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Catrenna Phillips

Murfreesboro

Summary

Multi-talented SAP professional with several years of experience, bringing a background in financial administration, business development, and operations leadership. Skilled at stepping into different areas with flexible and resourceful approach. Visionary project and program leader with exceptional problem-solving skills.

I bring over 25 years of leadership in business process transformation, ERP project management, and training development across global supply chains. Proven ability to lead M&A integrations, design enterprise systems, and manage high-performing teams across diverse industries, including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and High-Tech Electronics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transformation Consultant & End-User Support

IQVIA / Novasyte / Lamb Weston
Carlsbad
01.2019 - Current
  • Documented end-to-end finance and HR processes for M&A planning.
  • Conducted a fit-gap analysis for SAP and PeopleSoft integration by evaluating internal legacy processes compared to existing SAP solutions implemented globally for similar business units.
  • Presented process recommendations and identified system showstoppers.
  • Facilitated meetings with key personnel to discuss progress updates and potential issues or risks.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews to identify areas of improvement in organizational operations.
  • Led workshops to engage stakeholders in the transformation process.
  • Created detailed project plans with timelines, objectives and deliverables.
  • Training development for MM, PP, FI, and PTP.
  • End-user support for MM, PP, FI, and PTP.
  • Researched and led investigations into various areas to drive improvements and devise new processes.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of projects.
  • Designed training programs for employees on new processes and procedures.
  • Advised senior management on best practices for achieving desired outcomes.

VP Finance and Business Transformation

Cumberland Additive, Inc.
Austin
01.2019 - 07.2024
  • Implemented a full financial suite in QuickBooks post-divestiture from SAP.
  • Implemented manufacturing systems and processes to support the new business and the migration of M&A onto those systems.
  • Supervised the finance and operations team; created process documentation for audit readiness.
  • Responsible for all federal, legal, and tax reporting.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Organized special projects such as corporate events or marketing campaigns.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Developed budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting. with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
  • Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to operations activities.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Oversaw human resources functions such as recruitment, employee relations, training and benefits administration.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
  • Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.

SAP Functional Consultant / Transformation Leader

Global Source IT, EdgeRock, JenKPro
01.2011 - 02.2019
  • SAP Solution Architect for major supply chain and manufacturing clients; specialized in S/4HANA migrations, process reengineering, and system configuration.
  • Led integration projects across MM, PP, WM, SD, CO, and FI modules.
  • Supported go-lives, training development, and user adoption strategies.
  • Clients included MTS Systems, Earthbound Farms, Pregis, RTI Metals, and Owens-Illinois.
  • Coordinated with technical consultants for troubleshooting issues related to ABAP programming language or Business Objects reporting tools.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement and proposed solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Designed and implemented strategies for inventory management and replenishment planning utilizing MRP functionalities.
  • Integrated modules across different components such as FI and CO with other modules like SD or MM using ALE IDOCs.
  • Prepared presentations demonstrating how an organization can benefit from leveraging SAP software solutions.
  • Troubleshot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provided functional design and configuration for the SAP MM module in a global template.
  • Conducted workshops to define business process requirements, analyze pain points, map out existing systems and processes.
  • Monitored and maintained change requests from clients throughout all stages of project lifecycle from development through go-live.
  • Implemented best practices for improving efficiency of business processes through use of standard SAP transactions and functions.
  • Mapped industry standard design patterns to existing code base to derive component architecture model of system.
  • Configured key master data elements such as material masters, vendor masters, customer masters in SAP ERP system.
  • Expanded or modified system to serve new purposes or improve workflow.
  • Defined organizational structures like plant, storage location, purchasing organization, company code in the system.
  • Researched and resolved complex integration issues between multiple systems including EDI interfaces and third party applications.
  • Supported end-users by resolving issues related to day-to-day operations within the SAP environment using OSS notes.
  • Created functional specifications documents for custom development objects such as reports, interfaces and enhancements.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.

Sr. Manager, Business Transformation & Strategy

RTI / Alcoa Titanium & Engineered Products
Pittsburgh
01.2011 - 04.2016
  • Directed global process teams through SAP business redesign for all Supply Chain and Finance projects to integrate all plants and standardize processes.
  • Owned transformation initiatives in MDM, finance, and manufacturing.
  • Launched the Corporate PMO Program and executive review processes.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
  • Reported to executive leadership on performance metrics, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Implemented new technologies such as ERP systems or CRM tools to streamline business processes.
  • Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.

SAP Project Manager / Functional Consultant

Honeywell Aerospace
Phoenix
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Led integrated supply chain rollouts across OEM and aftermarket services
  • Developed custom interfaces between SAP, Steelwedge, and Rapid Response
  • Created demand planning, inventory optimization, and forecasting processes
  • Created test scripts and conducted unit testing prior to final deployment of any new or modified SAP applications.
  • Monitored milestones and deliverables to stay ahead of schedules and proactively spot potential roadblocks.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Assigned specific tasks to personnel, balancing scheduling demands, available resources and personal skill sets to achieve best possible project outcomes.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to team members on various aspects of the SAP system architecture.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources, and oversaw schedules in line with stakeholder and project owner specifications.
  • Managed project teams of up to 20 members in the design, development and implementation of SAP applications.
  • Secured continuous project scope alignment with business objectives and made modifications to enhance effectiveness toward intended result.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-2001

Skills

  • SAP (MM, PP, SD, WM, FI/CO, PS, S/4HANA)
  • Process documentation
  • Fit-gap analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • System integration
  • End-user training
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Organizational design
  • Business analysis

Certification

  • CliftonStrengths Leadership & Team Building
  • Salesforce/SAP Technical Integration (On-the-job)
  • PMO Design & Tollgate Methodology
  • Aerospace & Oil/Gas Supply Chain Training

Selected Career Highlights

  • IQVIA / Novasyte, Led enterprise-wide process mapping and fit-gap analysis for M&A integration, supporting finance, HR, Salesforce, and PSA systems.
  • Cumberland Additive, Inc., Converted entire company financials from SAP to QuickBooks; implemented new MRP & inventory system; built scalable financial infrastructure and reporting.
  • Lamb Weston, Provided critical go-live support for S/4HANA deployment across procurement and AP functions.
  • RTI / Alcoa, Directed global SAP transformation initiative; launched PMO; led team of 50+ in cross-functional ERP rollout and change management across North America and Europe.
  • Honeywell Aerospace, Project managed global SAP ECC upgrades and integrated forecasting systems; developed SOP/MRP processes to optimize aftermarket services and OEM planning.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transformation Consultant & End-User Support

IQVIA / Novasyte / Lamb Weston
01.2019 - Current

VP Finance and Business Transformation

Cumberland Additive, Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2024

Sr. Manager, Business Transformation & Strategy

RTI / Alcoa Titanium & Engineered Products
01.2011 - 04.2016

SAP Functional Consultant / Transformation Leader

Global Source IT, EdgeRock, JenKPro
01.2011 - 02.2019

SAP Project Manager / Functional Consultant

Honeywell Aerospace
01.2006 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Finance And Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University

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