Supply Chain Project Management
Resume:
Kurt Edwards, CPIM
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Enterprise Applications ORACLE Cloud SCM Demand Planning Supply Planning Replenishment Planning Service Cloud CTO Executive Management Solutions Architect Tactical Planing and Execution Strategic Best Practices Data Driven Planning and Execution Managed Services
Professional Summary
Oracle Supply Chain Management / Supply Chain Planning and Execution, Information Technology Professional with extensive business process and consulting experience in supply chain effectiveness and optimization. Business Systems Analyst[ BSA] activities are also a part of the skillset. Recent focus has been to target the effective delivery of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Replenishment planning, and Integrated Business Planning [IBP]. Execute processes of engine tuning for various industries and business models, inclusive of but not limited to paper and printing, CPG, food and beverage [both discrete and process manufacturing]
Supply Planning, Logility advanced planning and scheduling, replenishment planning, CTO (Configure-To-Order), and S&OP processes and business solutions, in both on-premise and off-premise (cloud applications) technologies. Utilizes supply chain and information technology experiences to facilitate practical business solutions for organizations. Coach and Provide Leadership to cross-functional technical and business unit segments. Utilize Program and Project Management philosophies such as Agile, Waterfall [dependent on client’s comfort level], SCRUM initiatives and leadership. Also, engage to utilize tools to facilitate the efficiencies and quality of project delivery through the use of Jira and ServiceNow Kanban Boards to drive Strategic, Tactical, and Deliverable results to maximize Returns on Investments. Additional skillsets involve, but are not limited to, are inventory, Procurement, Developing and revising documentation, functional and technical activities, and End User through Executive training development and execution. Risk Management and Compliance experience on multiple projects.
Best Practices in multiple industries, inclusive of shop floor hands-on work and activities:
Implemented TPM initiatives with PepsiCo [Pepsi Bottling System], United Technologies Automotives, and Nacom [Yazaki Group – Japan] to put into practice TPM [Total Productive Maintenance] concepts, inclusive, but not exclusive to, Predictive Maintenance, as well as involving all departments in quick changeover and continuous improvement initiatives. The overall measure utilized was OEE [Overall Equipment Effectiveness].
Incorporate predictive maintenance results [measures] into manufacturing and distribution routings, schedules
Ensure that all components, parts, manpower are available on time [via procurement, expediting when necessary, and scheduling] to maximize uptime and minimize downtime
Use technologies [Oracle, others] to quickly make decisions as they pertain to scheduled predictive maintenance, setups, and planned downtime
Managed the appropriate data input for primary, secondary, and tertiary parts suppliers within Oracle with appropriate attributes to ensure on-time receipts of necessary components, as well as integrating maintenance schedules with Finance along with production scheduling
Migrate maintenance baseline and attribute data via FBDI, coding, from On-premise Oracle to Cloud for organizations that wish to transition to the cloud platform.
RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) experiences throughout pre-sales and sales processes, inclusive of collaboration with Delivery Resources, Technical Experts, and Innovation Centers of Excellence to drive sustainable growth and results
Compliance adherence within architectural design and implementation for industries inclusive of Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Automotives, as examples
Technical Skills
Oracle Cloud Planning, Oracle Cloud Applications, Replenishment Planning, Oracle Fusion O2C modules with CRM systems, Oracle Demantra, SNO (Strategic Network Optimization), IO (Inventory Optimization), APCC (Advanced Planning Command Center), Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Bricks, Demand Planning Cloud, Oracle R12 EBS, Oracle SQL / PL/SQL, Oracle RMS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Manhattan / Oracle WMS, Oracle / JDEdwards ERP, Demand Solutions, Logility Demand Solutions, Logility (American Software) ERP, SDLC Methodology, Execution and Compliance, Linux Shell Scripting, AGILE Software Development Methodology and Execution, Apache Web Deployment, Crystal Reporting, Crystal Enterprise Management, Cognos Reporting, MS Project, MS Access, MS Visio, Oracle SCM modules, including Inventory Management, Purchasing, Order Management, Pricing, and Warehouse Management Services, Oracle Risk Management and Compliance.
