Brian Helfer Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Butler, Pa, Us

Providing Project Management, Functional and Technical support for Global Trade Management and ERP Automation in processing orders across APAC, CALA, NA, EMEA regions for multinational corporations. Delivering solutions for supply chain and compliance of P2P and O2C product lifecycle, export/import/domestic visibility, and KPI analytics. Results continually help decrease risks, landed costs and days sales outstanding, to increase productivity and profitability.Recent Projects have included:• Life Science Diagnostics US$600million Global Manufacturer, SAP GTS E4H Project Lead • Semiconductor US$8.1billion Global Manufacturer, SAP GTS E4H Project Lead for Classification, Compliance, Legal Controls, Declarations to Government Authorities • Electronic Switch Gear US$14.9billion Global Manufacturer, Global Trade Compliance Project Manager and Functional S4 to E2Open• Blockchain Solution Provider, Global Supply Chain Consultant and SAP Co-Innovation Lead supporting SaaS middleware platform with emerging technologies (Blockchain, IoT, RFID) using APIs.• Agricultural Cooperative US$32billion global grain and food provider. SAP GTS Lead to support Trade Compliance and Customs Management solutions• SAP GTS Architect and QA, supporting SAP ECC GTSv11, US Customs Self Filing stabilization, GTS Inward Processing and Duty Drawback designs for US, UK, FR, CA, TH marketplaces, compliance and total cost of ownership, SAP Functional Technical Configuration and Testing Support for Consumer Foods US$4.2billion manufacturer. • SAP GTS and BIS Architect, supporting SAP ECC and S/4HANA designed for Restricted, Denied, Embargo Party Compliance Screening against all business partners and transactions globally for $14billion Reinsurance, Financial Transactions worldwide. • Project Manager for global upgrades to SAP ECC, PO Interfaces, GUI, RF ITS Mobile; Oracle EP, CE, MDM Java API, SLD, NWDI for $11billion Pharmaceutical manufacturer across 18 countries.

Fremont, Ca, Us

United States - Global Semiconductor Equipment Company US$17.4billion Manufacturer. In May2023 to December2023, Global Trade Process Architect supporting, SAP S/4HANA - GTS Project Lead. Supporting architecture of SAP S4 transformation requirements for GTS Edition for Hana (GTS E4H) end-to-end integration solutions for Trade Compliance, Product Security, Customs Management best practices. Provided all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support master/transactional data for Classification, Compliance Checks, Export/Import Legal Controls, Declarations to Government Authorities.

United States - Global Life Science Diagnostics Company US$600million Manufacturer. SAP GTS Project Lead supporting global S4 transformation requirements for end-to-end integrations of all P2P and O2C Trade Compliance and Global Customs Management best practices. Providing all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support the release strategy; while using PMO methodology, taxonomy, and Dev-Ops IPC applications.

Houston, Texas, Us

United States - Global Petroleum Field Services Company US$21billion Services. In May2023 to December2023, Global Trade Process Architect supporting SAP S/4Hana and E2Open migration teams with O2C Trade Compliance, HTS, Embargo, Packing-List, Certificate of Origin, supporting multinational Commercial Invoice processes. Worked with multiple teams, SAP and E2Open applications for Trade Content, WM and TM order replications and output documentation for Customs declarations.

Malta, Ny, Us

United States - Semiconductor US$8.1billion Manufacturer. In 2022 - 2023 Accenture SAP GTS Project Lead supporting Architecture of Oracle to SAP S4 transformation requirements with current end-to-end integration solutions for Trade Compliance, Product Security, Customs Management best practices. Providing all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support master/transactional data scenarios with Classification, Compliance Checks, Export/Import Legal Controls, Declarations and Intrastat reporting to Government Authorities; while using PMO methodology, taxonomy, and Dev-Ops IPC applications.

New York, New York, Us

Mitsubishi International Corp. supports all global trading of industrial products and commodities for the Americas. In 2022 - 2023 supported SAP America as SAP GTS Lead and Architect to provide Assessment & Recommendations for current GTS configuration processes, SPL optimizations and enhancements for Export Controls on order processing and content providers; provided AS-IS and TO-BE upgrade requirements and future SAP GTS E4H functionality, migration plans, configuration, conversion, and integration guides.

