Greg Allen
***********@*****.*** Charlotte, NC **203 980-***-****
Summary
Accomplished leader with 10+ years of progressive ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) functional support in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record of providing value to business leaders through analytical, strategic and technical support. Objectively seeking a position as an independent ETL Developer consultant.
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science, Finance concentration High Point University, High Point, NC 2008
Technical Skills
ETL Tools: Pentaho Data Integration/Kettle 7.1; Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); SAP LSMW
ERP Software: SAP; S/4 Hana, R/3, 4.0/5.0/6.0, MDG 7.0, BW 3.0/BI 7.0; JD Edwards; Epicor; SAGE
MDM Tools: SAP NetWeaver Business Client; SAP MDG version 7.0; SAP SQL Server 2008 R2
Reporting Tools: JIRA, Pentaho Report, MS Excel; MS SQL Server tools
Database Tools: MS SQL Server Management Studio 2012, 2008 R2; MS Access; Teradata SQL Assistant 14.01
Other Tools: MS Visio, Office, SharePoint, Project; HP ALM QC; Serlio CaseComplete; Siemens Team Center
Professional Profile
Camso Inc. (Optomi LLC), Charlotte, NC
Data Migrator (Consultant) 03/2017 – Present
Utilize Pentaho Data Integration/Kettle to design all ETL processes and to extract data from various ERP systems and external files, cleanse and load data into target enterprise data warehouse.
Extract master and transactional data from existing legacy ERP systems (i.e. Epicor, SAGE) using Pentaho Kettle ETL tools.
Transform data into templates for upload into SAP S/4 Hana using SQL queries and Java scripts.
Coordinate with project team members using JIRA agile project management software with daily Scrum updates.
Maintain defect logs during the testing and maintenance phase of development.
Extensive master data management (MDM) experience in Development, Test and Production environments.
Experience in full life cycle including project scoping, requirements gathering, system analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance.
Bank of America Corporation (Apex Systems), Charlotte, NC
AML Business Data Analyst (Consultant) 08/2016 – 12/2016
Established and communicated Enterprise Data Management (EDM) standards to business partners and track adherence.
Leveraged Teradata SQL Assistant to query, model and analyze results from databases across several platforms.
Ensured the metadata is captured accurately and help with providing sustainable solution to maintain accurate metadata on an ongoing basis by working with individual Front Line Units (FLUs) and AML program partners.
Drove Governance routines and provide status on effectiveness of Data Governance & EDM engagement within Corporate Compliance and AML programs.
Established Issue Management routines for tracking and reporting Data Incidents.
Maintained enterprise data mappings consistent with internal policies and standards.
Assisted with ongoing examinations and make recommendations for improved data management and/or reporting.
Established KPIs and provided transparency through KPI measurement / reporting.
Ensure Application teams adhere to data governance polices driven by EDM requirements
Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated (Beacon Hill Technologies), Charlotte, NC
Master Data Supervisor (Consultant) 05/2016 – 08/2016
Industry: Beverage
Responsible for Material/Vendor master data conversion from SAP legacy system to SAP MDG 7.0 and NetWeaver Business Client
Responsible for the maintenance of master data records in SAP to the highest level of accuracy
Ensured the team configures and maintains standard and custom tables, and background data feeds
Established standards, process, and governance procedures to ensure data accuracy, validity and completeness
Actively supported the correction of master data related system interruptions with a heighten sense of urgency
Worked closely with business process owners to ensure consistency and maximum leverage of master data
Responsible for overseeing the launch of new products and the SLAs and quality standards were met
Electrolux North America (TekPartners), Charlotte, NC
Sr. Master Data Analyst (Consultant) 03/2015 – 03/2016
Industry: Appliances
Processed reference and master data maintenance request as appropriate within the Finance area
Utilized SQL queries to extract and consolidate data from sales order processing systems (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) and warehouse management systems (WMS)
Used advanced excel functions such as Pivot Tables, V-lookups and embedded SQL queries for data modeling purposes
Developed, maintained and implemented appropriate metadata schemas and data dictionaries
Regularly reviewed and ensured master and reference data were up-to-date and accurate in all systems
Ensured established controls and processes were followed
Compiled month end financial reports for upload to various systems
Honda Aircraft (DataMasters), Greensboro, NC
Master Data Analyst (Consultant) 01/2014 – 01/2015
Industry: Aircraft – Light jet manufacturing
Ensured SAP master data accuracy and completeness
Verified master data within (Siemens) TeamCenter for product lifecycle management (PLM)
Facilitated master data management and data governance team for Honda’s commercial aircraft division
Developed and implemented new technical functionality for SAP system to meet business requirements
Utilized Visual Basic macros for routine functions
Prepared documentation and training for Customer Service procedures
Became a system business process owner for all master data processes for materials, vendors, and customers
Provided support as needed to business users, including cost analysis, cost control, claims administration and Service Center personnel
Developed and implemented governance oversight and metrics to successfully manage operations to achieve financial, operational and customer service objectives
ConvaTec Inc., Greensboro, NC (AeroTek)
Global Master Data Analyst (Consultant) 07/2013 – 01/2014
Industry: Pharmaceutical – Wound Therapy, Ostomy
Supported Global Master Data Manager in projects relying on SAP supply chain data
Liaised with finance, change control, logistics and other internal and external contacts to obtain master data information
Extended, created and updated bill of materials and routings for new and existing products in coordination with manufacturing plants
Entered transfer prices, purchased info records, sales price condition records and freight condition records in SAP
Performed scheduled audits on item and other supply chain related master data at a global and client level to ensure accuracy and compliance and manage updates as required
