SUMMARY:

• Experienced techno - functional EDI Analyst with with over 20 years in project-based development work and day-to-day support of EDI and ERP Production systems. Strong focus on utilizing EDI and PM best practices to enable leaner sustainable processes throughout the Supply Chain life cycle.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain operations in both global and domestic CPG, Retail, Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals and technologies.
• Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals.
• Demonstrated results in systems trouble-shooting, problem solving and lean methodologies.
• Excels at analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications and testing, deployment and nurturing.
• Self-motivator with a high energy and passion to improve processes throughout the Supply Chain life cycle.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 20 years experience of EDI mapping in Blue Cherry, Extol, GXS, Gentran, Seeburger and Sterling.
• Knowledge of data translation formats (XML, AS2, VAN, VPN, FTP and SFTP)
• Extensive knowledge of Standards and Guidelines (ANSI X12, VICS, UCS, WINS, GS1and EDIFACT)
• Project Lifecycle Experience with multiple EDI and ERP systems with a focus on SAP SD and MM modules.
• Experience working with FI and WM modules. Experience working with SAP OER for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
• Experience working with SQL and some ABAP programming.
• Extensive Confidential -1 bar code label knowledge.

EXPERIENCE:

Senior EDI Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Hired as a Confidential MTI employee to take over all EDI operations from newly acquired company Amcol.
• Created, maintained and disseminated all EDI Standard Work documents as necessary to internal stake holders to promote EDI and proactively prevent errors by educating the end users.
• Expanded EDI solutions to other Business Units at MTI including Health and Beauty and Metal Casting.
• EDI Oracle OTC functional expert for MTI worldwide.
• Held Kaizen events to improve existing EDI related processes and streamlining new EDI trading partnerships which led to proactive error prevention and faster resolution of known issues.
• Trained junior EDI Analyst on Oracle EDI as well as providing pertinent MTI business information to their ensure success as the secondary EDI contact.

Senior EDI Analyst Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Consultant for an EDI conversion from TrustedLink for the iSeries to BizLink for Windows interfacing with Oracle eBusiness Suite 12i.
• Developed new maps for interfacing with Oracle e-Commerce Gateway.
• Configured all communication protocols in the new BizLink environment.
• Completed the EDI migration from Amcol to MTI EDI system and ERP successfully and ahead of project deadlines.
• Migrated all Amcol EDI Trading Partner Confidential -128 Bar code labels and BOL’s to Oracle ERP system.

Senior EDI Analyst Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Techno-Functional EDI Expert for ABC’s Secure Supply Chain DQSA Supplier project.
• Analyzed and updated ABC’s DSCSA ASN Guidelines against HDMA Guidelines and ABC’s OER and ERP systems to ensure X12 and FDA Compliance.
• Supported and managed activities with OpenText/GXS to CAT, deploy and monitor IWF (Intelligent Web Forms) and NCM (Net Community Manager) portal for ABC’s Suppliers and Customers.
• Advocated EDI/Supply Chain best practices through ad hoc and formal documentation and enforcement of SOP’s
• Engaged, developed and fostered relationships with internal/external stakeholders to gain perspective and increase the efficiency of all ABC teams through cross functional training
• Identified, proposed and influenced technology solutions to improve and maintain optimal data and EDI architecture to support ABC’s business requirements.

EDI Analyst Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and documented EDI Process flow from ‘as is’ through the ‘to be’ state for new EDI system.
• Created SOP’s for all business processes between two legacy ERP systems and DM’s end clients
• Recommended new EDI transactions to further streamline existing processes and bring cash to the business more efficiently and quickly
• Analyzed and greatly reduced existing EDI errors by working with non-compliant Trading Partners to become compliant with DM’s EDI specifications and system limitations

EDI Development Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Techno-Functional EDI SAP Expert for Mars segments worldwide.
• Identified strategic opportunities to increase operational efficiency and improve customer
• Strong experience in SAP SD and MM modules with working knowledge of FI and WM modules.
• Initiated and negotiated technical activities with GXS and Mars IS for multiple Mars areas.
• Second tier EDI Production Support as needed.
• Project Manager for MCNA Value Chain Transformation for Demand/CPFR teams.
• Managed the implementation of new and existing transactions in order to improve Supply Chain performance and customer satisfaction.
• Educated and effectively communicated to technical stakeholders and Senior Leadership to gain consensus on standards.
• Analyzed trading partners requirements against business needs in order to determine the best cost-to-serve model integration.
• Provided leadership and expertise across additional EDI operations including inventory and transportation transactions.

EDI E-commerce Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created liaison roles with key stakeholder groups (Customer Care, Finance, Logistics, Mars IS and Order Fulfillment) to standardize and enforce best practices.
• Created EDI SOP for cross functional groups across business segments including Pet, Food and Wrigley.
• Developed nurtured and implemented continuous improvement processes and practices throughout the Supply Chain.
• Worked closely with Mars IT teams on initial SAP roll-out as well as with seamlessly moving in house EDI services to third party GXS data network applications.

EDI Analyst/Systems Administrator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Primary administrator of EDI, transportation and logistics systems.
• Managed and maintained all aspects of Data Synchronization
• Ensured reliability and functionality of all day-to-day IT operations including;
• Monitored and maintained the Windows 2000/2003 server environments.
• Managed user accounts, permissions and file security through MS Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft OS settings.
• Troubleshot, resolved and serviced all PCs, Servers and Printers; supported all PCs, Servers and PC users at physical and remote locations.

EDI Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in daily IT operations, including first level help desk issues, as well as all EDI functions. Teamed with business area users to understand business processes and system setup in order to document modification requests and troubleshoot/identify system deficiencies and bugs.
• Recreated system errors/bugs for reporting to the vendor; tracked issues and modification requests with the vendor.
• Executed daily operational activities related to EDI Gentran and Blue Cherry ERP system including; setup/configuration, data mapping, file delivery, operational monitoring, error handling, performance/tuning, and problem determination/resolution.
• Instrumental member of Compliance Team with proven results in prevention and reduction of charge backs.
• Set-up and maintained existing internal documentation to support EDI/IT functions.

EDI Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Executed daily operational activities related to Gentran and other Interface tools including; setup/configuration, data mapping, file delivery, operational monitoring, error handling, performance/tuning, and problem determination/resolution.
• Developed and implemented processes to streamline and enhance work flow.
• Facilitated problem solving meetings to address and reduce customer charge backs.
• Created and maintained EDI training and Vendor Compliance document database.

Packaging Systems Merchandiser

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Merchandiser for packaging equipment, parts and service for twelve Unisource locations.
• Managed an inventory of over a million dollars in parts and equipment.
• Worked closely with Packaging Specialists, Service Technicians, Sales Managers and Sales Representatives to drive sales.
• Managed a team of on-site Service Technicians throughout the region.
• Negotiated costing, price change parameters, and product availability with suppliers.
• Determined the best equipment for a customer’s application and prepared formal quotes outlining options, terms and freight.