Derek Wit, Ma, Cpim Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Experience & Areas of ExpertiseBusiness Type: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Inventory Management and Planning, EngineeringService Type: Workshop and Business solution definition, Training, Implementation, User Procedures / Work Instructions, process flow diagrams and Functional SpecificationsExpertise: Supply Chain Planning (Master Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Planning), Inventory Management, Shop Order, Repetitive, Kanban, Procurement… Show more Experience & Areas of ExpertiseBusiness Type: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Inventory Management and Planning, EngineeringService Type: Workshop and Business solution definition, Training, Implementation, User Procedures / Work Instructions, process flow diagrams and Functional SpecificationsExpertise: Supply Chain Planning (Master Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Planning), Inventory Management, Shop Order, Repetitive, Kanban, Procurement, QualityExperience with IFS in the following industries All IFS versions since 1997Defense manufacturer • survival equipment (ITAR) OH • sound detection devices for the USN CA • laser guided aiming devices NC • cruise missile turbine engines, MIManufacturer: Shop Order, Repetitive • rotating unions IL • heavy-duty truck suspensions IA • aerial work platforms Ontario, Canada • surgical scalpels MI, Puerto Rico • medical air casts NJ • jet engines NC • plastic dinner ware KY • luxury and short yachts NC, MI and FL • high pressure seamless cans MA, WV, LA • cement trucks IA • plastic extrusions for airlines WA • gas fittings for welding FL • “CD” packages UT • Manufacturer of control panels NY • 3 Rubber and 1 rubber components (process) OH, TN, LADistribution (Supply Chain): • Service parts distribution to for oil wells TX • FAA Spare Parts Distribution Center OK • office product replacement parts MN • machine components for mining equipment Cornwall, EnglandMajor release testing support included creating data & scenarios Sweden, AZ, ILEducation & Certifications • Bachelor of Arts-History, Business, Western Michigan University • Master of Arts-Business Management, Central Michigan University • APICS certification • IFS Certified Associate • US Citizen: Native English, travel German Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Supply Chain Professional with extensive accomplishments in Production Control, Distribution and Process Improvement. Utilizing my experience to significantly improve high-volume assembly and distribution operations. I have a Master’s degree in Management, plus Certification in Production and Inventory Management and I am recognized for expertise in: Training, Developing and Managing Staff Materials Planning and Handling Scheduling Inventory Systems Procurement… Show more Supply Chain Professional with extensive accomplishments in Production Control, Distribution and Process Improvement. Utilizing my experience to significantly improve high-volume assembly and distribution operations. I have a Master’s degree in Management, plus Certification in Production and Inventory Management and I am recognized for expertise in: Training, Developing and Managing Staff Materials Planning and Handling Scheduling Inventory Systems Procurement Process Improvement Show less

Global

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Lead customers in all functional areas throughout the entire ERP software implementation process.Primary Responsibilities:Engage in customer kick-off meetings: review project expectations, deliverables, and training timelinesMonitor and deliver to a mutually agreed project plan and implementation timelineGather and create accurate requirements for software configuration designed to meet the true business needs of the customerProvide multi-faceted support… Show more Lead customers in all functional areas throughout the entire ERP software implementation process.Primary Responsibilities:Engage in customer kick-off meetings: review project expectations, deliverables, and training timelinesMonitor and deliver to a mutually agreed project plan and implementation timelineGather and create accurate requirements for software configuration designed to meet the true business needs of the customerProvide multi-faceted support including: resolving problems, explaining products and services, instructing in use of software, configuring software, troubleshooting, billing concerns and other business priorities Gather information, research and manage user support requests from creation to completion Communicate appropriate options for resolution and status in a timely manner Collaborate with Delivery and Development departments to resolve customer support requests Manage timelines and deliverables with internal departments and customers Test and implement software configurations Utilize and enhance Knowledge Management System Build formal and informal relationships with customers and internal team members Travel to customer site as required Provide on-site support at go-live event Show less

