Business Development Project Management

Ted V. Thorne CPIM

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Personal Philosophy: Through leadership and teamwork: Foresee the future needs of our customers so we can develop and implement appropriate solutions. Leverage business and technical knowledge to increase the value of the business development or IT organization to the customer and company. Develop a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Provide increased quantifiable return on investment (ROI), quality and predictability of solutions while reducing costs.

Qualifications

• 28 years’ experience with full SAP implementation life-cycles (i.e.; blueprint, realization, final preparation, go-live, support)

• SAP Certified in use of SAP’s ASAP project management system (Value SAP)

• SAP certified in Configuration of Materials management / Inventory Management and Warehouse Management modules including advanced logistics and configuration in MM/IM/WM

•Experience with RF-EDI-IDOC-SAPI, BAPI, ALE, UPS, IDOC and EAI integration processes

• 20 years’ experience in business development, process re-engineering, package implementation, product management, e-business and project management

• Experiences across supply chain logistics, large-scale project management, package-enabled re-engineering, systems integration, product development and applications design, risk management, master data normalization

• Business lines worked in manufacturing, electronics, Oil and Gas, government, internet e-commerce, telecommunications, retail, B2B electronic commerce, Aerospace and Defense.

• Extensive background in P&L, Materials Management, Purchasing / Production Planning and Purchase to Pay control systems in various industry sectors

• Experience in integration with SAP modules FICO, Basis, Security, PI, xPD, xRPM, MM, SD, PP, PS, PM, COPA, COPC, JVA, OLM, IS-Oil, IS Cable solutions, IS-Public Sector, SAP A&D, PLM PDR, IS-Automotive

• Experience with ARIBA and COMMERCE ONE e-business solution software systems

Employment with Key Accomplishments

Smith and Associates SAP assessment (5/2016-8/2016)

Deliverables for SAP pre implementation assessment

• Benefits to Smith & Associates

• High Level SAP Module identification

• High level Impact to Smith & Associates - – whether SAP would be a complete or partial replacement

• Integration with the existing applications

• Changes to business processes

• Need for resource skillset

• Changes to company culture

• Changes to infrastructure

• High level implementation deliverables

• Baseline Project Scope document

• Business Process GAP analysis

• Breakdown of Implementation phases

• High level timeline with cost estimates for project implementation

• Resource Type identification/Module

• Key assumptions

• Key Risks

• High-Level Cost Estimates

• Hardware

• Software

• Implementation (with various implementation options)

• Training

• Internal Resources Estimated Time Frame: 8 weeks

SDI international – PMO Lead for ERP Package Selection (6/2015 – 3/2016)

•PMO Lead for choice of SAP S4 HANA with BI and Success factors

•functional requirement review for PS/PM/MM/PP/ETM

•Business process reengineering of current business flow for improved throughput

•Analysis of business processes to determine SAP modules and functionality required to support current and new redesigned business model

•Vetting and interview of independent consultants to augment and ensure client side implementation protection

Cameron Industries – Functional/Tech team Lead SD EDI (8/2012 – 4/2015)

• SAP EDI configuration and customer support for Customers inbound and PO and outbound Invoice processes

• Testing and script development for EDI testing and processes

• PI support for customer integration issues

• Development of Functional specifications for customer report and development objects

• Debugging of IDOCs and ALE processes for EDI,TMS and other ALE processes and objects

• Reengineering of current business flow processes for improved throughput

• Development of EDI integration metrics reports

Lufkin Industries – Functional/Tech team Lead (01/2010 – 08/2012)

• SAP project covering all functional and technical builds for implementation

• Team lead for all Logistics apps MM/PP/QM/DM/PLM and data migration

• ETO, MTO, MTS, VC w/ATO PP order types and configuration scenarios

• Support for project systems Engineer to order scenario and variance reporting

• Setup and use Batch management and serialization

• Functional and technical specification documents for custom development objects

•Creation of infosets from logical databases for reporting with Business Objects Crystal reports and BI