Beaverton, Or, Us

United States - Apparel and Footwear Company US$37billion Manufacturer. In 2022 Accenture S4HANA International Trade and Transportation Process Architect supported SAP R3 AFS to S4 transformation of O2C export declarations, managed functional designs to ABAP developments, configuration, and migration teams for the specifications of Trade Compliance, HTS, Embargo, Packing-List, Certificate of Origin and Commercial Invoices supporting global scenarios. Worked with multiple teams, non-SAP systems for Trade Content, TMS and WMS, non-standard S4 order replications and output documentation for Customs’ Declarations.

Galway, Ie

Switzerland - Electronic/Connector/Sensor/Networking Switch Gear US$14.9billion Manufacturer. In 2021 - 2022, Capgemini Global Trade Compliance Project Manager and Functional Analysis. Assignments include Project Charter, Functional, Technical Designs within SAP, ABAP, SAP-PI/PO, IBM-WTX teams supporting patch and migration SAP ECC to S4 landscapes; Designing P2P and O2C trade compliance processes for new Acquisitions adopting both Legal and IT policies and procedures for daily operations within AMER (global template), CALA, EMEA, APAC regional localizations supporting automotive, industrial, data communication, aerospace defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy industries.

Toronto, Ca

Canada - Blockchain Solution Provider, Global Supply Chain Consultant and SAP Co-Innovation Lead supporting SaaS middleware platform with Ethereum Blockchain, IoT, RFID using APIs. Provided 3PL logistics process optimization, visibility, traceability of Business Partners immutable data supply chain events saving time and money. Projects involved Trade Compliance, Customs, Logistics data models for: Uganda Government Agriculture, Coca-Cola Latin-America, SAP Co-Innovation S4Hana Cloud

Minnesota, 55077, Us

United States - Agricultural Farm and Ranch Cooperative US$32billion energy, agronomy, grain, food provider. SAP America GTS Lead Consultant with S/4Hana Project to support Trade Compliance and Customs Management solutions for crop nutrients, seeds, gains, feeds and food ingredients, energy petroleum refineries, fuels, lubricant products into 65 countries. Completed requirements assessment, GTSv11 setup, stakeholder functional and t-code introductions, project plans with configuration notes.

New Bremen, Oh, Us

United States - Industrial Forklift Trucks US$3billion manufacturer. In 2019 SAP America GTS Architect, supporting BaaN migration to SAP ECC, MDM, MM, SD, TM, LE, SPM, EWM, GTS master and transactional data. Prepared Export/Import/Re-Export 3PL Transportation and Compliance, Customs and FTA preference processing, global templates and US localization requirements, SAP Functional and Technical reviews, and recommendations.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

United States - McCormick Spice, Consumer Foods US$4.2billion manufacturer. Between 2018 - 2019 SAP America GTS Architect and QA, supporting SAP ECC GTSv11, US Customs Self Filing stabilization, FTA Preference Processing, Drawback designs for US, UK, FR, CA, TH marketplaces, compliance and total cost of ownership, SAP Functional Technical Configuration and Testing Support.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

United States - General Reinsurance Corporation, Financial US$14billion Berkshire Hathaway Inc group. In 2018 SAP America GTS Architect, supporting SAP GTS and BIS on SAP ECC and S/4HANA designed for Restricted, Denied, Embargo Party Compliance Screening against all business partners and transactions globally. Delivered Global Blueprinting, Requirements, Proposals with SAP Functional and Technical Support.

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United States - USTRANSCOM U.S. Department of Defense global command center coordinates missions worldwide using both military and commercial transportation resources for combat/peace time operations. In 2018 SAP NS2 GTS Architect, supporting Global Blueprinting, Configuration and Prototype for US Amy (SDDC), US Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC), US Air Mobility Command (AMC), Joint Operational Support Airlift Center (JOSAC), and Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) missions utilizing SAP S/4HANA, TMv9, GTSv11 with multiple feeder systems.

