Brian D. Helfer

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Brian Helfer is a United States Citizen with 30 years’ business experience and 20 years supporting global supply chain logistics and trade compliance automation. He has worked with multinational manufacturers, distributors, carriers, and third-party logistics providers across multiple industries, helping design, implement and manage global sourcing, purchasing, sales, and logistics.

He has delivered difficult goals and objectives by supporting Corporate Business and IT Departments, navigating processes and procedures with all Partnerships and Third Parties, adopting multiple Governments’ FTA preference processing, rules, and regulations within IT landscape requirements. In so doing, he has organized and orchestrated multiple solutions and teams globally to help reengineer and optimize business processes to support best suppliers, vendors, export/import/domestic logistics and multimodal carriers, governments’ duties taxes tariffs compliance declarations, distributors, and end-users demands.

He has worked with large and small teams, supporting Project Plan, Charter, TCO, ROI for Business Processes, Partnerships, and IT Solutions to compliantly provide P2P and O2C product lifecycle, visibility and KPI analytics. Results have continually helped decrease compliance risks, landed costs and days sales outstanding, which has increased productivity and profitability.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

•Global Supply Chain and ERP Project Management - since 2000

Leading - Pre/Post Requirements Assessment, SOW, Budget, Blueprint, Functional, Technical Configuration, Testing, Change Management, Go-Live, Training and Support while managing On/Off Site Cross Functional Teams on Business and IT (ERP, SaaS, Blockchain) building blocks, project plans and methodology required to deliver return on investment and commercial best practices

•Global Trade Management and Export / Import Automation - since 1997

Implementing - Order Processing, Transportation, Export, Import, Re-Export Compliance and Customs Management with: SAP R3, ECC, S/4HANA, GTS E4H, SD, SDFT, PP, FI/CO, MDM, MM, TM, LE, FI, EHS, HR; Oracle (TMS, GTM, FI); IBM AS400, GlobalShopSolution, BaaN, QAD platforms; Livingston (Vastera TSI, TSE, TSC, TSF); BluJay (Kewill TMS, Parcel, Yard, Fleet, WMS, GTM); BlueYonder (JDA/RedPrairie/McHugh WMS, TMS, LMS, SCV, SCEM); E2Open (AmberRoad Trade Collaborator); TradeCard, TradeSolutions; Seeburger, Descartes, Ethereum Blockchain; WCO Data Model; UPS-Fritz; FedEx-Tower; KuehneNagel; EGL-Ceva; DHL and other ASP-SaaS-Cloud supply chain solutions

•Global Export / Import Logistics - since 1991

Managing - Purchase and Sales Orders between Manufacturers, Suppliers, Vendors, Client Projects

•Business Management - since 1983

Developing - Marketing, Sales, Logistics between Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management of Global Trade and Supply Chain Logistics

• Managing C-Level Goals and Objectives

• Coordinating Multiple Partner Interfaces & SOP

• Coordinating and Conducting Workshops

• Managing Multiple Methodologies and Tools

• Negotiating Business and IT processes

• Implementing Multiple Process Transformations

• Building Requirements, SOW, PP, POC, ROI

• Providing Change Management Leadership

• Leading On/Off Site Cross Functional Teams

• Creating Performance Improvement KPI Matrix

• Managing Multiple Deliverables & Results

• Building Supply Chain Applications for best ROI

BRIAN D. HELFER – PROJECT RESUME

1997 to Present: Global Resources Management Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

Project Positions: Project Manager, Functional, Technical, Training Consultant

Providing Global Business and IT Architecture, Project Management, Functional and Technical support for Manufacturers and Distributors processing orders across APAC, CALA, NA, EMEA regions for multinational corporations. Delivering solutions for trade compliance and 3PL transportation logistics P2P and O2C product lifecycle, Governments’ FTA preference processing duties/taxes/tariffs and ADD/CVD which apply, supply chain export/import/domestic/re-export visibility tools, KPI analytics. Results continually help decrease risks, landed costs and days sales outstanding, increase productivity and profitability. Notable project experience has included:

United States - Global Life Science Diagnostics Company US$600million Manufacturer. In July2023 to December2023, Accenture SAP GTS Project Lead supporting global S4 transformation requirements for end-to-end integrations of all P2P and O2C Trade Compliance and Global Customs Management best practices. Providing all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support the release strategy; while using PMO methodology, taxonomy, and Dev-Ops IPC applications.

