SUMMARY:

Seasoned EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Coordinator with over 15 years of professional EDI expertise and concurrently supporting SAP SD/LE/MM/FICO as a peer SAP Functional Support Analyst. Knowledge in many phases of ERP implementation deployments, subject matter expertise in the Sales and Distribution through the Logistics Execution business process related to EDI, and experienced Sales, Logistics, and Materials Management Module Configuration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Pricing/Billing
• IDOC Functionality
• Master Data
• Account Assignment
• Credit Management
• Risk Management
• Output Determ./Control
• EDI
• CRM/DM
• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Mgmt
• Shipping
• Shipment Costing
• Transportation
• OCS - ASN
• Shipment Load Tendering
• Material Master
• Purchasing
• Vendor Master
• Inventory Management
• Physical Inventory
• Data Synchronization
• PeopleSoft
• WinShuttle
• Visual Basic Programming
• Heat/KACE - Call Logging
• Label Design(BLADE)
• Red Prairie(DLX)
• Oracle/Oracle ODBC/SQL
• Project Management
• SDLC-Methodology
• ABAP

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• SAP R/3 and SAP ECC 6.0
• Hummingbird (FTP Client)
• OP (Internal Order Processing System)
• Heat Service/Support (Change mgmt, Projects, issue tracking)
• MS Office Suite - Advanced training in all applications
• MS Outlook and MS Project
• Excellent Verbal / Written Communication Skills
• Oracle / ODBC / SQL
• Red Prairie / DLX (Logistical Client WMS)
• PeopleSoft / EssBase
• Proficient - DOS, Win 95/98/00/03/08/ XP/NT/Server
• Graphics Design (e.g. Adobe PhotoShop, Corel)
• Project Mgmt /Special Event Coordination/SDLC
• Managerial /Supervisory Experience
• Heavy Internet Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

EDI Analyst

Confidential, Stockton, CA

• Assisted in the technological automation of the company's EDI transactions with customers and suppliers, managing corporate EDI projects according to EDI technical standards. Providing guidance to the EDI technical team and identifying EDI and ecommerce methodologies to improve the firm's operating processes.
• Created translation maps using Gentran's Application Integrator for both inbound and outbound trading partner relationships to integrate into Apprise application (ERP Solution).
• Responsible for mapping, testing, debugging, implementing, and integrating the exchange of eCommerce through EDI transaction sets and business processes; planning and coordinating the analysis, design, implementation, and testing of setups and EDI projects.
• Responsible for the coordination and management of EDI-related tasks and responsibilities, ensuring that all system-related changes are processed as according to change control guidelines.
• Recommendations for improvements based on existing operating procedures and system protocol maintaining high adherence to customer service excellence.
• Administratively, assisting in the coordination and implementation all-production on-call schedules and participating in the budgetary process for the department.
• Technically, responsible for tracking and resolving EDI production system problems, developing and maintaining SQL queries, writing reports for proper operational procedures, interfacing with other internal systems and learning the area's direct, business process flow and its impact on interdepartmental operations.
• Project lead/Researching AS2 communications protocols to migrate existing high volume trading partners from the VAN. Initiated trial of Cleo Communications - VLTrader Product.
• EDI Gap, Standardization, and Documentation Analysis of existing and future trading partners.

IT Business Liaison

Confidential, Stockton, CA

• Project/Technical lead for Aspen Systems Enterprise Solution - Pulse and Event Watch Module.
• Conducted blueprint research/analysis for EDI application integration with Aspen System and EDI trading partner community providing technical documentation of modules to key users.
• Reviewed Aspen eCommerce setup/configuration for the Aspen/EDI architecture, setup, translation, transmission, and communication protocols via VAN and AS2 B2B connectivity.
• Conducted correspondence with Aspen Systems Support regarding Alliance Partner and affiliates.
• Conducted Data Synchronization research regarding GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network registration, on-boarding requirements, and fee schedule documentation.
• Provided data attribute requirements (e.g. UPC, GTIN, length, width, height, TI-HI, etc.) and extended data attributes (e.g. Pricing, Nutritional Data, and Ingredients).
• Analysis and training on SQL Programming and expression builder analysis calculations in accordance with Pulse Module and the Aspen System dynamic report writing query tool.
• Conducted Aspen Systems Canopy Modules research: Financial Management, Order/Invoice mgmt, Purchasing mgmt, Forecasting & EDI, eCommerce & CRM, Production mgmt, Inventory mgmt, Warehousing, Wireless Barcode Scanning, Scaling & Labeling Stations, Reporting & Analysis, Document Imaging, Event Notifications, Dashboards, Temperature Monitoring, etc.
• Performed EDI Order review to discover synergies in streamlining EDI transaction efforts to maximize productivity and meet TP eCommerce requirements (PO’s, PO Confirmation, Invoicings, pricing, ASN,etc.)
• Serve as the dedicated communication liaison for EDI-related interdepartmental functionality. Internal communication with IT, AR/Credit/Billing, Customer Service, Product Management, Purchasing, Logistics/Transportation/Shipping, Scheduling, Vendor Compliance, and Sales and Marketing, etc. External communication with 3rd party software suppliers, Vendors, and technical support.

