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PAULA L. E. FINNAN
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
March 2008- October 2009 SAP – Master Data Analyst – D.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc.
Global implementation of R/3 4.6 – all modules except HR, including APO.
June 2006 – March 2008 SAP – Master Data/ETL – D.I. duPont deNemours & Co., Inc. – Project Lead Central ETL Team
Development of corporate/global templates to load into SAP via Informatica
August 2005 – March 2006 SAP – PPPI Consultant – Schwarz Pharma – Seymour, IN
U.S. implementation of R/3 4.7 – all modules except HR
Intellex Inc., Kennett Square, PA SAP/R3 Functional Production Planning – PP/PPPI Senior Consultant
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
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
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.
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.
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 |