PROFILE

Senior SAP Application Consultant with 12 years of experience in process design, configuration and implementation of SAP systems, preceded by 20 years of supply chain operational experience in industry. Areas of SAP expertise are:

• Logistics Execution (Warehouse Management, Mobile Data Entry (RF) Transportation, Shipping)
• SAP experience from release 3.0c through ECC 6.0
• Materials Management (Inventory, Purchasing)
• Radio Frequency/Scanning Applications
• Past Chairman of SAP’s Warehouse Management ASUG Users Group

SAP experience began with two years as a practitioner serving as Team Lead for Distribution and Logistics, with responsibility for business process design and configuration of SAP, followed by 10 years experience as a senior level SAP application consultant responsible for Logistics Execution and Materials Management functionality for numerous clients. Client industries represented include Consumer Products, Food Products, Chemical and Solar Power devices.

Business and Industry functional experience includes a variety of Divisional and Site positions in:

• Distribution and Logistics Management
• Production Planning, Inventory Management
• Procurement Administration, Aerospace and Defense
• Engineering Change Management and ISO - 9000 registration.
• MRPII and Warehouse/RF systems implementations (multiple)
• APICS certified instructor and speaker and Former APICS Chapter

In summary, I bring 20 years of business management experience in Supply Chain areas, more than a dozen years of SAP design, configuration and implementation experience, and a strong background in both leadership and training, both in business environments and professional organizations such as APICS. This provides me with the skills to analyze business processes, adopt best practices and implement successful client solutions.

Degree BSBA,

Confidential,Devens, MA ( )

• Accelerated SAP W/M and R/F implementation for an already established ECC 6.0 manufacturer of solar energy panels.
• Responsible for the design, configuration, testing, training and conversion to a full Storage Unit Managed, SAP R/F enabled warehouse complex
• The project included conversion of more than 7000 Storage Locations into a single WM complex without interrupting 7 x 24 production operations
• SAP R/F implemented using ITSMobile internet based technology on state of the art devices.
• Projected go-live date is July 09

Confidential, Newark, DE ( )

DuPont Corporate SAP Project (DSAP) ( )

My engagement with DuPont began by serving as an SAP Distribution and Logistics Expert with the DuPont Corporate Global SAP Project (DSAP). Reporting to the Global Logistics Process Owner, my responsibilities were to blueprint, design, prototype and integrate best business practices that would serve as a leveraged design template for the multiple DuPont business units’ worldwide rollouts. DuPont’s master plan was to have one or more business units actively in each phase of the life cycle: blueprint, realization and implementation

As individual business units were implemented, I became a dedicated resource to that business unit throughout their rollout schedule. I was assigned directly to the Business Units Process Owner, with responsibility to advise, leverage the global design, to develop and prototype business specific processes, design configuration, and to support training, cutover and implementation. I also served as a liaison between the Business Process Owner and Implementation Partner (such as CSC and Accenture)

• SAP release 4.6c
• DuPont business specific assignments described below

Confidential, ( )

Known worldwide for their Tyvek, Typar and Kevlar brand names, the AFS/NOW project enlisted me as an SAP Logistics and Warehouse Management Consultant covering major production and distribution sites in Europe and the US.

• Full Warehouse Management with Batch Management and Storage Unit Management
• Integration to Acsis DataPass R/F
• Design and configuration of Transportation, Shipping and Warehouse Management processes
• SAP WM and 3rd Party Warehouse system integration through EDI

Confidential, (DPC) ( )

Assigned as the DPC SAP Logistics Expert, my responsibilities were to design Logistics processes that leveraged the global solutions developed for DSAP and extended the functionality to include business specific requirements. I was responsible for all phases of the project from initial business blueprint through realization and implementation. Project included:

• Responsibility for the design and configuration and implementation of DPC manufacturing and distribution sites in Austria(2004), Spain (2005), Netherlands (2006), Mexico (2007), Shanghai (2008) and Belgium (2008). Support for implementations in Germany (2005), UK (2006) and France (2007).
• Full Warehouse Management with Storage Unit Management, Hazardous Material Management and implementation of SAP R/F
• Shipping and Transportation functionality
• WM/PP Material Staging (PSA) and full QM integration
• Packing functionality incorporating tracking of Returnable Containers and supporting for International SSCC and VDA/Odett Automotive standards
• Direct Load functionality from Manufacturing to Warehouses locations

Confidential, ( )

Assigned as the iTech SAP Logistics Expert and Configuration Team Leader during the formation of DuPont’s initial SAP project. In this capacity, I managed a consulting and configuration team of six, with responsibilities for requirements definition, business process design, configuration, integration, testing, and implementation support. This assignment supported the Distribution and Logistics implementation of over 50 sites worldwide and included:

