As Principal Business Analyst I was engaged in a combination of Project Management and Business Analysis & Support, in conjunction with key business functions and IT Developers.Project Management:• Led an implementation team on a global Taxonomy reclassification project.• Successfully managed the implementation of XPS Shipping Software to SAP. • Managed global rollout of SAP processes to functions and locations with no prior ERP background.Business Analysis & Support:• Supported the Supply Chain function globally from Plan to Pay.• Documented requirements and generated specifications for reporting and analysis tools. • Maintained the Loftware interface to SAP to ensure continuity of service.• Preserved Wireless warehouse functionality.• Configured approval processes and worked with Developers to automate aspects of workflow.• Worked with Super-Users on developing solutions to ad-hoc requirements.• Oversaw the Material Master creation process from Agile via Sierra.• Created documentation and delivered training on multiple Supply Chain processes globally.• Collaborated closely with ABAP Developers to manage priorities and keep customers/ super-users up-to-date on schedules.

• Member of global SAP implementation team supporting Logistics.• Gathered and documented requirements to integrate acquired companies.• Configured new Plants/Warehouses and integrated them with Avocent’s business model.• Worked with consultants to configure, test and implement new processes.• Liaised with legacy teams and developers on extracted data and interfaces.

• Designed training on SAP applications on materials, purchasing, quality and warehouse processes.• Delivered training courses on SAP applications and business process improvements.• Rolled out global materials logistics program to three European plants.

• Materials lead on process re-engineering project.• Represented Materials department on global SAP implementation team.• Redesigned processes and systems for efficiency – implementing JIT and Kanban