Barbara Thomas
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adept at analyzing business needs, building business process documentation, determining master data governance, maintenance, configuration, and security role management, assessing training and change management needs. Proficient in all phases of SAP testing, upgrades, and providing post go-live support. Recognized for my ability to motivate others utilizing strong facilitation as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
SAP ECC 6.0, Some S/4 HANA / Solution Manager 4.0 / InfoPak / Mercury Test Director / HP Quality Center / Business Information Warehouse / Visio / uPerform / MS Office Applications / Windows & Mac based Software / WinRunner, Win Shuttle / Success Factors / SharePoint / Lean Manufacturing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Baer Group (Contractor) 07/24 – 11/24
SAP Business Process Analyst
Testing of new functionality within SAP WM, PP, MM and Mii / OEE with documented results
Worked with functional consultants & other team members to define and deliver enhancements requested by the business
Resolved incidents in Service Now requested from the business for SAP, Mii / OEE, Security Role Management
Key member of Project Teams delivering functionality to the business on site as needed
Attended regular meetings / updates
Stihl, Inc. 10/21 – 01/24
Sr. SAP WM Analyst
Support of SAP Warehouse Management (LE-WM) module, HUM, and third-party logistics/warehouse systems that integrate/interface with SAP. Responsible for researching business requirements, developing detailed specifications and validating SAP solutions with business stakeholders.
Configuring SAP WM module, with basic knowledge of SAP ABAP programs, function modules, SAP scripts, User Exits, SQL, and IDOCs
Providing administration and support for third party logistics software/applications that interface with SAP. Managing the vendor relationship and coordinating enhancement requests, testing, and support for WM and SD
Supporting application testing, deployment, maintenance and enhancement activities by correcting configuration and responding to scope changes and application enhancement requests within LE-WM and SD
Researching business requirements, developing detailed specifications and validating the SAP solutions with business stakeholders
Developing test scenarios, test scripts and performing end-to-end systems integration testing as well as developing technical and training documentation
Care for a family member, Mother 3/20 - 10/21
Nimble Techedge Group 12/19 – 3/20
Sr. SAP MM/PP Analyst
•Collaboration with business partners to align technology solutions with business strategies within the areas of SAP S/4 HANA Inventory, Materials Management, Material Requirements Planning, Production Planning, Warehouse Management, Purchasing
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Siemens (Contractor) 7/19 – 11/19
Sr. Application Expert
Implementation rollout in Sacramento, CA for Siemens Locomotives Solution
•Provide business and system knowledge in SAP within Materials Management, Warehouse Management, and Quality Management
•Requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, training, documentation and change request management
Omnicell 10/15 – 1/18
Sr. SAP Business Analyst
•Direct support during SAP implementation for Medical Adherence Manufacturing Company including Materials Management, Procure to Pay, Production Planning, Quality Management, Sales and Distribution
•Security Role Management for the areas above; business process reengineering; master data maintenance; testing, configuration, enhancements; training across business units on new system functionality; implementation of RFID Motorola Scanners throughout Supply Chain processes
Collier County, Clerk of Court (short term project) 3/15 – 6/15
SAP Business Analyst II
•Identification of SAP System improvements and business process reengineering
Jabil 3/14 – 8/14
Enterprise Solution Specialist II
•Upgrade and implement new functionality for Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Quality Management, Production Planning including Handling Unit Management and Radio Frequency transactions through configuration and custom development
•Installation and rollout of SAP 6.0 to acquired company facility location
GCSS Army Project (6 month Contract through J. Perkins) 11/12 – 5/13
SAP Cutover Consultant
•Fielding GCSS-Army SAP Solution including Materials Management configuration, cutover for master data, validation of Waterhouse Management, Inventory, Purchasing, gains and losses, storage bins and types
Goodrich (Aerospace and Defense) 1/09 – 6/12
SAP SCM Lead Business Analyst IV
Management of requirements for manufacturing, operations, maintenance repair and overhaul, and logistics areas of the business including Inventory Management (primary), Environmental Health & Safety, Material Masters, Quality Management, and Purchasing including training of new SAP team members for support of all plants (50+) globally for Aerostructures, Landing Gear, Cargo, Lighting, etc.
Cox Newspapers, Inc. 11/05 – 8/08
SAP Procurement (P2P) Lead Functional Analyst
Configuration and Security role creation for Purchasing including Release Strategy and Inventory Management as well as MDG strategy including analysis, cleanup, and centralization approach.
Creation / review of BPPs, scenario and integration tests, training materials including H2R scenarios as well as involvement in the Travel and Expense setup and testing
Project management of issues workshop in Ohio and requirements gathering /change management
Morris Communications 7/04 – 5/05
SAP Implementation Specialist
Facilitation of Business Unit Training for EBPro, Inventory, and MSD Customer Service for CIrculation
Management of BW security roles and master data testing for the Publication Group
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The Coca-Cola Company, Commercial Prod. Supply (employee’s materinity leave) 3/04 – 5/04
SAP SEM / BW Training Consultant
•Management of testing criteria documents for the Cost Management scenarios utilizing SAP SEM, Flat File Upload documents and BEx Reporting through Business Information Warehouse and development of training materials for Manufacturing Plants
North Carolina DOT, Highway Patrol and DPI (Contract through B2B Workforce) 10/02 – 3/04
SAP R/3 4.6 Lead PM Trainer / Functional Team Member
•Instruction of 6 Plant Maintenance courses across 15 Divisions within the State of North Carolina
•Testing of the PM, MM and Purchasing transactions within the system, analysis of the business needs
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 1995 – 2002
Information Infrastructure Functional Analyst, 2001-2002
•Analyzed business needs and use cases for Quality Management within business units, master data building for SAP implementation of Quality Management and Plant Maintenance modules, technical training of management and employees and provided go-live and post go-live support with 70% travel
Training & Education Specialist for SAP R/3 Plant Maintenance / Quality Management, 1999-2001
•Facilitated SAP R/3 Plant Maintenance and Quality Management courses with 70% travel
SAP Standard Deliverables Coordinator, 1997-1999
•Managed Data Standardization Guide and developed Data Standards Team workplan within SAP
SAP Project and Knowledge Coordinator, 1995-1997
•Created and maintained charters, work plans, work orders, budget documents and organizational charts