Definition of the SAP strategy in line with business requirementsProject Estimation for FI (incl. TRM, IHC, Supplier invoice scanning), CO, MM, SD, PM, BI/BW, SCM Project Planning assistanceProject DirectorshipBusiness Process ReengineeringBenchmarking of the suggested solutionsImplement and maintain a relationship with SAP IS MP communityEnsure procedures and standards are followed

• IT & Finance audits and follow-up audits within European operations in the context of Sarbanes Oxley certification• Participation in and coordination of audit plan for both locations and audit resources (22 countries, c.300 locations, 10 auditors)• Ongoing review and validation of audit programmes, audit methodology, audit reports and Group Policies & Procedures• Preparation of reporting and presentations to Audit Committee• Development of Intranet based IT & Finance self-assessment questionnaires• Development of ‘red flag’ methodology (identification of potential risks)• Member of the Institute of Internal Audit

Large European project sponsored by Group Management to re-organise the supply of paper between Mills & Corrugated Plants.Achieved reductions in:• Working capital through mill & plant inventory management• Production costs through standardisation and planning optimisation• Warehousing and transportation costs• Administration costs through automationI also achieved:• A significant improvement in service level to corrugated plants through ‘Vendor Managed Inventory’ (VMI)• A successful implementation of SAP/SCM (Supply Chain Management) in Spain, Germany and the UK (in conjunction with SAP/SD implementation).

• Reduction in IT and Telecoms expenditures across Europe (14 countries, 300 units, managing 20 country Purchasing/IT managers)• Managed all stages of European tenders from requirements analysis, to data collection/analysis, design of tender document and vendor quotation template through to vendor selection/negotiation and signing of new contracts.