United States - Global Semiconductor Equipment Company US$17.4billion Manufacturer. In May2023 to December2023, Accenture Global Trade Process Architect supporting SAP S/4HANA - GTS Project Lead. Supporting architecture of SAP S4 transformation requirements for GTS Edition for Hana (GTS E4H) end-to-end integration solutions for Trade Compliance, Product Security, Customs Management best practices. Provided all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support master/transactional data for US scenarios with Classification, Compliance Checks, Export/Import Legal Controls, Declarations to Government Authorities; while using PMO methodology, taxonomy and Dev-Ops IPC applications.

United States - Global Petroleum Field Services Company US$21billion Services. In May2023 to December2023, Accenture Global Trade Process Architect supporting SAP S/4Hana and E2Open migration teams with O2C Trade Compliance, HTS, Embargo, Packing-List, Certificate of Origin, supporting multinational Commercial Invoice processes. Worked with multiple teams, SAP and E2Open applications for Trade Content, WM and TM order replications and output documentation for Customs declarations.

United States - Global Semiconductor Company US$8.1billion Manufacturer. In November2022 to June2023, Accenture SAP GTS Project Lead, supporting architecture of Oracle to SAP S4 transformation requirements with current GTS Edition for Hana (GTS E4H) end-to-end integration solutions for Trade Compliance, Product Security, Customs Management best practices. Provided all business partners with functional, technical and RICEFW solutions to support master/transactional data for US scenarios with Classification, Compliance Checks, Export/Import Legal Controls, Declarations to Government Authorities; while using PMO methodology, taxonomy and Dev-Ops IPC applications.

United States - Global Apparel and Footwear Company US$37.4billion Manufacturer. In June2022 to December2022, Accenture Process Architect - S/4Hana, International Trade and Transportation supporting SAP R3 AFS to S4 transformation of O2C export declarations. Managed functional designs into ABAP developments, configurations, and migration teams for Trade Compliance, HTS, Embargo, Packing-List, Certificate of Origin, supporting multinational Commercial Invoice processes. Worked with multiple teams, SAP and E2Open applications for Trade Content, WM and TM order replications and output documentation for Customs declarations.

Switzerland - Electronic/Connector/Sensor/Networking Switch Gear US$14.9billion Manufacturer. In June2021 to June2022, Capgemini Global Trade Compliance ERP Project Manager and Functional Analysis. Assignments include Project Charter, Functional, Technical Designs within SAP, ABAP, SAP-PI/PO, IBM-WTX, GlobalShopSolution, E2Open teams supporting patch and migration SAP ECC to S4 landscapes; Designing P2P and O2C trade compliance processes for new Acquisitions adopting both Legal and IT policies and procedures for daily operations within AMER (global template), CALA, EMEA, APAC regional localizations supporting automotive, industrial, data communication, aerospace defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy industries.

Canada - Blockchain Solution Provider In 2020, Global Supply Chain Consultant and SAP Co-Innovation Lead supporting SaaS middleware platform with Ethereum Blockchain, IoT, RFID using APIs. Provided 3PL logistics process optimization, visibility, traceability of Business Partners immutable data supply chain events saving time and money. Projects involved Trade Compliance, Customs, Logistics data models for: Uganda Government Agriculture, Coca-Cola Latin-America, SAP Co-Innovation S4Hana Cloud

United States - Agricultural Farm and Ranch Cooperative US$32billion energy, agronomy, grain, and food provider. In 2019, SAP America GTS Lead Consultant with S/4Hana Project to support Trade Compliance and Customs Management solutions for crop nutrients, seeds, gains, feeds and food ingredients, energy petroleum refineries, fuels, lubricant products into 65 countries. Completed requirements assessment, GTSv11 setup, stakeholder functional and t-code introductions, project plans with configuration notes.

United States - Industrial Forklift Trucks US$3billion manufacturer. In 2019 SAP America GTS Architect, supporting BaaN migration to SAP ECC, MDM, MM, SD, TM, LE, SPM, EWM, GTS master and transactional data. Prepared Export/Import/Re-Export 3PL Transportation and Compliance, Customs and FTA preference processing, global templates and US localization requirements, SAP Functional and Technical reviews, and recommendations.

United States - McCormick Spice, Consumer Foods US$4.2billion manufacturer. In 2018 - 2019 SAP America GTS Architect and QA, supporting SAP ECC GTSv11, US Customs Self Filing stabilization, FTA Preference Processing, Drawback designs for US, UK, FR, CA, TH marketplaces, compliance and total cost of ownership, SAP Functional Technical Configuration and Testing Support.

