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Skillset:                         SAP Logistics: SD & LE Expert

Over six years of solid SAP/R3 Logistics consulting, as well as one year e-Business incubator development. Experience attained in over 19 engagements, spanning from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Sound background in applied business practices within diverse industry environments. Comprehensive understanding of the SAP R/3 Business Data Model with strong process-to-technology mapping capabilities and full grasp of integration issues. Integral perspective of typical project challenges facing members of implementation teams due to diverse project roles, including: Project Manager, Team Lead, Senior Business Analyst, Testing Coordinator, Configuration Specialist, as well as ABAP/4 Developer. Creative, pro-active team player with strong ability to achieve quality results within business and technical teams. Adept at communicating and operating in fast-paced and complex environments of diverse business cultures.

Technical Skills:

SAP Modules:               Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management / Purchasing (MM), Project Systems (PS & CATS), Logistics Execution (LE – formerly shipping), Plant Maintenance (PM), Production Planning/SOP integration (PP), Financials (FI/CO), Industry Solution Apparel & Footwear (AFS), Business Information Warehouse (BIW)

 

Most recent version:      SAP R/3 4.6C

 

SAP Reporting Tools:    ABAP/4 Workbench, Logistics Information System (LIS - Forecasting/ Allocations/SOP), Business Information Warehouse (BIW), ABAP List Viewer, SAP Query, SAP Smart Forms

 

Computer Languages:   ABAP/4, C++, Power Builder, Visual Basic, COBOL, Pascal

Operating Systems:       MS DOS, UNIX, VMS

Methodologies:             ASAP (SAP), PMBOK (PMI), CMM (Capability Maturity Model),         Navigator (Ernst & Young)

Project Utilities:             MS Project, Primavera, dBase, Access, Visio, Notes, Office XP, FoxPro

Industries:                     Consumer Packaged Goods; Chemical; Professional Services; Discrete, Continuous & High -Tech Manufacturing; Agriculture; Transportation.

Professional Skills: 

·         Strong, experienced end-to-end process designer and configurator

·         Adept ability to see both the ‘big-picture’ and understand detail of issues

·         Effective communication skills within cross-functional as well as multi-national teams

·         Confident in providing internal and external interface at senior management level

·         Achievement-oriented track record of professional advancement and increasing responsibility

·         Multi-lingual background: English & German (bi-lingual), French & Farsi (conversational knowledge).

Education & Training:

University:                     University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany Bachelor of Science Business & Technology Management (89) 

  University of Missouri at St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

  Master of Business Administration (93)

  Master of Science in Information Systems (02)

SAP:............................. SAP R/3 - SD/MM Certification ................................................ 11/94

..................................... ABAP/4 Training ..................................................................... 01/95

..................................... SAP R/3 – SD/MM Trainer Certification..................................... 09/95

..................................... SAP R/3 - PM Training ............................................................ 02/96

..................................... SAP Industry Solution: AFS..................................................... 05/98

..................................... SAP New Dimension: BIW training............................................ 09/99

Certifications & ............ Certified Bank Officer (Germany) – Sparkassenkauffrau............... 05/87

Affiliations:................... Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member........................... 06/99

  Approved application for PMI Certification exam – PMP ............... 10/01

SAP Configuration Experience

Sales & Distribution (SD)

·         End-to-end SOM-environments developed from the SAP inquiry, quotation, contracts/scheduling agreements and sales orders and their relevant outputs. Specialty solutions include: Sales Deals, Consignment, Product Proposals, Third Party (incl. PO), Cross-Organizational (ALE/EDI), Debit & Credits, Free of Charge, 3^rd party software automated uploads, as well as Warranties and Service.  Provided: BPR, configuration, ABAP coding in user-exits and automated order upload (incl. RVINVB00 & EDI).

·         All aspects of SD-Pricing:  pricing procedures with standard and non-standard SAP fields; condition types; requirements; as well as account determination procedures with PA feed; taxes (jurisdiction codes & internally defined SAP codes), and accruals (e.g. sales commissions).

·         Additional SOM functionality: text/partner/material/output determination; availability and allocations checking; credit checking; BOMs; incompletion procedures. Specialty solutions include: proprietary partner determination solutions for non-customer entities involved in a sales transaction (e.g.: sales rep / order entry person)

·         End-to-end Order fulfillment-environments developed from the SAP delivery-due-list, deliveries, picking and packing functionality and their relevant outputs. Specialty solutions include: Serialization, multi-level level Packing, Outsourcing and Returnables. Provided: BPR, configuration and ABAP coding in user-exits (mainly interfaces at goods issue).

