Christopher Cobb Email & Phone Number

Saint Petersburg, FL, US

Fairfield, NJ, US

• Manage the development and support of complex systems and initiatives by supervising the requirements, design, development, and implementation stages; guide, direct, and review the development and support work of others.
• Provides leadership for the selection, maintenance, enhancements, training, upgrades, and other core components of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other financial systems software.
• Lead and support the ERP team and the business users in their functions. Help improve business processes and uncover potential benefits within the ERP setting.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business SME’s by providing thought leadership and recommendations on leveraging ERP capabilities to drive business growth and optimize business operations.
• Coordinates and cooperates with the business and internal IT staff, system vendors and personnel as system changes and upgrades are designed, tested, and executed. Ensures modifications and upgrades are successfully.
• Writes, updates and supports various reports or queries for business and IT use using BI reporting tools and SQL.

Fairfield, NJ, US

 Manage implementation of Sage X-3 ERP system. Developing, testing, and documenting all procedures related to manufacturing, planning, scheduling, inventory, Procurement and accounting functions. Manage month end and year end close for 3 manufacturing plants and all 3rd party inventory warehouses.  Direct and Coordinate yearly budget and quarterly.

Vista, California, US

 Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities including the preparation of the management report and accompanying schedules and worksheets.  Prepare monthly financial “flash” reports (Actual vs. Budget) presented to corporate department leaders (e.g., Executives, Human Resources, Sales Management). Create and Manage BI reporting related.

Teaneck, NJ, US

 Manage preparation of month end financials related to Inventory, COGS, AP and In Transit accruals.  Develop and maintain cost standards for manufacturing and import goods processes.  Manage Item Masters and Bill of Materials.  Implement and maintain inventory controls such as physical counts, cycle counts, hold codes, product location and production.

Orangeburg, New York, US

 Prepare and reconcile month end inventory accounts and variance analysis.  Review and implement weighing and production controls to reduce material waste and inefficient production processes.  Responsible for the costing of products by applying all freight, duties, production, and overhead costs appropriately. Lead on quarterly inventory counts.

 Prepared general ledger reports and payroll expenses for local businesses.  Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses using information provided to me by the tax payer.