SANDRA RUBIN

Panama City Beach, Florida ***** 847-***-**** ad0p0i@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/sandrar417

SUMMARY

A dependable and results-driven leader. Proven business and technology solution partner for global business programs and system transformation initiatives. Adept at leading major and complex SAP ECC and s/4hana implementations and optimizations. Collaborative team player and program manager with exceptional communication skills and ability to deliver programs and change management.

Accounting Administration Agile & Waterfall Methodology Business Intelligence Operations Process Improvements

White Papers Communication Collaboration Vendor & Partner Management Business Transformation Case Studies

Change Management Claim Processing Cost Reduction Customer Acquisition and Service Relationship Management Data Governance DevOps Resource Planning Global Supply Chain Management Team Leadership Recruiting Negotiation Program Management Project Management Thought Leadership Workforce Planning Order to Cash IT Strategy

Request for Proposal ERP Implementations & Transformations Finance Global IBP Customer Excellence

EXPERIENCE

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND, Erlanger, Kentucky

Release Delivery Lead, Sr. SAP Program Manager, 2022-2023

Drove execution, delivery, and change management for SAP s/4hana program implementation. Partnered with the PMO operations team to establish PMO methodology for all workstreams. Collaborated with global process owners and directed project managers for implementation of all processes, including S2P, I2L, MDM, CTRM, R2R, GTS, PSS, A2R, P2D, and P2C.

●Managed partnership with three system partners (Accenture, SAP, Westenacher) on approach, delivery, and execution of global SAP implementation of standard template.

●Designed and implemented PMO methodology.

●Created, managed, and communicated plan for next release of SAP s/4hana.

●Managed integrated work plan for successful design.

SOLIDIGM, Flossmoor, California

Release Delivery Lead, SAP s/4hana Implementation EDI, 2022

Collaborated with and managed multiple system integrators as well as both internal and external resources to ensure that program remained on track for scope, delivery timing, milestones, and costs. Provided guidance and deployment experience across all aspects, from mobilization to functional blueprinting, infrastructure, data migration, training, cut-over activities, and hyper-care.

●Facilitated standing up a new IT Program Management Office inclusive of the organization, processes, tools, and templates.

●Led cross-functional teams through implementation and post go-live for SAP s/4hana EDI for all trading partners, including customers and suppliers.

●Oversaw the implementation of EDI business partners (customers and vendors) in SAP s/4hana and integration with 3PLs and 4PLs globally.

REVEAL USA, Naperville, Illinois

Client Sustainment and Global SAP Transformation, 2019-2022

Partnered with other leaders as delivery lead for global SAP transformations and optimizations. Led cross-functional teams in delivery of high-risk complex projects (EMEA, APAC, NA, LATAM) to ensure SAP was configured properly, providing value to business. Built and fostered relationships as trusted advisor focused on transforming supply chains at all levels.

●Created enhanced methodologies inclusive of SAP s/4hana to guide clients such as BP, Huntsman, Phillips 66, Campbells, Delicato Winery, DFA, and Trinchero Family Estates through global business transformations

●Led global SAP optimization programs for BP, Huntsman, Phillips 66, Daisy, and Delicato, saving clients millions of dollars, increasing their supply chain inventory turns, and streamlining processes.

REVEAL USA, Naperville, Illinois

Supply Chain SAP Transformation Global Leader (BMA), 2017-2019

Leveraged SAP best practices to transform global supply chains by leading integrated teams in delivery of best practices. Managed end user education to ensure the solution met the business needs. Industries included agriculture and farming, automotive, chemicals, consumer products, defense and security, engineering, construction and operations, food and beverage, high tech, industrial machinery and components, life sciences, mining and metals, oil and gas, and wine and spirits.

●Led SAP ECC and s/4hana implementations and optimizations with key focus areas including sales and operations planning, supply and demand planning, supplier management, order fulfillment and ATP, procurement and MRP, distribution and logistics, and warehouse management.

●Managed supply chain transformation by leveraging Reveal’s oVo® Methodology focused on optimizing inventory, capacity and production planning, demand management, and warehouse material flows to support improving service levels.

●Implemented MRP across all functional processes and enabled the required functionality in the SAP.

●Developed a Global design model to support standardization across the organization and build the foundation for moving to s/ 4hana.

LIBERTY ADVISOR GROUP, Chicago, Illinois

Principal, 2014-2017

Oversaw business transformation, complex program management, advanced analytics, operations, and supply chain excellence. Collaborated with teams to publish various case studies and white papers to educate current and prospective clients. Assisted clients, including Caterpillar, Delphi, and Fortune Brands.

●Served as delivery lead for various new client acquisitions and existing client’s retention efforts through proven client relationships and successful delivery.

●Managed implementation of multiple global PMO organizations as well as Agile and waterfall methodologies for SAP implementations in ECC for Fortune 500 manufacturing, e-commerce, national manufacturing, and global card and payments.