·         End-to-end Billing-environments developed from the SAP invoice, debit & credit memos and their relevant outputs. Specialty solutions include automatic billing (through self-developed BDC) and invoice lists, payment terms, billing specific pricing (e.g. shipment costs), and billing schedules. Provided: BPR, configuration and ABAP coding in user-exits.

·         Standard and specialty customer master setup (account groups) – for standard and proprietary SOM processing. Specialty solutions include: customer hierarchies as well as data migration uploads.

Logistics Execution (LE)

·         End-to-end Shipping-environments developed from SAP deliveries and shipments and their relevant outputs. Specialty solutions include multi-level level packing (e.g. containers, transportation mode), route and shipping point determination, shipment cost assessment (Meta Freight), and warehouse transfers. Provided: BPR, configuration, ABAP coding in user-exits.

Materials Management (MM)

·         End-to-end Purchasing-environments developed from SAP requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, invoice receipts and their relevant outputs. Specialty solutions include 3^rd party ordering, release procedures and project purchasing (networks). Provided: BPR, configuration and ABAP coding in user-exits.

·         MM-pricing schemas including taxes (light configuration).

·         Standard and specialty material master setup (material types) - for standard and proprietary SOM and PO processing. Specialty solutions include new material types (Finished/Semi Finished/Service/Returnable Packaging), material hierarchies, account key assignment, as well as data migration uploads.

·         Inventory management functionality supporting SOM and SOP developed from SAP movement types. Specialty solutions include - consumption of raw materials into finished goods (using cost centers), and consignment stock.

Project Systems (PS)

·         End-to-end Project Management-environments developed from SAP WBS-elements and networks. Specialty solutions include – user status settings, project version control, CATS (Cross Application Time Sheet), resource related quote and billing tie in with SD.  Provided: BPR, configuration as well as requirements definition for specialty ABAP/4 reports and outputs.

Financial (FI)/Logistics Integration

·         Configured SD, MM, and PS specific settings for taxes, account determination and profitability analysis.

ABAP/4 Development Workbench

·         Designed and developed ABAP/4 reports, user-exits and enhancements.

·         Setup of ABAP Queries/(now SAP Queries) and logical databases.

·         Developed screen layouts for LIS structures with the screen painter.

·         Developed BDC programs and sessions for data loads.

·         Development of SmartForm requirements.

·         Usage of CATT for BDC session development.

Logistics Information System (LIS)

·         Configured full bandwidth of LIS functionality - information structures; update rules and requirements; from both SAP standard and non-standard fields.

·         LIS structures were used for: Forecasting; SOP; Product Allocation; interim storage accessed by custom ABAP/4 reports on highly normalized data, to minimize execution time.

·         Upload of legacy data into forecasting structures and forecasting hierarchies. 

SAP Project Portfolio

2001 – 2002 (February)

ABB Drives, Milwaukee, WI

Logistics Configuration (SD/MM/LE/WM) & Business Development Consultant

 Project Scope: phased implementation SAP R/3 4.6C all modules, in conjunction with 3^rd party software for freight rating & tracking (XSI).      

·         SD configuration Team Lead responsible for end-to-end SD & LE functionality with a B2B supply chain focus (design & configuration), incl.

            ALE/EDI supported Cross Company Sales

      ATP (make-to-order / make-to-stock)

      SD Pricing (incl. commissions, rebates, and freight).

      PS functionality via SD Contract Management & Billing Plan

·         Developed SD team implementation plan as well as data migration plan.

·         Design of output & custom functionality (e.g. pricing, work-lists within SAP Delivery Monitor).

·         International liaison between project teams in Finland and USA.

2001

Busch Creative Services, St. Louis, MO

Logistics Configuration (SD/MM/PS) & Change Management Consultant

Project Scope:   Implementation of the Service Provider/Project Systems solution for R/3 4.6C

·         SD configuration consultant responsible for SD functionality pertaining to service provider for project environments (Time & Expenses, Fixed Bid) and testing coordinator for integration and user acceptance testing.

·         Integration consultant between PS / SD / MM / CATS.

·         PS specialty functionality: project version and user status setup.

·         Specialty requirements definition for outputs (several invoices) and reports.

