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Solon, Ohio, United States

Business Facing Model Management for Meals, Pizza, & Snacking Supply Chain utilizing Unison OMP.Proactively analyze, fix and enhance the model performance of the different Planning and Optimization Solutions in the Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning and Production Scheduling space (supporting new and existing functionality, simulations of business changes, and new planning system implementation). This includes work in SAP ECC R/3, SAP BW, and OMP UNISON Solutions.Work with different planning functions to identify, design, develop and improve the overall quality of planning processes by utilization of master data health checks and exception-based reporting.Contribute to the design of functional planning processes while considering end-to-end implications for new business requirements, including active participation on design, testing and implementation.Identify, execute and complete initiatives to support Supply Chain Planning Goals, utilizing a strong partnership with Business functions, Advanced Analytics, NBE, IS/IT to ensure data integrity and planning sustainability.Participate in the design, development and maintenance of planning tools that support more effective system planning sustainability.

Solon, Ohio, United States

• Leading improvements through automation, alignment, & delegation for Co-man processes in Nutrition, NHS, & NUSA reducing CCC Co-man workload by 35%• Responsible for completion, accuracy, & timeliness of Co-man PEC processes including various reports for each division and posting of Journal Entrieso Led a successful project to reduce Co-man PEC entries, resulting in a 70% faster reporting process for stakeholders, driven by a customer-centric approacho Identified & resolved Material Master issues by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing corrective measures, and establishing preventative measures through education and standardization• Collaborate with Stakeholders & management to identify gaps & opportunities, aligning each group on processes, ownership, deliverables, & resources to prioritize execution & improvementso Developed & executed a comprehensive roadmap to address future needs and desires in collaboration with Co-man stakeholderso Led the establishment of cross-functional teams to enhance communication, address changes and issues, and drive continuous process improvements.• Documenting process flows & training for all Co-man processes related to position• Actively participate in different Co-man designs & builds• Responsible for aligning & executing Co-man Transfer Pricingo Led cross-functional continuous improvement project in Co-Man transfer pricing process resulting in 45% faster completion, reduced risk, & higher accuracy

Solon, Ohio, United States

• Led MFG SAP implementation projects at Trenton, Sweet Earth, & Vital Proteins including factory mapping, MD, & Super/End User training on-time & in budgeto Created & implemented first use of generic CCR’s in Nestle• Served as Co-man MFG Lead, spearheading the successful training & development of MFG MD training & End Users for several 3P SAP Go Lives o Designed & implemented Group BOM’s, reducing BOM workload by 75%• Maintaining project schedules for business optimization initiatives, enforcing project milestones and deadlines, and assisting with completion of deliverables • Driving continuous process improvement via ticket analysis, gap analysis, Stream Teams, and implementing new processes during M&A & cascade to other sites• T&P SAP Roles Lead for Nestle NA. Includes approval of SoD's & designing roles• Proactively identified areas of system improvements, strategically aligning them with overarching business goals to drive enhanced overall business performanceo Implemented targeted process improvements, resulting in measurable enhancements in efficiency, productivity, & cost-effectiveness• Highly skilled Manufacturing Master Data expert with an impressive 18-year track record of driving process improvements, ensuring end-user excellence, and implementing automation solutions. Demonstrated passion for optimizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and delivering exceptional results

Solon, Ohio

• Led Year End Close T&P processes for NUSA & Co-man by meeting with sites to execute necessary tasks in conjunction with CCC. This includes master data cleanup and processes for those factories running through Year End Close• Drove MFG portion of successful SAP upgrade (GLS) by testing & investigating changes for transactions & processes, working with (and for) factory representatives for all problem solving• Led H2M (Handover to Manufacturing) implementation for Prepared Foods division to connect PLM to ECC for Recipe and BOM alignment• Serving as Product Owner with expert understanding of production & master data standards, Bill of Materials, Master Recipes, Resources, etc.• Mentored, trained, and built rapport with VFM's (virtual factory managers) to improve Co-man processes; working with them individually to develop ways to streamline processes and increase SAP expertise• Built & managed reusable knowledgebase assets to produce consistent and streamlined business results to ensure users were educated on standards• End User Support & liaison to RBS level for MFG Master Data, Process Orders, MFG compliance, and audit readiness• Collaborated with cross-functional team members on a regular basis and proactively address, resolve, and/or call out any operational issues affecting the timely creation & accuracy of MFG MD

Solon, Ohio

• Led a team of 4 employees in the development and sustainment of systems that ensured procedural Compliance and Continuous Improvement in all SAP functions• Managed the Process Order Lifecycle, including Plant-driven Material Life Cycle and Data Cleansing (ROH, ZPCK, HALB, ZRTV, and FERT)• Oversaw Plant Inventory Management, including loss/gain, consumption/reversal, MRP, FEFO, Stock Status, and expiry• Led process improvement projects and system execution excellence using data from health checks and user feedback, with a focus on educating end users• Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and individual opportunities, and oversaw the hiring, training, growth, and soft skills development of team

Solon, Ohio

• Led bi-weekly ION Team meetings consisting of all GLOBE Site Coordinators & SME's. Utilized this time to ensure accurate data, timely reporting, and KPI improvements• Engage LGO, RBS, business functions, & other groups to ensure Best Practices are upheld & gaps are identified such as GFI (GLOBE Foundation Index) compliance. Drive tracking these issues, organizing resources, & providing expertise in resolutions. • Collaborate with CIA (Compliance Internal Assessment) Project Manager to develop projects & ensure compliance with all GLOBE related Health Checks & processes• Meet monthly with Division Leveraging GLOBE Stake Holders (MFG VP, Ops Manager, IP Manager, Supply Chain, AMM, etc.) to report out on status & plans for the Leveraging SAP Team, utilizing their leverage when needed• Prepared detailed reports on updates to project progress, prioritization, identified conflicts, and team activities. Presented summaries to management

Solon, Ohio

• Mentored over 50 Production Cost Representatives and Supervisors on both shifts to help them understand reasons for variances and drive proactive improvement• Improved production lines for food prep and labor processes based on historical data, resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours on the Professional Culinary line• Improved variances by 8% for both shifts by working cross-functionally with Accounting, Purchasing, Industrial Performance, Warehouse, and Production• Utilized excellent communication skills to deliver smooth functionality and minimal downtime of newly implemented systems and procedures to internal staff

Supplied key ingredients to production lineMonitored line performance and yields in a Front Line Leadership role

Managed total inventory for all hardware parts, lawn & garden, & consumables. In charge of the day-to-day Operations of approximately 6 employees for service management (window/screen repairs, small motor, etc.). Brought up the store & promoted it to assist with the sale of it to a new owner.

Education record

Information Technology