EXPERIENCE

2016-

Present

Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.                                                                                    Austin, TX

A global leader in thermal printing technology.

SAP Functional Consultant

·         Analyze business process to identify problems; propose and implement solutions into SAP system.

·         Train 150+ employees across US, Mexico, China, and Germany on usage of SAP modules, including Warehouse Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Sales, and Distribution.

o   Created formal training documentation demonstrating how to perform duties.

·         Implement SAP ECC 5.0 platform configuration and master data based on functionality requirements/ needs according to business unit; manage Financial Accounting and Controlling Module (FI/CO), Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and Warehouse Management (WM) modules.

2016-
2018

Forcepoint, LLC                                                                                                        Austin, TX

A company focused on developing and implementing cybersecurity software.

Project Manager III

·         Led comprehensive project management initiatives, leveraging industry standard, best practices, and Agile & Waterfall PMI methodologies to transform customer requirements into cutting-edge IT implementations.

·         Collaborated with business units and SMEs from cross-functional team to identify business objectives & goals, expected schedule, project procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.

·         Formulated and defined technical approach of project in conjunction with other IT resources to identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

·         Executed and delivered projects for Legal/Compliance, Cloud Applications, Finance, SaaS, Infrastructure, and HW Fulfillment.

2002-2016

Seiko Instruments USA, Inc.                                                                                    Austin, TX

Sr. Business Analyst/Sr. Project Manager (2006-2016)

·         Led project to identify and implement needed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to run business processes, as sole person with SAP background and managed SAP ECC 5.0 rollout to eight worldwide locations.

·         Directed team of four, as well as contractors, providing training & mentorship and resolving issues with distribution, manufacturing, production, and SAP processes.

·         Operated SAP master data and configuration to support Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Record to Report (R2R).

·         Produced $250k cost savings annually by developing and implementing cycle counting process, in collaboration with finance department, to allow auditors access to current physical inventory.

·         Led cross-functional team to establish two international distribution centers; determined locations, identified warehouse set up processes, and selected efficient processes to pick, pull, and ship products.

·         Co-managed six international and domestic distribution centers; identified discrepancies, resolved issues and ensured processes were timely and smooth.

·         Doubled inventory turnover rate by evaluating warehouse metrics & KPIs to improve forecasting capabilities, developing process improvements for freight, and implementing stricter procurement controls.

·         Aided Seiko in obtaining Foreign Trades Zone (FTZ) status by determining and implementing security procedures, ensuring documentation accuracy and aligning with U.S. government requirements.

·         Supported and aligned efforts across nine global business units regarding comprehensive project initiatives while translating Seiko’s global business requirements to technical specifications.

·         Led multiple projects (75-100) by completing and updating project documentation, managing project scope, adjusting schedules when necessary, determining daily priorities, ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones, and following proper escalation paths.

·         Served as main point of contact for SAP questions & issues to support internal and external customers, configuration and master data.

Sr. Purchasing/Planning Manager (2002-2006)

·         Managed team of eight purchasing and planning staff; conducted annual performance reviews.

·         Collaborated with sales team to develop go-to-market and purchasing strategy for yearly purchases of $15-$20M.

·         Reduced excess inventory >3%, down from >11% by developing weekly purchase plans based on forecast and POS data, evaluating stock turns, and minimizing slow moving, dead stock.

·         Established >97% on time delivery rate by collaborating with factories and increasing process efficiencies.

·         Achieved freight cost reduction 30% by negotiating global transportation costs.

·         Ensured retailers’ compliance with packaging, labeling, and routing guidelines through effective communication and direction.

1995-2002

Xetel Corporation                                                                                                   Austin, TX

A provider of customized electronics manufacturing services.

Sr. Operations Planner (2001-2002)

·         Managed manufacturing schedule while coordinating inventory requirements for top five customers with annual revenue of $45M.

·         Created new forecasting & inventory reports for executive management to address reduced compliance with payment terms during crisis event.

·         Led and mentored fellow planners and manufacturing staff, delivering training on company processes & procedures, and ERP system utilization; served as subject matter expert to deliver guidance.

Sr. Manufacturing Manager (2000-2001)

·         Managed 100-150 employees, across three shifts to ensure operational efficiency.

·         Recorded largest corporate shipment by month ($18M), and quarter ($32M).

·         Created WIP tracking system to streamline hourly and daily business goals.

·         Previously promoted from Sr. Account Manager (1997-2000) and Material Planner (1995-1997).

SAP Training and Certifications

·         SCM605-Sales Processing in SAP ERP

·         SCM610-Delivery Processing in SAP ERP

·         SCM620-Pricing in Sales and Distribution

·         SCM621-Pricing Optimization

·         SCM671-Availibility Check (ATP)

·         SCM601-Process in Logistics Execution

·         SCM630-Warehouse Management

·         SCM240-Production Planning in ERP

·         SCM500-Process in Procurement

·         SCM510-Inventroy Management and Physical Inventory

·         SCM520-Purchasing

·         SCM525-Consumption Based Planning and Forecasting