United States - General Reinsurance Corporation, Financial US$14billion multinational property/casualty and life/health reinsurance, member of the Berkshire Hathaway Inc group. In 2018 SAP America GTS Architect, supporting SAP GTS and BIS on SAP ECC and S/4HANA designed for Restricted, Denied, Embargo Party Compliance Screening against all business partners and transactions globally. Delivered Global Blueprinting, Requirements, Proposals with SAP Functional and Technical Support.

United States - USTRANSCOM, The United States Transportation Command is U.S. Department of Defense global command center that coordinates missions worldwide using both military and commercial transportation resources for combat/peace time operations.

In 2018 SAP NS2 GTS Architect, supporting Global Blueprinting, Configuration and Prototype for US Amy (SDDC), US Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC), US Air Mobility Command (AMC), Joint Operational Support Airlift Center (JOSAC), and Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) missions utilizing SAP S/4HANA, TMv9, GTSv11 with multiple feeder systems.

United States - BluJay Solutions, Global Supply Chain Solutions US$200million Information Technologies. Between 2017 to 2018 Project Manager, supporting supply chain software to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, 3PL logistics service providers. Delivered Global Blueprinting, Requirements, Proposals, Technical Resources for Kewill TMS, Parcel, Yard, Fleet, WMS, GTM.

United States - BDP International, Global Freight & Customs House Broker US$2billion forwarder. In 2017 Project Manager and Architect, supporting as Global Project Manager for 3PL Business and IT Departments with COO, CIO, CFO executive sponsors. Redesigned single global operating system to improve productivity and reduce IT Operating expenses across 135 countries with 4000+ employees in 270 cities / locations with current Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Tietan and legacy operating systems globally. Delivered Global Requirements, Functional, Technical, Project Plans, RFP and Technical Demos with top 10 global solution providers, Time-Studies, Return on Investment, Total Cost of Ownership matrix.

Saudi Arabia - SABIC GE Plastics US$39billion global manufacturer. In 2016 Accenture SAP GTS Architect and Trainer, supporting SAP GTS 16 countries / 20 scenarios during SAP ECC global implementation, GTS architecture with multiple feeder systems, SAP MDM, MM, SD and others. Supported all Business, Legal, and 3PL Logistics Departments in CALA and NA with GTS Customs Compliance and Risk preference processing procedures, pre/post Go-Live activities, technical review and functional outputs.

Netherlands - Mylan N.V., Pharmaceutical US$11billion global manufacturer. Between 2015 - 2016 Project Manager for multiple global upgrades to SAP ECC, PO Interfaces, GUI, RF ITS Mobile; Oracle EP, CE, MDM Java API, SLD, NWDI; Approva; using Panaya, Dual Landscapes, SAP, Wipro, Cognizant support between Global Upgrades across 18 countries, preparing for SAP S/4HANA. Responsible for startup - to - completion of planning, budget, project plans, technical developments, testing, change control approvals, documentation, downtimes, go-lives, hyper-care support. Reporting to all Business, Finance, IT and Quality Control stakeholders across 6 time zones weekly.

United States - Westinghouse Electric, Nuclear Power Plant US$5billion global manufacturer. Between 2013 - 2014 Project Manager and SAP GTS Functional Lead supporting Legal, Supply Chain Logistics and IT Departments, 77 business entities, 110 locations in 22 countries. Architected and implemented Business and IT requirements, project plans, budget and total cost of ownership, configurations and documentation within SAP ECC MDM, CRM, SD, MM, FI, HR and GTSv10 for Compliance (Screening / Embargo / License) Management; 3PL Customs (Product Classification, Export, Import Declarations) Management, and Preference Processing with special focus on NRC, DoS, DoC, NAFTA, EU, Korean trade agreements.

Ireland - Shire Pharmaceuticals, Life Science Pharmaceutical $4billion global manufacturer. Between 2012 - 2013 Accenture SAP GTS Lead, designed global supply chain and trade management solutions with SI members and Client Business/IT teams using SAP SD, MM, GTSv10 solutions for multiple Business Units and Partners with special focus on UN, FDA, DEA requirements into 50 countries.

