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Could your organization use a JD Edwards (JDE) project manager with experience in construction, manufacturing and communications industries, who is knowledgeable in JD Edwards OneWorld? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards OneWorld, Concur and AS/400. Educational background includes A.A.S. Data Processing.

One of the impact accomplishments of this JDE project manager included developing a long-term project plan to move the company from JD Edwards World Software to JD Edwards OneWorld XE Software. Part of the tasks included serving as the primary technical and functional JD Edwards consultant to help eliminate the higher consulting cost from using JD Edwards or a business partner. This project was a complete ERP JD Edwards implementation. JD Edwards modules that were used: Human Resource, Payroll, G/L, A/P, A/R/, Fixed Assets, Inventory and Purchasing. The job covered working as a technical resource to provide a batch interface between Concur Expense and JD Edwards Accounts Payable System.

Challenges in another job like helping with the Sales Order module, purchasing and process manufacturing were successfully completed on a regular basis. This individual worked during the process of implementing JD Edwards at 23 locations cross 4 time zones. Skills consisted of developing and controlling the project plan, in addition to controlling all programming and JD Edwards enhancements. Programming Freight module to interface to Sales Order Processing, Purchasing and G/L Modules was also completed. The support team and change management process were developed to control problem areas. Proficiencies involved project management, client relations, software training, software package implementation, strategic solutions, backup and recovery.

What can a project manager with work background in business services, digital mapping and wine industries, as well as specialization in JD Edwards and Salesforce bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards, Salesforce, Workforce and MAC OS. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and City Planning. This specialist is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (SSGBC).

Working with areas such as managing the daily facility operations for one of the largest accounts in SF including account expense budgets for the area and 30 operational staff members responsible for delivering services was part of this project manager’s work experience. Duties covered acting as main point of contact with property management teams providing all required support including contracts and negotiations, certificates of insurance, invoice resolution and collections. Maintaining and managing all labor, supplies and expense information in Workforce Management System were done to ensure accuracy of billing, profit-loss statements, and roll ups of financial data to JD Edwards accounting and payroll systems.

Tasks included scheduling and attending all monthly walk-throughs with property management team, in addition to addressing all areas of concern on the property with on-site supervisors and staff ensuring resolution and quality of service. Other functions involved hiring, training, and development of operational team members to grow and develop skills for future advancement. Expertise included applying strong budgetary competence in revamping new regional plans for 1,500 jobs in three months in MS Excel with excellent attention to detail, strong budgeting/ financial management skills and keen aptitude for learning new technologies.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a senior IT project manager with background working in transportation, distribution and legal services industries who is skilled in JD Edwards, Lawson, Oracle and SAP? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards, Lawson, Oracle, SAP and OLAP. Educational attainment includes Business Administration (minor in Microcomputer Accounting) and Organizational Psychology degrees. This specialist obtained certifications in Creative Writing, Project Management, Six Sigma Green Belt and SharePoint Server Administration.

One of the main functions of this senior IT project manager included managing projects such as infrastructure: Windows/SQL and Exchange Server applications such as Black-Line financial application implementation. Upgrading the JD Edwards 9, integration interface projects (EDI and JSON formats for data exchange), as well as upgrading from Oracle 11 to Oracle 12 platform were all part of this duties competently performed. This individual managed Oracle E-Business Cloud Solution/AZURE Data Migration/implementation (SCM, Financials) and Professional Services (PMO Dashboard, Report development). The job involved managing professional/ technical services tracking issues, risks and escalation for development, enhancements and customer engagement within the client program.

Duties involved managing facility/distribution center setup and administering the telephone line setup: (T1) 800#, voicemail configuration and automated prompts, customer services setup, warehouse setup (tracking, storage, delivery schedule, plate storage, scanning (RF) setup), Dock Staging plan, WMS Configuration (data connection from client or third party to core order system). Areas of expertise included designing and implementing strategic plans around departmental/ organizational goals, assessing needs, generating options, and implementing solutions in collaboration with clients or stakeholders.

Would a JD Edwards (JDE) project manager with experience in manufacturing, technology and business services industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and JD Edwards OneWorld help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, JD Edwards OneWorld and IBM AS/400. Educational background includes Bachelor of Arts in American History. In addition to a certification from Project Management Institute (PMI), the individual is IBM Certified Project Executive, IBM Certified Project Manager and IBM Certified Consultant.

