Bob Freeman Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Currently serving as the IT Manager overseeing system operations, local servers, user requirements for hardware/software/systems, and various other areas requiring attention that have never been managed such as computer equipment inventory, software audits, and functional process documentation.Povide application support, training, system development and enhancements, testing, report creation, data querying, security approvals, and system setups to all local users.Coordinate work activities with ESG sister company, JM Stewart, to assist in standardizing operations, driving single organization mentality to that of a global corporate organization.Currently working on Business Project Plan to upgrade to Epicor 9 from current legacy system, Vantage 8.03.Hghly dedicated to continuous process improvement, quality product and services, and Lean Management efficiencies, both operations and operational support (office), having participated in and promoted various programs including 5S, Office Kaizen, 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Corrective Action Processes.

Most recently served as the functional lead for successful design and implementation of upstream Ariba Solutions Supplier Information Management and Supplier Performance Management modules. Also served as integral team member for Sourcing module as well as technical support for the data mapping of the Spend Visibility module. Responsibilities included: gathering of requirements document, document and form design, testing scenario creation & performance, ensuring current design met requirements for replacement of legacy systems, as well as laying the foundation for future enhancements in order to fully retire legacy systems.Served as the Business Lead for Oracle Purchasing module & 16 stand-alone MP2 Enterprise system applications for Purchasing/maintenance; provide application support, training, system development and enhancements, problem resolution,testing, report creation, data querying, security approvals, and system setups.Served as the System Administrator for Gates Supplier Network (GSN) which supports purchasing and quality groups by collecting data required to interact with suppliers. Interaction includes supplier ratings, corrective actions (8-D), requests for quotes, engineering change requests, and opportunities for improvement.Maintained close business relationships vertically and laterally to ensure close coordination with IT Dept, Support Groups, and Business Groups on system development, design, testing, business needs, problem resolution, and reporting needs.Served in numerous and various key project management roles, to include Project Business Lead, Project Technical Lead, and Project Team Member.

Served as the IT/Business Lead for Oracle Purchasing module; provide application support, training, system development and enhancements, testing, report creation, data querying, security approvals, and system setups.Served as the IT/Business Lead for 16 stand-alone MP2 Enterprises system applications for purchasing and maintenance: system administrative role, provide application support, training, system development and enhancements, testing, report writing, and data querying.Served as the System Administrator for Gates Supplier Network (GSN) which supports purchasing and quality groups by collecting data required to interact with suppliers. Interaction includes supplier ratings, corrective actions (8-D), requests for quotes, engineering change requests, and opportunities for improvement.Maintained close business relationships vertically and laterally to ensure close coordination with IT Dept, Support Groups, and Business Groups on system development, design, testing, business needs, problem resolution, and reporting needs.Served in numerous and various key project management roles, to include Project Business Lead, Project Technical Lead, and Project Team Member.

Served as the Business Lead for Oracle Purchasing module; provide application support, training, system development and enhancements, testing, report creation, data querying, security approvals, and system setups.Served as the Business Lead for 16 stand-alone MP2 Enterprises system applications for purchasing and maintenance: system administrative role, provide application support, training, system development and enhancements, testing, report writing, and data querying.Served as the System Administrator for Gates Supplier Network (GSN) which supports purchasing and quality groups by collecting data required to interact with suppliers. Interaction includes supplier ratings, corrective actions (8-D), requests for quotes, engineering change requests, and opportunities for improvement.Maintained close business relationships vertically and laterally to ensure close coordination with IT Dept, Support Groups, and Business Groups on system development, design, testing, business needs, problem resolution, and reporting needs.Served in numerous and various key project management roles, to include Project Business Lead, Project Technical Lead, and Project Team Member.Assisted with department budgets and tracked budget vs. actual spend. Additionally developed Raw Material Variance reports to assist with spend management.

Responsible for the financial reporting of 3 order processing areas, a collection department, warehouse shipping, and returns processing. Closely coordinate with department managers, directors, and vice presidents to ensure the validity and accuracy of monthly financial summaries.Assisted department managers, directors, and vice presidents with budget requirements: establishing annual budgets, re-forecasting budgets quarterly, and monitoring budgets monthly.Cost analysis on various project initiatives, acquisitions, and processes.

Monitored activities for three Accounts Receivables systems, including cash flow and reconciliation of various general ledger accounts. Overseen the daily and monthly balancing of the general ledger system to the customer receivable detail. Ensured accuracy and timeliness of general ledger entries, as well as, monthly reconciliations of various general ledger accounts.Responsible for creating various reports to assist the department with management indicators, as well as, balancing and reconciliations through the use of query tools, system reports and complex spreadsheets.Prepared and distributed various A/R statistical reports to corporate level management, including the preparation of a monthly Daily Sales Outstanding (DSO) report.Worked closely with New Jersey I.T. and A.D. staff, as well as the Business Analyst, in the development, implementation and continuing improvement of the new A/R Balance Forward system, as well as, system enhancements to the Border A/R system.Served as focal point with the Internal/External Auditors, New York office personnel and New Jersey Accounting department on all matters relating to the general ledger and the annual Accounts Receivable audit, ensuring compliance with corporate requirements.Supervised over 20 associates in payment processing and daily, monthly, and annual balancing/reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Assisted Staff Accountants and upper management on reconciliation of general ledger accounts.Responsible for daily balancing of Accounts Receivable accounting activities affecting the general ledger.

Prepared, computed and audited both disbursement and collection travel vouchers for the official travel of assigned military and civilian personnel via complex travel regulation interpretations.Supervision of assigned personnel in various grades and skill levels; both military and civilian personnel.

Responsibilities included, but not limited to, the financial accounting of the General, Ground Fuel, Aviation Fuel and Medical-Dental Stock Funds. Reconciled monthly stock fund trial balances for accurate and timely report submission to higher headquarters.Reviewed, prepared and processed various accounting documents ensuring completeness of data, accuracy of payment/collection computations, accurate systems input, regulatory compliance and propriety for timely entry to accounting records for all transactions affecting stock fund inventories.Major accomplishment: Researched and relinquished over $4M in obligated funds that were invalid and made available for additional spend in support of mission,

Responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of the System 2200 data system for local purchase accounts payable systems. Maintained system status, performed system backups, coordinated with servicing computer facility and trouble-shot various system problems to alleviate downtime to its available users.Dual responsibility that was coupled with Supervisory roles in listed Accounting areas.

Responsible for the certification of fund availability for administrative and mission travel of base government employees. Ensured accurate and timely input of various travel accounting transactions into the accounting computer system – transactions included commitments, obligations, collections and expenditures.Supervision of assigned personnel in various grades and skill levels; both military and civilian personnel.

Provided customer service by paying travel advances, providing skilled and technical assistance to all base personnel in the propriety of travel and transportation entitlements, and solving travel payment disputes.Provided military pay assistance and prepared and processed documents affecting payroll of active duty and retired members of the armed forces.

Supply Chain Management Certificate, Supply Chain Management Certificate

-- Supply Chain Collaboration -- Supply Chain Optimization -- Supply Chain Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Information Systems