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Netherlands

What has happened, what will happen and how can we change this with Analytics?Implementation of Embedded AnalyticsLead consultant. Implement standard S4 reports when a fit and a solution to gaps when required• run a fit gap analysis vs standard S4, proposed a solution to gaps and implemented the gaps provided the cost benefit ratio of those gaps was positive• build / adjustment of CDS views (basic, cube and query)• training and implementationJumbo, Veghel, NL (9 months); Inno Brussels BE and Sligro Veghel NL current projectsImplementation of Predictive Analytics and a Sales Dashboard in SACSolution Architect and Lead consultant.Set up of Predictive Capability and Architecture. Tool selection and set up of forecast stream. To generate an automated sales forecast by SAP Predictive Analytics based on BW and external sources. Also implement Analytics, Collaboration and Planning in SAC to then analyze, adjust and finally approve the forecast by various departments.• design of overall Architecture (Cloud Platform, Hana as a Service, Views, Predictive Analytics, SAC)• requirements gathering and process analysis by interviews and workshops• design SAC architectureo BW back end / Hana Views / SAC data model, both acquired and live scenarioo SAC front end: from last week’s forecast accuracy to main drivers for inaccuracy, adjustments, collaboration, approval flow to export back to ECC • mock ups, building BW queries and SAC dashboards in sprints (Scrum)• alignment of forecast format and detail with requirements of MRP in SAP ECC• set up of governance process, forecast improvement process• training and implementationThe Greenery, Barendrecht, NL, 9 months

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Defining and Implementing a global Reporting and Analytics SolutionASICS are implementing from scratch SAP FMS and in parallel, for Analytics, Hana Views in combination with SAP BO reporting tools Analysis for Office, Webi and SAC. The first 2 years had a focus on building the data foundation. Currently a strong focus on improving the data foundation and rolling out the global template.A combination of • requirements gathering (interviews, current reports, workshops)• defining the logical data model (information analysis to map requirements to source tables and fields, then layers and “datamarts”) • build of the backend by Hana views (supported by development team in India)• front end reports• rolling out the template (fit gap, build of new views/reports followed by key/end user training and change management

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Determine information requirements and define, propose and then implement best solution to meet requirements. A combination of operational ECC reports, tactical BW queries and strategic exception reporting by BO Dashboarding.Projects:European Roll out of SAP PP and APOProject Description: Perform fit gap analysis by workshops and other blue printing activities of global template vs local requirements. Do local customization. Get master data from end users and cleanse and upload. Training of end users. Change management. In area of supply chain planning, with SAP modules PP and APO PPDS. Contribution: Successfully did fit gap analysis and customization, UAT phase including user training and change management.Magnesita Refractories GmbH, Germany / France, 12 monthsDefining and implementing Business IntelligenceProject Description: Team Lead / BW (Lead) ConsultantMain activities: Lead all BI activities, set up BI strategy, gather client reporting requirements, set up data models, build extraction programs, build data layers/cubs, create BO reports.Contribution: Introduced a methodology to gather requirements by using mockups in workshops. Actual build of BW back end was largely done offshore in India.Louwman & Parqui, NL, 18 months

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Projects:Implementation of a Xcelsius/BW management Dashboard; instant insight in high level performance and key areas for improvement. On 8 areas of which Sales, Finance and Supply Chain are key.  Requirements gathering and analysis by interviews and workshops Mock ups, building queries and dashboards in sprints (Scrum) Change management, project management Training and ImplementationAkzo, 12 months till Feb 2012

Projects:New release of APO DP and SNP; integration of acquired company in portfolio, master data collection, validation and set up, workshops, change managementUnilever, 6 monthsImplementation of Multi touch Xcelsius Sales dashboard; KPI’s and background information on customers, both internal and external. Business analysis and -consultancy, implementationJohnson & Johnson Medical, 3 monthsImplementation of Astragy, a platform for Competitive Intelligence; requirements gathering and analysis, functional design, implementation, user training Gasunie, 5 monthsSAP PP (ECC) Upgrade for the Production and Logistic departments; requirements gathering and translating into functional specs, implementation, process design and improvement, interim project management and user trainingGivaudan (former employer Quest International, 4 months Implementation of Demand Management; APO and BW, blue printing, requirements gathering and translating into functional specs, implementation, process design and improvementMCB, 9 monthsInterim Demand Planner assignment including process- and system (APO, BW) improvementsAviko; 8 monthsAssessment of requirements gathering part of CRM project including proposal for improvement programDSM; 1 monthSet up and configuration of a SharePoint portalTopforce; 2 months

Implementing BI

Defening, Implementing and Executing Demand Management