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New Jersey

Senior Consultant — Implement Sage X3 for manufacturing and distribution accounts nationwide. • Business Analysis: Communicated with all employee levels to review current practices; recommended practice changes. • Project Management: Developed and managed implementation plans from timelines and project milestones to completion and follow-up.

Pleasant Hills Ca

ERP Consultant — Contracted for 14 month project for Houston TX based client to implement Job Ops add-on for existing MAS200 system. Billed over 3500 hours during project life cycle

I was recruited by the CEO, a former client of mine, to develop and direct a shared services organization in support of Total Media and its startup company, Global Brands. This provider of consulting technology and outsourcing services had suffered a major staffing layoff after the loss of a distribution license with Fuji America.Upon taking over operations leadership, I increased order fulfillment efficiency 40% with 0% in error shipments by designing and implementing a warehouse management system and racking design for multiple warehouses.By installing an EDI system, I was able to bring 30 trading partners online in a 60-day period, boosting sales $12 million over the prior year.I designed the packaging and process flow for a new brand of blank media, collaborating with Polaroid on license requirements and contract negotiations.Charged with cost controls, I created greater cost efficiency by establishing an ongoing review process to acquire the lowest cost raw material and finished goods. I collaborated with existing U.S. and Asian strategic partners to source products and I developed new strategic partnerships to gain the lowest cost sourcing.In the shared services arena, I increased staff utilization for multiple divisions, including finance and operations.

Building on my expertise in ERP, I consulted with mid-tier clients ($10 million to $450 million) on software solutions for MAS90/200/500 and 500 JobOps.I handled a high volume of projects, leading implementation and conversion of 40 clients to new ERP systems. These projects involved providing distribution software training and configuration to all levels.I decreased a distribution client’s obsolete inventory 50% through inventory analysis and cost-reduction recommendations.

As technical executive for this importer and distributor of giftware products, I project managed integration of its acquisitions’ ERP systems into one fully functional system. This automated system enabled 300+ sales reps to create sales orders and check inventory levels and order status, reducing communications costs $250,000+.I led a nine-member customer service department and developed an incident-tracking system for returns management.For warehousing and distribution, I directed a 300,000 sq. ft. order-fulfillment center where I reduced headcount and increased overall efficiency by implementing a state-of-the-art packaging system.I streamlined procurement, distribution, and payment processes, optimized inventory levels, and provided information necessary for solid decision making by leveraging a materials management information system.Among my performance improvements was creating individual KPIs to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.My financial management involved ensuring consistency in reporting and meeting of deadlines through coordination of reporting. I also reviewed budgets and forecasts with senior management.

My responsibilities for this provider of software and consulting solutions to the distribution sector involved working with mid-tier clients on providing ERP software solutions using the company’s proprietary software applications, FACTS, and TakeStock. Major clients included Papel Giftware and State Insulation.I performed business analysis, communicating with all employee levels to review current practices and recommend practice changes. Then, I developed and managed implementation plans from timelines and project milestones to completion and follow-up.I also handled new business development, frequently expanded existing accounts by identifying potential new project needs and opportunities to quote new products during client training and conversations.

I successfully transitioned this company from manual operations and warehousing to a state-of-the-art business that supported an aggressive growth strategy.I leveraged my technical skills to improve efficiency in designing and installing a warehouse racking system, shipping and receiving procedures, and bar-coded inventory tracking system. My efforts helped reduce the time to take inventory, from three days to 10 hours, by developing and implementing physical inventory procedures.I also played an instrumental role in positioning the company to capture key accounts, including Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples, by installing an EDI system.