• Full WM implementation with Storage Unit Management
• WM/PP Material Staging (PSA) integration
• Integration to Acsis Datapass R/F system
• Shipping and Transportation process with integration to EDI third party Logistics suppliers

Confidential, ( )

Assigned to the DuPont Corporate SAP Project (DSAP)

• Served as SAP Warehouse Management Expert assigned to Global Process Owner for Logistics
• Design, prototype and configuration of SAP to develop global leveraged designs in Distribution, Logistics and Warehouse Management

Confidential, Birmingham, AL ( )

Served as Senior WM/MM Consultant and Team Leader for this CSC project, with responsibility for the Warehouse and Inventory Management, Purchasing and Engineering Change Control functionality. Responsibilities included business process blueprinting, system configuration, training, conversion and implementation, utilizing SAP’s ASAP methodology. Meadowcraft is a multi-plant manufacturing and distribution corporation serving the consumer products market.

SAP Release 4.5b implemented in June 2000

Confidential,Phoenix, AZ ( 9)

Served as Senior WM/MM Consultant and Team Lead for this project managed by JJ Croney & Associates. Responsibilities included business process design, system configuration, conversion, training and documentation, implementation and go-live support for Warehouse Management, Inventory Management and Shipping functions within the system, including requirements for batch management. The client operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in a multi-plant environment and serves the consumer products industry. The project utilized SAP’s ASAP methodology

Implemented August 1999 Release 4.0b

Confidential,( )

President and Senior Logistics Consultant, providing SAP consulting services as an independent contractor. Retained by DuPont from previous association through CSC, Devine and ICM America. Specializing in Logistics Execution and Materials Management.

Confidential, ( )

Senior Consultant specializing in Logistics Execution and Materials Management. Assigned to DuPont account at request of the client and supported DuPont through a sub-contract relationship between ICM America and CSC. Left ICM America in April due to financial instability of the firm.

Confidential,( )

Senior Consultant specializing in Logistics Execution and Materials Management. Assigned to DuPont account at request of the client. Supported DuPont through a sub-contract relationship between Divine and CSC. Left Divine due to firm’s bankruptcy.

Confidential,) ( )

Originally employed as a Senior Application Consultant for Warehouse Management, the role was expanded to include Materials Management and Logistics Execution Systems. Promoted to Senior ERP Expert after demonstrating superior expertise and customer satisfaction. Received CSC’s Exceptional Customer Service award. Primary role was Senior Application Consultant with moderate Project Management responsibility

Confidential,Wooster, OH ( )

As a business Warehouse Management expert, I joined the Corporate SAP Global Transformation Team as a Key User of the Order Fulfillment Project Team. I was responsible for Inventory and Warehouse Management modules for the corporate-wide implementation of SAP at Rubbermaid. My responsibilities included requirements definition, gap analysis, system configuration, testing, documentation and training for these functional areas. Additionally, I was responsible for the design and integration of EPIC Data Bar Code and Radio Frequency system.

Confidential, Winchester, VA ( )

Prior to joining the corporate Global transformation Team, I served as Advanced Manufacturing Specialist for Rubbermaid’s Commercial Products Division. In that capacity, I was responsible for evaluating the Divisions’ manufacturing and Distribution Systems. My evaluation led to the justification and implementation of an MRP-II and Warehouse Management system, involving bar coding and radio frequency integration. My primary responsibility on the project involved integration design, system testing, conversion and implementation support. Implemented QSSI Warehouse Management system and Vocam Transportation Planning system, and integrated processes to ASI ERP system

Confidential, Kalamazoo, MI ( )

Served as Division Senior Procurement Specialist for this aerospace and defense manufacturer. In that capacity, I was involved in the implementation of Procurement/Accounts Payable systems and a DoD compliant MRP-II system. My involvement included requirements definition, software selection, justification, testing and implementation.

Confidential, ( )

Over an eleven-year period, I held a variety of positions and served in several locations with the Prestolite Division of Allied Signal, an automotive and industrial equipment manufacturer and distributor. My positions included Materials Manager, Divisional and Site Production Scheduler and Warehouse Manager. I was Project team lead for several MRP-II system implementations and responsible for Material Management, Warehouse Management and Production Scheduling functions.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

SAP Application Expert in LES and MM (4.6c)

Chair of SAP ASUG Warehouse Management User Group in 1997, 1998

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management

APICS Certification Instructor

APICS Chapter President, Regional Staff member

APICS Region XI Atlantic Coast Symposium Chair