Ron Herrmann Email & Phone Number

Bedminster Township, Nj, Us

New York, New York, Us

As a senior member of the Global Development Team at Colgate-Palmolive, I specialize in seamlessly integrating various SAP systems with cutting-edge planning tools such as Kinaxis, Aera, and Nulogy.Primary responsibilities include the integration and administration of Aera, Kinaxis, and Nulogy planning systems with SAP to enhance supply chain planning, management, and cognitive self-learning automation. Additionally, I play a key role in facilitating the migration to HANA S4, particularly in optimizing Order to Cash (OTC) processes and streamlining supply chain subsystems like EDI and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).I foster close collaboration with supply chain stakeholders across divisional and subsidiary levels to thoroughly understand business processes and effectively capture requirements.I conduct in-depth analysis, research, and resolution of business requests, ensuring alignment with divisional goals and strategies while harnessing the potential of existing technologies.I actively seek out innovative techniques, technologies, and concepts to drive continuous improvement and add value to both business and IT operations. Collaborating closely with developers, technical experts, and stakeholders, I orchestrate the seamless connection and integration of systems, including SAP, to enhance overall efficiency and performance.Furthermore, I lead the planning and execution of multiple sophisticated IT projects concurrently, delivering tangible and impactful outcomes for the organization.

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

· Responsible for managing electronic commerce systems and supervise assisting personnel to develop, implement and coordinate internal business units for supporting customers and vendors in business-to-business transactions, on-line or electronic interchange. · Project manager for any SAP enhancements needed to support new EDI requirements.· Transition from two older EDI systems (Gentran and Sterling Integrator) into a new Axway EDI system.· Manage work assigned to outsourcing companies, projects and tasks.· Pharma related EDI technologies and requirements: Vistex, DSCSA rules, Tracelink, drug coding, location codings, etc.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for managing electronic commerce systems, and supervise assisting personnel to develop, implement and coordinate internal business units for supporting customers and vendors in business-to-business transactions, on-line or electronic interchange, for USA, Canada and Mexico operations. Hands-on, “manager who gets his hands dirty” approach. EDI subsystem is Inovis’ Trusted Link + Cleo Clarify. Overall, 200+ EDI trading partners, 400+ active maps. EDI transactions supported: 850, 810, 856, 852, 867, 855, 860, 820, 812, 832 , 214, etc + data exchanges using XML. I wrote many programs, scripts, user exits, interfaces, extensive applications, etc when necessary in ABAP, SQL or Unix Shell. SAP configuration and enhancement in SAP R/3 3.0E through ECC6 mostly with SD, MM, FI and EDI. Involved also with workflow, IDocs extensions, CRM, Credit/Payment Card processing in SAP, warehouse and shipping interfaces (picking, packing, serial numbers, etc), sophisticated ASN/UCC128 support, software vendor’s evaluations, long term planning, etc.Manage assisting staff of 3 people (directly) and 5-10 people indirectly (Order Management personnel, Off-Shore developers).Major Non-EDI projects and accomplishments:· Warehouse interface for several warehouses in different countries using Red Prairie, PKMS, Pitney Bowes’ TMS/Send Suit Warehouse Management Systems + outsourced 3PL interfaces.· Automated Returns/Reverse logistics system with RF-Guns connected to SAP.· Credit Card processing in SAP and CRM, including Payment Plans, support for PrePaid Add (freight charges) orders, etc.· Credit Card security and encryption / Tokenization + Monitoring / preventing fraud.· Proof Of Delivery and shipment monitoring: load EDI 214 data from carriers, warn users of lost shipments, etc.· Support of the Transportation module in SAP with SHPMNT IDocs into ASNs.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

B.Sc, Computer Science