Project Manager Supply Chain

SONIA GUPTA, PMP

647-***-**** **********@******.***

Skilled Project Manager with sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies, experience handing various projects to implement SAP, EWM, IBM Sterling Commerce GENTRAN, Sterling Integrator, GEIS, Sterling Web Portal, BizTalk 2000,WebMethods, Supply Chain Order Management, SEEBURGER and PI. Ability to handle Large and Small scale Project Management Teams, strong knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Third Party Logistics, Organizational and Strategic Planning. Key strengths and abilities include: analytical, problem solving, organizational, multi tasking and result oriented.

TECHNICAL SKILLSSound knowledge of project management processes and the project management life cycleExperience in Retail, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and 3PL (3rd Party Logistics)Linkage between Supply Chain and IT for business requirement gathering and providing technical solutions.SEEBURGER and PI, GENTRAN Server for Windows, GIS, IBM Sterling Integrator, SFG, Web-Methods, GXS Application Integrator (GE), Microsoft BizTalk-2000 and EWM.SAP security role design and programming, transporting roles.Demonstrated PM competencies: planning, budget and timeline management, scope management, risk management, timely decision making, effective team building, ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately as well as deal with changing priorities.Experience in business requirement gathering, blue printing, specification & technical design docs.Expert in managing functional testing, integration testing, user acceptance testing and data validation.Ability to present business development strategies, initiatives and projects to all levels and members of the organization as well as external customers.Develop security roles using the Virsa toolset.SAP R/3 MM, SD, EWM & Security Modules.Microsoft Office (MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio) & Seagate Crystal Reports. Windows 95/98/NT/2003/2008, Share Point, UNIX, Linux, AS/400 & IBM Main-Frame.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Home Depot Canada 2012-Present

Senior EDI Project Manager:

I am working on Special Order EDI PO Project at The Home Depot Canada. The objective of this project is to move Special Order vendors on EDI for PO (850), PO Confirmation (870), 810 (Invoice) & 864 (Error Text Message). During this project I am working as liaison between business, IT Team and vendors in defining the process and developing various different EDI transactions for Special Orders.Overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports. Coordinating project team members and sub-contractors to ensure cost effective, efficient, safe and timely completion of transmission and substation projects in order to meet and/or exceed customer expectationsDetail oriented, ability to multi task and prioritize responsibilities to maintain deadlinesResponsible for the successful completion of multiple challenging transmission and project.Develop and execute project plans, designs, and studies that meet the customer’s needs and comply with the business processes.Provide status reports to project sponsors regarding the overall project progress and performance. Develop and maintain communication channels with customers, vendors, stake holders, and project team to ensure that work flows smoothly as well as providing efficient project delivery services. Experience with strategic planning and managing analytical problem solving efforts, including logical & structured thinking Monitoring work performances throughout the project life cycle. Managing scope changes proactively and resolving complex issues both with Vendors and internal teams.

Indigo Books & Music Inc. 2006 -2012

EDI and Vendor Compliance & Performance Manager:

Managed multiple projects to streamline EDI, SAP and Supply Chain Order Management Systems at Indigo. Implement Sterling Web Portal including Purchase Order, Purchase Order Change, and Advance Shipment Notification with SSCC-18 Barcode label and Invoices. Successfully completed one million dollar SAP PI/ SEEBURGER project where I managed the team of 10 people and was able to deliver the project on time. The project was related to move General Merchandise business on EDI by converting SAP IDOC to EDI format and vice versa. During this project I worked with vendors, third party logistics (ATS & Universal Logistics) and third party EDI service providers in implementing 850, 860, 856 and 810 using Quality Management Systems. I communicated with vendors to meet the business requirements. At present, working on Extended Warehouse Management Project for planned and efficient processing of all logistics processes in the warehouse. I gathered EDI requirements for this project, created the BRD and got it approved by Senior Management. I am managing all phases of this project including project plan, development, QA, UAT, implementation, cut over plans and documentation. Work with business, functional and Technical Team Leads to analyze, develop and manage scope, schedule resources, and to monitor progress towards project deliverables.Managing the projects budgets and expectations of stakeholders.Planning and scheduling project timelines.Tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools.Providing direction and support to project teams.Presenting reports that define project progress, problems and solutions. Solid critical thinking and problem solving skills. Proven ability to work within a team environment. The ability to adapt to a variety of situations.Collaborate with vendors to reduce inventory levels and control costs.Enhanced supply chain performance by enabling vendors to comply with Indigo EDI and other electronic trading requirements.Consult with external trading partners to identify and assist them in order processing and EDI practices that will drive improvement to vendor’s performance and accuracy metrics.Regularly run, analyze and communicate vendor score cards.Cut inbound and outbound transportation spending by creating great supply chain efficiency.Act as Indigo’s EDI liaison with Booknet Canada.Supervise and manage 3 EDI analysts/specialist and 4 EDI developers/coordinators.Work as a liaison between business and IT to make sure the EDI specific CBIs are developed on time and rollout to the end customer within the original specifications.Act as a subject matter expert for EDI / vendor integration discussions as part of other projects.

