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Florence, AL, US

Plymouth, MN, US

West Hartford, CT, US

Columbia, SC, US

• Project scope: Replacement of the legacy PKMS warehouse management system in EMEA Main DC in Poznan, Poland with SAP WM. Classic full life cycle implementation: Blueprint, realization, preparation and go-live
• Designed and configured all required SAP LE/WM/MM processes:>> Inbound processes: Goods receipt via inbound deliveries, RF supported creation of storage units and RF putaway>> Outbound processes: Integration of.
• Created multiple development specifications, guided developers, performed extensive testing and QA of custom development
• Guided project team through extensive integration and user acceptance testing
• Planned and performed go-live activities, post go-live support and hyper care

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Project scope: Implementation and customization of highly customized European Template of SAP EWM integrated with SAP Retail for the startup of Lidl in the US.Implementation partner: KPS AG
• Gathered and documented US business requirements and helped compiling a comprehensive gap analysis. Meticulously tested and validated template processes and documented and applied required configuration and development.
• Adjusted EWM warehouse structure and picking strategies
• Documented and adjusted required changes in delivery document and item types and the corresponding assignment to ERP delivery and item types. Added delivery item types and assignments for catch weight
• Documented and adjusted required changes in process types and assignments and resulting strategy changes
• Analyzed and tested extensively the assignment of ODO items to waves. Documented and maintained wave templates and automatic wave assignments

Burlington, Massachusetts, US

• Project scope: Short term assignment for go-live support, trouble shooting and change management. Implementation of raw material handling, batch management and HU-management
• Mentored and trained warehouse managers, receiving clerk and material handlers
• Performed transaction data analysis and process assessment
• Actively monitored and established process compliance

DK

• Project scope: New SAP Retail implementation with interfaces to non-SAP main DC and 3rd party warehouses.Implementation partner: KPS AG
• As process architect I designed and customized logistic processes and specified and mapped required interfaces:>> Container flow from China to the free harbor in Copenhagen, Denmark>> SAP interfaces for in- and.
• Documented the customizing and the process design using detailed flow charts and handed over to the local implementation team

Wangen Bei Olten, Solothurn, CH

• Project scope: Short assignment for redesign of an existing SAP-Retail implementationImplementation partner: KPS AG
• Designed, mapped, and documented interfaces for the integration of 3rd party warehouse management system with SAP Retail
• Configured, activated, and tested IDOC interfaces for in- and outbound delivery along with delivery confirmation and various goods movements
• Designed and documented custom inventory reconciliation process

Schwyz, Schwyz, CH

• Project scope: SAP WM implementation in the Victorinox DC in St. Louis
• Customized and tested putaway, picking and replenishment strategies
• Implemented WM-PP production supply for on-site production orders
• Implemented usage of bulk storage in the SAP AFS WM environment
• Designed, specified, and developed RF transaction to support packing during WM-picking and picking from bulk bin locations

Hamburg, Hamburg, DE

• Senior SAP EWM and SAP Retail Logistics Execution ConsultantHermes Fulfillment, Hamburg, Germany, Löhne, Germany Jan 2013 – Nov 2014Project scope: Design of a 3rd party Fulfillment System for high-volume online.
• Designed and configured high-velocity, high-volume returns processing using SAP EWM, SAP ARM (Advanced Returns Management) and EWM/QIE
• Customized QM settings in EWM and synchronized settings in SAP Retail
• Designed and customized:>> External and internal rework processes in EWM and SAP Retail.>> Complex EWM inbound process and putaway strategies for returned goods based upon QIE usage decisions>> EWM outbound process and.
• Designed and specified all required development, followed up with developers and controlled the quality of developments through extensive testing
• Defined complex test scenarios and guided client through extensive and thorough integration testing.

