Kevin Harris
Cronulla,NSW
Summary
With 10 years of experience in the Australian Army, this candidate has successfully managed personnel, transport, and logistics operations. They have also served as an ADF linguist both domestically and internationally, undertaking diverse tasks. Known for their hardworking, reliable, and driven nature, they consistently strive for excellence with meticulous attention to detail in every assigned task. Throughout their career, they have honed their leadership abilities and possess highly effective communication skills. These skills have been instrumental in building strong relationships with peers, civilian contractors, and counterparts. By ensuring clear communication and a comprehensive understanding of task requirements, they consistently deliver precise results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Supervisor –2 Commando Regiment
Australian Army
01.2023 - Current
- Supervision of Military Logistics within SOCOMD
- Supervision of the procurement of items for experimentation, testing and use
- Managed 3 staff members to perform governance and vetting duties in accordance with established procedures.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through proactive supplier management and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Implemented lean methodologies to eliminate waste within the supply chain, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Supporting overseas Operations
- Liaison with Special Projects Offices for return and rotation of equipment
- High Security Item management, rotation, storage and transport
- Stock-take planning and implementation
Supply Chain Supervisor- Special Operations Logistics Squadron
Australian Army
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervision of Military Logistics within SOCOMD
- Supervision of items into service including the introduction of ILSI documents
- Supporting overseas Operations
- Managed 6 staff members to perform distribution duties in accordance with established procedures.
- Liaison with Special Projects Office for return and rotation of equipment
- Reduced lead times for critical materials through proactive supplier management and effective communication with stakeholders.
- HSI management, rotation, storage and transport
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Work health & Safety advisor
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Force Insertion Extraction Group Supervisor
Australian Army
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Conduct of the return and redistribution of stores from operational theatres across the Middle East
- Management of tasks with limited time frames
- Short notice arrivals and departures
- Stocktaking and closure of accounts
- Management and liaison with aviation assets for transport of stores
- Management of large quantities of HSI into and out of theatre
- Management of SCAs including LOGTOM (Logistics transfer of material)
- Liaison with multiple entities including both tri-service and civilian contractors
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and minimizing downtime.
- Endured highly stressful situations and worked in physically demanding settings.
- Ensured mission continuity with quick resolution of issues affecting performance.
- Collaborated with multinational forces to facilitate seamless information exchange during joint operations.
- Planned and implemented daily activities and responsibilities of 7 team members.
Supply Chain Operator -145 Sig SQN
Australian Army
01.2019 - 12.2019
- -Supervision of RSG and receipts and issues section within the warehouse
- Ensuring the stocktaking program was conducted IAW policy
- Providing logistical support to the units both through the main and field warehouse
- Ensuring governance reports were conducted IAW the schedule
- Streamlining processes and procedures to increase work output
- Reacting and completing short notice tasks
- Identification and processing the out scale of over a thousand out of service items
- Managed 2 staff members to perform out-scaling duties in accordance with established procedures.
- Compile written and verbal staff appraisals reports
Linguist
Australian Army
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Learnt and became fluent in Chinese and associated dialects
- Conducted familiarization and tasks in country
- Promoted language fluency with immersive activities that simulated real-world situations.
- Translated complex texts for clients, ensuring accurate representation of source material in target languages.
- Conducted vetting of persons In order to obtain relevant information
- Assessed local area residents and imparted information through presentations and written documents to improve conditions and relations.
- Briefed supervisor regularly to strengthen awareness of project activities, help teams meet deadlines and coordinate strategies for dealing with unforeseen challenges.
- Took active role in stakeholder meetings to compile and share best practices on learning.
Rifleman
Australian Army
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Ensured proper allocation of resources by effectively managing inventory of ammunition, supplies, and equipment for the platoon.
- Reduced safety incidents by enforcing strict adherence to weapons handling protocols during all operations.
- Improved marksmanship skills through consistent training and coaching.
- Optimized security measures for various operating environments by setting up defensive perimeters or establishing observation posts as needed.
- Advanced overall unit performance with rigorous physical fitness training and mental preparedness exercises.
Education
Cert III and IV in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
Perth, WA2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Collaborative Problem Solver
- Rapid Assimilation of New Concepts
- Cultural Communication Skills
- Proficiency in Mandarin
Certification
- High Risk Work License - Forklift License
- TAE10 Qualified Assessor
- MR and HR License
- MILIS - Please see attached qualification print out
- NV1 Clearance- NV2 in progress
- Diploma in Procurement in progress
Accomplishments
- Deployed on operations to the Middle East Region, to provide support to operational theatres in Iraq, Afghanistan, Dubai and others.
- Student of Merit Award for SUB4 CPL
- Promotion to Lance Corporal
- Promotion to Corporal
Timeline
Supply Chain Supervisor –2 Commando Regiment
Australian Army
01.2023 - Current
Force Insertion Extraction Group Supervisor
Australian Army
04.2021 - 07.2021
Supply Chain Supervisor- Special Operations Logistics Squadron
Australian Army
01.2020 - 12.2022
Supply Chain Operator -145 Sig SQN
Australian Army
01.2019 - 12.2019
Linguist
Australian Army
01.2016 - 12.2018
Rifleman
Australian Army
03.2014 - 12.2015
- High Risk Work License - Forklift License
- TAE10 Qualified Assessor
- MR and HR License
- MILIS - Please see attached qualification print out
- NV1 Clearance- NV2 in progress
- Diploma in Procurement in progress
Cert III and IV in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
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