·         Identification and assessment of change management topics (organizational readiness)

·         Assessment of ‘go-live’ readiness of system.

·         Feasibility assessment of requested add on functionality to the PS solution.

·         Provided post ‘go-live’ support.

2000

Anheuser Busch Packaging Group, St. Louis, MO

Logistics Project Assessment Consultant

Project Scope:   Project Charter (Budget/Scope/Plan) for Implementing all existing IS systems (SAP: SD-MM-PP-FI-CO 3.1 H with 4.6B Upgrade & Legacy: Personnel, Purchasing, WHSE Mgmt, Front-end for Production & Shipping)

·         Developed project charter along with required work break down structure and resource estimates for implementing all MCC (Metal Container Corporation) IS systems at newly acquired glass manufacturing facility. Focused on a ‘bottom-up’ approach to estimating.

1999- 2000

Deluxe Corporation, St. Paul, MN

Logistics Configuration Consultant (SD/MM/PS)

Project Scope:   Implementation of the Service Provider/Project Systems solution for R/3 4.5B.

·         SD configuration consultant for all SD functionality pertaining to service provider in all project environments (Time & Expenses, Milestone, Fixed Bid) and testing coordinator for integration and user acceptance testing.

·         Design and setup of billing environment, including pseudo code - for invoice as well as specialty reports for time, materials & expenses.

 
1998 to 1999

Monsanto, St. Louis, MO

Logistics Configuration Consultant (SD/MM/LE)

Project I Scope: Phased implementation R/3 3.1H all modules with the exception of HR, in conjunction with 3^rd party software (Meta Freight) for freight rating

·         SD configuration consultant for all SD functionality (order entry/transportation (now LE)/billing) with heavy MM/SOP integration focus (incl.available to promise). 

Project II Scope: Phased implementation R/3 3.1H all modules with the exception of HR, in conjunction with 3^rd party software (Meta Freight) for freight rating

·         SD configuration consultant for an automated order entry solution with a web-based order front-end.

 1998

Bekeley Networks Inc. (now Four Systems), Milpitas, CA

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM/Service Mgmt)

Project Scope:   ASAP implementation R/3 3.1H all modules with the exception of HR.

·         SD, MM & Svc. Mgmt - business process design and configuration and team lead,

·         Client has implemented SAP to use as foundation for entire business.

1998

SAP AG, Munich, Germany

AFS/SD Functionality Tester and Trainer

Project Scope:   All modules/AFS

·         SD functionality tester and trainer for the new SAP apparel and footwear industry solution (Allocation run, Categories, various BOM set-ups).

1997 to 1998

Powell Plant Inc., Troup, TX

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM/LE/SOP)

Project Scope:   ASAP implementation R/3 3.1H all modules with the exception of HR.

·         SD configuration team lead - including conceptual design, functionality mapping, configuration (Forecasting/Allocations/Pricing/Returnable Packaging with Svc. Mgmt functionality), Delivery & Shipment (no LW), ABAP/4-development, data takeover, testing and end-user training.

1997

Motorola, Huntsville, AL

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM/ABAP)

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 f all modules with the exception of HR

·         SD lead configurer - responsible for designing and implementing all SD functionality and specialized ABAP/4 user exits.

1997

Philadelphia Quartz (PQ) CO., Berwyn, PA

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM), ABAP/4 Developer

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 e all modules with the exception of HR

·         SD configurer and ABAP/4 developer – responsible for special order documents, trouble-shooting user-exits, custom report design and programming.

1997

SourceNet Solutions Inc., Houston, TX

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM), ABAP/4 Developer

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 f – FI/CO, MM, SD, rapid small business implementation with pre-configured client 

·         SD/MM lead configurer and ABAP/4 developer – responsible for total SD configuration with an emphasis on special order documents (3^rd party orders), trouble-shooting user-exits, custom report design and programming, specialty pricing for both MM&SD, Taxes (MM/SD), ABAP/4 reports. Conducted client-training workshops.

1996 to 1997

American Crystal Sugars, Morrhead, MN

Logistics Consultant (SD/MM/SOP), ABAP/4 Developer

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 c all modules including HR.

·         Specialized SD configurer – responsible for Forecasting & SOP functionality.

·         Configured LIS, performed legacy data conversions and data upload interfaces, special planning types, specialized reports and ad hoc data upload programs. 

1996

Toro, Minneapolis, MN

Logistics Consultant (SD/SOP)

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 d all modules with the exception of HR.

