Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOA Board President
Coach i9 Sports
Timeline
Generic
Crissy Torres

Crissy Torres

Corinth,TX

Summary

Accomplished SAP Implementation Consultant with a proven track record at Verizon, spearheading one of the largest global SAP S/4HANA integrations, enhancing procurement efficiency for over $80 billion in annual spend. Expert in ERP implementation and adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration, I significantly reduced invoice backlogs and streamlined purchasing processes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and project management skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SAP Implementation Consultant

Verizon
02.2020 - Current
  • Contributed to one of the largest SAP implementations globally as part of Verizon's One ERP initiative, consolidating multiple legacy systems, including PeopleSoft and SAP Ariba, into a unified SAP S/4HANA platform, streamlining procurement processes for over $80 billion in annual spend.
  • Maintained clear documentation of project progress, ensuring transparency among all stakeholders throughout the implementation process.
  • Managed project risks effectively, establishing contingency plans and proactive issue resolution strategies to minimize disruptions during implementation.
  • Provided exceptional remote support to clients during off-site implementations, ensuring minimal downtime during critical transitions.
  • Manage and drive testing efforts, providing leadership updates on testing status, issue resolution, and overall project progress.
  • Develop and execute change management strategies, including training programs, to ensure smooth adoption across business units.
  • Ensure procurement compliance by overseeing end-to-end SOPs.

Purchasing Lead

General Datatech
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Designated SAP super user for purchasing functions, leading testing, road mapping, and process improvements to streamline team performance.
  • Set performance standards and optimize workflows, ensuring efficiency in procurement and inventory management.
  • Serve as the first-level escalation point for high-priority projects, issue triaging, and ticket resolution, ensuring timely escalation when necessary.
  • Facilitate training programs and 369 success plans for new team members, enhancing onboarding and knowledge retention.
  • Lead team meetings, including scheduling, tracking action items, and providing updates on key initiatives.
  • Oversee timely planning and inventory control, ensuring alignment with requisitioner requirements and company policies.
  • Independently enforce purchasing compliance, taking proactive steps to meet company policies and performance standards.
  • Provide reporting and updates on aging inventory, developing and implementing policies for internal inventory management.

Purchasing Specialist

Presidio
04.2012 - 02.2017
  • Prepared purchase orders aligning with procurement policies.
  • Reduce the backlog of unbilled invoices from $25 million to under $5 million through proactive invoice management and issue resolution.
  • Verify supplier invoices for accuracy, and ensure receipt of ordered items to maintain compliance and financial integrity.
  • Provide weekly reporting on special projects, advanced orders, and outstanding shipments to support leadership decision-making.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, shipments, and quality, to drive cost savings and efficiency.

Education

BBA - Business

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • User acceptance testing
  • Software implementation
  • ERP implementation
  • Solution design

HOA Board President

2021-current

Coach i9 Sports

2022- current

Timeline

SAP Implementation Consultant

Verizon
02.2020 - Current

Purchasing Lead

General Datatech
02.2017 - 02.2020

Purchasing Specialist

Presidio
04.2012 - 02.2017

BBA - Business

University of North Texas

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Crissy Torres