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A. R.
Location	Prosperity, SC
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SAP ANALYST-CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER-MANUFACTURING
A unique, deep and thorough understanding of how a single document spans across vastly different SAP functional domains and their interconnectivity. With my 14 years of SAP experience in Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineering, I have the ability to see the enterprise view of content which allows me to have a vision for innovation in Supply Chain and Business Processes utilizing SAP and Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement methodology.  

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Performance Driven SAP Analyst-Continuous Improvement Engineer with 14 years experience in several SAP ERP Go Live and Support phases for ECC, R-3, 4.6 and 6.0. Experienced in multiple Manufacturing environments analyzing interface issues feeding to SAP and identifying root-cause analysis, creating guidelines and training. My double major in Finance and Marketing  has given me the opportunity to attain SAP Technical and Functional Cross Module Integration experience in: Production Planning-Supply Chain (PP), Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM), Sales and Distribution (SD), Business Warehousing (BW), FI (Finance), CO (Controlling), Order to Cash (OTC), Make to Order (MTO), BASIS, QM, SCM, SRM, BI, ABAP, and ANS-EDI-FTP. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
 
SAP Super User 
Detailed Inventory Management
Team Leader - Process Improvement
Six Sigma Green Belt-Black Belt Trained
SAP Configuration
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Entrepreneurial Self Starter
Financial Analyst 
Project Management
SAP Data Integrity
Cross Module Systems Integrator
High Attention to Precision and Detail 
 

SUMMARY OF SKILLS  ATTRIBUTES
Utilize Lean Six Sigma Methodology to Design, Implement and Train on new Processes
Part of three major SAP Go-Live implementations and deployment teams local and abroad
Extensive experience in multiple Manufacturing environments including: Food-Beverage-Snacks, Automotive and Printing Press
Detailed and accurate warehouse management of inventory and transportation planning

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing (Dual Major)May 2007
Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA, GPA 3.41-4.0
    





EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Pure Power Technology, a Navistar Company
SAP Analyst Blythewood, SC 06-2013 - Present
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oAccurately and efficiently ensure the data management process for all material and order planning using the ABAP Data Dictionary for Data Elements, Table Types and Structures 
oAbility to facilitate and enable change management (RFC) from an objective standpoint in order to create process sustainability
oContinually demonstrate an active commitment to quality and continuous improvement
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oFirst point of contact for all local SAP users
oResponsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all SAP information and data associated with materials planning and order management, including maintenance of the ERP system database
oConduct data analyses for planning and improvement in: Forecast Data, Delivery Performance, Logistics Cost Performance, Inventory Turns, and other Cost-Benefit Scenarios
oUtilize Lean Manufacturing Concepts for all SDST materials management activities (material and information flow)
oDevelop, write and train all levels of SAP end users in all tools, measurements and procedures
oAssist Leadership in developing, implementing and maintaining company policies, procedures and material control systems
oUse analytical skills for process improvement and increase business performance 
oEffectively work with all Business Units on projects for SAP EDI-FTP, Direct Ship testing and process design, Cycle Counting program and BASIS functions
oCreate, update and maintain SAP requests from all functional departments (FI, CO, MM, PP, SD, PS) for increased performance in system module integration 
oSAP Master maintenance in Logistics (LE) and Accounting (FI-CO) for Bill of Materials, Material Master, Scheduling Agreements, Info Records, Vendor Master, Cost Centers, Cost Elements, Profit Centers and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
oContinuously communicate with customers and suppliers to devise new methods and tools supporting a true continuous improvement environment
oReview new SAP user account requests and develop user profiles as required (BASIS)
oMonitor Security Administration for all user accounts in SAP to ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance (SOX)
oUtilize business systems to complete tasks that include: Kanban, subcontracting, warehouse management, project systems, SAP 3rd party order solution, multi-level bills of materials, and quota arrangements for suppliers


Kraft Foods-Oscar Mayer-Louis Rich12-2009 - 06-2013
Lean Six Sigma CI Engineer Newberry, SC 09-2012 - 06-2013
Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology in plant floor, inventory and warehouse operations using Qeystone and Minitab

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oMeasurement System Analysis on rail scales uncovered over $500k in inventory loss due to scale variances
oIncreased inventory accuracy and system integrity by successfully leading a large team across 7 functional departments to implement a proven sustainable process in Sales and Distribution
oDeveloped, mapped, implemented and trained across Production, Transportation, Transportation Planning, Production, Production Planning, Security and Shipping on a new Warehouse Managed (WM) STO process shipping solely through SAP via Handling Units and bypassing the AS-400 system reducing 100*s of interface issues via IDOC errors and delayed PGI issues maximizing JIT delivery
oAnnual savings in excess of 1.5M per year in over production, erroneous transactions and out of period write-offs due to root cause analysis in the Blast-Frozen process and AS-400 duplicate inventory identification compared to SAP
oCompleted Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training in August 2012 and Black Belt Training in April 2013
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oWork with CI Manager and upper management to define and scope improvement opportunities
oMaintain the appropriate documentation including project charter, progress updates and final reports in each phase of DMAIC
oLead Continuous Improvement projects utilizing: 5S, MSA, SMED, DMS, DMAIC, VA and NVA, SIPOC, VSM*s, etc. 
oBusiness Process Workflow and Process Mapping
oWork across several departments coordinating and training employees in new and updated processes to accomplish business goals and objectives in: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale, and Training
oIdentify, lead, train and motivate key leaders in project planning, designing and controlling of new projects
oLead and executed manufacturing process improvement projects through DMAIC
oConduct root cause analysis; Training 20+ Continuous Improvement Engineers on SAP Basics and ECC transactions across Sales and Distribution, Production, Transportation and Planning, Quality and other functional areas


