Software Manager

James C. Flinkman

***** ******* **** *** ******, MI 48164 734-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-flinkman-37587211/

IT Business Analyst, EDI / ERP Systems Analyst seeking automotive IT EDI data analyst or ERP management position.

OBJECTIVE

EDI / ERP Systems Analyst Professional with over 20 years’ experience. Managed programs analysis of business requirements and configuration, mapping of EDI-based transactions and processes. Structure and administer ERP environments PLEX, Epicor, IQMS, and others. Making mapping adjustments in ERP and EDI systems. Working SFTP processes withy external customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ranging from large mainframe system development to IT and project management. Proficient developing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and ERP systems, APQP, PPAP, ISO, SQL, Agile, ERP systems and CAD systems. With a clear understanding of lean manufacturing, Project lifecycle management, business planning, and the engineering processes.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Software/Tools Inovis, Trustedlink, GSX, Catalyst Mapping \ GSX\ PC DMIS \CAD software, Pro/E, KeyCreator, Ideas12, SoildWorks, MedaCAM\ ERP, Epicor Vantage, Sage 90\200 SAP, PLEX \ MAS200 \ Bend-Tech, Data MetaCAM nesting software, CAM software\ CNC machining\ Costimator\ Microsoft Office\ Microsoft Visio\ Microsoft Project\Citrix Server\ COBOL \ CICS\ GageTrak Software\ SQL\Progress DB scripts, ODBC (Open Database Connectivity).

Hardware IBM, 370, AS400, 4331, System36\ Unisys 1100/60\ Brown & Sharpe CMMs\ Mitsubishi 3 and 5 X-lasers\ CNC lathes and mills\HP and Dell Servers\ Printers and plotters\CNC Tube benders

Operating Systems Windows PRO, XP to 2010, Microsoft Servers, IBM Mainframes, AS400, CRITX Service. PLEX, Epicor, Sage, and IQMS ERP, SOLMIS, SFTP, ANSI, and X12, EDIFACT EDI.

Methodologies Mapping EDI integration tools, PPAP, AutoCAD, APQP, Agile, PPAP, ERP systems conversions and upgrades, ADP payroll software, Know GD&T and CAD/ CAM software, SDLC Life Cycle, Crystal Report writing, Secure data transfers, Tube bending, Parts nesting, Citrix networking, Team Center NX with C3P Program and Ideas, NX, QS9000, ITAR, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, write SQL statements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JCF PHOTOGRAPHY, New Boston, MI. 04/2018 – PRESENT

Owner, Designed and Established

Prestige, Lifetouch, Taylor, MI. 06/2019 - PRESENT

Graduation Foto, Ypsilanti, MI.

Designed and Established Photography business that provides high-end digital photographs.

Produced photos using software Corel Print Shop & Microsoft ICE to bring brought out interesting effects.

Carried out complex photo shoots involving varied types of lighting effects.

Employed different lighting effects to enhance photos with unusual attributors which were used in advertisements.

Handled studio, outdoor photography and wedding photography assignment.

Linear AMS Livonia, Mi. 04/2017- 08/2018

IT Specialist.

Implement business ERP system. Train all department on the use of Quantum Control ERP system and on IQMS system.

Plan for and implement splitting of SQL data in the ERP system.

Implement and covert to IQMS ERP system.

Write Crystal Reports for SQL database for the ERP system.

Looked at Sage 300 as a new ERP system.

Set-up EDI integration with IQM

Set-up and ran inspection tracking software GageTrak.

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors, Northwood OH. 04/2016-04/2017

IT Systems Analyst,

Implement Business Continuity Plan and ISO documentation for split of of JCI.

Improve on-time assembly IPC line data, with bar code system integrated with the QAD ERP system.

Utilizing MS Office products and MS-quire with SQL databases to eliminate system errors.

Established a security system to monitor plant operations and secure the building perimeter.

WATSON ENGINEERING, Taylor, MI 10/2003 – 08/2015

Information Technology Manager,

Managed IT Systems. Implemented, tested and directed Epicor ERP system. Administered project timelines and deliverables. Resolved issues, improved efficiency and reduced costs.

Worked extensively with IT department, EDI mapping, ERP system, SFTP commutations with customer data.

Expanded IT systems to include additional company sites in Taylor, Michigan and Piedmont, South Carolina.

Provided remote access to internal applications by installing Citrix server and T1 redundancy. Ensured that the system performed effectively and that the end users are able to move information freely on the system.

Analyzed existing infrastructure and developed plan for future expansion projects include installing new workstations, implementing new software and upgrading components as they became obsolete.

Developed and implemented Business Continuity Plan.

Improved on-time delivery of parts from 70 percent to 97 percent through implementation of a bar code system integrated with the ERP system and warehousing operations.

Utilized MS Office products and trained others on them, including Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.

Installed, used and trained others on Visio and MS Project for customer project tracking.

Set-up and ran inspection tracking software Gage Trak software for tool inspections.

Mapped EDI data feed into the ERP system. Automated data transfer and eliminated potential errors.

Implemented, utilized and trained on EDI systems: Inovis, GSX, Trustedlink. Wrote EDI maps with Catalyst Mapping.

Updated Sage Mas 90 to Mas 200 system.

Implemented a security system to monitor plant operations and secure the building perimeter.

Layout and mapping XYZs on bended tubes and bended brackets, along with creating laser blank flat files, using Ideas (NX) Team Center and Bend-Tech Software.

Set-up and ran Q/C products; Brown and Sharp CMMs, ROMER Arms, and FARO Arms hardware with PC-DMIS and Measure Max Software.

Set-up and ran Mitsubishi 3 and 5 X-lasers with Mitsubishi and MetaCAM nesting software and other CNC machining software (DNC).

WOLVERINE GASKET, Inkster, MI 02/1997 – 10/2003

Systems Administrator,

Manage Information Systems. Implemented and covert to PLEX ERP system.

Maintained AS400 PC’s and servers (installations, troubleshooting, connectivity, and security).

Setup, maintained and expanded network infrastructure and Microsoft and UNIX servers.

Developed hot site for continuation of business operations. Backed-up systems and information and restored and tested at remote site.

Mapped EDI data feed into the ERP system.

Utilized MS Office prodproducts and trained others on them, Including Power Point, Outlook, Excel, Visio, MS Project.

Set-up and ran inspection tracking software GageTrak.

Utilized SQL database in SQL Server set-up.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Management

BBA, Management, Northwood University, Midland, MI. 02/2004

Associate of Arts

AA, Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI 05/1981

Certifications

Conduct Accident Investigation 2013

Crane Operation 2013

30 Hour, Occupational Safety and Health Training 2012

10 Hour, Occupational Safety and Health Training 2011

Inovis EDI, Trustedlink, Catalyst Mapping 2010

Crystal Report Writing 2009

CAD KeyCreator 2008

Microsoft Windows Networking 2007

Continuous Improvement Online Caterpillar’s Reach Program

Lean Manufacturing MMTC Lean Training Classes

6 Sigma Online 6 Sigma Training Classes

Ford C3P Data Transfer Online training in C3P data

Transfer andTeam Center Data PLEX ERP

SAP Data Transfer Tenneco Titan SAP System

Conflict Minerals I-Point Systems training

Manufacturing Estimating MTI Costimator Software

Tube Bending Bend-Tech Software

GageTrak software JVL Software

Agile, SQL Lynda

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