Frankie Richards Cips/Cilt
About Frankie Richards Cips/Cilt
Frankie Richards Cips/Cilt is a Logistics Specialist with extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked for organizations such as NHS Scotland and Amentum. He possesses a strong educational background in logistics and has expertise in regulatory compliance, process optimization, and military logistics operations.
Work at Amentum
Frankie Richards has held multiple roles at Amentum, a defense contractor. He served as a Supply Technician Lead from 2021 to 2022 in Dülmen, Germany. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Warehouse Manager (Unit Set) from 2022 to 2023, also in Dülmen. Currently, he is employed as a Logistics Specialist since 2023, working remotely from Dunfermline, Scotland. His experience at Amentum has involved managing logistics operations and overseeing supply chain processes.
Education and Expertise
Frankie Richards has a diverse educational background in logistics and supply chain management. He studied at the Defence School of Logistics, focusing on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he attended the Royal School of Military Engineering, where he completed a Fitters course in Marine Engineering. He furthered his studies at City of Glasgow College, achieving a qualification in International Supply Chain Management from 2014 to 2016. His expertise includes regulatory compliance, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and SAP systems.
Background
Frankie Richards has extensive experience in supply chain and logistics management, having worked for various organizations, including the UK Ministry of Defence from 1995 to 2004 as a Supply Chain Logistics Manager. His career spans over two decades, with significant roles in both military and civilian sectors. He has demonstrated skills in cross-functional leadership and managing complex logistics operations across multiple locations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Frankie Richards has played a significant role in planning large-scale military troop and equipment operations, managing budgets exceeding 1.5 million USD for the United States Department of Defence. He has also implemented continuous improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S, contributing to process optimization and automation in logistics operations. His proficiency in cost minimization strategies has further enhanced operational efficiency.