STUART COLLINS

Mob: 0425211808 Email: stucollins123@gmail.com

Career Objective

To be able to utilise my skills and experience in Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Purchasing.

Education

Accounting Associate Diploma – Blacktown TAFEYear 11 High School Certificate – Mt Gambier High School

Computer Knowledge & Proficiency

Word for Windows Excel for Windows Microsoft Outlook/Lotus NotesDEFMIS - (Defence Financial Management Information System).FALCON - (Financial Accounting Logistics Command On-Line Network).MILIS – (Military Information Logistics Inventory System) – Defence purchasing and

Inventory management system.AIMS-BDS (Advanced Inventory Management System - Breakdown

Spares) - Defence inventory management system.VISAer – Computer system used by QANTAS Defence Services/Northrop GrummanLNIDS – RAAF UNDA/AOG Reporting Program

Professional Development

Contract Monitoring & Management TrainingOccupational Health and SafetyCertificate 1V in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing)Certificate 1V in Frontline ManagementStatement of Competency for Defence ProcurementQANTAS eXcel Service Award – Outstanding customer liaison in logisticsForklift Licence

Employment History

NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA/QANTAS DEFENCE SERVICES

LOGISTICS AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST Jan 2014 - Present Aug 2000 – Sep 2002

Procure aircraft breakdown spares and consumables, general supplies and capital expenditure items for C130 aircraft and general consumable items.Maintain close contact and liaison with suppliers on sources and specifications for items to be purchased. Evaluate delivery and cost information and the lead time to support maintenance deadlines.Generating and amending of purchase orders in approval within company financial delegations.Review status of purchase requests including planned delivery dates and status and initiate corrective action as required.Verifying and authorizing invoices.Continuously work with suppliers to resolve issues with orders and invoices.Developing and maintaining good working relationship with suppliers and internal customers.Negotiating with suppliers to achieve best price for goods and materials ordered.Receipt and despatch items from the warehouse.Obtain items from Air Force where available, using Defence computer systemsAccount for all Defence managed assets.

Key achievements: Develop and instigate purchasing process for QANTAS Defence Services from the commencement of the contract between RAAF and QDS. This purchasing process has been so successful; it has not changed in 15 years.

REPAIRABLE ITEM MANAGER Nov 2011 – December 2013

Determine the stock levels of repairable items & assess quantities of items for induction – request all repairable items from RAAF utilizing Defence computer system..Continuously monitor Repairable usage rates to ensure that the pipeline is adequate.Establish the scope of work and repair costs for Repairable Items placed into work, including scheduled repair tasks, modifications and STI’s.Assess the economics of repair of items.Process items for return for disposal as required.Develop corrective action on non conforming items.Despatch items that require repair to vendors within Australia and overseas.

Key achievements: 100% satisfaction rate was achieved for serviceable stock levels of items that QANTAS Defence repairs - first time this has been achieved, thus creating savings to the Air Force by reducing urgent freight costs and other costs such as overtime.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Oct 2002 – Oct 2010

Liaison between maintenance operations and logistics regarding delivery of spares is done by the continual monitoring and management of aircraft reports.Input and monitor all urgent aircraft requirements if available from Air Force stock via Defence computer system.Liaise with RAAF on the management of Ground Support Equipment for Hercules fleet.Assess and manage all QDS bench level holding spares.

Key achievements: Received Excel award from QANTAS for excellent customer service – very first time this award was given to logistics personnel that has been recommended by technical staff. By

monitoring and liaising with planning and logistics on all spare requirements, almost all aircraft were delivered to the customer in a timely manner.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

SPARES INVENTORY MANAGER Jul 1991 – Aug 2000

Purchase Hercules engine and airframe components via SDSS (MIMS). Approx 5,000 line items are monitored.Raise Requests for Quotations to civilian contractors. On receipt of these quotations, raise a Purchase Order on the company that gives the best value for money. Monitor and hasten Purchase Orders for timely delivery.On receipt of the goods and invoice from the contractor, pay the contractor via Defence Financial Computer (DEFMIS).Raise Requests for Quotations to the Australian Embassies in America and Britain for them to procure spares on our behalf (approx 15 per day).Maintain Inventory levels using AIMS-BDS (Advanced Inventory Management System - Breakdown Spares). The main functions of this program are Inventory Monitoring, AIMS-BDS Data Maintenance, Requirements Determination and Overstocked Inventory Management.Prepare and present both yearly and five yearly Financial Estimates and Budgets.Source new suppliers to ensure the Government receives the best value for money and promote their policy of open and effective competition in accordance with Government policy guidelines.Assist in writing procedures and work practices within the Air Force. Maintain quality procedures to ISO 9001 standards.Send unserviceable items to contractor for repair.

Key Achievements: Reduced inventory levels by 20% creating savings in warehouse holdings. More purchase orders created which generated more stock turnover allowing for less urgent purchases, saving valuable maintenance time. Funds Control Register and Statistical Graphs were created using Excel spreadsheets. Maintain Repairable Items pipeline while member was on 12 months sick leave.

PURCHASING/CLAIMS MANAGER Jul 1990 - Jun 1991

Supervise a staff of 20 personnel.Coordinate and negotiate with contractors for the procurement of equipment.Overseeing the procedure of raising purchase orders through to the payment of invoices.Process all applications for Australian Government Credit Cards.Maintain a register of credit card holders.Balance monthly MasterCard statements against cardholders’ payments.

References: on request

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT

SECURITY OFFICER

ISP PTY LTD - TNT

Record and monitor all vehicles entering and exiting site. Patrol perimeter fence for any unauthorized intrusions. Ensure all gates, doors and other accesses are securely locked by the appropriate time.

ISP PTY LTD – SONY

Monitor all surveillance cameras and security computer. Patrol SONY and EDC warehouses to ensure all accesses are secure – internally

and externally. Record all patrols and annotate any anomalies. Ensure no unauthorized access. Issue temporary access passes and keys where necessary.

Hobby’s and Interests

AFL Football, golf, tennis and barbecues.