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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior Consultant and Project Management
Outstanding history of adapting enterprise-level applications using
multiple ERP applications solutions enhancing business growth, process
improvements, and communication using SAP SCM, MM, SD,PM as well as Oracle
e Business suite .. Diverse management and methodology experience in
Distribution, Logistics, JIT, and Transportation Operations. Effectively
handle full P&L accountability and financial management responsibility.
Selected Highlights
Senior management and advisor for ERP implementations for multiple
clients using both SAP and Oracle ERP enterprise systems. Advisor to
senior leadership and business process owners on decision process
establishing business strategy, Best in Class business process utilizing
ERP functions for multiple modules to include Cash to pay, inventory,shipping and receiving and establishing Key Business Indicators. ( KPI's)
Delivered Pilot Go Live for ERP for Dept of Defense on time, under
budget exceeding Statement of Work and Project Deliverables.
Experienced and certified with Procsi and Adkar Change Management
Methodology as well as Software Development Life Cycle Management ( SDLC)
Project Manager for $500M asset inventory for NATO Pre-Positioning Program
for all operational requirements supporting JCS (Joint Chiefs of Staff)
exercises and deployments for several international locations used for
supporting for Operation Dessert Storm
Identified and executed sales of $350K of excess and obsolete inventory to
international wholesalers. Effectively reducing inventory holding costs,
storage and recycling costs. .
Developed and implemented one, three and five year purchasing plans
resulting in a 30% supply base reduction, selection of three strategic
partners, a 10% material cost reduction, and improvements in on time
delivery from 92.5% to 99.5%.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management / SAP Supply Chain E-Business practices
Methodology Consulting
Logistics and Material Kanban & Lean Inventory & Supply Chain
Management Manufacturing Management
Change and Risk Management Negotiations / Client Relationship
Communications Management
Staff / Team Leadership Procurement & Business Process Improvement
Purchasing
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Jim Ledoux Enterprises LLC CEO/Partner
Developed family oriented boutique gift business with 1400% growth over a
two year period .Designed web site,business process applications for
ordering, inventory, shipping and receiving and payment Shopping Cart and
Blue Pay for payments. (Brother and Partner are now managing).
2011 to present
Senior ERP / OCM / Supply Chain Management (Consultant) 2007 to
2011
DOD (Department of Defense / Air Force)
Senior Management for ECSS (Expeditionary Combat Support System) within the
Eastern Region covering all 11 New England locations with leading edge
focus on ECSS Pilot implementation Release One Hanscom AFB MA.
. Managed day to day requirements acting on behalf of installation
leadership and ERP systems integrator (SI) to ensure all contract
requirements were met and adhered to for Active Duty, Air National
Guard and Air Force Reserve Forces.
o Built professional relationships with Change Agent coordinator
and assigned change agents
o Facilitated, identified, monitored and conducted System end
users training, education sessions, briefings, workshops and
educational activities to meet ESCC program objectives
o Support and facilitated Kick Off briefings and other program
events with Senior Executives
o Orchestrated planning, implementation and monitoring activities
leading up to the two success on time " Go Live Events" for
System Integrator acting as coordinator for all requirements
o Lead the way for a successful Change Management Process by
coordinating with Organizational Change Managers, Regional
Change Managers and Field Agents across the program.
o Planned, implement, monitor changes and initiatives using the
Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) steps,
deliverables, and tools. AIM is a flexible and business-
disciplined change management methodology for accelerating
implementation and managing the human elements.
o Identified and leveraged catalyst for change with stakeholder
population which included associate partners, leaders and
subject matter experts.
o Gathered and disseminated data and lessons learned at pilot
location
Senior Supply Chain Management (Consultant) 2005 to
2007
BLOCKBUSTERS, HEWLETT PACKARD
As Senior Management provided supply chain consulting services to client
firms.
. Built cross-functional relationships with key operational business
areas.
o Identified and managed opportunities for internal process
improvement.
o Implemented formal project planning at client sites using both
SAP Roadmapping process and MS Project providing clients with
quantifiable metrics to measure development.
o Developed Business Process Documents (BPP) for multiple clients
in SAP modules FI, MM and SD.
o Designed and developed Business Architecture Roadmapping for
clients to manage Finance, Procurement and Materials Planning
optimizing planning requirements.
Senior Supply Chain Management 2002 to 2005
DVA SOLUTIONS LLC
Managed strategic planning, operations, technology business solution and
project management for client contracted services.
. Managed multiple supply chain and logistics solutions.
o Virgin Island Homestead Project created solutions for post
disaster support dependent upon remaining infrastructure.
Incorporated into operating and costing plan to support funding
proposal of $258 M.
o Thermal depolymerization project presentation for Fuji Islands
Power Generation Project.
. Planned and implemented inventory and warehouse software, including
UPS Shipping, accounting, and Microsoft Office Suite.
o Minimized warehouse holding costs.
o Reduced on-hand inventory by 15%.
Supply Chain Management 2002 to 2002
HONEYWELL Specialty Films Division
Supply Chain Management for purchasing, scheduling and transportation.
. Negotiated strategic pricing with established major suppliers for raw
materials
o Achieved over $98K in savings the first year
. Orchestrated the development of standards for customer service
delivery metrics.
o Improved on-time shipments from 39% to 91% through robust
schedule attainment processes.
o Managed $22M annually in Quote Requests and Purchase Orders in
chemicals, raw materials and MRO supplies for multiple
manufacturing sites.
. Instrumental in negotiation with sourcing leaders for minimal and
maximum material requirements.
o Achieved $590K in cost savings
. Implemented reduction of obsolete inventory.
o Executed sale of $350K of second material to international
wholesaler.
o Eliminated $23K per month storage fees ($138K total) for
obsolete products
Senior Business Analyst 2000 to 2001
MOTOROLA, INC Semiconductor Division
Lead the Interface design for SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO)
module and Corporate ERP systems. Coordinated and identified customer
requirements for APO and CRM application requirements and interfaces.
. Reduced Testing and Implementation time by 25% for user regression
testing requirements test scenarios an end-user scripting. Developed
end-user Demand Training coursework and documentation
. Directed, Developed, and implemented Business Architecture Road-
mapping (BAR) Business Process Procedures (BPP) for multiple clients.
Designed and interfaced SAP R3 Finance, Materials Planning,
Procurements and Sales and Distribution modules.
. Facilitated client's migration from existing Legacy systems to SAP R3
with cost savings of $50M.
ERP Application Consultant 1998 to 2000
NOBLE DRILLING, SHELL OIL, HALLIBURTON
Coordinated and delivered consultant services based on Statement of Work
specific to each client.
Materials Distribution Manager 1994 to 1998
APPLIED MATERIALS
Orchestrated Demand Flow and Kanban requirements for $1B manufacturing
semi conductor division..
Field Service Agent 1990 to 1994
AIRBORNE EXPRESS
Provided customer service, sales, and support for world-wide freight
forwarding and sales for multiple clients and customers.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS
. Bachelor of Science Southern Illinois University
. US Air Force Veteran Captain
. Lean Manufacturing (DFT) Certification
. ProSci / ADKAR Change Management Certification