A career in the NZ Defence Force (Army) with a particular focus on Procurement management, Inventory Management, Education and Training, Policy Advisor and Capability Management. After Retiring from the Army, 15 months managing a Performance Base Logistic Project and implementation of a Performance Based Maintenance and Management Initiative. Particular focus was on Maintenance planning, RAM analysis and Vendor and contractor relationship management. Development and implementation of major change initiative of maintenance planning and delivery of a fleet of equipment.
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Actively Seeking OpportunitiesCurrently Seeking Opportunities Jan 2016 - Present
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Epcm Materials Management Analyst/Materials Management Improvement Project AnalystWoodside Energy May 2014 - Dec 2015Leading network design and process development for a project aimed to improve material management across Woodside. This requires a comprehensive understanding of logistic requirements across the business and industry.• Establishing cross functional relationships to foster buy in from major stakeholders• Understanding stakeholder interests and expectations• Identifying opportunities for the improvement of logistics delivery for business units including Material Management and Warehouse processes• Maintaining a continuous improvement approach through process mapping of existing and proposed processes (in line with Woodside Logistic Network Strategy)• Material management, procurement and finance
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Capability ManagerNz Defence Force Dec 2012 - May 2014Leading a review of warehousing and distribution systems (domestic and operational- overseas) to identify recommendations for improvement (part of NZ Army continuous improvement programme) • Leading new and existing engagement with third party logistic providers and strategic partners.• Providing oversight on “Hub and Spokes” within the Supply Chain • Developing Strategy for improvement processes• Advising third and fourth party logistic programmes• Monitoring capability requirements and maintaining oversight of inventory management systems and processes. Using SAP• Developing equipment management and maintenance policies. -
Performance Based Logistic ManagerLockheed Martin Global Inc Sep 2011 - Dec 2012WellingtonResponsible for leading this new initiative within Lockheed Martin (NZ), specifically targeted at maintenance and repair of high dependency technical equipment by international providers. PBL offers the customer the ability to pay for performance and/ or capability rather than transactional goods and services (similar but more than the standard private/ public partnership model)• Developing PBL partnership model, policy and procedures• Developing stakeholder relationships with National and International vendors, within a new partnership environment• Representing Lockheed Martin responsible for bringing potential PBL partners together to develop a common understanding of the model• Management of repair and maintenance service level agreements• Inventory management (domestic and international)• Procurement and process auditing• Leading continuous improvement of systems and process impacting on the PBL model over time
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Instructor Team Leader At Trade Training SchoolNew Zealand Defence Force Jan 2010 - Dec 2011• Instructing supply chain management, warehouse distribution, inventory management• Instruction in procurement • SAP training including Inventory management, Plant maintenance, Finance, Purchasing• Staff management – team of instructors and support staff• Delivered training to other public sector agencies and external providers -
General Staff OfficerNz Defence Force Nov 2007 - Dec 2009WellingtonLed Army Purchasing and Procurement Review, assessed Training needs and led a review of NZDF Pharmaceutical Inventory Management process resulting in solutions that enhanced effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain and inventory Management, particularly regarding MRP and ProcurementManaged diverse and cross functional stackholders relationships.
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Hr Career ManagerNz Defence Force Jan 2006 - Nov 2007WellingtonPreperation, implementation and evealuation of individual careers plans for 350+ personnel ensuring the plans are strategically align HR Management Systems and NZ Army's overall business strategy. Managed a workplace, job design and reqrd system which optimised personal growth
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Team Leader InstructorNz Defence Force Jan 2001 - Dec 2005Managing a team of adult educators with the responsibility of teaching Inventory Management, MRP utilising SAP, Ordering, Warehousing and Distribution, procurement in the public sector and tendering and contracting.
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Inventory ManagerNz Defence Foce Jan 1994 - Dec 2000Palmerston NorthManaging Inventory accounts of cira 30k lines, responsible for MRP, Purchasing and Ordering and Inventory Management, Warehousing and Distribution.
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Craig Simpson's current role is Material Management Improvement Analyst, Woodside Energy.
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