Supply chain (SCM) professional with extensive experience developing, publishing and presenting training materials while implementing and managing international complex, integrated IT process improvement projects using custom and “off the shelf” solutions. Currently working in a company where I can leverage my Training, Customer Relations, Production Control and Distribution skills in managing/supporting/enhancing systems, analyzing processes, identifying and recommending effective… Show more Supply chain (SCM) professional with extensive experience developing, publishing and presenting training materials while implementing and managing international complex, integrated IT process improvement projects using custom and “off the shelf” solutions. Currently working in a company where I can leverage my Training, Customer Relations, Production Control and Distribution skills in managing/supporting/enhancing systems, analyzing processes, identifying and recommending effective solutions, and facilitating collaborative staff and end user training. Show less

Project Manager; Cary, North CarolinaResponsible for managing 7 implementations of a complex parametrically controlled configuration ERP system. The 7 projects are in a variety of office and residential settings, both domestic and international. Developed a project “Kick-Off” Power Point presentation and an implementation methodology based on MS Project which became the standard for Support Services.Developed training materials for a 3 day Inventory & Purchasing… Show more Project Manager; Cary, North CarolinaResponsible for managing 7 implementations of a complex parametrically controlled configuration ERP system. The 7 projects are in a variety of office and residential settings, both domestic and international. Developed a project “Kick-Off” Power Point presentation and an implementation methodology based on MS Project which became the standard for Support Services.Developed training materials for a 3 day Inventory & Purchasing Class.Assisted in development of training materials for a 3 day Fixed Bill-Of-Material Class.Developed a detail implementation plan utilizing MS Project that complements the implementation methodology. Show less

Managed implementation of integrated lean manufacturing application software solution from process definition through final customer approval in 20+ implementations which varied from 6 to 18 monthsPrimary assignments concentrated on domestic and international trouble accounts, Billable hours consistently exceed goalsCreated published 3-day Master Scheduling training manualTaught end users supply chain principles – planning / scheduling to manufacture /… Show more Managed implementation of integrated lean manufacturing application software solution from process definition through final customer approval in 20+ implementations which varied from 6 to 18 monthsPrimary assignments concentrated on domestic and international trouble accounts, Billable hours consistently exceed goalsCreated published 3-day Master Scheduling training manualTaught end users supply chain principles – planning / scheduling to manufacture / deliveryWrote 300+ end user procedures on all facets of the Enterprise Resource Planning cycleMaintained communications between development located in India and local customers. Show less

PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER - MACHINING & FORGINGManaged a staff of 30 planners and material handlers in Production Scheduling, Material Planning, Procurement, Handling, and Distribution of more than $750,000 daily shipments.Implemented cycle counting process and established a responsibility chart by inventory type that achieved 98.5% physical inventory accuracyImplemented bar code material transaction and locator system using RF technology.Planned and… Show more PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER - MACHINING & FORGINGManaged a staff of 30 planners and material handlers in Production Scheduling, Material Planning, Procurement, Handling, and Distribution of more than $750,000 daily shipments.Implemented cycle counting process and established a responsibility chart by inventory type that achieved 98.5% physical inventory accuracyImplemented bar code material transaction and locator system using RF technology.Planned and implemented integrated lean manufacturing and distribution systems, based on TPS, at nine GKN facilities located in three states on-time and within budget.Published end user procedures and training materials for the materials management process.Documented enhancement requests and provided ongoing support to more than 75 users in multiple sites and functional areas.Managed Production Scheduling, Material Planning, Procurement, Handling, Distribution of more than $750,000 daily shipmentsWrote and published operating plan, budget and proceduresSENIOR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSTSupported 75+ users in multiple functional areasMANUFACTURING CONSULTING SERVICES MANAGERManaged 7 client projects with staff of four manufacturing systems consultants, including budget and business plan responsibilitiesPROJECT MANAGERManaged team of 4 internal manufacturing and system consultants. Planned, implemented, supported integrated manufacturing systems at nine GKN facilities in three states, on-time and within budget Show less

Ma, Management & Supervision

Ba, Business / History

Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association; Special Assistant during University President private social gatherings. AMA.

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