Darrin Ward Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo

As of the Energizer split in July 2015, I have been moved from a user support role to a technical role, while still maintaining direct contact, plus functional support, of the user community. I currently maintain the following Supply Chain applications: 1. SAP Integrated Business Planning (aka IBP) - US, Canada, EMEA, Asia/Pacific, Latin America 2. JDA/RedPrairie: Transportation Management System (TMS) (Ver. 2012) - US, Canada 3. JDA/Manugistics: Demand & Fulfillment Planning Modules - VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) 4. LLamasoft: Supply Chain Guru (Network Optimization) - USInterface Designer for listed Supply Chain systemsBasic support for SAP (Order-to-Cash Management)In order to support the above applications & interfaces, I use the following tool sets: 1. SAP: Cloud Platform Integration (aka CI-DS) 2. Oracle: SQL Developer 3. Redwood: Run My Jobs (Scheduling Tool) 4. Microsoft: SQL (SQL Server Management Studio) 5. Microsoft: SQL Server Integration Services 6. Windows Command Line 7. Microsoft: Source Safe

Greater St. Louis Area

Within the Supply Chain Department, I provided functional user support to Multiple Supply Chain/Logistics Systems, while acting as the liaison to the IT department 1. JDA/RedPrairie: Transportation Management System (TMS) - US, Canada 2. JDA/Manugistics (Demand and Fulfillment Modules) - US, Canada, Latin America 3. ToolsGroup: SO99+ (Inventory Optimization) - US, Canada 4. Accellos: Warehouse Management System (WMS) - Canada 5. LLamasoft: Supply Chain Guru (Network Optimization) - US 6. Amber Road: Trade Automation (International Trade) - US, SingaporeInterface Designer for listed Supply Chain systemsBasic support for SAP (Order-to-Cash Management)

Managed truckload RFPs and rate schedules for 3PL centralized load control center for multiple clients, including John Deere, GTE, Alltrista, and Dupont-Dow ElastomersSupervisor of John Deere inbound transportation routing center.

Managed truckload RFPs and rate schedules for 3PL centralized load control center for multiple clients, including John Deere, GTE, Alltrista, and Dupont-Dow ElastomersSupervisor of John Deere inbound transportation routing center.

Responsible for distribution of re-usable packing material to Volvo Car/Truck/Heavy Equipment suppliers. Provided distribution analysis.Wrote order entry program reducing labor by 75% for routine replenishment.Analyzed and maintained optimal Inventory for US supply.

Bsba, Logistics; Operations Mgt

Activities and Societies: Member: APICS Treasurer: Transportation and Logistics Association (TLA) Board Member: Delta Nu Alpha

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