George Withero Cmilt Email & Phone Number

Bradley Stoke, England, United Kingdom

Southampton, United Kingdom

Management of the full Technical Stores operationMaintenance of vessels inventory systems for all Deck & Technical departments,Ensure all storeroom stocks stored in secure locationsEnsuring correct authorised stock levels held to support current departmental requirementsCo-Ordinate/Oversee all Landings & Loadings during Port Turnaround DaysProduction/Progression of requisition orders for goods & services as requestedRecord all goods invoices onto inventory system for periodic audit inspectionsPromulgate & progress stocktaking iaw current Carnival (UK) policyForward planning to ensure stocks ordered in good time to concur with ship’s itineraryLiaison with Deputy Captain & Chief Engineer to maintain/monitor Technical budget Management of staff, ensuring all current company training conducted within prescribed timelinesLiaison with port authorities to ensure correct documentation & environmental policies observed in the disposal of ship generated waste

United Kingdom

Required to use a range of Logistics based management tools to meet Key Performance Indicators relating to demand availability, supply chain costs and supplier performance. Ability to execute the actions and plans approved at Output Business Unit level, maintaining the currency and integrity of all related management data systems, including orders, contracts and Inventory forecasts. Monitor and improve performance, including supplier delivery schedules, lead time adherence and timely delivery to Customers. Undertake inventory data cleansing activities, including categorisation of items according to provisioning rules, validation of equipment parameters and updating records in source data systems. Review, analyse and process data within spreadsheets and databases that form part of the Support Planning methodology adopted by the Equipment team. Actions resulting from this analysis will also be necessary to ensure overall performance is at least maintained but ideally improved upon. Working closely with suppliers, technical and commercial sections within the Equipment Team

Hms Drake (Plymouth)

Responsible for the procurement of stores not available through service sourcesAppointed with full authorisation to procure up to £120k per annumResponsible for providing additional support to civilian (Babcock Marine Ltd) and naval engineers to shipsundergoing rectification work/ repairs, refits and un-programmed short notice work Managed the provision and procurement of stores to outside naval organisationsProvided reports to base & ships commands detailing availability & current costsLiaised with alternative suppliers for specialist stock not available through the MoDProvided ongoing support, guidance and advice to over 35 junior logisticiansTrained and developed staff including mentoring on formal training courses, recording each individuals progressRegularly conveyed updated details to staff on changes in MoD or Naval policies Implemented policy changes within department and ensured staff adherence Delivered training in the operation & maintenance of bespoke accounting systemEnsured inexperienced staff were trained with essential skills required for deploymentAdditional responsibilities as Maintenance Manager and Warehouse security

Hms Bulwark (Amphibious Warship, Plymouth Based)

Responsible for managing and co-ordinating activities for team of logistics staffPart of team appointed to oversee acquisition of new warship direct from the shipbuilder (BAe Engineering, Barrow-in-Furness)Ascertained customer requirements for stock and spares prior to ships purchaseEnsured all stock, valued in excess of £10m was accounted for on stores systemEnsured that all aircraft spares ordered to support aviation operationsLiaised regularly with senior management to react efficiently to changes in requirementsMonitored accounting procedures ensuring compliance with Audit Office guidelinesProduced & completed documentation & expenditure reports by deadlines setAssist in independent base inspections on sea going vessels supply chain accounts producing final report into condition of account(s) auditedLiaised with Ministry of Defence agencies for specialist stock and equipmentManaged and supervised set up of additional accounting procedures Successfully prepared vessel for sea, trials and various external inspectionsProduction of comprehensive logistical plan when preparing operational tasking of three months or more

Hms Drake (Plymouth)

Responsible for providing additional Supply Chain support to naval ships undergoing maintenance, repairs or operational preparationsManaged the provision and procurement of stores to outside naval organisationsEnsured return of aviation spares to Royal Naval/Royal Air Force air establishments and Army supported equipment to the respective supply depotProvided reports to base & ships commands detailing availability & current costsInspection of each vessels maintenance account upon completion of each support period, noting any anomolies for correctionLiaised with alternative suppliers for specialist stock not available through the MoD

Nationwide/Overseas

Employed as Supply Chain rating from joining Royal Navy in 1982 to 2001.Commenced trade training at HMS Pembroke, Chatham, in November 1982 after intial RN training at HMS Raleigh from September to November 1982Appointments on naval vessels included:HMS Southampton (T42 Destroyer) 1983 (Loan appointment)HMS Galatea (Leander Class Frigate) 1984-85HMS Brilliant (T22 Frigate) 1987-90HMS Arrow (T21 Frigate) 1990-91HMS Sheffield (T22 Frigate) 1994-97HMS Monmouth (T23 Frigate) 1999-00HMS Beagle (Hyrographic Survey vessel) 2000-01Worked in following HM Naval Bases/Units: Devonport 1986-10 (Various periods when not sea based)Portsmouth 1983-84 & 2004Rosyth 1985-86HMS Gannet (RN Air Sation, Prestwick) 1991-92HMS Dalriada (RN Reserve Unit, Greenock) 1997-99 Joint Services Unit (NATO HQ, Northwood) 2000

Hartlepool General Hospital

Employed in catering department at the main hospital in the North Tees areaJob entailed the acceptance, storage and receipt of delivery notes of all food onto the hospital siteAll perishables required to be stored in respective fridges & freezers within 30 minutes of receiptObserve stringent Heath & Hygiene regulations, especially in the environment where there are people with quite serious illnessesDelivery to outlying departments away from the site with the hospital had juristinction over (A&E, Isolation & Maternity units within the town)

Hms Collingwood (Leadership & Management)

Activities and Societies: City & Guilds Licentiateship (NVQ 4) Awarded for completion of Senior Rates Command Course in 2004. The course.

General Studies, English Language, English Literature & Maths

Attained Grade B General Studies & English Language, Grade C English Literature & Maths

Licence, Ecdl

Activities and Societies: Parts 1-7

Chartered Institute Of Logistics & Transport, Professional Qualification

Activities and Societies: Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Level 5 Diploma Course covered Management, Supply Chain & Warehouse.

Nebsm, Professional Qualification

Activities and Societies: National Examination Board in Supervisory Management (NVQ4) Gained qualification on completion of Petty Officer.

Royal Society Of Arts, Professional Qualification, Elementary & Intermediate

Activities and Societies: Awraded RSA Level 1 on completion of Stores Accountant (Supply Chain) basic qualifying course at HMS Pembroke.

Gce, History

Attained Grade A in subject (Modern World since 1870). Subject covered period from Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), including subjects.

Education record

Left due to parent relocation