Key focuses included delivering on-going JD Edwards ERP project management expertise, which included executive interfacing, communication, change management, quality assurance and education to ensure high-quality and timely project deliverables. Responsibilities covered managing a pilot project to convert the flagship manufacturing plant from a Legacy QAD Manufacturing System to the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing System. The goal for the pilot project was to replicate the target solution for additional food and aerosol plants. Planning, implementing and managing the delivery of a target solution that utilized the JD Edwards Financial, Distribution and Manufacturing Application modules (standard or advanced) were also completed.

Notable skills included developing and maintaining a professional working relationship with a JDE 3rd Party Delivery Organization based in Mexico (IT-Cross) to ensure compliance with the JDE Delivery Model utilized by the corporation. Process controls were developed for the development team to manage their JDE intake work for new development, customizations, retrofits and defect remediation. Other skills included methodology development, application development, fiscal tracking, project management, data conversion, system migrations and risk management.

Does your organization require the expertise of a project manager with work background in marketing, manufacturing and beverage industries, as well as adept in JD Edwards? Technical knowledge involves JD Edwards. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Important contributions of this project manager included leading multiple projects including overseeing implementation of new ERP system, facility automation, innovation/ renovation and several key business process designs such as 3PL for a growing $225M operation. Key roles involved developing and formulating long/ short range planning, policies, programs and objectives. In addition, this individual managed the implementation of an enterprise-wide operating system JD Edwards and oversaw all operations for a distribution center as well as operations including purchasing, planning, customer service, operations and IT departments. The job included facilitating all operational deliverables including P&L, budgets and staff management. Functions involved handling the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and efficiencies, in addition to identifying and targeting areas in which a business can improve operations and reduce cost. Creating a motivated and efficient work culture, along with leading operations in all aspects of project management to ensure financial and all other targets operate within company objectives were also completed.

Tasks in another job covered overseeing the creation and development of a beverage company from concept to a million-dollar enterprise facilitating all elements of business development from brand concept to product realization. Competencies included strategic and tactical operational expertise with special focus in project management, supply chain, manufacturing, financials, operating systems, warehousing, distribution, logistics, HR, P&L, budget and capital management.

Does a JD Edwards (JDE) functional analyst who is skilled in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, with work background in business services, construction and software industries pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, PL/SQL, Access, IBM WebSphere and Dameware. Educational background includes Courses in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne CNC Foundation Rel 9.x Ed 1 and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Development Tools.

Primary functions of this JDE functional analyst included responding to help desk tickets for various JDE system and data issues, as well as resolving batch posting issues for both AR and AP batches. Aside from developing and modifying JDE reports, assistance was provided with JDE upgrade project. Responsibilities consisted of assisting with various JDE implementation projects including a custom Work Order module and assisting with end user testing. Test scripts and other documentations were provided, following project management standards. Technical documentation for projects was created. Database queries were performed, pulling data for audit requests.

The job covered performing tasks such as troubleshooting issues with JD Edwards performance, removing zombie processes, in addition to downloading and applying ESUs with assistance from the server tech. Key roles involved updating INI files to enhance system performance or response and assisting with importing large amounts of data received from acquired companies into JD Edwards database tables. System enhancements and customizations that would increase end user productivity were created. Areas of expertise included database development/ management, Structured Query Language, LAN administration, general accounting practices, inventory management and distribution, as well as payroll processing.

What can your organization gain with the help of a functional analyst who is proficient in JD Edwards World, PeopleSoft, SAP and Lawson with experience in petroleum, technology and nonprofit industries? Technical skills cover JD Edwards (JDE) World, PeopleSoft, SAP, Lawson, Mapics, Infinium, SQL and DB2/400. Educational attainment includes BS Chemical Engineering.

Main duties of this functional analyst consisted of converting JDE World, G/L, A/R, A/P, equipment maintenance, inventory and purchasing to SAP, as well as handling all business analysis, blueprinting, architecture, functional specifications and technical specifications. Functions covered serving as liaison with user management, user community, data mapping to SAP files or JDE data extracts using SQL and RPG/ILE programs. This individual worked with department managers in reaching consensus on functions to be converted as well as designed custom specifications/ programs for G/L downloaded reports, BOM reports, inventory depletion and UOM conversions. Other accountabilities involved tight timelines, projections, analysis, programming, data mapping and on-call support.

