Project Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Applications: Oracle Applications - Discrete and Project Manufacturing
(WIP, BOM, COST, INV, PO), Warehouse Management, Mobile
Supply Chain Applications, Quality, Order Management,
Shipping Execution
Tools: TOAD, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Navigator, SQL Developer, SQL Plus,
Putty, WinSCP, Oracle Forms, Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Brian Lowe has 9 years of Oracle 11i and R12 experience that encompasses a
broad range of industries, including services, consumer and industrial
products, distribution and manufacturing. His system design and
implementation experience has primarily focused on Oracle Warehouse
Management, Mobile Supply Chain Applications, Inventory, and Manufacturing
modules. As a Senior Functional Consultant, he has widespread experience in
configuring a variety of Oracle solutions. He is proficient in managing a
range of implementation tasks, support initiatives, defining cross-module
testing and training documentation, preparing functional specifics for
complex development tasks, and testing integration with 3rd party systems.
With extensive knowledge of the Oracle database schemas and structure, he
has the aptitude for interfacing with developers for extensions and data
conversion.
EXPERIENCE
Stratix - Norcross, Georgia 3/2010 -
Present
Project lead for an Oracle WMS implementation (R12.1.2) for a provider of
value added services for mobile devices
Managed the system requirements gathering, reporting requirements and gap
analysis processes
Configured all functional setups for WMS including profiles, parameters,
rules and strategies
Created custom SQL logic for receipts labels
Designed the entire WMS rules engine logic for directed picking and put
away
Created custom mobile functions, menus and responsibilities
Led all user training sessions and developed all scripts and setup
documentation
Implemented the mobile GUI telnet client on multiple devices
Bluescope - Kansas City, Missouri 2/2009 - Present
Lead for a manufacturing execution systems initiative (11.5.10.2) for the
world's leading producer of pre-engineered metal building systems and
architectural products for the commercial construction market
Created the functional and technical documentation for a custom
manufacturing form that utilizes a rules engine to perform complex batching
and sorting activities
Assisted in the design and development of 4 custom forms, multiple
extensions and reports
Managed technical team's tasks to completion to minimize scope creep
Reviewed and analyzed code for structure, performance and accuracy
Performed multiple iterations of testing and gathered feedback from end
users and management
Reviewed and performed a formal assessment of the proposed bar-coding
solution and MSCA implementation as a 3rd party opinion
Developed and tested multiple label generation procedures that interfaced
with Loftware
Supported MSCA customizations and lead troubleshooting efforts regarding
server maintenance and mobile page errors
Pitt Plastics - Pittsburg, Kansas 10/2008 - 04/2009
Post go-live support for an Oracle WMS implementation (R12) for a
manufacturer of trashcan liners and a variety of plastic products
Implemented multiple strategies for picking and putaway rule logic
Developed WIP completion by LPN from production with putaway rules
Created transaction reason codes associated with the cycle count workflow
for picking
Defined various form personalizations for enhanced functionality in OM, INV
and WSH
Built multiple custom menus and responsibilities for both mobile and
standard applications
Managed various Oracle service requests to resolution for BOM, WSH and WMS
Demdaco - Leawood, Kansas 01/2009 - 04/2009
Oracle WMS consultant (R12) for a large distributor of gifts and decor
Defined cartonization setups and tested carton groupings and capacities
Developed customer specific algorithm for use in putaway rules
Created rules and strategies for sales order picking and receiving
Developed enhancements based on min-max planning functionality to help
improve efficiencies and visibility related to spikes in demand
Setup task types and task type assignment rules for complex scenarios
utilizing 'Pick and Pass' functionality
Created user defined menus and responsibilities for all mobile business
process areas
Womack Machine - Dallas, Texas 11/2008 - 12/2008
Support role for an industrial distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic and
automation equipment
Assisted in the development of a custom label request form (R12) that
allowed for the automated printing of receiving, manufacturing and customer
specific shipping labels
Setup and tested all label formats for content and integration with
Loftware
Developed the documentation detailing the business requirements, the form's
functionality and the user interface
PCS CTS - Houston, Texas 02/2008 - 01/2009
Project manager for an Oracle WMS implementation (R12) for an international
computer services company
