PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• More than 20 years of experience as SAP Project Manager, SAP SD Consultant SAP Business Process Owner on SD, MM and PP modules with all project stages including business development, project estimating, requirements determination, gap analysis, business process reengineering, issue resolution, review and procurement of servers and licenses to be used in coordination with SAP BASIS, migration of database from old system to new system, testing,, go - live assistance and post implementation support and closeout of project.
• At least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain such as Inventory Planning and Control, Warehousing, 3rd Party Management of Logistics Operations and Distribution.
• Exceptional planning and execution skills.
• Experienced in IT project budget analysis, outsourcing strategies and contract management.
• Led successful large teams through complex program and project tasks. Project Management focus areas include project planning, financial management, staffing, communication, risk and scope management. Delivery-focused and able to motivate teams.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in cost management, time management, risk management and integration management
• Performed extensive work with project proposal, oral presentations, timeline determination, budget estimation and staffing plans.
• Managed multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Managed teams on several implementation projects such as migration, SAP R/3, SAP ECC 6, SAP Business One (B1) and SAP interfacing
• Lead experience in various stages of implementation from Blueprint, Gap Analysis to customizations using “AS-IS”, “TO-BE” in business process design strategies, Go Live, Post-Live Production, User- and documentation
• Expert in all areas of Sales and Distribution (SD)/ Order-to-Cash (OTC).
• Not just limited to doing project management from project kick-off to close-out but also performed relevant critical activities such as pre-selling and project charter preparation, brainstorming for new projects and project audits.
• Performed the role of PMO process owner for past CMMI initiatives that includes re-engineering which allowed redefining project management methodology, processes and guidelines.
• Has high-level of exposure in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) with integration to SAP- Materials Management (MM) and SAP LES and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Core SAP Strengths in SAP SD, LES, Master Data Maintenance, Warehouse Management Experience in SD and MM
• Experienced in Logistics, Supply Chain Management that includes inbound (purchasing, planning of materials, MRP) materials to be used by production and outbound of finished goods to Sales.
• Expertise in Inventory Management and Warehouse Management System that includes design of warehouse with storage bins and palletize storage.
• Experienced in SAP SD Configuration
• Expertise in Business Process Analysis for Logistics and performed GAP Analysis based on best practice of other companies.
• Trained on configuration of SD, MM and PP modules of SAP.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in a multi-stream and multi-cultural environment and teams.
• Expertise in managing test leads and UAT leads in delivering test services to the program including test planning, specification, development, and execution and defect management activities.
• Strong understanding of full cycle implementations.
• Familiarity with migrations, system installations and system copying.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Logistics and Distribution Manager, Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

• Reponsbile for the development and execution of the North American distribution strategy to grow revenue with our national, regional and single location distribution partners, comprising of 600 entities with over 4,500 stock locations accounting for $700MM in sales revenue.
• Develop and implement new loyalty growth-based distribution program to incent and drive sustainable growth. Successfully lead, design and implement distribution policy/program upgrades.
• Responsible in the management of Warehouse and 3rd party facilities and Distribution activities to ensure efficient and profitable Logistics Operation while complying to regulatory standards, standard Warehousing and Distribution process and food safety requirement.
• Responsible in the effective inbound and outbound transportation and warehouse management
• Responsible in the effective management of 3rd party logistics service providers for transportation and warehousing process.
• Responsible for the effective inventory management including materials handling, accurate, complete, and timely inventory reports.
• Responsible in the effective Customer Serive and Order Management including order processing, fulfillment and Customer service.
• Ensures the logistics requirement of the customers, distributors and units of the organization are met.
• Responsible for the daily scheduling of Logistics personnel, directing day-today activities in productive and cost-effective manner.
• Adjust schedules as necessary in both distribution and receiving areas.
• Prepare department plans, objectives, goals, strategies and measures
• Coordinates warehouse and logistics schedules activities with Production/Plant Managers under the direction of Supply Chain Head
• Responsible for all logistics’ financial management, order fulfilment and accuracy, production levels and facility maintenance.
• Generate productivity and metrics reports. Adhere to budget requirements and works toward achieving the department’s objectives, goals, strategies and measures
• Trains personnel to ensure a well-coordinated outbound and inbound plan.
• Responsible in effective inbound and outbound transportation management
• Responsible for the upkeep/maintenance of warehouse building, equipment, providing both preventive maintenance programs and all necessary repairs.
• Adheres to the Good Warehouse Practice (GWP) and Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)
• Negotiate transportation rates or services.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.