SAP Transactional Data Coordinator-InsiderNewberry, SC 12-2009 - 09-2012
Use SAP, Matrics (AS-400) and other tools to monitor and correct on a daily basis the transactional errors and interface issues that affect overall data integrity and the timely execution of plant transactions
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oPromoted to a Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer position Identified through root-cause analysis issues with SLED dates and error entry reducing 100+ IDOCs monthly and timely PGIs on Sales Orders
oManaged a team to reduce outstanding Finished Goods stuck in the Manufacturing Unit (MU) reducing inventory by 90% from 12,396 cases to 1240 cases (Salvage) in four weeks exceeding corporate goal of 55% and bringing the total to zero at the end of 6 weeks
oManaged 600k cases of finished goods in three IM outside warehouse locations keeping accuracy above 99.5%
oManaged 9+ million lbs of raw materials in WM and Outside storage addressing inventory variances and DUV variances for the Finance Group through root cause analysis
oChosen to be on a team for SAP Go-Live, training and implementation for Kraft Canada
oPoint of contact for all Kraft Plants providing training and support to new SAP TDC*s and Insiders
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oFirst point of contact and provide support in SAP for 2,500+ employees in RAW, WIP, FG manufacturing facility
oCommunicate-train managers, supervisors and employees on SAP processes
oDaily assessments of transactional data integrity, reporting and suggest improvements through error correction in: IDOCs, Post Goods Issues, Post Goods Receipts, Consumption errors, Production errors, Shipping and Receiving errors, Process order correction for GR and GI, Backflush, Cycle Counts, inventory management, MU Sales and Export PGI
oPerform month-end clean up and assist Finance in period close
oProcess Order creation, cancellation and reconciliation, correcting production transactions (reversing GI-GR*s, reconciling Matrics tickets and batches and interface issues to SAP, verify accuracy and PGI shipments of both RAW and RTE goods, etc.)
oSupply all Kraft Foods North America Distribution Centers (DC) and Manufacturing Units (MU) with pivot table and IDOC error reports

Compucredit
Financial Analyst    Atlanta, GA 02-2008 - 08-2009
Managed several multi-million dollar acquired credit card portfolio*s
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oGained extensive hands on experience and knowledge in asset backed securities and month end reporting requirements
oStarted with one portfolio and given additional responsibilities of managing a total of three portfolio*s  
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oExecution, reconciliation, and administration of responsibilities associated with the management of asset backed securities (ABS) acquired portfolios
oCompleting internal-external reporting for auditors and accounting while maintaining company policy and meeting daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines
oPreparation of ad hoc reporting as requested



Heidelberg USA06-1999 - 02-2008
SAP Order Analyst Parts - Manufacturing Kennesaw, GA 08-2004 - 02-2008
Assisted customers with consumable parts order requirements and inquiries
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
oMastered the navigation of parts manuals and the understanding of schematics for printing, cutting and folding equipment by serial number and year
oRecognized by managers and customers for superior customer service
oChosen from our team to go to Heidelberg, Germany to receive a tour of our headquarters and receive 10 days specialized training
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oResearched part replacement issues; processed customer orders; dispatched after-hours technicians; facilitated parts returns; settled billing disputes; SAP Super User to test updates 

SAP Accounts Receivable Corporate AnalystKennesaw, GA 10-2000 - 08-2004
Carried out escalated tasks on the corporate level for accounts receivable and corporate collections
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oPromoted to Order Analyst Parts and Service Position 
oEarned the maximum offered of  2 weeks paid vacation for successfully reducing 90+ day receivables
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oProduced and analyzed monthly Financial Reports for all US regions
oSubmit approvals for new accounts using DB
oResponsible for aging reports of receivables, letters of credit, cash and credit card applications, chargeback*s and account posting reconciliation 

SAP Accounts Receivable Regional AnalystEden Prairie, MN 06-1999 - 10-2000
Carried out NCE regional administrative tasks for accounts receivable and corporate collections
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 
oPromoted with full relocation to a corporate position in Kennesaw, GA
oAnalyzed old outstanding receivables left from Legacy to SAP upgrade and recovered and collected over $50,000 in posting errors
oSurpassed goals for collections on parts, service, and contracts
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
oResponsible for accounts payable, billing, purchasing and invoicing
oAssisted in the upgrade of Legacy to SAP
oAccount reconciliations and purchase order submission

HONORS  ACTIVITIES
Dean*s List
Delta Epsilon Iota - Academic Honor Society 
WIT - Women in Technology

REFERENCES
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