EDI Coordinator

Confidential, Livingston, CA

• Coordinate all eCommerce activities pertaining to Confidential EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) / SAP processes using IBM Sterling Commerce - Gentran: Server for Windows 5.1 and Oracle 10g and Cleo Communications - VLTrader Product. Responsible for mapping, testing, implementing, and integrating the exchange of eCommerce through EDI transaction sets and business processes; planning and coordinating the analysis, design, implementation, and testing of setups and EDI projects.
• Project/Technical lead for EDI Upgrade - Gentran: Server for Windows 5.1 to 5.3 and Oracle 10g to MS SQL Migration. Successfully Upgraded August 26, 2012.
• Project/Technical lead for EDI Server 2008 Migration to be completed 5/5/2013.
• Serve as the primary support contact for all technical aspects of EDI / EDI-SAP relationships both internal and external.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison for EDI-related interdepartmental functionality. Internal communication with IT, AR/Credit, AP, Customer Service, Product Management, Purchasing, Logistics/Transportation/Shipping/OCS, Scheduling, Deductions/Pricing, Master Data, and Sales and Marketing, etc. External communication with 3rd party software suppliers, Vendors, technical support, and key technical contact for Customers AP and Vendor AR.
• Provides technical support for EDI applications and interfaces; coordinating with individuals to resolve internal/external data receipt/transmission errors; maintaining data integrity through review and analysis; monitoring daily production tasks and implementation progress; initializing, monitoring and maintaining communication setup with trading partners.
• Responsible for all upgrades, patches, modifications, enhancements, archiving, backups, scheduling, maintenance, etc.
• Reviews and suggests innovative EDI opportunities, provide recommendations to current and future EDI initiatives. Responsible for Enhancement of existing Trading Partner relationships/transaction sets and discover / facilitate new ways to approach EDI and E-Commerce initiatives keeping us current and innovative for the future. Discover ways to electronically streamline our customer and vendor communities.
• Key contributor in Foster Farm’s Data Synchronization efforts. Responsible for framing up an IT Project plan to centralize a repository to house the customer requirements for core attributes like GTINs, length, width, and height, TI-HI, etc. and extended attributes pertaining to Pricing, Nutritional Data, and Ingredients.
• Responsible for SAP setup and configuration for inbound/outbound SAP IDOC document message types, propositions, generations, and transmission protocols.
• Responsible for unit and batch testing for SAP ECC6 upgrades, Support Stack Upgrades, patches, and other relevant SAP related functional analyst testing.
• EDI to SAP Cutover Process Involvement/IDOC Issue Resolution; SAP R/3 IDOC to ANSI-X12 EDI Mapping. Responsible for SAP setup/configuration for inbound/outbound IDOC document message types, propositions, /generations/transmissions. Primary facilitator for EDI Trading Partner configuration setup and internal department communication.
• Responsible for contractual relations with Value Added Networks (VAN), Cleo Communications - VL Trader (AS2), on-demand networks (ITradeNetwork & Amphire Solutions), providing primary support, license maintenance, service level agreements, and maintenance contracts.
• Complies with federal and state legal (e.g. software licensing, confidentiality of employee records); ensures adherence to requirements; and advises management on needed actions.
• IT support analyst for 60 business users and 2 SAP modules across multiple locations at Confidential
• Resolved over 300 individual HEAT tickets across EDI, WMS, SD and LE modules, and other business processes
• Developed multiple Functional Design and Technical Design specifications for various reports and enhancements
• Trained Sales and Logistics business users on business processes related to their functional areas, as well as new employees as part of the on boarding process with Confidential
• SPRO - Advanced IMG Configuration for SDLE enhancements and to resolve break fix production issues
• Provided 24/7 Support with Production issues for EDI, SD, MM, LE and Warehouse management

Staff Accountant

Confidential, Livingston, CA

• Responsible for Weekly, Periodical, and Quarterly Sales and Budget Reporting for Turkey and Prepared Foods Divisions P&Ls. Provide Adhoc report requests for sales research and special reporting
• Provide technical maintenance of the following Access Databases: Sales-At-A-Glance, Brokerage, and Trade Spending, BI Reporting, and other respective reporting tools and functionality.
• Obtained a proficiency in SRS (IBM DB2 tables & database), ESSBASE tables that take in weekly sales reporting that also house models for volume budgets, SAP - G/L system and P&L reporting (Running checks on SAP, balancing to SRS, converting JE's and all account codes, etc)
• Familiarity with Deal System which tracks, calculates, and interfaces discounts & allowance configurations to several other systems, Oracle data warehouse used to capture all deal data, SRS data, ESSBASE feeds
• Responsible for Foodservice Balance Scorecard report generation relating Divisional and departmental projects and initiatives.

Specialty Instructor

Confidential, Modesto, CA

• Responsible for coordinating computer class instruction via Confidential Parks & Recreation Department.
• Classes included: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) - Beginning to Advanced; Internet Instruction (Netscape and MS Internet Explorer); HTML Publishing using Page Builder and Front Page.

Systems Technician / Programmer / Desktop Support

Confidential, Stockton, CA

• Responsible for setup/maintenance PC Hardware/software for company owned desktop PC’s, client PC’s, PC Servers and all IBM Mainframe connectivity hardware/software; emphasizing quality of product; adherence to departmental standards, and completion by time specified, including configuration, distribution, diagnosing, and repairing and/or outsourcing (vendor, corporate) support when necessary.
• Provided technical support for end users and corporate accounts including problem identification and troubleshooting. Responsible hardware/software procurement upon C.E.R approval. Team Lead for setup, installation, configuration, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and maintained software library.
• Served as customer helpdesk supporting report requests, reruns, scheduling distribution, quality assurance, and user interface module setup with emphasis to prompt courteous responsiveness. Provided helpdesk support to any of the 650 company employees corporate wide.
• Field customer’s requests for other system needs and handle programming tasks as applicable to learning of company’s specific program languages.
• Maintained /replaced any of the 300 PC’s both in the field and Stockton headquarters; Design, analyze, code, and test programs from a functional specification approved/supplied by project leader. Created, setup, and maintained Equipment Inventory database and
• Instrumental in Y2K coordination and remediation of all affected Hardware and software systems.