Notable tasks in other jobs included serving as Infinium, Kronos and JD Edwards techno functional project lead or business analyst while working as technical lead supporting Infinium Financial applications (G/L, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets) and HR/Payroll. Specifications were designed. Key roles involved writing programs for custom calculations of deductions and GL account rollups, in addition to managing Kronos time entry, reports, clock polling and interface to payroll. Skills summary included ERP, JDE World Software technical/ functional/ implementation/ upgrade and data migration, as well as IT project management, ERP software customization, configuration and upgrades on the AS/400 using RPG, ILE, COBOL, CLP and SQL.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this functional analyst who is adept in JD Edwards World, SAP and Oracle with work background in manufacturing, business services and retail industries? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards World, SAP, Oracle, Kronos, IBM WebSphere, SQL, ETL, RPG and DB2 DBMS. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Responsibilities of this functional analyst included collaborating with business members and developers as the primary contact to determine business requirements, complete needs assessments, recommend solutions and determine technical requirements to implement changes in enterprise business system (SAP, WMS, legacy) to support business plan and strategy. Duties consisted of supporting systems integration and maintaining interfaces between SAP systems, WMS and legacy systems, while also serving as a primary contact for supporting vendors. Negotiating infrastructure purchases, leases, support contracts and service level agreements was also completed. One of the skills brought to the table covered working with business members and customers to communicate proposal expectations, develop system models, map data flows, develop test plans, develop training and schedule implementation. IT operations management was provided to verify that server processes were completed properly, problems/ errors were investigated, problem resolution was documented, and systems/ databases were verified to ensure proper functioning as well as maintain system performance.

In another job, this individual successfully supported software development and system release management for JD Edwards World A7.3 ERP. Proficiencies included focusing on business systems and enterprise resource planning software including strong background working with clients, customers, designers and programmers to identify and install system improvements, developing project plans, training and personal growth needs, apart from developing implementation timelines.

How can a functional analyst with specialization in JD Edwards and background working in technology, agriculture and chemical industries fit within your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards, PeopleSoft and WMS software. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Engineering and a Diploma in Management.

Key roles of this functional analyst covered managing the transaction between JD Edwards and a third- WMS System through RTE, as well as getting involved in gap analysis. Responsibilities involved creating functional solutions based on defined business requirements, along with creating functional designs, test scripts and training documentation. Furthermore, this specialist configured the JD Edwards software to match approved design solutions and assisted in estimating implementation project activities. Duties consisted of troubleshooting issues with business process configuration and testing the transaction in the WMS software (SWISSLOG).

This individual was involved in testing before the go-live while creating test scripts and training documentation. Tasks involved troubleshooting issues with business process configuration, mentoring and supporting teammates with functional questions and issues, in addition to interacting with the support team regarding the recurring issue. Workaround was provided for the recurring production issue. A defect for those recurring issues was created. Skills covered doing the route cause analysis (RCA) and providing permanent fix for the defect after testing in lower test environment. If needed, interacting with tech team was also completed. Expertise included JD Edwards ERP application in Distribution and Logistics Module. Other proficiencies involved creating functional solutions based on defined business requirements, in addition to creating functional designs, test scripts and training documentations.

Could your organization use a functional analyst who is knowledgeable in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, JD Edwards OneWorld, PeopleSoft and Oracle with experience in entertainment, technology, insurance and retail industries? Technical proficiencies encompass JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, JD Edwards OneWorld, PeopleSoft and Oracle.

Primary tasks of this functional analyst included participating in meetings with the client for their requirements and understanding the functional requirements, as well as analyzing and creating the best possible design. Duties consisted of understanding the existing business processes and designing the future processes with the standard JD Edwards functionality. Other responsibilities involved documenting the business processes (Procure to Pay, Order to Cash), requirement study and gap analysis as finalized with the client. Mapping the present flow into the JD Edwards system and highlighting the business improvement process in CRP to the clients were also completed. Another job involved preparing functional design documents with functional specifications for report customization and managing the Concur interface with AP module integration.

Notable roles in another job involved serving as systems analyst and being in charge of the Oracle JD Edwards OneWorld 8.0 to E1 8.12 upgrade. Functions covered preparing the estimate plan for resolving the issues and interface mapping (inbound/outbound). Furthermore, this individual managed customer/vendor receipt and payment reports. The netting process implementation was carried out. Test scripts were prepared for the 8.12 upgrade. Skills included finance and accounting, chart of accounts, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, taxes, banking, treasury, closing and reporting. Areas of expertise involved order to cash, sales order management and customer billing.