PAULA L. E. FINNAN

 

2508 Kingman Drive	(302)-530-7098 (Cell)
Chalfonte	(302) 479-5225 (Home)
Wilmington, DE 19810	pfinnan@hotmail.com

 

 

PROFILE_________________________________________________________________ ______________

Disciplined goal-oriented and highly motivated consulting professional with eight years of hands-on configuration and set-up of SAP R/3, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) and Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI).  Eight years of diversified manufacturing experience including planning, process improvement, and supply chain processes.  Extensive experience in SAP production planning execution, and training for manufacturing and chemical companies.  Ability to work in a team environment coordinating production, logistics, and distribution on a worldwide basis.  Demonstrated record of success in applying SAP to specific client needs to reduce costs, control inventory and effectively utilize production facilities.  Familiar with SAP R/3 versions 3.0F through 4.6.  Extensive knowledge of integration between all MM Modules with PP.  Knowledgeable with respect to integration of QM, APO and SD with PP

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

August 2005 – March 31, 2006

SAP – PPPI Consultant – Schwarz Pharma – Seymour, IN

 

U.S. implementation of R/3 4.7 – all modules except HR 

 

• Responsible for configuration of manufacturing functionality with emphasis on PPPI
• Assisted in collecting Master Data for BOMS, Recipes, and Resources and putting data into loadable spreadsheets
• Assist in creation of test scripts for manufacturing functionality with emphasis on PPPI
• Participated in Business Integration Testing – delivered training on different aspects of SAP functionality
• Reviewed and assisted in the development of training documentation for manufacturing
• Designed and delivered training for personnel with respect to all master data needed for production
• Assisted in data cleanup and conversion

 

 

November 2004- June 2005

SAP – PPPI Consultant – E.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc. – Dupont DSAP Disaster Recovery

 

Developing scripts using SAP Extended Computer Aid Test Tool  and plans in the event that Dupont loses its entire computer system

 

·         Development of functional Disaster Recovery scripts

·         Developed the following scripts in order to execute functional transactions:

o        TCD and SAPGui test scripts

o        Reference scripts

o        Test configuration scripts

·         Actual testing of scripts and super scenarios

 

 

 

June 2003 to November 2004

SAP – PPPI Consultant – E.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc. – Dupont Surfaces Division

 

US and Canadian  Implementation of R/3 4.6 – all modules except HR , including APO

 

• Brought in to assist BPO during realization and implementation phases of project
• Design of business processes and mapping to SAP processes
• Analysis of design and testing in SAP
• Working with configuration and technical team in designing interfaces and technical objects
• Design and implementation of SAP to Shop Floor DCS system
• Design and implementation of Browser Based PI Sheets for Canada
• Reviewing and analyzing all data for load
• Participated in Business Integration Testing – designing end to end scenarios
• Participated in User Acceptance Testing
• Design and implementation of ACSIS for receiving production from the line

 

 

 

January 2003 to May 2003

SAP – PPPI Consultant – E.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc. – Dupont Textile and Interiors Division

 

US Implementation of R/3 4.6 – all modules except HR and APO

 

• Brought in to assist Division in post implementation problems
• Assisted with Data Analysis and Cleanup
• Worked on both this a Itech at the same time
• Assisted in analyzing what needed to be done in order to convert to MRP Planning
• Worked on problem solving and business process analysis
• Assisted in helping personnel to understand how to better utilize system

 

June 2001 to May 2003

SAP – PPPI Consultant – E.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc. – Itechnologies Division

 

Global implementation of R/3 4.6 – all modules except HR, including APO. 

 

• Responsible for configuration of manufacturing functionality with emphasis on PPPI
• Creation and presentation of scenario scripts for manufacturing functionality with emphasis on PPPI
• Development of customized PI sheets for Cyrel business
• Assisted with the design and development of interfaces with Shop Floor Systems
• Worked with technical object developers to design and implement interfaces
• Participated in Business Integration Testing – delivered training on different aspects of SAP functionality
• Reviewed and assisted in the development of training documentation for manufacturing
• Designed and delivered training for personnel with respect to all master data needed for production
• Assisted in data cleanup and conversion
• Assisted with design and development of ACSIS interface for Itech businesses
• Member of Cutover Teams for United States, Germany and England for different phases of the project
• Member of User Integration Testing teams in Taiwan, Germany and the United States for different phases of the project
• Extensive post go-live assistance

 

 

DigiTerra Consulting, Chadds Ford, PA

SAP/R3 Functional Production Planning – PP/PPPI Senior Consultant

 

Mar 2001 to June 2001

SAP – PP/PPPI Consultant – Honeywell

 

Brought in to provide post go-live implementation support for personnel having problems in Rollout 2.  Assist with understanding and concepts of MRP, Materials Management, Inventory Management and Shipping.  Answering questions and showing solutions on easier ways to accomplish work.

 

·         Analyze and test supply chain processes, making changes to process for more efficient output

·         Training Production personnel in understanding of MRP and how to use SAP more efficiently

·         Training Purchasing personnel in understanding of MRP and how to use SAP more efficiently

·         Discussions with shipping personnel to trouble shoot problem areas

·         Discussions with Planning personnel to help better use SAP planning and rough cut functionality

 

 

Jan 2001 to Mar 2001

SAP – PP/PPPI Consultant – Honeywell

 

Brought onto project to assist with Rollout 3 of SAP/PPPI. 