•Configuration to support all MM and PP Eng and production BOMs, order types, planning strategies etc

• Setup of DMS with doc types with versioning and ECM revision control

• Creation of functional BPPs and conducted user training in MM, PP, SD, ECM, DMS and product costing

• Debug Timelink connectivity for shop floor order reporting and IDOC creation

Faurecia Auto Group: ECC6.0 US Rollout – Functional/Tech team Lead (08/2009 – 12/2010)

• Global SAP project covering all functional and technical builds for implementation

• Team lead for all Logistics apps MM/PP/SD/EDI and data migration • Table extracts, data mining and cleansing from JDE legacy system, responsible for all data loads in SAP using custom IDOCs, LSMW and mass change functionality for all data objects, materials, customer, vendor, BOMs, pricing, Pos, SAs, Sales orders, COA, Cost Centers, Work Centers, info recs, OLAs etc.

• Personally responsible for SRM and MM modules and team lead for SD, PP and EDI teams

• Redesigned SD EDI process flows to conform to customer requirements GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mazda and Volkswagen

• SRM-MDM catalog management and User flow setup for release strategy approvals for Pur Reqs and POs in SRM with GRs (Invoices managed in R/3 instance)

• Creation of functional and technical specs for custom development to meet client requirements to ABAP team (table extracts and FM code development)

• Implementation consists of SAP IS-Auto solution and custom @SPEED solution developed by 3rd party, SAP instance highly customized

• JIT automated processes triggered by EDI and broadcast messages to enable sequenced single part delivery to delivery point on assy line of client every 20 minutes

Conoco-Phillips Corp: SAP SRM5.5 –MDM5.5 - PI7.0 – Tech team support (03/2007 - 04/2009)

• Global P2P project covering all functional and technical builds for procure to pay functionality

• Install, configuration and Implementation of PI7.0 (formerly XI3.0)

• BI 7.0 report Tech and functional specs, debugging and validation of queries and data extracts

• Table extracts, data mining and configuration to support new developed business processes Policy management to support existing and new data creation to reclassified PIDX standards

• Enhanced Configuration of MM and PM modules of all new plants worldwide including creation and extension of all required master data, Service Masters Materials, vendors, source lists, inforecs, OLA ect

• Configuration of QM, certificates, notifications, control keys, inspections and workflows

• Configurations of MRP reorder for all Plant level materials, configuration of Auto-PO functionality.

• Set up physical inventory and cycle count procedures, configuration new movement types for warehouse transactions enable SAP console for RFID transactions

• Configuration of a sandbox and production SLD to support adding new PI instance to landscape to enable future consolidation of SLD to Solution Manager 4.0sp10

• Develop test procedures for FIT scenarios for technical, functional builds and system support packs and upgrades.

• Configuration of custom scenario to support ECC5.0 to SRM5.5 server-MDM 5.5 to catalog content repository and setup of file to file transfer scenario to third party for metatdata enhancements of material and service master IDOCS

• Configuration of custom scenarios to demo JDBC connection with PI to oracle, SQL and Sybase databases

• Configuration of alert management and mail notification in PI to support all scenarios developed

SAP America (LeverX) / SEGA of America: SAP xApps xRPM, PPMDC implementation (10/2006 -03/2007)

• Implementation of (PPMDC sp6) Business Package for Projects, Portfolio Management and Design Collaboration for International gaming software maker.

• Implementation includes Netweaver 2004s, Enterprise portal, cProjects, cFolders, BW, Collaboration and xAPP XRPM for overall portfolio management to enable shorter cycle times for product ideation to conception for new products to market

• Conduct interview with all participants in the process to design process flow, stage gates, approvals and deliverable products for the NPDI process

• Provide configuration to the system to support the processes, including roles and responsibilities.

• Provided some basis configuration support for installation and support of applications.