Managed the system requirements gathering, reporting requirements and gap
analysis processes
Headed the functional requirements gathering and documentation effort for
various extensions, custom forms, programs and reports
Managed the work effort of multiple developers for the custom forms and
extensions
Tested the integration of custom forms and programs for OM, PO, INV and WMS
Defined the initial setup for INV, WIP, BOM, CST, PO, WSH and WMS for
conference room pilots
Aspen Pet Products / Doskocil Manufacturing - Aurora, Colorado 07/2006
- 02/2008
Project lead for an Oracle WMS implementation (11.5.10.2) for an
international distributor of pet products
Managed the system requirements gathering, reporting requirements and gap
analysis processes
Designed the entire WMS rules engine and defined all necessary setups
Implemented multiple instances of the pick load page setups through custom
user functions
Setup cartonization logic in order to generate case labels for compliant
customer requirements
Created numerous SQL expression rules for complex sales order putaway logic
Administered the setup, configuration and maintenance of the MWA server
Assisted in the integration and testing of Connect Ship and CLM - 3rd party
software
Initiated testing for over thirty different picking and shipping scenarios
Assisted in the setup, testing, and implementation of Quality
Aided in the design and setup of the Quality collection plan and the skip
lot functionality
Trained and supported mobile Quality users in the production environment
Aided in the design and development of several customizations for MSCA,
WMS, and Shipping
Aspen Pet Products / Doskocil Manufacturing - Aurora, Colorado (continued)
Defined testing and training documentation for all mobile transactions,
desktop procedures, system setup and maintenance
Led training sessions in multiple CRP iterations for all MSCA and WMS
responsibilities
Created custom menus and responsibilities for MSCA and WMS users
Del Monte Fresh Produce - Coral Gables, Florida 07/2005 - 07/2006
. Business analyst and project lead for an Oracle WMS implementation
(11.5.10) for a world-wide multi-billion dollar fresh produce company
. Overlooked the requirements gathering, design and functional setup of the
modules with multiple customizations
. Helped to design the WMS rules engine to incorporate the picking,
putaway, and cost group logic for the largest distribution center and
port
. Lead analyst for North America operations responsible for the support and
enhancement tasks related to the Oracle supply chain implementation
(Order to Cash)
. Managed an order to cash sub project throughout the entire change control
process that included various form and report enhancements
. Defined functional specifics for numerous production changes in AR, OM
and Shipping
. Managed a team of contractors in the requirements gathering, design, and
setup of WMS and MSCA
. Led multiple sessions regarding the rules engine functionality within WMS
. Defined business flows that incorporated WMS and MSCA functionality
MAC Equipment - Sabetha, Kansas 03/2005 - 07/2005
. Lead manufacturing consultant for an industrial manufacturer of pneumatic
conveyers and air filtration equipment
. Implementation included Oracle Discrete and Project Manufacturing modules
(11.5.10)
. Managed a core user group through the system design, development, and
implementation process
. Individually managed gathering system requirements, data conversion and
issue resolution
. Led all manufacturing system design, process flow, feasibility, and gap
analysis discussions
. Led all functional requirements gathering sessions for the initial setup
of the manufacturing
. Defined the initial setup for WMS and manufacturing modules for CRP
sessions
. Executed multiple training sessions for both warehouse and manufacturing
users
. Created all testing and training documentation related to manufacturing
modules
Butler Manufacturing - Kansas City, Missouri 09/2004 - 03/2005
1. Project manager in a remediation project for the world's leading
producer of pre-engineered metal building systems and architectural
products for the commercial construction market
2. Led team through the resolution of over a couple hundred tasks including
custom forms, reports, training, and setup issues
3. Responsibilities included managing scope, resources, offshore work
stream, and the prioritization of tasks
4. Functionally handled the bulk of the tasks dealing with the order to
ship process, including the implementation of Seiban, a piece of Project
Manufacturing
AZZ Inc. - Fort Worth, Texas 04/2004 - 09/2004
. Manufacturing lead for an Oracle Discrete and Project Manufacturing
implementation for an electrical equipment manufacturer that specializes
in serving the global markets of industrial power generation,
transmission, and distribution
. Managed a group of consultants in the system design, development,
training and support of seven different child plants
. Individually managed the manufacturing team's effort in gathering
requirements, data conversion and issue resolution
