemented national stock control inventory system nationally
across HSS, tracking movement and location of stock, resulting in efficient and
accurate stock control ,15 years long service award in recognition of service,personal
award for dedication and hard work of implementation of new operating
systems,continuously maintaing top position in stock management,Viewed as the
centre of excellence and training ground for new managers due to high standard of
service and operation.
Licences
Fork Lift –counter balanced and reach
7.5t wagon
Full clean driving licence UK

3. Qualifications:
Ipaf international powered access licence,hss leadership and management
development,emergency first aid at work.hazardous substance storage
handling and use.working at heights and harness training,manual handling
and motorised and powered lifting,digital tachograph training,class 2 vehicle
shunting coarse,electrical safety testing certificate,
Secondary education completed to O Level
*Currently studying for NEBOSH General Certificate (Exams Nov 2016) with
award of Technical Safety Practitioner (Tech SP)
References:
Martin Doyle regional operations manager
00447896621702
Email mdoyle @hss.com
Phil Hemsworth group health and safety manager
00447973809463
Email phemsworth@hss.com