SUMMARY

• Successful WMS Implementation Specialist Consultant is looking to continue career implementing Manhattan WMOS/PkMS systems. Independent Contractor, who is an executor and leader, highly organized and responsible with excellent motivational and strong interpersonal skills, is seeking to assist supply chain organizations in the successful implementation of their WMS/ERP systems.
• Project Management: Tactical PM who has led 60 PkMS full cycle implementations and 10 upgrades. Multiple project and Program experience. Proficient in developing project plans using MS Project. Experienced in developing Sow’s Charters and Risk Management plans. Up to 1000 end users. Developed full cycle training strategy
• Experienced in developing facility SOPs, Customer - Supplier SOPs and facility metrics
• Have assisted in the configuration of over 50 environments, to include configuration of multiple environments simultaneously. Experience in managing the configuration teams.
• Have been on the design team, designing over 40 facilities. Experienced with developing conference room pilot.
• Developed testing model, to include test script testing, and testing of MHE, interfaces, conveyors, pick to light systems and Manhattan modifications. Have managed the defect management and testing teams.
• A veteran of 60 WMS system implementations and 10 PkMS upgrades. Expertise in managing “big bang “implementations- implementing six or more site and core teams simultaneously. Experienced with i-series systems
• have implemented PkMS in retail, manufacturing, food and direct to consumer environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manhattan WMOS Project Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Lead for Implementation Support
• Responsible for developing test plans and test scripts to test Manhattan WMOS 2007 R1 Solution
• Responsible for testing system functionality, modifications and MHE interfaces
• Developed Training material and SOP’s
• Provided implementation post support
• Project Manager for 6 full cycle PkMS I Series 2006 R1 Implementations
• Responsible for managing internal project plan, resources, and executing training methodology as set forth by Rubbermaid
• Responsible for project plans, holding weekly status meetings and being a liaison between consultant and client Teams
• Developed Training Material and SOPs

Lead Trainer

Confidential, Columbus OH

Responsibilities:

• Co-Lead training consultant/Project Manager for 1000 end users WM (PkMS) I-series 2004 R2 in a direct to consumer environment
• Lead PM for the configuration team.
• Responsible for managing internal project plan, resources, and executing training methodology as set forth by Limited brands
• Liaison between the Limited training department and project team
• Responsible for developing process gap analysis and audience analysis
• Developed Training Material and SOPs
• Testing and Training of MHE: RF, Warehouse Control System, Packing Sorters and conveyors
• Managed training Budget and resource plan

Functional Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed a project team of 25 cross-functional resources at any given time.
• Fostered an environment of execution and accountability.
• Project Manager for 28 PkMS 2004 R1 implementations and 8 PkMS upgrades from 2001R2 and 40 virtual warehouses on i-Series.
• Developed a PkMS full cycle project model, including: design, configuration, MS Project plan, super user training, script testing, Day in a Life Testing, implementation, post implementation support and process improvement.
• Developed a change management program
• Expert team builder. Eliminated need for outside consulting through internal cross training.
• Developed all facility SOP’s
• Liaison between the end-users, the business team, and the technical team. Experienced working with all levels of staff to define business and technical requirements as well as performing application support
• Expertise in managing multiple projects in Big Box fully automated distribution centers, utilizing MHE technology to include RF, pick to Light and sortation.
• Responsible for thr testing of all MHE and interfaces, of the automated facilities
• Specialize In developing facility metrics and KPI’s, teaching management how to utilize them
• Expertise in building core and super user project teams
• Developed a GE style workout called “Breakout” that is used company wide to provide cross-departmental synergistic solutions to company initiatives.

Functional Project Manager/Analyst

Confidential VA

Responsibilities:

• Project/Support Manager for PkMS 2002 R1 Warehouse Management system
• Led the start up testing team. Responsible for MHE testing to include: RF, Pick to light, and Conveyor system
• Project lead for the full cycle implementation of PkMS and 2 upgrades.
• Was Responsible for all configurations and have written over 150 queries using Query/400.
• Liaison between Corporate IS, Manhattan Associates and the DC.
• Instrumental in driving Key Process improvement projects and Development of KPI’s.
• Responsible for all facility event planning, Executed all companies strategic initiatives.
• Directly responsible for WMS PKMS administration, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Slotting, Wave Planning and Customer Service. Staffed Exempt and Non- Exempt team on schedule, successfully executing training plan. Achieved PkMS disciplines.

WMS Project Manager /Administrator Office

Confidential,

Responsibilities:

• Directed and coordinated the activities of IS Department. Consulted with management to determine data processing requirements.
• Instrumental in, staff training, and configuration process analysis of a new SAP WM system viewed as the company’s most valuable resource in systems use and procedures; responsible for producing customized reports for all departments
• Have written over 50 SQL and MS excel reports with Industrial Engineer, boosting productivity and overall production.
• Technical contact, coordinate activities with vendors, ISD and MIS. Coordinated/ conducted software upgrades and installs. Consulted with management to determine data processing requirements. Applied knowledge of system capacity to determine feasibility of projects. Maintained current knowledge of new hardware and software and recommend upgrading to maintain efficient operation.
• Have demonstrated the capability of managing a team of wave planners, WMS Analysts and NT administrators.

WMS Project Manager/Catalyst Systems WMS

Confidential, Memphis TN

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw all Catalyst 7.0 release 8 operations and provided sole support in a 800,000 sqft distribution center .
• Monitored all back up and system hardware error logs. Monitored and managed local applications disk space and utilization. Coordinated/ conducted software upgrades and installs.
• Skilled in MS Access, Excel, Word, Query, Visio and Microsoft Project.
• Implemented Seagate Crystal reports 8.0. Created over 150 different production and productivity reports utilizing Crystal Reports. Increased productivity in receiving, picking, putaways and cycle counting by 40%. Have written 50+ reports using Excel and MS Query and MS access via OBDC.
• Project Manager for all of Distribution Services. Liaison between Catalyst International Project team and Fred’s. Coordinate all activities with vendors. Author all Modification requests.

WMS Project Manager/Warehouse Supervisor

Confidential AR

Responsibilities:

• Initiated, created, and led team in an innovative and focused planning process that was instrumental in setting critical priorities, communicating goals, and generating specific department quality plans, and contributed significantly to the elimination of inventory deficit. Responsible for re-directing inventories (Location Accuracy and Inventory Accuracy) from 70% to 99%. Facilitated the establishment of procedures and guidelines that enabled key decision-makers to increase competency, productivity, and satisfaction.
• Consistently produced lowest departmental CPU in the company. Supervised over 20 employees. Cut overtime by 60% through cross training. Was point person in Full Cycle implementation and training of SAP and Catalyst WMS. SAP R/A 3 and Catalyst super-user. AS-400 (BPICS) end-user. Oversaw all RF operations.
• Maintained a high sense of urgency in which, team accrued virtually no packaging downtime. Set a high standard of productivity through Team empowerment. Responsible for all daily and monthly departmental reports. Certified in MS Excel, Windows, Word and Kronos time keeping. Ensured daily production assignments were met in a timely manner. Assisted in scheduling and wave planning. Followed all policies set by Human resources. Authored all departmental Catalyst and SAP Sop’s. Created Sop’s in Spanish to assist Hispanic operators in packaging.
• Trained employees in Safety/OSHA and forklifts. Over saw all training and operations of powered equipment (Forklifts).
• Maintained an excellent safety record. Decreased medical accidents 45% from previous year.