New York, NY, US

• Project scope: Roll-out of SAP LE and decentralized WM managed warehouse in the DC in Switzerland.
• Analyzed legacy processes in the DC and defined required SAP processes along with the required customizing and development objects in SAP
• Specified interface to Swiss authorities for electronic export declarations (e-dec)

Chicago, IL, US

• Project scope: Large-scale worldwide integration between SAP 4.7 and Oracle R12. Move of all sales order management and planning functionality from SAP to Oracle, while keeping SAP as fulfillment system
• Managed the changeover of the entire configuration and development in the SAP logistics area
• Analyzed and specified shipping and material movement interfaces between SAP and Oracle in liaison with the Oracle team
• Meticulously analyzed the existing SAP instance and custom development and implemented deliveries without reference to replace deliveries with reference to sales order
• Adapted and validated existing interfaces to 3rd party warehouse and transport management systems
• Guided and mentored consultants and developers

Aschheim / Munich, DE

• Project scope: New global SAP AFS ECC 6.0 implementation in stages. Responsible for the entire configuration and development in the SAP LE area: WM, IM, Shipping and TransportationImplementation partner: KPS AG
• Designed processes and specified interfaces between SAP Retail and non-SAP raw material warehouse in Austria via IDOC connection: Pick, pack, ship, transfer postings and inventory reconciliation
• Designed and configured all required processes for the main DC in Reichersberg, Austria and in the US DC in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ: Goods receipt, inbound delivery processing, QC and returns cockpit, RF support using.
• Designed and specified all required development, guided developers, and ensured quality of custom development through extensive testing
• Defined comprehensive integration test scenarios and guided client through extensive testing.
• Assured go-live and production support and trained the client support team

Schwyz, Schwyz, CH

• Project scope: SAP Expert Advisor for SAP AFS (Apparel and Footwear Industry Solution) ECC5.0 system, which I had implemented in 2006/2007
• Assisted with SAP problems and process improvements problems
• Designed and implemented highly streamlined returns process
• Audited SAP WM integration with an automated conveyor control system (CCS)

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Project scope: New large-scale SAP 4.7 implementation. Responsible for blueprint, realization and implementation of all warehouse processes (entire SAP LE area)
• Designed and configured all WM processes and integration with MM and SD
• Meticulously fine-tuned RF support (SAPConsole) for goods receipt, picking, warehouse movements, replenishment and cycle counting processes
• Lead all required programming effort: technical specifications, unit testing and quality control of custom development
• Guided client through extensive integration and user acceptance testing
• Very successful go-live with a minimum of post-go-live support

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Project scope: New SAP Retail ECC 6.0 ImplementationImplementation partner: Metamor Enterprise Solutions
• Responsible for IM (Inventory Management) and WM (fulfillment and production logistics)
• Documented business requirements, defined business processes and compiled detailed blueprint
• Completed baseline configuration and process prototype for the offshore team

Schwyz, Schwyz, CH

New large-scope SAP AFS (Apparel and Footwear Industry Solution) implementationResponsible for entire AFS-LE (Logistics Execution) area including Inventory Management, Shippingand WM.Responsible for processes: Goods receipt, returns processing, picking and packing for deliveries andsubcontracting, production supply for MTO and MTS PP processes, WM.

Minnetonka, MN, US

• Project scope: New AFS-WM implementation (R/3 4.6C, AFS 3.0b)
• Delivered detailed RF (SAPConsole) supported process design: Goods receipt, picking for production, replenishment, physical inventory and warehouse movements
• Provided all required WM, WM-RF and WM related SD and MM configuration
• Specified all required ABAP programs, coached ABAP developers, performed quality control of development and developed key transactions myself
• Guided the client through extensive unit and integration testing

Greenwich, CT, US

• 4 Full life cycle implementations in the SAP LE, WM, MM area
• 2 Go-Live trouble shooting assignments
• 2 Projects with SAP integration to 3rd part warehouse management systems (IDOC and EDI)
• 1 Year SAP Logistics Lead at startup company sameday.com
• 2 Years SAP Logistics Consultant at Plaut Consulting USA