Holland, Michigan, Us

United States - BluJay Solutions, Global Supply Chain Solutions US$200million Information Technologies. Between 2017 - 2018 Project Manager, supporting supply chain software to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, 3PL logistics service providers. Delivered Global Blueprinting, Requirements, Proposals, Technical Resources for Kewill TMS, Parcel, Yard, Fleet, WMS, GTM.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

United States - BDP International, Global Freight & Customs House Broker US$2billion forwarder. In 2017 Project Manager and Architect, supporting 3PL Business and IT Departments transformation with COO, CIO, CFO executive sponsors. Redesigned single global operating system to improve productivity and reduce IT Operating expenses across 135 countries with 4000+ employees in 270 cities / locations with current Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Tietan and legacy operating systems globally. Delivered Global Requirements, Functional, Technical, Project Plans, RFP and Technical Demos with top 10 global solution providers, Time-Studies, Return on Investment, Total Cost of Ownership matrix.

Riyadh, Sa

Saudi Arabia - SABIC GE Plastics US$39billion global manufacturer. In 2016 Accenture SAP GTS Architect and Trainer, supporting SAP GTS 16 countries / 20 scenarios during SAP ECC global implementation, GTS architecture with multiple feeder systems, SAP MDM, MM, SD and others. Supported all Business, Legal, and 3PL Logistics Departments in CALA and NA with GTS Customs Compliance and Risk preference processing procedures, pre/post Go-Live activities, technical review and functional outputs.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Us

Netherlands - Mylan N.V., Pharmaceutical US$11billion global manufacturer. Between 2015 - 2016 Project Manager for multiple global upgrades to SAP ECC, PO Interfaces, GUI, RF ITS Mobile; Oracle EP, CE, MDM Java API, SLD, NWDI; Approva; using Panaya, Dual Landscapes, SAP, Wipro, Cognizant support between Global Upgrades across 18 countries, preparing for SAP S/4HANA. Responsible for startup - to - completion of planning, budget, project plans, technical developments, testing, change control approvals, documentation, downtimes, go-lives, hyper-care support. Reporting to all Business, Finance, IT and Quality Control stakeholders across 6 time zones weekly.

Cranberry Township, Pa, Us

United States - Westinghouse Electric, Nuclear Power Plant US$5billion global manufacturer. Between 2013 - 2014 Project Manager and SAP GTS Functional Lead supporting Legal, Supply Chain Logistics and IT Departments, 77 business entities, 110 locations in 22 countries. Architected and implemented Business and IT requirements, project plans, budget and total cost of ownership, configurations and documentation within SAP ECC MDM, CRM, SD, MM, FI, HR and GTSv10 for Compliance (Screening / Embargo / License) Management; 3PL Customs (Product Classification, Export, Import Declarations) Management, and Preference Processing with special focus on NRC, DoS, DoC, NAFTA, EU, Korean trade agreements.

Tokyo, Jp, Jp

Ireland - Shire Pharmaceuticals, Life Science Pharmaceutical $4billion global manufacturer. Between 2012 - 2013 Accenture SAP GTS Lead, designed global supply chain and trade management solutions with SI members and Client Business/IT teams using SAP SD, MM, GTSv10 solutions for multiple Business Units and Partners with special focus on UN, FDA, DEA requirements into 50 countries.

New York, Ny , Us

United States - David Yurman, Luxury Goods & Jewelry global manufacturer. Between 2011 - 2012 support as GTM Consultant, designed global supply chain and compliance management architecture with QAD landscape, multiple 3PL and country requirements for supplier, vendor, manufacturing, distributor, client workflow.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

France - McCormick Spice, Consumer Foods $4billion manufacturer. In 2011 - 2012 support as Global Trade Management and SAP GTS Lead, designed global supply chain and JIT inventory management using SAP SD, TM, MM, GTSv10 solutions for EU Business Units into 50 countries with special focus on Middle East and Africa marketplace.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

