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Contract specialist for WMS project implementations.Specific skills in RedPrairie WMS, including specification, configuration, testing, training, implementation support.

Lyon, Fr

• Responsible for a team of 42 cell members providing day-to-day managerial support including setting delivery targets, department briefings and people management.• Department responsibility for managing time sheets and shift rotas for a team of 120 employees including external contractors and agency staff.• Representing the department in project and team meetings, specifically presenting briefings and presentations on overall delivery programmes.• Supporting the Human Resources function in both internal and external interviews as well as employee disputes and disciplinary proceedings.• Providing operational support to senior members of staff to improve overall department efficiencies.• Working as part of the business change team looking at identifying areas within the department processes which can be streamlined for improved output.• Providing data analysis to senior executive meetings and project boards using SQL, Excel.• Providing a direct link between external customers and suppliers to ensure delivery targets are achieved.• Responsible for department asset procurement for both hardware and software solutions.• Responsible for the department Health and Safety directives.• Responsible configure all aspects of JDA (Red Prairie) Dispatcher.• Maintaining warehouse RF system.• RDT configuration for Red Prairie Dispatcher.• System First line support for 100+ employees.• Development of IT interfaces for Red Prairie Dispatcher.• Unix Oracle SQL scripts for Red Prairie Dispatcher.• Maintaining EDI link flows between systems Red Prairie Dispatcher / Customer Systems.• Training of staff along with training documentation on Red Prairie Dispatcher.• Change Management delivery Red Prairie Dispatcher.• Investigating, Resolving and escalating end user issues.• Integration / UAT testing and test script writing and control.• System Testing.• Test Script Creation.• Defect Resolution.• Comprehensive training support to both employees.

• Worked as part of the project team for the implantation of a new Red Prairie Warehouse Management System (WMS). • Conducted a feasibility study of new and existing RDT equipment and responsible for ensuring compatibility with the new WMS. Produced a number of recommendations to the project team based on results. • Implemented company data protection and security protocols within the WMS by managing user function access. • Produced and implemented the configuration document from the design specification with the aim of ensuring correct functionality within the Delphi Lockheed Warehouse Model. • Responsible for providing training on the new system to existing staff members. • Direct support to the project manager during the Go-Live Phase and continuing to provide technical support to the project on an on-going basis. • Completed allocated tasks on time, to the required level of quality. • Produced project documentation including training manuals, configuration documents and general reporting. • Part of the Go-Live team responsible for testing the system prior to launch and highlighting any issues to senior management. • Represented the project team at senior meetings and provided project updates. • Implementation of new hardware and software to support the WMS. • Part of the recruitment and interview team for new cell members and project support.

Management

Team Leadership

Warehousing

Btec, Art & Design

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