Professional Experience
OLSo Consulting Principal Owner April 2010 - Present
Principal Oracle Consultant/Architect and SCM Demand Consultant
Primary Techno-Functional Consultant in the successful delivery of Oracle’s VCP suite of solutions inclusive of delivery utilizing Oracle’s On Premise and Off Premise (Cloud) Solutions and applications. Serve as Project Manager, Techno-Functional SME (Subject Matter Expert), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Technical SME, and Trainer for modules implemented. Previous Clients include organizations such as Comcast (Xfinity) - NBC Universal / Accenture, The United States Postal Service, Timex Group, General Dynamics, and Simmons Foods. Facilitates and executes the delivery of Oracle Demantra Solutions for 20+ years. Activities and experiences are inclusive of the following:
Amazon, LLC – Oracle Demantra Techno/Functional Consultant [Re-Implementation w/ CTO/ Importing and Exporting Data/ Enhancements [Discrete Distribution/Logistics Environment]
- April 2024 through September 2024
Clearwater Paper – Spokane, WA – Oracle Demantra Techno/Functional Consultant/Risk Management and Compliance [inclusive of Replenishment Planning/Manufacturing] [Process and Discrete Manufacturing]
- February 2023 through December 2023
• Nature's Bounty -- Bohemia, NY – Oracle SCM {Process and Discrete Manufacturing]
- September 2020 through April 2021
Rheem Manufacturing -- Atlanta, GA – Senior Oracle SCM Consultant/Risk Management and Compliance [inclusive of Replenishment Planning] [Discrete Manufacturing]
- September 2019 through December2019
• Nature's Bounty -- Bohemia, NY – Oracle SCM [inclusive of Replenishment Planning/Manufacturing]
- September 2018 through April 2019 [Process and discrete manufacturing]
• Young’s Market Holdings – Tustin, CA – Oracle SCM Cloud Consultant
- January 2017 through November 2017 [inclusive of Replenishment Planning]
• Tigi Haircare -- Metro Dallas, TX – Functional Consultant
- January 2016 through July 2016 [Process and Discrete Manufacturing]
• Clearwater Paper – Spokane, WA – Oracle Functional Consultant (Inclusive of Finance)
- June 2014 through July 2016 [inclusive of Replenishment Planning/Manufacturing] [Process and Discrete Manufacturing]
• Rheem Manufacturing – Atlanta, GA – On-Demand Planning Consultant [Discrete Manufacturing]
- April 2014 through June 2014
• Comcast (Xfinity) - NBC Universal / Accenture – OOD (Oracle On Demand / Cloud Services) -- Philadelphia, PA – Oracle On-Demand Cloud Consultant [inclusive of Replenishment Planning]
- Oct 2012 through April 2013
• Timex Group – Danbury, CT – EBS Cloud Consultant [Discrete Manufacturing]
- August 2012 - September 2012
• The United States Postal Service -- Topeka, KS – Oracle EBS Consultant/Risk Management and Compliance [inclusive of Replenishment Planning]
- September 2011 through August 2012 [End of Contract]
• Simmons Foods -- Siloam Springs, AZ – Oracle EBS
- May 2010 through October 2010 [inclusive of Replenishment Planning/Manufacturing] [Discrete Manufacturing]
Roles & Responsibilities since 2010 - present
Oracle EBS / VCP Versions Implemented or Upgraded Since:
12.1.3 - 12.2.7 / 12.2.9 inclusive of both Legacy as well as EBS source integrations
5.x
6.x
All Oracle Demantra Versions [post Oracle’s Acquisition of Demantra]:
oLate versions - 6.x
oAll 7.x versions
oAll Versions 12.x [designed to work more consistently Oracle’s 12c Database and Middle Tier
oLatest Demantra Upgrade Worked on 12.2.7.x
oDeployed appropriate Oracle security configurations in conjunction with SOX compliance, as well as SSL access to data
oGOP [Global Order Promising]
oDetermining component/unit/sub-assembly availability for Supply and Demand Planning for availability of delivery commitments
oExample: Backlog Workbench utilized to optimize schedules based upon pegging to asses overall end item availability for shipment to customers
oConstraint Based Planning
oDue Date Constraints
oResource Constraints
oMaterial Constraints
oMRP/DRP
oConduct ASCP workshops for As-Is / To-Be analyses and process flows to determine scope requirements of implementation