United States - ITT Corporation, OEM Defense Electronics and Motion Controls US$10billion global manufacturer. Between 2009 - 2011 Computer Science Corp SAP GTS Lead, designed compliance and customs solutions with Legal, Sales, Procurement, and Logistics executives representing EMEA, APAC, CALA, NA from 16 divisions. Built global solutions around ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes using ARIS Modeling Tool and helped implement SAP (full landscape) SRM, SD, FI, HR with GTS v8.0 and other ASP feeder systems.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Managed Pre/Post Sales and Project Implementation, Rapid Assessments, Blueprints, Functional/Technical Configurations, Training and Support Services with Governments' Compliance, Customs, Risk Management processing for NA, CALA, EMEA, ASIA-PACIFIC trade. Created Global Trade Management & SAP GRC GTS knowledge base and commercial best practices SOP’s of implementing and supporting solutions for processing Export/Import orders using global content standards, measurement tools, process flows, and matrix-driven methodologies for multiple GTM solutions based on client landscape.Supported major client engagements with over US$4 million of IT revenue activities within Master Data Governance and GTM for P2P and O2C business and systems solutions to support clients global distribution demands. Notable Large Projects have included:• Nortel - Canadian based US$10billion Telecommunication Manufacturer - Interfacing 12 ERP systems throughout 15 countries for Compliance and Customs processing with export/import declarations, included Vastera TSE, TSC and SAP MDM, GTS, SD, BI, EP using EDI, BIZTalk and XML with data migration support teams and content providers • Merck - United States based US$24billion Pharmaceutical Manufacturer - SAP GTS Compliance and Customs Management as part of global O2C process, including EMEA declarations and intrastat reporting, with focus on EU, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes and procedures.• Dow Corning - United States based US$5billion Silicon Manufacturer - upgrade SAP GTSv8.0 and interface EH&S and Dangerous Goods for compliance and customs processing in Japan and EU countries • Kuehne+Nagel - Switzerland Freight Forwarder & Customs House Broker - Supported Customs Clearance Interfaces, client data cleansing and classification engine for customers globally • DHL - German Based Global Express Carrier interface with Swiss Customs - interfaces with Swiss Customs requirements for customers globally

Schindellegi, Schwyz, Ch

Switzerland - Kuehne+Nagel, Global Freight & Customs House Broker CHF$991million forwarder. Between 2006 - 2008 support as Functional Consultant, implementing 4PL solutions to support clients global supply chain, SAP GTS, Oracle OTM interfaces of P2P and O2C processing globally. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops within multiple business units. Delivered pre/post implementation plans, resources, proposals, SOW’s and ROI presentations (adopting ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC Business Process’s) for clients’ global distribution.

Fort Myers, Fl, Us

United States - Chico’s FAS, Clothing US$2billion retailer. Between 2007 - 2008 Baer Group SAP GTS Lead, designed and implemented GTS v7.2 SPL, Classification, and some Customs functionality for business partner interfaces. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops within multiple business units. Delivered Assessment, SOW, Resources, Blueprint, Realization, and Go Live support for SAP GTS (and upgrades into ECC6.0) that directly focused on P2P Trade Compliance, Classification, Customs Mgt.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

United States - Verizon Business, Telecommunication US$100billion manufacturer. Between 2006 - 2007 Computer Science Corp Global Trade Management and SAP GTS Consultant - Supported Verizon Business with GTSv7.1 while working with SI and delivered Assessment, SOW, Blueprint, Gap Analysis (ECC upgrades) that directly focused on O2C Export Trade Compliance, Customs Management using ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes.

Darmstadt, De

Germany - Merck EMD Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Chemical EU€7billion manufacturer. In 2006 support as Global Trade Consultant and Functional Lead for 3 teams supporting SAP SD, EH&S, GTS v7.0 implementation. Coordinated and conducted workshops focused on Compliance, Customs, Logistics, and Regulatory Affairs for 5 plants and 2 divisions managing $4billion distribution.

Clarksburg, Maryland, Us

France - Thales Avionics Group, Aerospace EU€13billion manufacturer. In 2006 IMG Americas Global Trade Management and SAP SD & GTS v7.0 upgrade. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops with SI members and client, with specific focus on Exports Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, ITAR, global trade processes, reverse logistics, and systems supporting $2billion distribution.

