Ian Richards

Operations & Supply Chain Specialist | Defence Export Control | Strategic Procurement | Cash Flow Management | Bid Proposals |

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

A versatile management professional with international experience, specialising in Supply Chain, Operations & Manufacturing. Proven ability to manage staff & achieve results while improving team performance across all levels of the organisation. A track record of achievement in streamlining operations that enhance efficiency & maintaining quality standards. Excellent analytical skills gained from years of experience working within fast-paced multi-national companies operating in Australia, South East Asia & Europe. Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated through the successful development of relationships internally with key departments and externally with suppliers and customers.

Experience

  • Operations Project Manager at Hosico APT Engineering Group
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Hosico APT Engineering Group provide die casting, precision machining, injection moulding and tool making services to the Australian commercial and defence industries. We also provide painting services for specific requirements within aerospace and defence requirements.

  • Supply Chain Manager at Tectonica
    Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for quoting, purchasing, warehousing, inventory control, logistics and facilities management for a local Melbourne business with international reach into the defence industry. Working with electronics suppliers and third party logistics partners to deliver the best of Melbourne made electronics to the world.

  • Supply Chain Consultant at Electronics Source Company, USA
    Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

    Sourcing for electronics manufacturing and related elements to support local manufacturing and development of supply chain strategies.

  • National Operations Manager at INLITE
    Mar 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Supply Chain Manager at Smardt Inc
    Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Contract position to update Supply Chain policies and procedures. improve purchasing strategies, assist with production planning and work with engineering teams to improve quality of materials.