France - McCormick Spice, Consumer Foods $4billion manufacturer. In 2011 support as Global Trade Management and SAP GTS Lead, designed global supply chain and JIT inventory management using SAP SD, TM, MM, GTSv10 solutions for EU Business Units into 50 countries with special focus on Middle East and Africa marketplace.

United States - ITT Corporation, OEM Defense Electronics and Motion Controls US$10billion global manufacturer. Between 2009 - 2011 Computer Science Corp SAP GTS Lead, designed compliance and customs solutions with Legal, Sales, Procurement, and Logistics executives representing EMEA, APAC, CALA, NA from 16 divisions. Built global solutions around ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes using ARIS Modeling Tool and helped implement SAP (full landscape) SRM, SD, FI, HR with GTS v8.0 and other ASP feeder systems.

United States - David Yurman, Luxury Goods & Jewelry global manufacturer. Between 2011 - 2012 support as GTM Consultant, designed global supply chain and compliance management architecture with QAD landscape, multiple 3PL and country requirements for supplier, vendor, manufacturing, distributor, client workflow.

Switzerland - Kuehne+Nagel, Global Freight & Customs House Broker CHF$991million forwarder. Between 2006 - 2008 support as Functional Consultant, implementing 4PL solutions to support clients global supply chain, SAP GTS, Oracle OTM interfaces of P2P and O2C processing globally. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops within multiple business units. Delivered pre/post implementation plans, resources, proposals, SOW’s and ROI presentations (adopting ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC Business Process’s) for clients’ global distribution.

United States - Chico’s FAS, Clothing US$2billion retailer. Between 2007 - 2008 Baer Group SAP GTS Lead, designed and implemented GTS v7.2 SPL, Classification, and some Customs functionality for business partner interfaces. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops within multiple business units. Delivered Assessment, SOW, Resources, Blueprint, Realization, and Go Live support for SAP GTS (and upgrades into ECC6.0) that directly focused on P2P Trade Compliance, Classification, Customs Mgt.

United States - Verizon Business, Telecommunication US$100billion manufacturer. Between 2006 - 2007 Computer Science Corp Global Trade Management and SAP GTS Lead delivered Assessment, SOW, Blueprint, Gap Analysis (ECC upgrades) that directly focused on O2C Export Trade Compliance, Customs Management using ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes.

France - Thales Avionics Group, Aerospace EU€13billion manufacturer. In 2006 IMG Americas Global Trade Management and SAP SD & GTS v7.0 upgrade. Coordinated resources and conducted workshops with SI members and client, with specific focus on Exports Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, ITAR, global trade processes, reverse logistics, and systems supporting $2billion distribution.

Germany - Merck EMD Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Chemical EU€7billion manufacturer. In 2006 support as Global Trade Consultant and Functional Lead for 3 teams supporting SAP SD, EH&S, GTS v7.0 implementation. Coordinated and conducted workshops focused on Compliance, Customs, Logistics, and Regulatory Affairs for 5 plants and 2 divisions managing $4billion distribution.

2008 to 2010: Cognizant Technology Solutions Inc., Teaneck, New Jersey USA

POSITION: Director ERP Solutions – SAP GTS Practice Leader

Provided Global Trade Solutions (ERP/ASP/SaaS) and Project Management Consulting within global supply chain Logistics, Compliance, Customs, and Risk Management processing APAC, CALA, NA, EMEA regions for multinational corporations. A few notable clients included Nortel, Merck, Dow Corning, DHL International, Kuehne + Nagel, ….

Canada - Nortel, Telecommunication US$10billion global manufacturer 2009 – 2010 SAP GTS Lead, coordinated project plan, resources and budget, conducted workshops with SI members and client Business and IT teams for Interfacing 12 ERP systems throughout 15 countries for Compliance and Customs processing with export/import declarations, included Vastera TSE, TSC and SAP MDM, GTS, SD, BI, EP using EDI, BIZTalk and XML with data migration support teams and content providers

United States - Merck Pharmaceutical US$24billion global manufacturer 2008 SAP GTS Lead, coordinated project plan, resources and budget, conducted workshops with SI members and client Business and IT teams for implementing SAP GTS Compliance and Customs Management as part of global O2C process, including EMEA declarations and Intrastat reporting, with focus on EU, EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC processes and procedures.