oFacilitate best practices discussions with Master Planner(s), Supply Planner(s) to reinforce and/or establish meaningful and practical planning and frozen fences, as well as plan interpretations and order promising
oWork with Business and Technical Team Resources to drive understanding of interactions between ERP ODS ASCP Demantra
oConfigure primary and secondary routings
oIdentify end item and component substitutes, as well as configurations in ASCP to accommodate appropriate planning scenarios for each
oWork with Management to define User Security based on roles performed
oIdentify opportunities to introduce scalability in ASCP model to accommodate future growth
oDrive business knowledge and understanding of Constraint-Based Planning v. Due Date Based Planning
oApply demand priority rules to appropriate Customers / Items / etc.
Perform Integrations to Multiple Solutions
Microsoft 365
Microsoft SL
IBM Order Management
Reporting Solutions (Cognos, Discover, Multiple BI Solutions)
SAP
Other relational and non-relational databases
Oracle Supply Chain and Demand Planning Cloud Areas of Focus
Work with major stakeholders and process owners to determine business requirements for the solution model
Configure dimensions, measures, and tables to appropriately facilitate supply and demand planning cloud functions.
Integrated Business Planning [IBP]
Oracle P2P1 [Plan to Produce]
Oracle OTC [Order to Cash]
Oracle P2P2 [Procure to Pay]
Leverage Logility planning system in optimizing demand and inventory planning
Oracle Cloud Planning [Supply and Demand Planning]
oSince widespread commercialization by Oracle of Cloud Infrastructure offerings ~2017
Oracle Fusion O2C modules with CRM systems (e.g., Oracle Sales Cloud, Salesforce) to synchronize customer data, sales orders, and service requests, enabling a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
oConfigured Fusion to be able to seamlessly transfer data between the following:
Oracle ERP
Supply Planning
Demand Planning
IBP [Integrated Business Planning]
Finance [FP&A]
Warehouse and Transportation Management [Oracle, Manhattan, other Legacy Tools]
If required, configure and train process owners in supply/demand balancing activities
Work with business process owners to determine what constraints will need to be enabled (if any)
Conduct Training for all functions and levels within the organization
Drive and facilitate SIT, CRP, UAT
Support ongoing day-to-day activities, best practices, and enhancements to merge into new technologies
Activities
Led / Implemented Oracle Demantra implementations in 25+ instances since 2001.
Effectively integrate ASCP ODS Oracle Demantra, as well as Legacy ERPs Oracle Demantra to facilitate supply / demand planning processes, as well as IBP [Integrated Business Planning]
Configure ASCP per business requirements (e.g., Lead Times, Planning Fences, Grouping of combinations for Plan execution, etc.)
Implemented GOP (Global Order Promising) for automotive and industrial suppliers which incorporates appropriate supplier lead times, resource availability, and distribution routings.
This increases order fulfillment promising accuracies to customers by incorporating both internal and external transactional systems and information.
Maintained and upgraded Logility planning system
Work with both supply and demand key players to ensure optimal use of best practices.
Serve as End-To-End Solution architect / Project Lead for successful delivery of forecasting initiatives to include projected supply requirements inclusive of providing 3PL future requirements to meet end customer cloud demands.
Execute performance improvement initiatives inclusive of work with DBAs, web resources, and end users, while building configurations to enhance end user experiences, as well as lower taxation to hard resources to deliver data and end results.
Extensive experience in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) administration, optimizing configurations, managing tenancy, and implementing cost-effective solutions to support business objectives.