SAP America (LeverX) / Pilgrim’s Pride: SAP xApps xPD Ramp up project (6/2006 -10/2006)

• Working with SAP development team to implement new xAPPS Xpd 2.0 (product development) for client to enable shorter cycle times for product ideation to conception

• Set up and configuration of SAP xPD 2.0 sp3 an then upgrade to sp5 to facilitate the need to shorten the cycle time required to bring new products to market • Configuration utilizing SAP guided procedures, Composite application framework tool, Adobe interactive forms, and Portal with KW instance for document repository.

• Determination and configuration of portal roles, xpd roles

• Debug and test SAP note fixes on product and provide feedback on changes to current application

Hewlett Packard Corp: Product Lifecycle Mgmt/Product Data Replication (1/2006 -6/2006)

• Set up and configuration of SAP 4.7 PLM PDR (Product Data Replication) configuration for ALE / UPS IDOC distribution to downstream systems

• Wrote standardization and Policies for new data creation and maintenance

• Set up ALE transfer of BOM, Material Masters, ECMs, Class, Characteristics and Variant Configuration class type 300 characteristics

• Debug function modules to support PDR functionality and implement corrections manually and via SAP Snote

• Set-up and transport of configuration of SAP Boms and Material masters for master data clients and transactional instances, and RFC connections.

• Evaluate and participate on architecture planning team for migration of master data to new mastering client to retire older SAP master data instances.

• Setup of PLM Cfolders/cProjects collaboration web services for BOM collaboration demo in ECC5.0 system for client

Marathon Oil Co. Support and enhancement of 4.6c system (6/2005 -12/2005)

• MM/OLM/EBP-SRM trouble ticket support for client including configuration for all functionality IV, Movement types, ERS, material valuation ect.

• Evaluate and develop project plan for classifying the Equatorial Guinea operations Material master data into a UNSPSC and PIDX classification schema for search and spend analysis to support global procurements initiative

• Evaluate material classification structure and enhance for loading of plant maintenance and material master data for use in planning plant to support EG operation.

• Develop training materials and perform training classes to educates user community

• Installation and debugging of SAP notes to resolve client issues with system

• Service management entries via web interface to SAP PI for processing.

Nordam Group Aircraft Mfg: 4.7 SAP IS Aerospace and Defense Implementation (1/2005 -6/2005)

• Development of FRICE specification documents for migration of master data from ManMan and Fourth Shift legacy systems ( Vendor masters, material masters, info records, contracts etc)

• Normalization and Taxonomy development for migrated master data to SAP instances including adoption of a corporate standard for using the SAP classification system for material search

• Development of functional specs for SAP EP supplier portal, custom web forms etc for development in SAP EP

• Configuration of SAP 4.7 MM functionality to support all business requirements defined by clients SRS documentation including batch management, shelf life, ERS, serialization, Invoice Verification, new movement types ect.

• Development of business process swim lanes and corresponding SAP transactions to make INFOPAK documentation (BPP word docs, visios, ScreenCam’s) for testing and training requirements

• Management of SCM project plan and deliverables to meet clients overall deployment schedule

Hewlett Packard Corp: 4.7 Global Master Data Project/Netweaver MDM 3.0 Prototype (10/2004 -6/2005)

• Set up and configuration of SAP 4.7 vendor master configuration for Accounts payable and Purchasing Vendors to support new single vendor concept using alternative payee functionality

• Set up ALE transfer of vendor master data, create table extracts from source systems for cleansing

• Created all configuration rational documents and mapping documents for conversion process global vendor masters. Heavy analysis on downstream systems purchasing functionality analysis.

• Set-up and configuration of SAP solution manager 2.0 for managing configuration between master data clients and transactional instances, project IMGs, sol mgr sync and RFC connections.

• Set up of SAP’s LSMW legacy data migration tool for data input to new master data instance • Installation and configuration of SAP Netweaver MDM 3.0 with XI 3.0, WAS 6.4, EP6.0 for prototype evaluation by HP management.

