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Provide strategic IT guidance with a focus on enhancing productivity and optimizing operations in manufacturing environments.- Achieved a 34% reduction in annual IT expenditure through contract renegotiations and strategic spending assessments.- Spearheaded the evaluation and selection of a new D365 ERP system, projected to enhance operational efficiency by 30%.- Led digital transformation initiatives by integrating generative AI technologies, significantly enhancing business operations and customer experiences through advanced prompt engineering and AI-driven solutions.- Led the redesign of core IT processes, resulting in a 25% increase in project delivery speed and a significant boost in stakeholder satisfaction.

Developed Led the development and execution of digital strategies that optimized manufacturing operations, driving efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.- Streamlined IT operations through standardization, leading to improved service delivery across the company.- Led the ERP roadmap and enhancement, increasing operational efficiency by 15% through improved data accuracy and reporting capabilities.- Implemented robust cybersecurity measures and developed IT continuity plans to safeguard business systems.- Directed a cross-functional team in deploying a new manufacturing execution system (MES), reducing production downtime by 12%.- Implemented a real-time analytics dashboard for manufacturing operations, enabling immediate decision-making and reducing lead times by 10%.

Designed and executed a comprehensive technology strategy during a period of significant M&A activity in corrugated manufacturing.- Centralized ERP systems across multiple plants, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making.- Led software selection and integration for a $20MM business expansion project, optimizing production capabilities with new corrugator integration.- Transitioned from an aging hardware data center to a private cloud IaaS, reducing unplanned outages and infrastructure failures.- Implemented an automated inventory tracking system, which reduced inventory discrepancies by 40% and improved order fulfillment accuracy.- Led the successful integration of IT systems during the acquisition of multiple regional plants, resulting in a 20% increase in production capacity and seamless operational alignment.

Promoted to oversee critical verticals, implementing strategic improvements globally across IT systems in a regulated, medical device manufacturing environment.- Directed the M&A initiative for a $280M competitor divestiture, ensuring a seamless transition within an 8-week timeframe.- Spearheaded the implementation of SAP EWM and ECC modules, enhancing commercialization processes and aligning IT solutions with business requirements.- Led the integration of a $100MM trauma business, completing the merger within an aggressive 6-week timeframe.- Played a key role in shaping and guiding the global IT governance framework, contributing to reduced compliance risks and more streamlined audit processes across multiple sites.

Responsibilities:* Directed integration projects using Agile methodologies.* Spearheaded the implementation of corporate pricing analytics.Key Achievements:* Agile Project Management: Managed significant projects ensuring iterative development and continuous feedback.* Business Intelligence: Enhanced decision-making processes through strategic pricing initiatives.

Responsibilities:* Reported to the CFO and participated in strategic planning.* Led implementation of Infor SyteLine ERP.* Introduced bar-coding functionality to quarterly physical inventory process.Key Achievements:* ERP Implementation: Streamlined supply chain and achieved a 24-month ROI.* Inventory Process Improvement: Eliminated a full week from each quarterly process.* Non-IT Role Responsibilities: Revamped parts and warranty department, increasing dealer confidence.

Responsibilities:* Led implementation of PeopleSoft ERP.* Implemented advanced planning and scheduling (APS) initiative.* Developed a project portfolio management process.Key Achievements:* ERP Implementation: Successful go-live with significant customizations.* APS Initiative: Decreased on-hand inventory levels and increased inventory turns.* Project Portfolio Management: Improved technology project request management.