L AWRENCE J. MAYER

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abhc40@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL PROF I LE

Determined, results orientated professional with expertise in system implementations, business

analysis, requirements gathering, requirements t ranslation and project management. Process

o rientated difference maker who can anticipate needs, identify deficiencies, detect waste and offer cost

effective solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

Upp Technology, Downers Grove, I L

2014

(Creator of i nnovative SaaS technology solutions for the Supply Chain and Healthcare industries)

WMS P roject Manager

Client advocate and expert level resource for implementing WMS technology.

Managed project life cycle including: defining business requirements, system configuration, P&L

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management, wri ting functional specifications, t raining and unit testing.

Led system and process design sessions. Recommended solutions and processes to stakeholders,

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development staff and client operations.

Developed operational processes based on client requirements, best practices and existing software

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f unctionality.

Collaborated with senior management to outline the company’s new WMS project management

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methodology.

Versant Supply Chain, Joliet, I L

2010-2014

(Provider of packaging, t ransportat ion, distr ibut ion and staffing services)

Information Technology Manager

On-site IT resource for RedPrairie WMS, business analysis, IT infrastructure and projects.

• Added immeasurable value to a new facility startup. Champion to advance innovative ideas, solve

p roblems and implement best practices.

Project Lead for 7 new customer RedPrairie WMS implementations. Oversaw system

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configuration, data integration and report development, regression and user testing. Delivered

standard product and custom solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Responsible for gathering business requirements and communicating requirements to stakeholders.

• Deployed system customization’s to meet changes in customer’s business, to increase efficiencies,

i mprove quality or to reduce r isk.

YRC LOGISTICS (Yellow-Roadway), Chicago, I llinois

2005-2010

(A provider of global logistics services)

Senior Business Analyst

Liaison between IT and the company’s service portfolio business units. Assigned to projects within:

warehousing, f low through and pool distribution, t ransportation, f leet management, brokerage and

accounting.

• Became project leader after three failed RedPrairie WMS implementation attempts. Resolved all

outstanding system issues through system reconfiguration and process realignment. Delivered fully

f unctional system thereby increasing client confidence in the organization.

• Authored user and customer facing reports using a report wri ter and SQL.

• Developed use test cases and executed end-to-end system testing.

T OTAL LOGISTICS CONTROL, Aurora, I L

2001-2004

(A logistic service provider dedicated to the food and consumer goods supply chain)

WMS Project Manager

Responsible for on-boarding new clients and migrating current clients to new WMS software.

• Replaced legacy system with state-of-the-art WMS technology without service disruptions.

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Professional Experience Continued…

Designed system enhancements to t ranslate manufacturer date codes for use in stock rotation and to

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ensure specific customers did not get older date code inventory than previously shipped.

Led a successful RFID pilot program for a top-t ier customer of a Fortune 500 consumer packaged

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goods company.

I MAGING PORTALS/DEALERSOURCE.COM, Chicago, I L

2000-2001

(Web portal for the business machine industry)

E-Business Analyst

Managed the development of the company Web site and customer portal.

• Facilitated and administered a successful testing program through proactive communications and

issue documentation.

• Managed the correction of all software development issues.

• Researched target market companies to determine business requirements for Web development.

• Personally oversaw the accuracy of all web content and on-line product catalog.

GENERAL WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORTATION CO. INC., Bensenville, I L

1998-2000

(Provider of warehousing and transportation services)

P roject Manager

Responsible for RedPrairie system enhancements, t raining and user support

Researched system errors to determine cause. Identified and pro-actively provided systems

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k nowledge and employee retraining.

Coordinated information system ini tiatives and set expectations with customers.

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DSC LOGISTICS, Montgomery, I L

1993-1997

(Logistics and supply chain management)

Inventory Manager

Maintained the inventory integrity of multiple warehouse accounts and oversaw facility’s safety

p rogram.

• Promoted to Inventory Manager within a 6-month period.

• Significantly decreased the level of distressed and obsolete inventory by implementing new storage

and order allocation processes.

• Led facility’s RF implementation. Reeducated workforce on new receiving, picking and shipping

p rocesses.

• Created process to bypass stock rotation guidelines for seasonal and promotional labeled products.

• Increased line and order fill rates to a 99% average by maintaining a high level of inventory integrity.

• Designed and implemented changes in procedures and slotting of product resulting in an increase of

30 cases per hour in case picking productivity.

MILITARY SERVICE

UN ITED STATES ARMY, Fort Hood, TX

1985-1989

Unit Level Communications Maintainer (31V)

Commendation received for contributions towards maintaining and sustaining high degree of

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battalion communication readiness.

Achieved rank of E5 within four year enlistment commitment.

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EDUCATION

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

2007-2009

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, I L

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management and Information Systems/Logistics

1991-1993

Northern I llinois University, DeKalb, I L

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