• Led SAP Ramp-up program for MDM 3.0 build of prototype for HP evaluation

• Evaluated usage of new SAP Netweaver MDM master data management tool and developed prototype for testing

• Installed system and applied SAP notes to support break-fix requirements of new MDM 3.0 master data instance and debug MDM/XI installation problems

• Upgrade prototype of ECC 5.0 SAP instance for evaluation

Yoder Farms: Implementation of 4.6C SAP AG Industry (10/2003 -10/2004)

• Experienced in Configuration in MM-Procurement (Purchasing, Scheduling Agreements, contracts (3rd party processing), Subcontracting, materials and service outline agreements etc

• Developed Project Plan, Charter, SOW and all PM Deliverables to manage engagement.

• Set up and configuration of SAP 4.6C instance and installation of SAP AG industry best practice BC sets using SAP SAINT tool and S-Note setup of entire demo system and modules took 2 weeks

• Perform baseline configuration of MM and PP modules with integration to FICO, SD, CO-PC and CO-PA modules

• Developed blueprint, project plan, ICER conversion strategy and tools for implementation

• Developed standardized nomenclature and taxonomy structure for SAP master data conversions

• Developed custom user exit for ATP calculation of production yield quantities to enable Sales to promise customer delivery using customers Legacy data and SAP’s SD module

• Heavy emphasis on MRO and MRP production planning and purchasing

Powell Plant Farms: Support and upgrade of SAP R/3 3.1I to 4.6C SAP AG Industry (6/2002 -10/2003)

• Developed BPR strategy to improve departmental functionality within SAP Instance, and developed project plan and budget for upgrade from 3.1I to 4.6C

• Support of client’s 3.1I instance for the following modules. MM, FICO, COPA, COPC, SD, PPPI, Basis

• Successfully upgraded clients instance from 3.1I to 4.6C

• Implemented EDI change with Wal-Mart to AS2 format for SD order entry, invoice, and AP

• Developed project plan for upgrade to 4.6C and upgraded clients hardware to support upgrade requirements

• Developed new SD order types and pricing to facilitate use of contract growers to boost sales volumes

• Developed plan and oversaw development of publishing real time availability of product to the web for use by third party merchandising organization

• Development of web-based .NET application to facilitate CO-PA reporting real-time from clients SAP SQL database to client’s corporate intranet

Marathon Oil Corporation: Implementation of SAP R/3 4.6 Oil and Gas (10/2001 -06/2002)

• Preformed 3 month training and functionality set up at Equatorial Guinea operation in Africa, supported end user training of MM, FICO, PS and EBP modules

• Configuration of Materials management / Inventory Management modules to comply with client’s project scope

• Worked on IBM’s trouble ticket resolution team to resolve clients SAP and EBP issues

• Troubleshooting, debugging and installation of OSS notes pertaining to all Standard SAP modules including JVA, OLM, and PRA

• Setup Consumption based MRP and inventory management system for Equatorial Guinea operation in Africa including new pricing procedure to enable neutral accruals for freight to third party vendor

• Set up MRP for MRO replenishment with EBP and MM Purchasing functionality

• Monitored and resolved workflow issues surrounding FICO, EBP, AP, and MM functionality

• Provided SAP 4.6 consulting and support to major Oil and Gas company’s Materials Planning team, instrumental in providing IT solutions and process optimizations focused on Forecasting, Network Planning, and Finite Scheduling operations, as well as master data conversions and maintenance (Raw materials, Vendor Management, MRP, Inventory Management and Master Scheduling).

• Development of custom posting and tracking program to track 3rd party shipper “in transit” materials to EG operation. • Mapping and configuration of SAP’s MM/PP modules to align with business processes and requirements.

• Development of software customizations, conversions and systems interfaces. Development of testing plans, test data, and customized reporting. Systems testing, including testing of the integration of multiple I.S. products in a release package. End user training and second level systems support

Trade-Ranger: Vice-President Product Development/Business Consulting, (6/2001-10/2001)

• Oversaw all aspects of value-added service for the leading business to business procurement exchange for the energy industry. Performed the targeted creation of new client-facing services that wrap around electronic procurement processes, including consulting services, CRM/SRM tools, portal strategies, reverse auctions, and business process designs.