 

·         Production Planning expert for Rollout 3

·         Conducted blueprint workshops to identify production planning needs

·         Instrumental in supply chain testing

·         Analyzed and designed solutions for Flourine business at El Segondo plant

·         Analyzed and designed solutions for Flourine business at Baton Rouge (Geismer) plant

·         Instrumental in developing scenarios for supply chain testing

·         Designed, developed and delivered training to operations, production clerks and traffic personnel

·         Assisted with master data decisions

·         Assisted personnel with the understanding and concepts of MRP

 

 

Oct 1999 – Dec 2000

SAP Production Planning Expert - Kodak

 

Brought onto project as a production-planning expert to assist manufacturing team in analyzing their business process and determine how to best integrate the implementation of SAP with other legacy systems.  Was also enlisted to analyze, design and deliver training for procurement Inventory and Warehouse Management Teams.   After go-live assisted with analyzing and designing solutions to line supply and receiving and assisted with problems encountered by buyers/planners in day-to-day operations.

 

·         Project lead for subject matter experts for the manufacturing team

·         Assisted in data cleanup and conversion

·         Designed and delivered training for all Procurement, Inventory and Warehousing

·         Instrumental in developing integration walkthrough scenarios for testing

·         Assisted in project management of manufacturing team

·         Analyzed and designed solutions to line supply procedures

·         Analyzed and designed solutions to receiving and warehouse procedures

 

 

Deloitte Consulting

SAP/R3 Functional Production Planning – PP/PPPI Senior Consultant

 

Apr 1998- Sep 1999

Internal Project

 

·         Developed methodology for mapping Industry Prints to ASAP/QADB

·         Developed mapping process by creating Mapping for Dummies methodology

·         Lead for mapping teams

·         Trained all members in methodology

·         Managed relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners

·         Created procedures for validation in future

 

 

Jan – Mar 1999

SAP R/3 PPPI Consultant, Agfa

 

·         Consultant to New Jersey plant to assist in decision on PPPI or PP

·         Conducted initial design and configuration of various areas of PPPI

·         Help to determine rolls and assignments for team members

·         Assisted in configuration of PPPI system

 

 

Mar 1997 – Apr 1998

SAP R/3 PP and QA Consultant, Mine Safety Appliance

 

·         Configured PPPI System

·         Configured PP System

·         Worked with other consultants on Kanban and Repetitive configuration

·         Configured QM system (very basic QM)

·         Developed customized PI sheets

·         Worked with security team on setting up PP and QM security clearances

·         Help develop walk-through scenarios with PP team

·         Developed work plan for future QM implementation

·         Developed configuration scripts for PP/PPPI/QM

·         Assisted Education Services team in developing PP training

·         Assisted UK and US go live

 

 

Aug 1996 – Feb 1997

SAP R/3 PPPI Consultant, Synergistics

 

·         PPPI Project Lead

·         Configured PPPI System

·         Configured PP System

·         Developed customized PI sheets which increased production, floor efficiency

·         Interfaced with Technical Team developing Master Recipes

·         Worked with Compounding Team to implement PI

 

 

Jan 1995 – Jun 1996

SAP R/3 Training Consultant PP/MM - Owens Corning

 

·         Developed 20+ courses for all scenarios being implemented for the Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, and Production Planning modules.

·         Developed training courses for both US and UK implementations.

·         Developed job aids for all courses.

·         Set up training database for courses.

·         Taught basic SAP Navigation Course.

 

 

1988-1994

ZENECA, INC., Wilmington, DE               

Master Production Scheduler, Agricultural Products Group

 

Scheduled and maintained production activities for five plants and six tolling locations throughout the U.S., producing 80MM pounds of product for approximately 100 finished goods that were sold worldwide.  Translated sales demand into production schedules based upon capacity, logistics and manufacturing of active ingredients to formulating plants.  Interact and communicate with label graphics, purchasing and plant personnel to accomplish these goals.

 

Selected Accomplishments:

 

·         Responsible for $190MM sales portfolio.

·         Responsible for $10MM reduction in an overall $40MM inventory reduction in 1993 and $6MM reduction in overall $25MM reduction in 1994.

·         Key team member in implementing MRP policies and procedures.

 

 

1986 - 1988

ICI AEROSPACE, Valley Forge, PA         

Market Coordinator, D/Tech Division

Sales Coordinator, D/Tech Division

 

 

EDUCATION

 

B.S., Business Administration, 1986, Cum Laude,

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

GPA 3.6 (top 10% of class)

Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society)

Phi Kappa Phi (National Honor Society)

 

 

SAP COURSES

 

PP Certification

QM Certification

ASAP Certification

SAP R/3 Classes such as: (a more detailed list provided upon request)

 

·       Batch Management

·       Classification

·       APO Workshops

·       PPPI Delta classes

·       Kanban

·       Repetitive

·       Capacity Planning

·       Product Costing

·       APO – Master Data Integration

·       APO – Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling

 

American Production Inventory Control Society, 1985 - Present

 

 

PERSONAL

 

Active member, Claymont Volunteer Fire Company

Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician (certified in PA and DE)

Track and Field Coach, Brandywine Social Club, Delaware Special Olympics