Experienced SAP/EDI professional who is highly organized and thorough in all phases of project development. Proven commitment to customer service, strong analytical skills, likes taking initiative and responsibility, and adapts to challenging business environments effectively.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• 20 years EDI experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, publishing, and communications industries.
• Over 15 years implementing SAP solutions using SD, LE, FI and MM modules.
• EDI / XML technical/business experience: IDOC formats, BAPI’s, BDC, mapping, X12 code usage, data transfer protocols.
• SAP Configuration in SD/MM/LE modules.
• ABAP analysis, idoc and report programming.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven IT project management experience. (PMI Certification pending).
• Experience working with business users and process owners to uncover requirements and execute business solutions.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

SAP/EDI Consultant 07/08-12/08
Confidential, Hartford, CT

• SAP business analysis, requirements gathering, scope definition, task and resource management.
• SAP/EDI configuration, ABAP idoc design and development, and business process definition.
• Created mapping design specifications linking SAP Idocs with X12 transactions.
• Coordinated map testing and led QA efforts and user sign off for assigned transactions.
• Implemented sales and banking transactions: 850, 860, 856, 940, 945, 820, 824.

SAP/EDI Analyst 04/08-6/08
Confidential, Orange, CT

• SAP/EDI configuration/ABAP code analysis, trading partner negotiation, and business process review to eliminate customer’s backlog of development tickets.

SAP Analyst 03/08-4/08
Confidential,Boston, MA

• Implemented migration of legacy financial data into SAP using SAP LSMW tool.
• Data analysis, project coordination, LSMW development and SAP FI analysis and troubleshooting.

Interface Project Manager 04/07-12/07
Confidential,Boston, MA

• Responsible for implementing EDI-based solutions with principle customer.
• Negotiate scope and transaction requirements; manage expectations with trading partner and internal teams.
• Manage software development lifecycle of all application system changes.
• Business analysis, requirements gathering, scope definition, task and resource management.
• Lead detail design, functionality peer review, and business process definition.
• Direct report to VP of Finance.

SAP Project Manager 02/06-4/07
Confidential, Boston, MA =

• Responsible for implementing SCM XML and EDI based interfaces with suppliers.
• Business analysis, requirements gathering, scope definition, task and resource management.
• Converted financial data using SAP LSMW.
• Negotiate scope and transaction requirements; manage expectations with trading partners.
• ABAP code design and review, and business process definition.
• EDI mapping and implementation guide creation.
• Direct report to Sr. VP of Global Supply Chain.

SAP Project Leader 7/03-10/05
Confidential, MA

• Project leadership role for business initiatives involving EDI and Order-to-Cash applications in a SAP 4.7 environment. SAP SD, MM, WM, and FI modules
• Delivered UCCnet Project, SAP 845 Project, Ikea VMI Project, Inbound Shipment Visibility Project, Lowe’s Special Order Sales Project.
• Led full life-cycle projects: scope, task, and resource management; timeline creation and reporting to project sponsors; product delivery and post-live support.
• ABAP code analysis, application design, and business configuration.
• EDI analysis, design and negotiation according to client, customer and X12 standards.

SAP Project Manager 11/02-6/03

• Responsible for implementing new direct business relationship between manufacturing facility and large retailer, including 5 new EDI business transactions, 2 new custom interfaces formats and processing programs. SAP SD, MM, WM modules.
• Project plan creation, tracking, and reporting using Microsoft Project.
• Responsible for creating and executing test case scenarios for new and existing business.
• Led and coordinated testing efforts between customer, internal business units, off-site development staff, and external software vendors.
• Hands-on ABAP programming, configuration, technical design and development.
• Collect, refine, and transform business requirements into system development and configuration tasks.
• Managed a team of 4 ABAP developers. Reported directly to IT Director and plant General Manager.

SAP/EDI Consultant4/02-10/02

Confidential, MA

• Provide technical, business process and communication leadership for team.
• Coach staff on problem resolution within Harbinger TLE, SAP, and EDI standards.

SAP EDI Manager 9/01-4/02

Confidential, MA

• Manager of all SAP/EDI technical, business, and operational processes.
• Led design and development of new projects, including project plan creation and reporting.
• Assumed a personal responsibility for the personal development and training of 3 junior employees.
• Ensure that all EDI development, ABAP program code, and configuration met project requirements and adhered to established best practices before moving to production environment.

EDUCATION:

• B.A.