OBJECTIVE:

• Technical Project Manager / Business Analyst for Enterprise Applications

SUMMARY:

• Successfully managed client facing projects for ERP, Distribution and Supply Chain implementations.
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams to drive multifaceted projects from concept through completion.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.
• A solid foundation in engineering provides excellent functional design and problem solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Warehouse Management Applications: Accellos 3rd Party Confidential Management, Yantra WMS, Manhattan WMOS, Sage Geode GX WMS, Red Prairie, V3, YardView, RF Devices and RFID, Bar Coding, VoCollect Voice, Parcel Delivery Systems, Logistics Freight and Transportation

ERP Applications: Sage X3 (Finance/Manufacturing/Distribution), Oracle Apps (Distribution), SAP R3 (Materials Management), PeopleSoft (Inventory)

Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server 2008 R2, MS Access

Office Tools: MS Project 2010, Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Visio, Crystal Decisions 2008, EDI One Source, Web

Languages: SQL, K - shell, Java, Confidential, VB, Basic, Fortran, Assembler

Platforms: Linux, UNIX (multi-platform), MS Windows Family, DOS, VAX/VMS

Industries: Food Manufacturing & Grocery, Apparel, Automotive, Computer/Electronics, Telecom, Semiconductor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Northborough, MA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage seventeen projects with three consultants implementing Sage 100 and Sage 300, replacing Sage Pro. Provide sales support for new clients. Develop project plans, Action sheets and metrics to determine the length of project tasks to better predict length of projects. Work towards Sage ERP X3 in Financials.

Confidential, Waltham, MA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Developed a detailed Functional Design Specification for Enhancements to their Confidential System.
• Created design flows to calculate Pricing, Freight Charges, Commissions, Royalties and Marketing Accruals.

Confidential, Boston, MA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Project Manager for the design, development and implementation of a Facility Management System powered by PeopleSoft and internally developed integrated tool suite consisting of six cross functional tools. Facilities included Incinerators, Refineries, Landfills and Transfer Stations and all related equipment.
• Defined scope, collected requirements, documented specifications, created work breakdown structure and project plans for the project as a whole and for each of the six tools being designed and developed.
• Held cross functional design sessions, between three design groups, Accenture, Vertex and internal MIS, each having offshore developers. Attend Agile/SCRUM meetings with the offshore developers.
• Implemented a repeatable model for implementation at each facility, including templates for collecting data for Assets, Inventory, Preventive Maintenance and Compliance Inspection requirements.

Confidential, W. Reading, PA

WCS Implementation Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Managed the testing of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) for Re-Distribution Center.
• Led MHE QA component of large scale project: gathered requirements, wrote test procedures and assisted in operational readiness test.
• Provided post go-live support.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Senior Project Manager / Application Launch Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked on all aspects of projects including defining charter, detailed planning, execution and closing. Kept project sponsors and stakeholders apprised of progress through MS Project tracking including schedule and EVM analysis. Assisted in creating and maintain contracts ensuring compliance.
• Maintained project continuity by providing status reports and while keeping management informed of risks and opportunities, project scope creep and recommendations of alternate solutions.
• Provided customers with Technical Warehouse Management Systems implementation
• Conducted Kaizens to drive continuous process improvement to achieve lower cost solutions.
• Configured vendor Warehouse Management Systems in accordance with Ryder Portfolio, performing modifications to meet customer specifications.
• Provided integration between Warehouse Management systems to clients’ ERP systems using EDI and flat file transfers.
• Provided end-user .
• Developed High-Availability Linux and Windows Server environments for all WMS Applications.
• Supported V3 upgrade from SQL 2000 to SQL 2008 / R2 including developing SSIS interface packages.
• Developed K-shell scripts to enhance operations, including system alerts, operational KPI reports and purge routines.

Confidential, Greenville, SC

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Contract position to consultant for a Sage- Confidential X3 Implementation.
• Provided Go-Live support and stabilized environment.
• Created KPI and Departmental Reports using Crystal Decisions.

Confidential, Sewickley, PA

Senior Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Confidential Manufacturing and Distribution Modules, and the Sage Geode (GX) Advanced Warehousing Products. Provided the client with Business Process reviews, Risk Assessments, Application Configuration, Interface Develop Implemented Confidential Manufacturing and Distribution Modules, and the Sage Geode (GX) Advanced Warehousing Products.
• Provided the client with business process reviews, risk assessments, application configuration, interface development and application while engaged on projects.
• Utilized MS Project to deliver all projects on-time and within budget.
• Assisted in practice development including documentation, guides and support desk assistance.
• Provided Pre-Sales support of the Geode GX Product and reviewed all warehouse related projects for both Sage GX and Confidential products.

Confidential, Westborough, MA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Implemented the Tibersoft IQ Client / Server solution for three restaurant chains.
• Developed a rapid implementation process for a fledgling product reducing implementation time from months to weeks.
• Created implementation templates; Standardized SOW and Project Plans using MS Project for the client.
• Developed materials and delivered to clients through WebEx and on-site.
• Clients included Villa Pizza, Diedrich Coffee and Good Samaritan Assisted Living.
• Established data connections with several food distribution vendors to collect invoice level data through EDI 810 transactions or flat file.
• Established data standards to achieve uniformity in the data.
• Developed Advanced API for working with manufacturers.
• Created and documented all processes from the time the files were received until they were processed into the data warehouse.
• Contributor to all advanced development projects.

Confidential, Bellingham, MA

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Delivered custom solutions to fully integrate the customer’s environment while providing business analysis, project management, system architecting, system configuration, development and process documentation.
• Assumed technical manager position in a new implementation of Yantra.
• Stabilized the environment, redeveloped processes for shipment accuracy (<0.1%) and velocity ( 00+ orders / day).
• Consulted with operations and refined processes. Implemented RF picking and custom cartonization.
• Developed custom reports, utilities, material, performance metrics, and process documentation.
• Motorola, Seattle, WA
• Implemented a new Distribution Center to receive sea-containers directly from the port, saving $150K / yr. in transportation.
• Provided architecture, configuration, project management, technical support and business analysis on Yantra WMS and Warehouse environment.
• Developed warehouse layout and material flow, developed and delivered .
• Developed an implementation guide and reporting utilities.

Confidential, Lowell, MA

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Implemented supply chain solutions using Yantra’s WMS and Ecommerce adaptor products to increase customer inventory accuracy and distribution center efficiency, while reducing order cycle time.
• Managed all aspects of a client engagement including architecting and designing innovative solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Deliverables included requirements document, statement of work, project schedule, cost estimates, status reports and scope / change control. luding automated creation of export documentation assuring the product cleared customs.