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ABDUL FIELDS, CPIM

Miramar, FL *****

Cell – 314-***-****

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SUMMARY

Energetic, dependable, hands-on contributor with Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Production Scheduling and Manufacturing expertise and ERP system knowledge. Capable of communicating effectively with associates and clients in various disciplines and at all levels of management. Proactive decision-maker, motivated team player, and artful problem solver with demonstrated initiative, integrity and resourcefulness. Effective at organizing and coordinating efforts towards achievement of desired objectives.

Experience

BE Aerospace - Miami, FL

B/E Aerospace is the worldwide leading manufacturer of aircraft passenger cabin interior products for the commercial and business jet aircraft markets.

Mar 2008 – Preset Production Control Manager

• Managed the development of the Master Production Schedule used to drive requirements for the manufacture of OEM and Aftermarket Seating requirements and Spare Parts manufacturing.

• Streamlined department processes to support the reduction of 3 FTE’s without impacting department output. (Resulted in $130k of annual savings)

• Successfully outsourced over 100 piece parts to local suppliers resulting in annual cost savings and improvements in operational efficiency and on time delivery.

• Developed systems and processes to identify part shortages to prevent manufacturing downtime.

• Revised Sales Bookings process to align Customer Promised Delivery dates with available manufacturing capacity.

• Revised department processes to eliminate transaction errors caused by the implementation of Engineering Change Orders.

• Effectively supervised department staff of 7 personnel.

Oct 2005 – Feb 2008 Business Systems Architect

• Led inventory accuracy project that increased piece part accuracy by 15%.

• Assist management with the analysis of manufacturing operational performance.

• Created Gross Margin Report that allows management to review the actual profitability of each product shipment.

• Modified the manufacturing labor collection process, which led to improved reporting accuracy. Modification also reduced the Finance department headcount by 1 FTE.

• Coordinated the implementation of corporate initiatives aimed at standardizing processes across various company facilities.

• Responsible for the maintenance and development of the Data Analysis Systems used to monitor daily operational performance.

• Site contact for the development of and/or creation of JD Edwards reports and specifications for custom programs.

May 2005 – Sep 2005 Contractor – Cost Control Manager

• Design and implement cost analysis and control programs.

• Monitor Production Work Orders and Shipments to ensure that costs and revenues are appropriately allocated and recognized in the proper Accounting period.

• Perform account reconciliations to ensure that the integrity of key inventory accounts is maintained.

• Generate standard product costs to support the introduction of new products.

• Developed procedures for the Annual Product Costing Process.

• Recommend additional JD Edwards functionality to help streamline current operational processes.

• Create process flows to document current Manufacturing, Production Planning and Inventory Control processes.

• Assist department staff with development of JD Edwards skills.

Watson Pharmaceuticals (Formerly Andrx Pharmaceuticals) - Davie, FL

Jan 2003 – Apr 2005 Director Planning & Scheduling

• Promoted from Manager to Director February 2004.

• Manage the development of the Master Production Schedules and Detail Production plans for Commercial and New Products manufacturing for three production facilities.

• Perform Strategic Planning analysis for rolling 36 month horizon.

• Monitor finished goods inventory levels to ensure customer service levels are maintained and financial risks are minimized.

• Perform capacity analysis for manufacturing equipment and labor resources to support short term and long term demand requirements.

• Perform monthly review of Finished Good and WIP inventories to determine appropriate financial reserve.

• Financial responsibility for over $40MM Finished Good and WIP inventories.

• Reduced company backorders from $12MM to under $3MM without additional equipment capacity.

• Implemented Product Data Management (Item Master, Bill of Materials and Routings) entry and revision process for ERP system.

• Interact with Executive Management to ensure Internal Customer Service levels and expectations are met.

• Maintain and report KPI’s for Scheduling department.

• Facilitate the monthly Sales and Operations Planning meeting.

• Develop and maintain operational budget for Scheduling and Planning Department.

• Effectively supervised department staff of 10 personnel.

Deloitte & Touche, LLP - St. Louis, MO

Nov 2002 – Jan 2003 Senior Consultant

• Primary Post Go-Live support for Materials Management and Manufacturing Accounting for JD Edwards World.

• Providing weekly status reports to client personnel and project management detailing current issues and proposed solutions.

Arthur Andersen LLP - St. Louis, MO

(Consulting practice acquired by Pricewaterhouse Coopers on 07/15/02)

Sept 1999 – Nov 2002 Senior Consultant, Business Consulting

• Lead consultant for implementation of JD Edwards OneWorld Xe Production Planning and Sales Forecasting functionality.

• Primary Post Go-Live support contact for Materials Management and Sales Forecasting functionality for five Manufacturing sites.

• Developed and tested system activity scripts during the Configuration and Integrated Testing phases of project for select areas in the Manufacturing module.

• Developed and delivered the training curriculum for the Production Planning and Sales Forecasting end user trainer courses.

• Developed End User Procedures for Production Planning and Sales Forecasting processes.

• Facilitated business process mapping sessions with Corporate Planners, Site Planners and Marketing personnel to determine business requirements for system configuration and Gap Analysis Review.

• Developed specifications for custom manufacturing and sales reports.

• Supervised personnel responsible for implementing the Product Data Management functionality of JDE.

• Integrated client’s Sales and Operations Planning process with JDE Sales Forecasting functionality.

• Managed client relationship during Post Go-Live support.

Sept 1997 – Aug 1999 Senior Auditor, Audit and Business Advisory Services

• Planned and managed audits and reviews of financial statements and benefit plans.

• Evaluated client operations and supervised audit teams.

• Developed and maintained financial budgets for audits.

• Researched technical issues to ensure that financial statements were presented in conformity with applicable laws and regulations.

• Participated in formal closing meetings with client executives providing audit results, operations analysis, and recommendations for improvements.

• Documented merchandising processes and procedures based on interviews with clients.

• Obtained business and accounting experience working in broad range of industries including retail, financial services, manufacturing, and not-for-profit

• Major Public Clients: The May Department Stores, Payless ShoeSource and American Heart Association

Education / Development

University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK

(Bachelor of Accountancy)

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Certified Public Accountant (Non Practicing - Missouri)

Trained in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Processes

Software Knowledge

JD Edwards World

JD Edwards One World

Macola

Showcase Query Report Writing Tool

Microsoft Office Suite

Crystal Report Writing Tool

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