●Conducted comprehensive IT due diligence to identify risks, evaluate opportunities, and provide opinions on both customer-facing and back-office capabilities across the organization.

●Services provided to the client include cross-IT impact analysis, application and connectivity testing, commercial negotiations with vendors, legal day one cutover execution, and war room management.

US FOODS, Rosemont, Illinois

Director, Business and IT Partner, 2013-2014

●Managed $100M annual IT roadmap. Responsible for the IT strategy, with management of scope and budget.

●Defined BI Self-service and implemented tools to support business functions, such as SaaS, SAS, Oracle, and Tableau.

●Led introduction of Agile Methodology within organization.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

US FOODS, Rosemont, Illinois, Director, Customer Business Solutions and Sales, 2011-2013. Introduced strategic reporting and modeling to drive predictive analytics for internal and customer reporting. Created and implemented C-suite dashboards for integrated and standardized views. Enabled new re-branding initiatives through implementation of external interactive reporting for customers and buying groups.

TWO DEGREES (SLALOM CONSULTING), Chicago, Illinois, Practice Director, Business Solutions SAP, 2008-2011. Started a sister division of Slalom Consulting focused on CPG / SAP companies. Identified and created solutions for new clients. Delivered full life cycle implementations for large multi-year SAP ERP rollouts. Uncovered financial, operational, and information technology strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, growing business from three to 30 consultants. Trusted client solutions partner for Fortune 500 companies in business intelligence, data governance, and information definition, helping to facilitate optimal reporting for decision making. Assisted clients, such as PepsiCo, Beam Inc., Wrigley, Alberto Culver, and Electro-Motive Diesel.

SOLO CUP, Highland Park, Illinois, Director IT, Business Partner, Supply Chain,Manufacturing 2007-2008. Identified, designed, and led implementation for IT SAP project pipeline through negotiation with various business units and conflicting functional priorities. Provided leadership through detailed analytics and during both acquisition and sale of Solo Cup (acquired Sweetheart, then sold Solo Cup to Dart Container).

SOLO CUP, Highland Park, Illinois, Director IT, Business Partner OTC, Finance, Sales and Marketing. 2005-2007. Served as business partner for finance, accounting, operations, HR, and legal. Acted as IT Business Process Owner for successful implementation of SAP for order to cash and reporting. Eliminated 200+ legacy applications without interruption to business. Implemented various SD documents and participated in user acceptance testing and execution. Liaised with customers during transition to ensure communication and process was effective. Achieved “one order, one shipment, one invoice” through proven thought leadership and program management during SAP implementation.

USG CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois, Project Manager Oracle Implementation, OTC, 2003-2005. Provided program management to business. Translated business requirements into SAP requirements, implemented OTC cycle as well as various sales and billing documents, rationalized master data related to material and vendor, and developed management reporting.

MOORE NORTH AMERICA, Lake Forest, Illinois, Director Customer Service, 2002-2003. Developed and implemented scalable, centralized customer service and support organization from decentralized model to service $1.5B in revenue. Conducted resource planning and training, process re-engineering, change management, and transition strategies to meet customer service levels.

KEANE CONSULTING GROUP, Chicago, Illinois, Senior Manager, 1999-2002. Specialized in successful business transformation and redesign of operation strategies. Developed solid client relationships, provided thought leadership, and managed multiple aspects of client engagements. Directed development of e-Vision for customer acquisition, customer service, and claims processing areas of $3B provider of property-casualty insurance and risk management services. Managed 26-person consulting team that re-engineered decentralized client-services model to centralized model of $3B insurance broker within four regional offices.

AMERITECH NEW MEDIA, Chicago, Illinois, Process Change Agent and Re-Engineer, Customer Service Manager 1997-1999. Built customer service, telemarketing, billing, and collections team for one of nation’s first competitive cable television companies. Grew center to become best-of-breed center for all of Ameritech. Managed budget of $30M+ and 270 people, supporting growth in company revenue from $0 to $100M and customers from 0 to 300K in five years. Delivered customer satisfaction scores with 70% of customers consistently rating company 9 or 10 on 10-point scale.

RAND MCNALLY, Skokie, Illinois, Region Finance Controller, 1994-1997

LEAF CANDY COMPANY (HERSHEY), Lake Forest, Illinois, Sales Finance Manager, 1989-1994. Served as sales logistics manager, sales information supervisor, manufacturing analyst, and cash and deductions analyst.

SARA LEE, Deerfield, Illinois, Sr. Financial Analyst, Bakery Division, 1986-1989. Provided financial analysis and prepared internal and external financial reports by compiling information and utilizing appropriate accounting policies and procedures. Performed monthly close of assigned entities.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE, Kenosha, Wisconsin, B.S., Accounting and Finance

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Planisware, SAP ECC, SAP s/4hana, Oracle ERP, Salesforce, Tableau, Jira, Microsoft Project, DevOps

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