Confidential

Logistics Coordinator and Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Reviews distribution policies and update these together with Logistics Manager
• Act as main point of customer contact
• Assisted in preparing shipment documentation
• Provided assistance in maintaining contact with suppliers and other agents
• Monitor shipments to guarantee on-time delivery
• Assisted in customers in tracking shipments and provided alternative information
• Provided shipment information to customers

Confidential

SAP Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans and track progress to scope, schedule and budget
• Manage project issues, risks, dependencies and escalate to Client’s PMO management as needed
• Reviewed the Test Plan, Test Strategy specifying the system’s inputs, output, limitations, entry and exit criteria, etc.
• Conducted and initiated the integration testing, system and program testing with the functional consultants.
• Conducted and participated in the initial User’s Acceptance Testing with the functional heads prior to User’s Acceptance Testing with the Client’s Users.
• Have worked with other project managers to ensure alignment across project teams
• Participated in the pre-selling activities with the Account Manager and Functional Managers with potential/new customers and performed extensive work with project proposals and oral presentations.
• Reviewed business process and recommended improvements on business process based on gap analysis.
• Reviewed business process and analyze dealership e-Business financial progress and performance for integration of SAP to E Commerce.
• As a key PMO resource, reviewed and approved project charters before being sent out to clients, proposed and championed PMO enhancements to the organization.
• Performed the role of PMO process owner for the process of pre-selling and re-engineering/CMMI initiative.
• Acted as the role of project auditor.
• Monitored and coordinated activities of SAP basis such as hardware sizing and procurement of server, Set-up of system environment (development, QA and production), determine the number of PCs and printers and set-up of these, response and processing time, network connection, authorization of new users, contingency plans in case of infrastructure failure.
• Used time management skills including mandays’ estimation and control, cost management including budgeting and control, scope and quality management, risk management, change management, issue management, vendor management, process re-engineering and PMO related expertise
• Generated high level reports (Steering Committee, IT Council-management committee represented by different IT heads of Confidential Corporation)

Confidential

Logistics Process Associate and Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible in the management of all Logistics Operations of Confidential Corp subsidiaries including Logistics Service Providers (3rd Party of Central Distribution Centers.
• Reviewed the Logistics Business Process for Logistics Operations in all subsidiaries of Confidential Corporation and gave recommendations based on best practices of other Logistics Companies. Managed the implementation of SAP LES thru coordination with the different parties involved in the project.
• Participated in the preparation of User’s Business Process Workflow and conducted User’s prior to the implementation of SAP LES.
• Provided guidance to SAP LES Users.
• Involved in the formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines, warehouse strategy, standards, systems and procedures for stock handling, warehousing and review results vs. plans for Handling, Warehousing, and Loading performance versus schedules.
• Involved in the design and of the warehouse as well as the change in the business process to be used for the implementation of Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong exposure to almost all aspects of Supply Chain Management, Planning, Procurement, Vendor and Customer Management, Physical Distribution and Sales Logistics.

Confidential

Sales Logistics Associate and Plant Logistics Head

Responsibilities:

• Managed the GMA Sales Logistics operations as well as the two Plant Logistics operations on planning for stock requirement, purchasing, warehousing, delivery and hauling operations.
• Evaluated and approved the application/s of 3rd Party Logistics Contractors on warehousing, delivery hauling prior to endorsement to management for approval as well as their monthly performance.
• Provided Logistics consultancy service to 3rd party and Customers.
• Formulated and implemented policies, guidelines, warehouse strategy, standards, systems and procedures for full goods and materials in the plant.
• Developed and implemented the computerized Materials Requirements Plans for the plant
• Strong exposure to almost all aspects of Supply Chain Management, Planning, Procurement, Vendor and Customer Management, Physical Distribution and Sales Logistics, Budget and Time Management.