Stephen M. Bennett

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Sebring, FL. 33872

ady4kv@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize extensive manufacturing operations, experience with my business process improvement skills to maximize performance in a business environment conducive to improvement opportunities. EXPERIENCE:

Delta Flight Products -1200 Tradeport Blvd. Atlanta GA. 1/2020 – Current Sr. Systems Engineer

Provide expertise and support in Epicor ERP Administration and Implementation

Operations & Inventory Management background-ERP Migration & Upgrade Life Sciences-NN Inc.- Paragon Medical 6/2019 - Current Epicor Administrator/Integration Team Analyst

Provide expertise and support in Epicor ERP Administration and Implementation

Work with stakeholders in creating user training, testing and business process redesign

A member of Application Support Team which provides services to IT customers

Coordinate and manage projects for Epicor application and development teams

Provide Level II support to functional core team areas Bennett’s ERP Solutions, LLC / Vision Business Solutions / SixS Partners– Consulting Services 5/2014 – 6/2019

Principal Owner/Senior Consultant, Operations Management and ERP Consulting

Consulting in Operations Improvement for Manufacturing Companies

Project Management and re-implementation of ERP systems

Certified Epicor / Vantage Consultant-System upgrades up to 10.2.400

Implementation of all functional modules within Epicor

Specialization in Inventory Management Master Planning

Work with stakeholders in creating user training, testing and business process redesign Symetrics Industries, LLC – Mfr. Electronic Systems 8/2011 – 5/13/2014

(Brief time away –Estes Group – Senior Consultant 5/13 – 9/13) Master Scheduler \ ERP Project Manager

Developed formal MPS techniques within the company. Newly created position.

Implemented Epicor MRP and APS functionality. Beta tested 9.05.700 version

Developed several updateable dashboards and queries

Responsible for the S&OP Planning creation and monitoring

Assist in I.T. Dept. with Epicor training and troubleshooting

Implementation of all functional modules within Epicor M & M Business Solutions, LLC – Consulting Services 5/2007 - 8/2011 Sr. Manager, Operations Management and ERP Consulting

Consulting in Operations Improvement for Manufacturing Companies

Project Management

MRP and Master Planning Training and Implementation of concepts

Lean Techniques Training and effective implementation in many mixed mode operations

ERP Implementations of Epicor 9 and Vantage (Certification current) Epicor Software Company - Consulting Services 1/9999 – 8/2011 Professional Services Consultant, Southeast region (Authorized partner & contractor)

Certified Epicor Vantage Consultant

Software audits for effectiveness and utilization

Successfully implemented numerous customers with concentration in manufacturing

Crystal & SSRS Reports generation for effective data analysis

Product Configuration experience to reduce front office lead time and cost analysis Activant Solutions, Denver, CO 6/2005 – 12/2005

ERP Software and Consulting Services (acquired by Epicor) Sr. Applications Consultant

Responsible for on-site implementation consulting and training engagements for ERP applications throughout North America

Specialized in Millwork product configuration software for custom manufacturers Meaden & Moore LLC, Cleveland, OH – Consulting Services 1/1999 – 6/2005 Manager, ERP Consulting

Directed several ERP implementations with a high concentration in the materials and operations areas

JRB Company, Akron, OH - Mfr. Heavy Equipment Attachments 3/1997 - 11/1998 MIS Manager and Master Scheduler (Dual Role)

Successfully implemented closed loop MRP system

Developed and Maintained users’ procedures

Master Scheduler for multiple plants

Park Ohio, Cleveland, OH – Mfr. Forge Operations 9/1996 - 3/1997 ERP Systems Manager of Implementations

Instituted formal shop floor control techniques including daily dispatch lists, weekly capacity reports, visual shop loads, rough cut capacity plans, and monthly shipping forecasts.

Implemented ERP software in 6 plants with administering best practices between plants LITCO Wood Products, Wooster, OH – Mfr. Lumber Products 3/1995 - 9/1996 Production and Inventory Control Manager

Directed the production and inventory activities of four disparate manufacturing facilities including month-end physicals

Myers Industries, Akro-Mils Division, Wadsworth, OH – Mfr. 8/1991 - 8/1993 Inventory Manager and Production Scheduler

Instituted formal shop floor control techniques including daily dispatch lists, weekly capacity reports, visual shop loads, rough cut capacity plans, and monthly shipping forecasts.

Lucas Aerospace Company Aurora, OH – Mfr. 3/1987 - 8/1991 Master Scheduler

Instituted forecasting techniques to drive the material requirements planning functions

Responsible for day-to-day material requirements planning & control EDUCATION:

American Intercontinental University Online

Bachelor's Degree

Information Technology

Graduated Summa cum Laude

Lakeland College US-FL-Lakeland

Associate Degree

Associates in Arts Degree in Business Management, Lakeland College, Lakeland, FL Cuyahoga Falls High School US-Ohio-Cuyahoga Falls

Graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Lowry Technical Training Center US-CO-Denver

Certification in Inventory Management/Supply Chain Supervisory Management Workshop US-PA-Pittsburgh

Certification in Supervision

APICS Certification Course US-OH-Cleveland

Completed the APICS Material Requirements Training & Supply Chain Basics exams Total Quality Management US-OH-Akron

Certificate of Completion in the Total Quality Management course at Akro-Mils - Akron, OH Master Planning US-OH-Cleveland

Certificate of Completion in Master Planning at Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH EPICOR SKILLS:

All Operation Core Modules-Production/Materials /Quality/Sales Configuration Module

Data Management Tool (DMT)

Query Tools / Dashboards

Multi-Site / Multi-Plant Configuration

Case Management

Advanced Materials Management (AMM)

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Handheld MES

Preventative Maintenance Management

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Project Management

Customer Relations Management (CRM)

Business Process Management (BPM)

BAQ Designer

Customizations / Dashboards

Business Process Redesign

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project-Expert level Crystal Report & SSRS Writer

Business Query Tools

Extensive ERP software knowledge (Epicor 9 & 10, Epicor Vantage, Symix, Syteline, and Mapics) Project Management

Performed the duties of Master Scheduler, Production/Inventory Control Manager, and Buyer/Planner

Warehouse Manager/Shipping & Receiving Manager

Highly organized and goal driven

AFFILIATIONS:

Member of the Melbourne Municipal Band & various concert & jazz bands Cuyahoga Falls Alumni Marching Band Committee

American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) Member Northeast Ohio Symix User's Group President (1996-1998) Northeast Ohio Symix Training Coordinator (1995-1996) Epicor Users Group

WPBC Sebring, FL. Music Worship

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