Toronto, On, Ca

Provided clients with export/import guidance around governments’ trade regulations, business partners, and IT landscape requirements to support transactions; re-engineering and optimizing global supply chain processes and procedures to move goods compliantly and economically through direct/indirect channels between global Manufacturing and Marketplace demands. Worked with large multinational: automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and textile clients such as Ford Motor Company, Nike, Caterpillar, Fisher Scientific. * United States based US$138billion Automotive Manufacturer - Global Trade Management Consultant for consolidation of all SOP’s and GTM solutions with 3PL’s integrating Vastera (4PL) supporting all plants in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Australia, Japan, China. Coordinated and delivered multiple resources, workshops, and project plans within Assessment, Blueprint, and Implementation phases. Worked with Ford Motor Company, Forwarders, Carriers, Customs Brokers, and 4PL staff with software solutions (Vastera TSI, TSE, TSC, TSF) supporting all P2P and O2C supply chain.

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Fritz Companies, United States Air-Ocean Customs Broker Freight Forwarder Services. Managing pre/post sales and implementation of global freight forwarding services including air, ocean, customs, banking and inland delivery. Coordinating multiple offices worldwide for trading processes between all business partners for clients. Now owned by UPS Logistics.

General Trading House, Inc. / Saudi InternationalUnited States and Saudi ArabiaProcurement / Export Manager, for a $250m Trading Company, Manufacturer Representative, and Procurement Firm • Managed supplies from 85+ manufacturers (Philippine, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, United States) to distributors and construction projects within Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, Turkey, and Greece. • Projects / Clients have included: AT&T Compounds, Peace Shield Project, Aramco Compounds, King Fahid Hospitals, Eastern Petrochemical, Telcom Australia, Alsalam Aircraft, Al-Hikma Med • Worked with Manufacturers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Marketing firms on product specifications and landed costs • Results: Increased revenues US$17m, Managed purchasing and operational budgets $60m • Technical knowledge of Industrial / Commercial sales: Steel, Lumber, Furniture, Carpet, Medical Equipment, Building Supplies

Dunbar International Distribution, IncorporatedMarch 1991 – Dec. 1994 Chicago, IL USAProject Manager, for a $400m Trading Company, Manufacturer Representative, and Procurement Firm • Established offices in 1992 Prague, Czech Republic; and in 1993 Tel-Aviv, Israel for Trading Company (HQ-London)• Projects / Clients have included: Skoda Auto, Liaz Auto, AGROPOL Grain, SF Leasing, Eco Cosmetic, PET Plastic, Dead Sea Works, Saudi Int’l, Kuwait DRP Government, DID Military & Mining Supplies• Manager (1991) - International Trade Club of Chicago Sales Representative (1992) - Morrison Express, Taiwan Freight Forwarder • Results: Increased revenues US$15m, Managed purchasing and operational budget of $50m • Technical knowledge of Export/Import Compliance, Process and Procedures of working with Forwarders, Banks, Customs

Richmond, Virginia, Us

• US$10 Billion Tobacco and Food manufacturer and importer • Managed a sales territory (SE.Ohio) of 385 retail accounts quarterly • Responsible for the sales distribution and marketing events • Responsible for coordinating promotions, special events, and distributors • This position was held while attending Ohio University

North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Us

Channel Craft & Distribution, IncorporatedJune 1983 – March 1991 Charleroi, PA USANational Trade Show Representative, 1986 – 1991 for a US$10m USA toy manufacturer focused on Toy, Gift, Premium Marketplace • Sales Consultant, manage National Tradeshows, Setup/Sales - when needed & available 1997 – 2005• Responsible for Trade Show Sales to help maintain 8000 + wholesale accounts nationwide • 1986 - Sales Representative entered the wholesale marketplace and 1991 moved the company from Morgantown, WV to Charleroi, PA• 1983 - 1986 Sales Representative, helped establish this company and clientele by exhibiting at East Coast Malls and Festivals