OBJECTIVE:

Consulting/Analyst position in PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management

SUMMARY:

• Inventory, Mobile Inventory, Purchasing, eProcurement, Supply Planning for Distribution, & PeopleSoft User Productivity Kit (UPK) applicable to any PeopleSoft module.
• Functional Applications, Systems Analyst and Training Consultant Specialist.
• 20+ years’ experience as a PeopleSoft - ERP Systems Consultant, Business Analyst. Functional Lead on Project Implementations, Trainer and UPK Specialist, Software Support & Upgrade Analyst. (PS versions: 6.0 - 9.2). Functional lead on 7 full cycle implementations in FSCM. System lead on 4 Upgrade projects
• Inventory, Mobile Inventory, Purchasing, eProcurement, Supply Planning and UPK Development.
• Expertise in distribution, systems analysis, planning, fit-gap analysis, business process charting, project mgmt. & implementation, prototype design, control Table setup, data mapping for interfacing & conversions, testing (Unit & System integration), end user training, SOX documentation, production support, and strong product integration knowledge in several financial applications (AP, AR, BI, GL).
• Specialist in designing and developing End-User training programs using Oracle/PeopleSoft UPK (User Productivity Kit v11.1.0), composing training manuals, and delivering training to groups and individuals. Expertise in creating training topics unique to client/customer needs.
• Diverse client base experience covering a wide variety of industries including healthcare, utilities, public sector, consumer goods, software, dot-com’s, Hi-tech, telecommunication/electronics, MFG.
• Business background in ERP Distribution & Supply Chain Management Systems Consulting, Management, Purchasing, Materials Management, Inventory, Order Management, Supply Planning, Logistics, Production Scheduling, Account Management, Marketing & Customer Services/Support, and Supervision in Administration, Distribution & Direct/Retail Sales environments.
• Effective communicator with excellent presentation and team communication skills.
• BS, Business Administration, APICS-CPIM Certification, 30 years Business experience.
• Hardware/Software experience with IBM-PC’s, Internet applications, ERP Client/Server applications, Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint.

PEOPLESOFT EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Detroit, MI

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Analyst in PS module: Purchasing/Receiving for Confidential.
• Expand PO Receiving capabilities by designing a Packing Slip Scanning Process that utilizes portable scanners and procedures to improve record keeping functions and reduce match exception research time.
• Enhance PO Change Order processes utilizing PO Acknowledgement 855 messages, via GHX, from Suppliers, by designing a custom PeopleSoft, user-friendly on-line staging table screen, to assist Buyers in either Auto-Approve/Accept designated Pending Exceptions, and/or review and Accept/Decline remaining Exceptions. To Improve PO accuracy, reduce match exceptions and increase P2P Business transaction productivity.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Lead Analyst for the implementation of PS modules: Inventory & Mobile Inventory, for Confidential.
• A private not-for-profit hospital serving Miami Florida with a population in excess of 4 million.
• Confidential is licensed for 200 beds with approximately 1,000 employees.
• Reviewed/analyzed current Inventory system setup and performed complex consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS SCM Inventory and Mobile Inventory.
• Assisted in Purchasing and eProcurement applications.
• Implemented PS 9.2 SCM functionality: Inventory Demand/Fulfillment processing. Par Management, Replenishment, Receiving, Cost Management and Mobile Inventory.
• Re-designed/modified delivered PeopleSoft Inventory Reports.
• Troubleshot and resolve Par Replenishment and Fulfillment processing step issues.
• Designed and implemented Cost Account for health care facility.
• Conduct Unit and System Testing Workshops in supported of the Execution Phase of the project covering all functional aspects of Inventory management/processing, and Purchasing and eProcurement processing/management.
• Conduct Training Workshops in Inventory processes and Mobile Inventory.
• Assisted Procurement Lead in Unit Testing Purchasing and eProcurement modules.
• Provided Post-Go-Live support in SCM: Inventory, Mobile Inventory & Purchasing.