• Led analysis and mapping of E&P functions and processes for adoption of best business practice integration to e-business software product and service offerings

• Responsible for the Product Development and Business Consulting practice, representing 20 major Oil and Gas Companies. Shell, BP-Amoco, Conoco, ENI, Mitsubishi, Oxy, Unocal, Phillips 66, TotalElfFina etc.

• Designed and implemented the “Business Priority Strategy,” combining corporate vision and business strategy with marketplace demand and technical product development.

• Re-engineered client’s procurement processes, incorporating a new philosophy with reverse auctions and e-RFQs.

• Initiated an organizational change to transition the account management team to consultants/project managers.

• Developed, implemented strategic plans, aligning business and information technology organizations to achieve overall business goals. P & L responsibilities.

• Directly led re-engineering business – information technology practices with cross functional teams, meeting strategic vision and goals

• Developed new business model realizing 330 new suppliers on boarded into exchange in first 2 months

• Developed plan to reduce burn rate of 3.9 million to 1.8 million per month restructuring charges and fees by current software providers

• Developed business case and managed online Auction/eRFx work stream

KPMG Consulting, Consulting Manager, (11/1996 – 6/2001)

Dept of Defense NAVAIR: Implementation of SAP R/3 4.6. IS-Public Sector

• Developed CONOPS and IDEF models for integration of DOD “Purchase to Pay” P-card project with full integration to SAP.

• Developed project plans and SOW’s (Statement of Work) papers for task order initiatives.

• Conducted audits of documentation and configuration and managed project plan resources, WBS etc.

• Developed standards and guidelines for document and project management.

• Designed detailed IDEF models to blueprint current business practices for redesign and configuration of SAP.

Petrocosm: Chevron Texaco

• Managed Advanced Technical Sales Team. Development and implementation of Ariba marketplace software.

• Assigned to train and assist sales staff in giving technical sales presentations using the Ariba Buyer, Dynamic Trade (Online Bidding) and Marketplace web-enabled software programs for 90 million dollar B2B startup by Chevron, Texaco.

• Worked with suppliers to adopt standardized taxonomy for classification of suppliers catalog content data to E-Procurement HUB catalogs

• Worked on development of package integration modules for enabling web applications to Chevron and Texaco’s SAP ERP back office systems.

• Developed technology assessment for potential worldwide regional hubs. Including assessments for hardware, connectivity, application and integration development for possible international site locations. • Developed costing template for all Cisco based equipment, POP providers, physical hub site requirements, LAN WAN Connectivity matrix etc.

• Provided sales department support for dot-ramp on boarding of customers for e-procurement catalogs and on-line auction and Auction/negotiation software. Traveled worldwide in Sales capacity performing demonstrations and sales of e-marketplace software and services.

Dept of Defense: WLMP Army Logistics Modernization

• Led functionality and best-fit assessment on package selection and evaluation team for Dept of Army’s Logistics Modernization initiative.

• Led a high level review of various COTS software that addresses APS functionality for Demand and Supply Planning.

• Preformed detailed requirements analysis to assess best fit for Army using COTS software solutions.

• Provided potential software providers with detailed scenarios for each to develop configured “proof of concept” business solutions to match requirements of replaced technology systems. Analyzes and maps clients' business requirements and objectives; develops necessary product modifications to satisfy clients' needs.

• Developed BPR business process reengineering plan to restructure and modernize IT control mechanisms for the project.

Dept of Defense: Navy MWR Morale Welfare and Recreation Division:

• Developed blueprint, ROI, project estimate, proposal and feasibility study for the Moral, Welfare and Recreation, Department of the Navy using SAP’s R/3 IS-Retail solution.

• Design included the creation and configuration of business case scenarios reflecting desired functionality and the identification of organization, process and software modifications required to achieve these goals.

• Developed Point of Sale requirement definition for integration to the SAP FI/CO/MM/SD modules.

• Developed complete detailed proposal, project plan, cost estimates and feasibility study for implementation.