United States - Dow Corning, Silicon US$5billion global manufacturer 2008 coordinated project plan, resources, and conducted workshops with SI members and client Business and IT teams for upgrading SAP GTSv8.0 and interface EH&S and Dangerous Goods for compliance and customs processing in Japan and EU countries

Switzerland - Kuehne+Nagel, Global Freight & Customs House Broker CHF$991million Forwarder 2008 - 2010 coordinated project plans for CTS resources and conducted workshops with K+N Business and IT teams creating Customs Clearance Interfaces and client data cleansing and classification engine for customers globally

Germany - DHL, Global Air Freight EU€13million Carrier 2009 coordinated project plan, resources, and conducted workshops with SI members and client to interface with Swiss Customs requirements for customers globally

1999 to 2001: Vastera Inc., Longmont, Colorado USA (JPMorgan Chase now Livingston)

POSITION: Senior Trade Management Consultant, Professional Services Group

Provided clients with export/import processes and IT landscape requirements to support global trade, re-engineering and optimizing supply chain procedures to move goods compliantly and economically through direct/indirect channels between global Manufacturing, 3PL and Marketplace demands. A few notable clients included Ford Motor Company, Nike, Caterpillar, Fisher Scientific

United States - Ford Motor Company, OEM Automotive and Aftermarket US$138billion global manufacturer 1999 – 2001 Global Trade Management Consultant for consolidation of all SOP’s and GTM solutions with 3PL services. Integrated new Vastera (4PL) supporting all plants in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, Australia, Japan, China. Coordinated and delivered multiple resources, workshops, and project plans for Assessment, Blueprint, and Implementation phases. Worked with Ford Motor Company, Forwarders, Carriers, Customs Brokers, and 50+ Vastera - JPMorgan 4PL staff with software solutions (Vastera TSI, TSE, TSC, TSF) supporting demands.

1997 to 1999: Fritz Companies, San Francisco, California

POSITION: Senior Account Executive

Managing pre/post global 3PL freight forwarding services for clients: inland, air, ocean transportation, customs processing, insurance, banking, confirmations of export and import delivery. Coordinated multiple offices worldwide for Carrier, 3PL and 4PL services between all business partners and their requirements.

1994 to 1997: Saudi International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

POSITION: Project Manager - Procurement/Sales/Logistics

Managed two offices (Riyadh & Pittsburgh) for General Trading House (Sourcing, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics) with a revolving budget to support construction projects and local distribution into both industrial and commercial marketplaces within Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Turkey, and Greece. Managed pre/post sales, global supply chain logistics, finance, and risk management issues within EAR, BIS, CBP, UCP, ICC business requirements.

Managed the sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain that involved over 85 manufacturers (Philippine, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, United States) for AT&T, Aramco, Peace Shield Projects, King Fahid Hospitals, Eastern Petrochemical, Telcom Australia, Alsalam Aircraft, Armco Steel, Hill-Rom, Shaw Industries, Al-Hikma Medical projects.

1991 to 1994: Dunbar International Distribution, Incorporated, Chicago, IL USA

POSITION: Project Manager

Managed business development and projects (Chicago, Columbus, Prague, and Tel-Aviv) with a revolving budget to support industrial and commercial supplies within NA, EU, ME for Construction, Privatization, and Joint Ventures. Focused on Export/Import Trading, pre/post purchasing, sales, and logistics management.

Managed resource planning, sales, purchasing, and supply chain logistics for Morrison Express Taiwan, Skoda Automotive Czech, Liaz Automotive Czech, AGROPOL Grain Czech, SF Leasing Germany, Eco Cosmetic Israel, PET Plastic Israel, Dead Sea Works Israel, DID Military and Mining, Saudi International projects.

Professional and Educational Accomplishments:

Certified World Customs Organization (WCO) Revised Kyoto Convention - General Annex 2020

Certified World Customs Organization (WCO) Rules of Origin 2020

Certified World Customs Organization (WCO) Data Model - Managers 2019

Certified World Customs Organization (WCO) Data Model - Practitioners 2019

Certified Project Management Training - Ongoing PMP, CSM (Agile/Scrum), CPM, PMITS (IT Security)

Member of CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Certified Trainer for Export/Import Documentation and Procedures from Star International Inc.

Certified Trainer for Transportation Documentation and Procedures from Star International Inc.

Boy Scouts of America, Moraine Trails Council, Troop 53 active leader and member 2004 - 2016

Board of Director and Stage Manager for The Butler County Symphony Orchestra 1997 - 2008

Bachelor of Science Degree, Specialized Studies in International Business Management & Economics, Ohio University, March 1991

Focused on International Marketing, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, and Telecommunications

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