. Led multiple system design, process flow, feasibility, and gap analysis
discussions
. Also assisted in managing the technical initiative in developing custom
reports and data conversion
Central Plastics - Shawnee, Oklahoma 01/2004 - 03/2004
5. Oracle WMS implementation lead for an established manufacturer of
polyethylene piping and waste water systems
6. Designed the WMS rules engine to incorporate the picking and putaway
logic for the manufacturing plant and distribution center
7. Initiated and developed the conversion strategy from the existing system
to the WMS enabled organization
8. Created multiple MSCA training sessions for both warehouse and
manufacturing mobile device users
9. Led various training sessions on Oracle Engineering and Manufacturing
processes
10. Designed the WMS rules engine to incorporate the picking and putaway
logic for the manufacturing plant and distribution center
11. Defined task types, resources, and employees in order to control the
allocation of tasks to the correct users
12. Created logic for component item picking for manufacturing based on
FIFO requirement
13. Defined all cost group related rules and strategies related to
inventory costing
14. Developed extensive putaway logic to manage manufacturing's completion
of finished good and subassembly items
15. Defined logic around receiving and staging logic based on
supplier/carrier
16. Created all testing and training documentation related to WMS and MSCA
17. Led training sessions for all WMS and MSCA related initiatives
Igloo Products Corporation - Houston, Texas 06/2002 - 12/2003
18. Team lead for an Oracle WMS implementation for an established
manufacturer of coolers, insulated handbags and thermo-electric products
19. Developed the WMS rules engine to contain the logic and strategy
associated with five different warehouses and manufacturing plants
20. Defined all cost group related rules and strategies related to
inventory costing
21. Defined warehouse logic used in the task management of all picking,
putaway, replenishment and cartonization tasks
22. Defined task types, resources, and employees in order to control the
allocation of tasks to the correct users
23. Assisted in the development of multiple custom packages for additional
label printing and shipping functionality
24. Refined picking rules and logic to reflect zone picking
25. Defined all locator capacities and physical locations for over 6,000
inventory locations in multiple organizations
26. Created inter-organization transfer logic and rules regarding 5
different manufacturing/warehouses (related to planning and finished
good/component storage)
27. Defined cartonization logic used in the pick to LPN process for small
parts inventory
28. Setup cross-docking functionality for required purchased items
29. Assisted a technical resource in developing custom staging logic that
included the splitting of LPNs and integration to EDI
30. Participated in the development of multiple custom packages for
additional label printing and shipping functionality
31. Developed and tested the integration from WMS to the 3rd party label
software (Loftware)
32. Created all testing and training documentation related to WMS and MSCA
33. Designed the training strategy and documents for over a hundred RF
device users
34. Led training sessions for all WMS and MSCA related initiatives
35. Supported the entire distribution team through go-live which included
several million dollars worth of shipments
Advocare - Carrollton, Texas 12/2001 - 06/2002
1. Team member of an Oracle ERP implementation for an emerging provider of
health care and nutritional products
2. Aided in the design and setup of the inventory, manufacturing, WMS and
purchasing modules
3. Additional responsibilities included managing an extensive test script
initiative, preparing training materials, and leading training sessions
4. Defined warehouse logic used in the task management of all picking,
putaway, and replenishment tasks
5. Defined task types, resources, and employees in order to control the
allocation of tasks to the correct users
6. Defined all cost group related rules and strategies related to inventory
costing
7. Worked closely with technical resource to define the integration of WMS
to the client's pick-to-light system
8. Defined replenishment min-max values and task logic for hundreds of
picking locations (bulk to pick)
9. Created inter-organization transfer logic and rules
10. Developed label formats based on business flows and the integration to
the 3rd party label software
11. Defined locators with their respective capacities and physical location
in order to develop the logic used in picking and putaway tasks
12. Created all testing and training documentation related to WMS and MSCA
13. Led all WMS and MSCA training for warehouse users
14. Supported users after go-live for WMS and MSCA applications
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, Texas
BBA - Management Information Systems
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