• Projected cost reduction model resulting from implementation realizing 5 to 7 million per year increasing exponentially for 7 year period before product life cycle saturation.

• Development of SAP’s IS-Retail solution including the communication plan, methodology/ approach, and SAP R/3 template for the implementation.

Pirelli Cables & Systems:

• Configuration of MM/IM/WM modules to comply with clients project scope

• Designed consolidated requisitions, procurement, and business processes for this $1Billion company, reducing costs by over $500K annually.

• Developed mapping and normalization of clients legacy MM master data for conversion to SAP ( this was normalized and mapped into the SAP classification system for use in MRP component allocation algorithms

• Developed Project plan utilizing ASAP methodology. Lead the requirements definition, and configuration for SAP’s IS-Cable Solution application. (FI-CO,CO-PC,CO-PA,SD,PP,AM,WM Modules).

• Integrated third party RF barcode software for used with the Warehouse Mgmt module.

• Developed integration for SAP MRP from external super-computer enabling use of multi-tiered algorithmic calculations for best use of fiber optic cable lengths in production planning.

• The 17 month implementation for this multinational cable corporation included 3 divisions with 5 plants in the US and Canada. Managed all P&L activities for the implementation.

• Process reengineering analysis of company’s organization. Conducted interviews, defined and analyzed current operations, and proposed reengineered processes. Identified $1-3 million of cost reduction opportunities, which represented 20-40% improvement for the areas reviewed.

• Developed business case and conceptual architecture to move from a three-tiered systems application structure to a two-tiered structure, establishing an internal consultancy to help lead the transformation.

Ciba Geigy - Specialty Chemical Corp: • Developed and provided support and training materials for SAP business process re-engineering of company personnel and business procedures.

• Provided second level IMG configuration to enable more complex business processes, such as automatic triggering of MRP runs and PO output for bin stock materials etc., automatic generation of PO from sales order types for third party sales orders, enabling of ERS (evaluated receipt settlement) for vendors.

• Developed batch management strategy for production and inventory control of chemical processing

Westinghouse Elect Corp: Sr. Materials IT Manager (10/1986 – 11-1996)

• Project Mgr for design, MM configuration, and startup of successful SAP R/3 implementation for a major transport refrigeration corporation. Coordinated conversion of multiple Legacy to SAP startup transitions. (FI,CO,AM,MM,PP,SD) This process included complete training regiments and design of training materials for numerous multinational plant sites.

• Managed design and implementation of real time quality performance feedback system from shop floor using MS Access database and wireless LAN portable computer system.

• Managed RF Bar-Code Kan Ban replenishment project to replace shop order system for materials production and movement through factory processes including receiving, quality inspection and warehouse.

• Beta tested all IS development projects and software implementations prior to corporate roll-out to determine feasibility and impact on manufacturing locations.

• Implemented SAP R/3 MRP systems resulting in inventory commitment to 3.2% inventory as a percent of sales. Increased inventory turns from 6 to 34 turns on container product inventory management project. Successfully planning and controlling 60 million dollars annually in inventory control and purchasing.

• Successfully negotiated multi-national Zero Inventory Consignment Contracts with major Suppliers encompassing multiple corporate manufacturing locations reducing inventory cost and product cycle time.

Professional Activities

• APICS American Production and Inventory Control Society

• Software Engineering Institute (SEI) – SEI Member

• SAPNET Counsel of Development for Mill Solutions

Education

Louisiana State University @ Alexandria University

McNeese State University

University of South Carolina Daniel Management Center’s Professional Management Program

Accolades

Certified CPIM APICS American Production and Inventory Control Society

Certification in Project Management, Westinghouse Electric Corp

University of South Carolina Daniel Management Center’s Professional Management Program

George Westinghouse Signature Award for Excellence

SAP Certifications:

• PAL010 SAP Materials Management (SAP Partner Academy)

• L0550 Advanced Configuration & Organization

• L0530 Warehouse Management

• L0985 SAP Classification System

• WB915 ASAP Project Management

• AC615 Executive Information System

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