Serve as functional lead, technical lead, architect, and pro ject manager in various implementations during that period to present.
Utilize ETL solutions such as Business Objects, ODI, Informatica to integrate Oracle Supply Chain Solutions to EBS and other Legacy ERP instances
Execute processes of engine tuning for various industries and business models, inclusive of but not limited to paper and printing, CPG, food and beverage [both discrete and process manufacturing]
Promotional planning and optimization
S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning)
RP (Replenishment Planning)
Advanced Forecasting
Hardware / software (database, application, web server, etc.) setup and design based on current needs and scalability requirements.
ASCP
CTO
IBP
S&OP
Oracle Supply Chain Planning Cloud (Planning Central)
Perform DBA activities related to setups, tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Workshop organization and facilitation
UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
Training
Documentation [inclusive of solutions design(s), architectural design(s), risk management]
Develop PL/SQL and/or stored procedures where necessary based on business requirements and conditions.
Provide guidance as it pertains to additional reporting [if required]
WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
Work with Steering Team and Major Stakeholders to define overall project charter along with resource allocations (manpower, time, tools, cost) and availability.
Develop project plans utilizing both backward and forward methodologies consistent with project charter.
Identify and communicate potential risks to Steering Team and Major Stakeholders for resolution
Facilitate project kick-off activities inclusive of, but not limited to, assignment of responsibilities, expected timelines, measures of success, risks, and communication processes / tools for project(s) that will be utilized.
Conduct bi-weekly team leadership ‘Issues and Updates’ meetings to highlight progress, issues, and risks.
Meet with Steering Team monthly [or more frequently] to communicate progress, budgetary statuses, as well as any roadblocks / risks which might breach overall project critical path.
Re-allocate resources based on project milestone completions or reschedules.
Work with both business and technology functions throughout entire project to ensure successful project activity alignment as project matures.
Own Issues List reporting to all project teams to ensure successful development/training for resolution, testing, and promotion.
Upon completion of project, capitalize appropriate portions of project per project charter for accounting purposes.
Architect solutions, as well as provide business and technical support for enhancements as well as day-to-day production support issues that may be presented.
Oracle WMS / Manhattan Business requirements as well as architecture design, builds, setups and training to accommodate customer requirements.
Asset Maintenance/Management
International Business Machines (IBM) - Atlanta, Georgia 2008 - 2010
Managing Consultant
Managing Consultant active in the successful delivery of Supply Chain solutions, with a focus in Oracle-Demantra Demand Planning:
Serve as project lead and business process and technology lead for projects in various industries such as network technology and solutions, ATM and other self-service solutions, as well as paper and printing. (Inclusive of Finance)
Serve in technical role to complete architectural design(s) and revisions if necessary, assist in hardware sizing specifications and procurement options.
Assist / Conduct hardware / software installs and component testing.
Design /configure modular migration, promotion, and testing plans.
Develop technical and functional specifications.
Conduct business requirements workshops.
Develop / Conduct UAT plans and executions.
CONFIGURE [where even remotely possible] all integrations, and develop PL/SQL custom objects to support customers’ business requirements -- The effort is based on the ‘Configure v. Customize’ concept
Auxis Management and Technology Solutions, Inc 2007 - 2008
Atlanta, Georgia,
Plantation, Florida
Senior Consultant, Enterprise Applications Solutions
Senior Consultant responsible for the successful delivery of projects with focus on supply chain process improvement and implementation of demand planning systems (Oracle-Demantra):
Serve as Project Manager, as well as business process / technology [integration] SME.
Provide delivery of the following processes and supporting solutions:
Logility Demand Solutions Implementations / Integrations / Support
oCloud Demand Planning
oReplenishment Planning
oS&OP [Sales and Operations Planning] through full lifecycles (Define, Design, Delivery).
Education
B.S. Industrial Engineering Technology, (Magna Cum Laude)
South Carolina State University -- 1991
Certifications
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), C.P.I.M. Certified
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