David Schmitz

• Strategic Technology Leadership: Directed the evaluation and selection of technology vendors, significantly enhancing solution integration and alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
• Innovation in Systems Integration: Led the design and deployment of Enterprise Allocation Systems for high-profile clients such as Ralph Lauren and J.Jill, dramatically improving operational efficiencies and scalability.
• Technology Solutions Architecture: Spearheaded the development of a customized enterprise planning system to support multifaceted retail operations, boosting client capabilities in direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, and wholesale environments.
• Operational Efficiency and Automation: Championed the automation of critical system tasks and the development of robust retail metrics and KPIs, delivering enhanced decision-making tools and operational insights to clients.

• Enterprise Solution Development: Key architect in the rollout of JDA Enterprise Planning with Toolkit, tailored to meet diverse client needs across various business channels, leading to marked improvements in client business processes.
• Leadership in Product Optimization: Drove the implementation of comprehensive planning and allocation solutions, fine-tuning inventory management and sales strategy capabilities through sophisticated KPI integration.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Implemented streamlined automation and reporting processes, significantly reducing operational inefficiencies and enhancing data-driven decision-making.

• Technical Vision and Execution: Oversaw the implementation of JDA Enterprise Planning and Allocation solutions, boosting software functionality and enhancing data management and analysis capabilities.
• Capability Building and Training: Conducted extensive technical workshops and 'Train the Trainer' sessions, significantly reducing client dependencies on external support and fostering self-reliance.
• Data Management and Process Optimization: Developed and enhanced ETL interfaces and batch processes, improving the reliability and efficiency of data operations, and ensuring better compliance with business requirements.

Implemented JDA Enterprise Planning w/Toolkit

• Led Technical Design Workshops
• Enhanced the base functionality of the software into customized solutions
• Architecting the overall solution
• Identify Hardware Requirements
• Responsible for all technical aspects of implementation (Configuration, ETL, Batch, Database Development)

Implemented Enterprise Solution Reporting System (Performance Analysis Desktop and Web).

• Conducted design workshops for report requirements.
• Developed reports (VBScript, Java, HTML).