Progistix Solutions Inc 2005 – 2006

EDI/SAP Project Manager: (2005 – 2006)

Managed the project to move new customers on Webmethods EDI system, gathered and documented customer requirements. Created the project plan, shared the project requirements with the stake holders and customers via Project Plan, Webinar and meetings with clients and external trading partners. Lead the project to integrate SAP and EDI systems to exchange data/transactions with partners/vendors. My main responsibility included designing, architecting, Implementing and support of shipping and transportation processes. Used various transmission/communication protocols HTTPS, FTP, EDIINT/AS2 for EDI communication. Performed EDI technical lead role and managed EDI team.

Managed another project to build and maintain the client SAP/Virsa security environment to support new deployments and enhancements to meet the needs of the business processes. An area of emphasis was on SOD (Segregation of Duty) issues within SAP Roles and End-User assignments. Performed EDI technical lead role and managed EDI team.

Developed technology solutions that simultaneously meet client and internal needs.Provided professional expertise into the projects.Analyze the nature of the issue and addressed it in a professional manner.Worked closely with counterparts in all the areas.Report project and task status to the IT Director.Provide the analysis and evaluation of project risks and act as technical lead/expert to upgrade existing WebMethods 6.0 and B2B Integration bridges to WebMethods version 6.5, application development/production support.Perform tasks related to the Centerpiece SAP security environment and complete all tasks on time with error-free results. Using the Virsa toolset (Role Expert, Access Enforcer, and Compliance Calibrator) design and manage SAP security roles following defined standards and SOPs. Track the testing of new/updated roles, correct errors found during testing and transport roles between environments.Prepare and process all documentation required to properly implement changes to the environment.

CELESTICA INC., Toronto, Ontario 2001 – 2005

EDI Team Lead/SAP Security Administrator (2004 – 2005)

Promoted to this position to design and develop global EDI development strategy and performed additional SAP security job functions.Designed and created the documentation and manuals for EDI department that reduced severity one type tickets and allowed new employees to become productive more quickly.Provided analysis and designed and recommended strategies for Clients to implement learning programs to increase and improve their IT skill levels.Provided an excellent level of support to the production & implementation team and received exceptional feedback and recognition for the level and quality of support provided.Delivered all project tasks on time and within budget and met all quality standards.Provided change request support for local changes and user and role administration functions.Maintained security policies, standards, and procedures and ensured consistency in security role design across all business units.

EDI Coordinator/Team Lead (2002 – 2004)

Managed and directed a staff of six EDI Developers and Testers that supported over 500 trading partners. Promoted to EDI Coordinator due to demonstrated ability to build long-term client relationships!Achieved strong experience with ASC X12 (ANSI, VICS & UCS), EDIFACT, VDA, XML and A2A data translation.Technical Team Lead to migrate 40 maps from GENTRAN to GE Application Integrator.Performed GAP Analysis of SAP and BaaN documentation for various EDI transactions (850, 860, 855, 865, 810, 856, 820, 142, 141, 867, ORDERS, ORDRSP, ORDCHG, DESADV, DELJIT, INVOIC, CONTROL, VDA 4925, VDA 4906 etc.).Provided support for small projects and assisted staff with functional/system security questions and research.Worked with trading partners to create a workable project plan, contributing clear business requirements, exchanging EDI documents and trading partner ids and scheduling test and production dates.Influenced the performance of team members by assigning and monitoring workload and performance through Microsoft Access and taking appropriate action when required.

Sr. EDI Analyst (2001 – 2002)

Provided EDI support for global units & brought more then 500 Trading Partners on EDI. Performed troubleshooting function for EDI issues and communicated regularly with business clients.Set up EDI mailboxes to communicate with VAN, X-Ref & TP. Processed EDI orders, bills of lading, manifesto, ASN labels and invoices, meeting all supplier target requirements and receiving customer accolades. Created and tested order processing invoices, delivery/shipping and billing in SAP SD and MM. I met all required time frames and customer requirements.

CONROS CORPORATION, Toronto, Ontario 1999 – 2001

EDI/SAP Analyst

Conros Corporation is the largest manufacturer of firelogs in North America. The EDI System GENTRAN Server for Windows was installed on Windows-NT Server and SAP R/3 4.6d. Customers included K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Zellers, Sears, and Target Stores, converted 100 trading partners to EDI translator platform.Created 20+ maps using Sterling Commerce GENTRAN Application Integration. Generated and tested 30+ EDI translations with all new EDI trading partners. Created trading partner profiles in SAP, reviewed IDOCs, performed GAP Analysis and created and executed test orders.Reviewed reports and maintained document processing to generate increased company revenue. Set up customers for Electronic Funds Transfer thru EDI to improve the customer’s operation.

TRIDENT INFO TECH LIMITED, UT, India 1995 – 1999

Computer Programmer

Trident provided consulting services including software development, SAP implementation and support, EDI and legacy systems integration.Tested EDI transactions with various trading partners.Created EDI specifications for ANSI X12 and EDIFACT standards.Created Trading Partner Profiles in SAP and EDI systems. Tested sales and purchase orders in SAP R/3 in SD & MM modules.Created weekly & monthly Crystal Reports applying various parameters.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - (2011)

PMP Certification (2009)

SAP SD Certification (2007)

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (1999)

Bachelor degree earned in India and evaluated by University of Toronto (1993)

EDI Certification from Sterling Commerce for GENTRAN: Director & Integrator

Workshops attended include: Leadership, Project Management & Creating Customer Relationships

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