Brian Grant
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Highly driven business process and IT solutions
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Business Solutions Manager
Chr. Hansen A/S
11.2022 - Current
- Global Business Process Manager for all production related changes in SAP. Includes prioritization, URS creation, testing and validation of changes.
- Implemented SAP production in 3 newly acquired sites. Activities included recipe and bill of material (BoM) structure design, standard SAP subcontracting and training of production employees in relevant transactions.
- Created multiple business analytic tools (eg. safety stock calculator, potential late order report, detailed scheduling)
Planning Development Manager
Chr Hansen A/S
01.2012 - 10.2022
- Global Business Process Manager for NiceLabel (validated)
- Global Business Process Manager - SAP Production (validated)
- Site Coordinator for SAP Business Objects
- Programmed and disseminated a plant wide scheduling display system (7 areas).
- Helped implement a Global Order and Recipe Management system via SAP X-steps to replace outdated Oracle system.
- Contributed with implementation of digital scanners for picking/packing/goods issue in the warehouse.
- Warehouse capacity analysis for upcoming expansions.
Planning and Procurement Manager
Chr Hansen A/S
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed a seven member team responsible for production planning and procurement of raw materials. Our team increased turns by > 20% and maintained >98% on time delivery.
- Directed a six sigma project which delivered 1.6% yield increas and savings of $168K/yr.
- Established sales and forecast analysis tools which are used to determine proper master data setup in SAP.
- Implemented a global aging/obsolete inventory tracking and KPI tool.
- Designed and implemented production and warehouse KPIs
- Streamlined and created scheduling tools in all production areas. Observed a production increase of 30% in the fermentation area after implementation.
Process Chemist
Chr Hansen A/S
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Validated the automated cryo-addition and mixing systems for the concentrate tanks.
- Production setup and post production evaluation of incoming cultures (SAP and CHEOPS).
- Developed user requirements for replacement of freezer dryer compressors system and upgrade of user interface.
- Contributed in creation of URS and use cased for Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Process Scientist
Chr Hansen A/S
04.2002 - 08.2004
- Helped bring facility up to GMP standards, including writing documentation.
- Wrote and performed equipment GMP qualifications.
Associate Scientist
Chr Hansen A/S
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Developed and introduced 4 new strains for cheese production.
- Assisted in creation of the New Product Development Process.
Project Scientist
Danisco Inc.
06.1995 - 05.2000
- Designed model system for locating bacteriophage resistant plasmids.
- Lead a cost reduction team for transitioning a process from oven drying to freeze drying.
- Developed high potency lipase extract powder for use in clinical trials for children with cystic firbrosis.
- Aided in developing a milk fermentation screening tool.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bacteriology And Genetics
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.1995
Skills
SAP ECC (PP, WM, SD, MM modules), SAP APO PP/DS, SAP BI/BO, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic
Training
Introduction to Big Data (2021)
Finance and Accounting for Chr Hansen Managers (2011)
Leadership and Supervisory Skills (2009)
Supply Chain Optimization (2009)
Basic Management: Communication and Magerial Effectiveness (2008)
Accelerated Six Sigma (2008)
Business Objects Web Course: Beginners and Advanced (2007)
Timeline
Sr. Business Solutions Manager
Chr. Hansen A/S
11.2022 - Current
Planning Development Manager
Chr Hansen A/S
01.2012 - 10.2022
Planning and Procurement Manager
Chr Hansen A/S
10.2009 - 12.2012
Process Chemist
Chr Hansen A/S
09.2004 - 09.2008
Process Scientist
Chr Hansen A/S
04.2002 - 08.2004
Associate Scientist
Chr Hansen A/S
06.2000 - 03.2002
Project Scientist
Danisco Inc.
06.1995 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Bacteriology And Genetics
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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