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PS SCM Functional Support Analyst, for the re-implementation/upgrade of PeopleSoft v9.2, for Confidential, provider of public transportation throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
• Conducted a 9.2 SCM Upgrade from PeopleSoft v8.9 to v9.2. Provided fit-gap analysis, and Business Process documentation, implemented new PS 9.2 SCM functionality, constructed an initial SCM configuration in a 9.2 environment, performed 9.2 business process testing, unit testing and provided User demonstrations of PS 9.2.
• Implemented new PS 9.2 SCM functionality: Inventory Demand/Fulfillment processing. Par Management, Replenishment, Receiving, and Cost Management. Purchase Order processing. Re-designed/modified delivered PeopleSoft Inventory Reports.
• Reviewed and analyzed current Inventory & Purchasing system setup and performed consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS v8.9 SCM application in preparation for a system upgrade. Setup new SCM Batch Processing controls and schedules to meet current and new workflow requirements.
• Cost Accounting: Analyzed existing Cost Accting processes and recommended & implemented improvements.
• Worked with client leadership to ensure the overall success of the project and to meet the goals of the re-implementation.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Lead Analyst for the implementation of PS modules: Inventory, Mobile Inventory for Confidential . A private not-for-profit hospital serving West Central Florida with a population in excess of 4 million. TGH is licensed for 1,011 beds with approximately 7,300 employees.
• Reviewed/analyzed current Inventory system setup and performed complex consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS SCM Inventory and Mobile Inventory. Assisted in Purchasing and eProcurement applications.
• Conducted Conference Room Pilot (CRP) design and demonstration sessions.
• Troubleshot INV Par Replenishment issues and provided resolution.
• Reviewed/proposed improvements in clients Inv. Fulfillment Setup & Processing steps.
• Implementing the PS Supply Chain Management modules for a Healthcare provider.
• Designed and implemented Cost Account for health care facility.
• Conducting Unit and System Testing Workshops in supported of the Execution Phase of the project covering all functional aspects of Inventory management/processing, and Purchasing and eProcurement processing/management.
• Assisting Procurement Lead in Unit Testing Purchasing and eProcurement modules.

Confidential, Austin, TX

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PS SCM Functional Support Analyst, for the Fit/Gap Upgrade Analysis of PeopleSoft v9.2, for Confidential (LCRA), provider of electrical services, managing water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, providing public recreation areas and supporting community development.
• Designed, directed and facilitated a series of system design meetings, PS v9.2 new features, enhancement presentation/demos and fit-gap analysis sessions comprising the Procurement modules; Purchasing, eSupplier Connection, and Online Supplier Registration, for a Utility company.
• Provided alternative solutions to gaps and evaluated level of effort.
• Prepared and presented a Conceptual Solutions - Fit-Gap Overview document of the Purchasing module, eSupplier Connection, Online Supplier Registration and integration with the financial modules.
• Provided functional expertise and educated the client on how to best use the system to meet their business needs and evaluate gaps for modifications/customizations.
• Reviewed and analyzed current Purchasing and Online Supplier Registration system setup and performed consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS v9.0 SCM application in preparation for a system upgrade.

Confidential, Knoxville, TN

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PS SCM Functional Support Analyst, for the re-implementation/upgrade of PeopleSoft, for Knoxville Utility Board (KUB), provider of electric, gas, water and wastewater services to customers in Knoxville and parts of 7 surrounding counties.
• Conducted a 9.2 SCM Upgrade from PeopleSoft v8.8 to v9.2. Provided fit-gap analysis, and Business Process documentation, implemented new PS 9.2 SCM functionality, constructed an initial SCM configuration in a 9.2 environment, performed 9.2 business process testing, unit testing and provided User demonstrations of PS 9.2.
• Implemented new PS 9.2 SCM functionality: Purchase Order Workflow Approval Processing. Inventory Demand/Fulfillment processing. Re-designed/modified delivered PeopleSoft Purchasing and Inventory Reports.
• Reviewed and analyzed current Inventory, Purchasing and eProcurement system setup and performed consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS v8.8 SCM application in preparation for a system upgrade. Setup new SCM Batch Processing controls and schedules to meet current and new workflow requirements.
• Cost Accounting: Analyzed existing Cost Accting processes and recommended & implemented improvements.
• Conduct Training Workshops in new PS v9.2 Purchasing and Inventory processes.
• Worked with client leadership to ensure the overall success of the project and to meet the goals of the re-implementation.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Analyst in PS module: Inventory for Confidential . The largest hospital in south Florida.
• Reviewed/analyzed current Inventory system setup and performed complex consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within the PS SCM Inventory application.
• Tested and trained end users in Inventory Replenishment, Receiving and Order Fulfillment process.
• Troubleshot INV Par Replenishment error issues and provided resolution.
• Reviewed/refined/improved clients Inv. Fulfillment Setup & Processing steps.