·         SD configurer – finalization of SD configuration issues and LIS reporting.

1995 to 1996

Farmland Industries, Kansas City, MO

Logistics Consultant (SD/LE), ABAP Developer, Client Trainer (SD)

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 3.0 – all modules with the exception of HR.

·         Lead SD Trainer and Transportation team lead – responsible for SD training (5 week partner academy) and make-or buy decision analysis for bolt-on functionality and systems analysis (transportation – now LE).

1995

Ernst & Young LLP, Cleveland, OH

SD Instructor

Project Scope:   Logo Partner Certification Academy MM/SD, MM/PP, FI/CO.

·         Sole SD instructor for management level practitioners. Achieved 100 % passing rate (first class to achieve this rating).

1995

Network Systems, Minneapolis, MN

ABAP/4 Developer - Logistics

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 2.2 SD/MM/FI with FI interface to Oracle.

·         ABAP/4 report programmer/analyst on ‘live’ system for SD & MM functionality.

1995

Nutra Sweet, Deerfield, IL

Logistics Consultant (SD)

Project Scope:   SAP R/3 2.2 – all modules with the exception of HR.

·         SD Configurer – assisted in pricing and incompletion log configuration.

·         Received 2 weeks of ABAP/4 training.

e-Business Project Portfolio

2000 - 2001

Budnick Converting Inc.

Project Manager

Project Scope: Phase one development of an intranet decision support system for specialty tape product selection

·         Developed project estimations and plan

·         Performed business process and requirements analysis (incl. future ties ins to ERP systems)

·         Managed team to complete project assignment with strong focus on risk and scope

2000 - 2001

GE Capital

Project Manager

Project Scope: Development of pricing models for new web enabled services

·         Developed project estimations and plan

·         Managed team to complete project assignment

2000

The Saint Louis Zoo

Project Manager

Project Scope: Final launch phase of a new web site.

·         Brought an ‘out-of-control’ project back on track

·         Managed testing and change control between technical, creative and client team.

Employment History

07/1998 – Current                      SAPiT/LOGISTRA INC. – St. Louis, MO

SAP- Logistics Consultant

                                    6 SAP Implementations (Lead teams of 3 – 15)

                                    Preparation of project plans & charters (budget / scope / time)

                                    Management of ‘go-live’ readiness of system        & teams

                                    Coordination of integration & regression testing

                                    Configuration of SAP Logistics specialty functionality

                                    Design & development of end-to-end processes

                                    Identification of respective change management topics

                                    Design & development of SAP custom functionality, reports & outputs

09/2000 – 06/2001         INFLUENCE LLC – St. Louis, MO

Senior Project Manager (note: briefly interrupted self-employment to join ‘.com’ wave)

                                    2 Web Projects, 2 e-Business Projects               (Lead teams of 3 – 15)

                                    Managed full project life cycle (from initial sale to client acceptance)

                                    Managed cross-functional e-business development teams:

                                                                        Marketing, Creative & Technology

                                    Developed key internal organizational components: PM Office & Methodology

02/1997 – 07/1998         INTEGRATION SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS, INC. – Chadds Ford, PA

Senior SAP- Logistics Consultant

                                    5 SAP Implementations (Lead teams of 3 – 10)

                                    Configuration of SAP Logistics general & specialty functionality

                                                Full order entry / delivery / shipping / billing  - cycles

                                                Full requisitioning / purchasing / GR-IR - cycles

                                                Full forecasting / SOP / MRP / Allocation - cycles

                                    Design & development of end-to-end processes

                                    Identification of related change management topics

                                    Design & development of SAP custom functionality, reports & outputs

                                                            Development & execution of client specific training

04/1996 – 02/1997         ISSC (IBM CONSULTING) – Philadelphia, PA

SAP- Logistics Consultant

                                    2 SAP Implementations

                                    Design & development of end-to-end processes

                                    Configuration of SAP Logistics general & specialty functionality

                                                Full order entry / delivery / shipping / billing  - cycles

                                                Full requisitioning / purchasing / GR-IR - cycles

                                                Full forecasting / SOP / MRP / - cycles

                                    Design & development of SAP custom functionality, reports & outputs

07/1994 – 04/1996         ERNST & YOUNG LLP – St. Louis, MO

Staff SAP-Logistics  & Management Consultant

                                    3 SAP Implementations  (Coord. teams of 3 – 30)