Katrina Hill
Riyadh
Summary
Accomplished Contract Project Manager and Senior Logistics Officer with a proven track record at MODSAP and the Royal Air Force, enhancing operational efficiencies and fostering robust supplier relationships. Skilled in project management and interpersonal communication, I excel in driving cross-functional team collaboration and delivering high-quality outcomes, significantly improving customer satisfaction and supply chain sustainability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Project Manager
MODSAP (MOD)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2022 - Current
- Working with Industry to ensure the delivery of contract deliverables, through effective collaboration, a rigorous quality assurance process and frequent feedback loops.
- Enhanced team collaboration with effective communication strategies and tools, fostering an environment for innovative problem solving.
- Cultivated strong relationships with the KSA customer through attentive engagement, anticipating needs in advance while addressing any concerns proactively.
- Coordinated with Industry to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Championed process improvements by continually reviewing existing procedures to identify areas of inefficiency or redundancy, proposing actionable solutions accordingly.
- Promoted knowledge sharing among team members through regular training sessions and workshops focused on best practices in project management.
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Defence Equipment & Support- F-35 Delivery Team
Royal Air Force Marham, Norfolk
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Coordinated international shipments, navigating customs regulations and documentation requirements to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies to identify new suppliers, increasing competition and driving down costs.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies in procurement processes, reducing potential supply chain disruptions.
- Participated in the development of long-term strategies for maintaining a sustainable supply chain.
- Evaluated supplier performance on an ongoing basis, fostering continuous improvement in quality and service levels.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing holding costs.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
Senior Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force Coningsby
Royal Air Force Coningsby -Lincolnshire
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Optimized warehouse operations for improved product handling and storage, reducing overall costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for complex logistical challenges.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.
- Tracked assets disposal and worked with HQ Air to develop an optimised Typhoon inventory scale to meet customer requirements.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and direction for achieving operational goals.
- Conducted regular reviews of logistics operations, making data-driven recommendations for efficiency improvements.
- Played an integral role in business continuity planning efforts by identifying potential risks to supply chain operations and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Implemented analytical tools to track performance metrics, identifying areas of improvement in the logistics process.
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Permanent Joint Headquarters
Qatar
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Providing A4 enabling support to Expeditionary Air Wing's (EAWs) and deployed air Force Elements on Ops SHADER and KIPION.
- Support the shaping of contingent operational planning (to include deployment, sustainment and recovery of Force Elements).
- Act as the A4 Logs SME on all matters relating to (EAW) operational capability.
- Lead on the formulation and execution of HQ 83 Expeditionary Air Gp (83 EAG) A4 Logs governance in support of deployed UK Air Component Commander's assets.
- Direct, advise and guide EAWs on all A4 Logs matters.
- Providing executive level reports to PJHQ, HQ AIR, DE&S and a multitude of stakeholders on asset availability, re-supply challenges.
Contract Project Manager
Defence Equipment & Support- Typhoon Delivery Team
Royal Air Force Coningsby, Lincolnshire
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Evaluated supplier performance on an ongoing basis, fostering continuous improvement in quality and service levels.
- Participated in the development of long-term strategies for maintaining a sustainable supply chain.
- Coordinated efforts between internal departments to improve communication throughout the entire procurement process.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
Senior Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force - HQ Air
HQ Air Command- High Wycombe
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on changes and implementing necessary adjustments to internal processes.
- Supported Joint Logistics user groups in the implementation of an enhanced IT systems to track shipments and inventory.
- Conducted regular reviews of logistics operations, making data-driven recommendations for efficiency improvements.
- Provided SME advice in the development of future support solutions for proposals that impact on the RAF supply chain and the future logs capability.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide assurance and audit activities support.
- Conducted audits to improve adherence to logistics practices and procedures across the RAF.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Advised logistics management and structures for staffing levels to maintain adequate numbers.
- Defined logistics strategy within policies and procedures for effective integration of logistics operations across the RAF.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations across all of the RAF's Logistic Sqns to identify areas for improvement.
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force - Cyprus
Royal Air Force Cyprus
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Reduced transportation costs with effective route planning and carrier negotiations for streamlined delivery operations.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic inventory management and distribution planning.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
- Led a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and support in their daily responsibilities while encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Providing functional supervision of all Military Transport contracts across 4 locations in Cyprus.
Education
University of Lincoln
Lincoln University of Lincoln
LincolnWindsor School
Germany Windsor School
Germany Skills
Team leadership
Project management
Organisational skills
Decision making
Interpersonal Communication
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Motivation
Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration
Adaptability
Additional Information
Other Qualifications
- Defense Logistics Management Course
- Equality and Diversity trained
- Health & Safety
- Information and Knowledge Awareness
- Defense Instructional Techniques
- Policy, Plans and Programmes
- Quality Management, Environmental Protection
Hobbies
Swimming, yoga, spinning, reading & travel
Timeline
Contract Project Manager
MODSAP (MOD)
05.2022 - Current
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Defence Equipment & Support- F-35 Delivery Team
09.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force Coningsby
01.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Permanent Joint Headquarters
05.2018 - 11.2018
Contract Project Manager
Defence Equipment & Support- Typhoon Delivery Team
08.2015 - 05.2018
Senior Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force - HQ Air
01.2015 - 05.2016
Logistics Officer
Royal Air Force - Cyprus
08.2013 - 05.2014
University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln
Windsor School
Windsor School