Confidential, Denver, CO

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Analyst for the PS modules: Inventory, Purchasing and eProcurement for Confidential . The leading respiratory hospital in the nation.
• Reviewed and analyzed current system setup and performed complex consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within PS SCM applications.
• Configured, tested and trained end users in Inventory Replenishment processing.
• Performed an Inventory Cost Accounting review/evaluation resulting in the implementation of additional Transaction Account Rules and clean-up of existing Rules, tested and trained End Users.
• Troubleshot PO/INV Sourcing Workbench error issues and provided resolution.
• Reviewed and adjusted Inv. Fulfillment Processing setups, resolved processing problems, released Locked Demand tables, and re-trained Users in Fulfillment Processing steps.
• Setup and implemented Landed Cost & Misc. Charge. PO/AP processing.

Confidential, Northern Kentucky

Sr. PS SCM Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior PeopleSoft SCM Functional Support Analyst for the PS modules: Inventory, Purchasing and eProcurement for Confidential . The largest medical provider in the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, operating 6 facilities.
• Reviewed current systems and performed complex consulting (troubleshooting) and problem resolution within PS SCM applications. Re-educated Users in use of PS SCM.
• Conducted an Inventory Cost Management Setup verification review/study which resulted in creating additional Transaction Accounting Rules and establishing new Cost Rollup procedures. Tested Inv. cost transaction processes, and trained Inventory and GL end users, along with the IT support staff, in Inv. Cost Accounting.
• Resolved Inventory out of balance and UOM processing issues.
• Reviewed Cycle Count Process and recommended Reconciliation Report changes.
• Performed a 9.2 SCM Upgrade fit/gap analysis, and documented requirements.
• Constructed an initial St Elizabeth SCM configuration in a 9.2 environment, perform 9.2 business process testing and provided User demonstrations of PS 9.2.

Confidential, Novi, MI

Sr. SCM Functional Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Senior IT/PeopleSoft Supply Chain Functional Support Analyst for the PS modules: Purchasing, eProcurement, Inventory, Supply Planning and the UPK Specialist.
• Responsible for supporting 8 Confidential Business subsidiaries comprised of 8 PO-BU’s, and 19 INV-BU’s.
• Overall responsibility included supporting and educating Confidential employees in the SCM Dept., Finance Dept. & IT Dept. in understanding PS Functional SCM applications/processes/Mgmt. and integration with other PS modules and/or 3rd party programs (PowerPlant & Merkur).
• Created and maintained Confidential ’s PS-SCM Business procedure documentation & flow charts, UPK training materials, and IT reference guides & SOX compliant documents.
• Electric Transmission Business. Responsible for IT-SCM Business requirements gathering/fit-gap analysis/reporting, Implementation planning & design, System BU configuration, component interface design & build, System Testing (Unit/System Integration, UAT), and Cutover/Deployment planning.
• Provided IT-SCM Functional support for PS-SCM modules as they related to the implementation of Vertex Tax Solutions, to include Item/Category/Ship-To changes & adjustments, Tax Mgmt., testing, PO/AP processing and Vertex PO/AP End-User Training.
• Implementation of PS Supply Planning module. Responsible for Item/INV-BU touch-point re-configuration/item conversion plan.
• Designed, tested and trained End Users on the use of a custom built Buyer Requisition and Supply Planning Item Maintenance pages.
• Created Supply Planning UPK support/training documents, and conducted Supply Planning training to Buyers and Planners.
• As UPK (User Productivity Kit) Specialist, designed, developed and created a complete set of UPK Confidential -SCM specific End-User Training & User Reference guides/programs (over 225 topics), which also provided SOX/FERC compliant documentation.
• In addition, created Confidential UPK documentation for AP, AR & GL (over 150 topics).
• Responsible for IT-SCM Business requirements gathering/fit-gap analysis/reporting, Implementation planning & design, System BU configuration, component interface design & build,
• System Testing (Unit/System Integration, UAT), and Cutover/Deployment planning. Training development and implementation.