Honda R&D Americas (InfoVision/NEC), Marysville, OH
SAP Business Analyst (Consultant) 01/2013 – 04/2013
Industry: Transportation – Commercial nonphysical research
Defined metadata in the process of mapping legacy source and SAP target systems
Wrote test scripts and documentation for system and regression testing in an SAP environment
Elicited, composed and presented Business Requirement Documentation (BRD) defining the project scope and expected deliverables
Created and managed agile use cases and software requirements in (Serlio) CaseComplete 2012 R2 for shared projects
Exported requirements, use cases and test scripts to HP ALM - Quality Center 11.0 (HP-QC)
Assisted in SAP migration using Warehouse Management (WM) and Materials Management (MM)
Participated in the Extraction, Transformation, Loading (ETL), Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW), testing and migration process of data from legacy systems to SAP
Conducted and supported User Acceptance Training (UAT) as the Information Technology liaison
Polo Ralph Lauren, High Point, NC
Data Analyst (Contract) 01/2012 – 12/2012
Industry: Textile – Apparel, Clothing
Provided data maintenance and support for conversion from Business Warehouse (BW) 3.0 to Business Intelligence 7.0
Involved in production support issues like performance tuning of query and loading of data for optimization into the SAP SRM 5.0 module
Created and designed standard and customized SAP BW reports and BRD documents for purchasing decision making after eliciting requirements from department heads and end users
Coordinated Vendor Maintenance processes and SRM Catalog management
Created and maintained vendor master data and ensured data integrity and conformance
Performed mass updates and uploads of vendor and supplier master data using Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW)
Provided support, resolved issues, monitored workflows, managed reference tables and mapped data
Syngenta Crop Protection, Greensboro, NC
Business Process Analyst (Contract) 08/2011 – 09/2011
Industry: Agribusiness
Identified opportunities to improve finance master data maintenance processes as part of a project team
Developed and adapted desktop and standard operating procedures for User Acceptance Training (UAT)
Successfully implemented master data changes and UAT from SAP ECC 5.0 to SAP ECC 6.0 for facilities in
Europe and Mexico
Removed incorrect, incomplete, improperly formatted, or duplicated data as part of the cleansing process and uploaded to SAP Business Warehouse (BW)
Informed and trained the finance user community in various countries via Microsoft SharePoint software
Pepsi Beverages Company, Winston Salem, NC
Senior Business Analyst 01/2011 – 04/2011
Industry: Beverages, Soft Drinks
Served as SAP ECC 6.0 process functional expert liaison and assisted in the Equipment Service Management (ESM) Implementation project and SAP CRM Release 6 upgrade
Assisted in successful integration and testing of the in-house ERP (SAP) system with the external EDI system utilizing Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from a functional standpoint
Utilized advanced SAP Business Explorer (BEx) for reporting and analysis
Formulated and executed SAP Business Explorer (BEx) queries for data extraction and verification
Worked with bottlers for EDI conversion and inventory management via SAP, EDI, and middleware systems
New Breed Corporation, High Point, NC
Business Reporting Analyst 03/2008 – 01/2009
Industry: Logistics, Supply Chain
Consolidated and composed reports relevant to 3PL for the Verizon Wireless Reverse Logistics program
Streamlined the reporting process for customer to enable increased accountability
Aggressively pursued improvement in validations, controls, timeliness, procedures, etc
Created detailed BRD documents clearly summarizing the month end reporting results
Utilized SAP R/3 Business Information Warehousing 3.0 (BW) module to consolidate data sources
Composed and executed SQL queries for data extraction and verification prior to Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) upload to SAP
Archived data using SAP Business Intelligence (BI) tools
Worked with Business Explorer and Web Application Designer for integrating reports to web
Performed extensive ad hoc reporting, data extraction and data modeling
RF Micro Devices, Greensboro, NC
SAP Master Data Analyst (Contract) 11/2007 – 03/2008
Industry: Semiconductor, Integrated Circuits
Participated in a master data conversion project utilizing SAP ECC 4.0
Successfully completed a master data conversion of two smaller companies post acquisition
Utilized SAP Materials Management (MM) module to create Bill of Materials (BOMs), raw material and finished
goods masters for wafer chip components used in cellular devices
Created and maintained Material Masters and Customer masters
Maintained SOPs and processes for ensuring ongoing master data integrity
Implemented Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within the material master for routings
Participated in Supply Chain Management (SCM) team objectives
GAI Finance, Greensboro, NC
Finance Recruiter (Consultant) 05/2005 – 10/2007
Industry: Staffing, Recruiting
Conducted executive search and placement of finance and information technology professionals
Networked with other recruiting firms in securing candidate job opportunities and split placements
Performed all contract negotiation, review and approval for contingency job orders
Facilitated client and candidate interviews
Volvo Trucks North America, High Point, NC
Business / Financial Analyst 01/2000 – 04/2005
Industry: Commercial Transportation
Managed SAP/R3 Finance and Controlling (FI/CO) conversion project to automate vendor payments and financial
reporting in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) resulting in $1 MUSD efficiencies
Created glossaries to define metadata definitions including tables, columns, data types, procedures, functions and triggers
Worked with Legal and Purchasing for contract reviews and negotiation
Managed printer, copy and fax conversion project resulting in $5 MUSD cost reductions
Managed FedEx online shipping project resulting in $2.5 MUSD cost savings
Composed and managed $15 MUSD expense and $50 MUSD capital budgets
Created standard and ad hoc report extracts from SAP drilldowns and queries and SAP BW 3.0 reports
Adhered to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance to achieve corporate objectives
Utilized Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV) and sensitivity analysis for capital investments
Conducted financial forecasting, account reconciliation, variance analysis, general ledger analysis