Confidential, Novi, MI

Lead SCM Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed the Confidential ePro/Requisition Workflow process to meet SOX/FERC compliance regulations.
• Trained and supported Confidential employees in the process of creating/managing/approving requisitions in PS ePro, and all functional aspects of Inventory & Purchasing processing and management.
• Developed and coordinated Security User Roles and Permission lists for users.
• Responsible for new business feature integration analysis, process testing, change management, End-User training and post go-live support.
• Integration/interface of PowerPlant & Merkur with PeopleSoft.

Confidential, New Jersey

SCM Systems Trainer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, developed UPK based training materials in PS-SCM Inventory, ePro & Purchasing. Conducted End-User training classes for a 9 hospital healthcare system located in New Jersey.
• Designed, developed and created specific instructor training materials, online tutorial resources and end-user training guides using PeopleSoft’s UPK (User Productivity Kit, v3.5).
• Instructed/delivered End-Users training classes to 800+ employees over a 7 month period.
• Educated employees in the process of creating/managing/approving requisitions in PS ePro, Purchasing and Inventory Management processes as they relate in the healthcare industry.
• Modified/Updated the UPK material, as required, during the project to include new procedures and reference information. Created supplemental job aid training materials for each module.

Confidential, Rochester, NY

Functional Quote to Cash Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for writing specifications and providing data mapping/conversions for User defined enhancements and modifications to Order Management and Inventory modules.
• Served as liaison between User community and IT technical team.
• Wrote functional/technical design specification for a customized “Cycle Counting” procedure, and a “Shipment Status & Delivery Confirmation” enhancement to the PS Order Tracking inquiry.
• Interfaced PS with 3rd party programs (data mapping/conversions) to include: OPTUM WMS, Matrix Imaging, and ViaLink/UCCnet via EDI.

Confidential, Palo Alto, CA

Functional Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conducted system implementation, testing, end-user training and production support in the areas of purchasing and inventory management at two major Healthcare facilities.
• Administered PS implementation and setup techniques in the areas of inventory and purchasing.
• Delivered one-on-one & group training to Purchasing Agents, Inventory Mgmt. and staff covering:
• Requisition processing, PO generation, receiving, dispatching and RTV’s.
• Item setup, transfers, express issue, putaway, MSR’s, par-replenishment, and cycle count.
• Tested purchasing and inventory systems and transaction flow processes.
• Provided post go-live production support for Purchasing and Inventory Depts.

Confidential, Omaha, NE

Functional Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conducted a system review & setup verification study of the Inventory & Purchasing Modules for a public school system that was experiencing processing problems (troubleshoot).
• Tested existing processing steps for validity. Located incorrect system set-up/defaults. Recommended and implemented a more efficient PO/INV transaction processing selection criteria.
• Analyzed/reviewed/verified/corrected multi-step processes involving requisitions, PO’s, MSR’s, Item UOM and Inventory Accounting set-ups.

Confidential, Southern, CA

Functional Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Directed and facilitated a series of system design and fit/gap analysis sessions comprising the Distribution modules (OM, IN, & PO) for a consumer goods company.
• Provided alternative solutions to gaps and evaluated level of effort.
• Prepared and presented a Conceptual Solutions - Fit/Gap overview document of the Distribution modules and integration with the financial modules.
• Provided functional expertise and educated the client on how to best use the system to meet their business needs and evaluate gaps for modifications/customizations.

Confidential

Lead Functional Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Functional Team Lead for the full cycle implementation of Order Management and provided functional support/assistance to the junior PS Inventory Applications Specialist, for a State Government agency.
• Lead a technical team in implementing Order Management into PS Education & Government suite (OM was not a PS delivered module in this suite, at this time.).
• Conducted fit/gap sessions and demo of PS OM & INV functionality. Provided solutions to gaps.
• Set up 14 Order Management Business Units and related control tables.
• Table mapped and tested 5 different 3rd party sales order entry interface programs into PS-OM.
• Table mapped a 3rd party Product List (Boise Cascade) for catalog Drop Ship purposes into PeopleSoft Order Management/Purchasing.
• Organized User Acceptance Testing, developed test plans, coordinated and conducted system testing, and researched/resolved testing issues.
• Developed end-user training programs and composed manuals. Administered one-on-one & group training to Order Management and Inventory staff covering all aspects of: Inventory processing functions and Order Management processing functions.
• Developed and coordinated user roles and security permission lists for users.
• Mentored to a Jr. Inventory Consultant (Arthur Anderson employee).