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Derrick S. Bruce

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Results-driven SAP project management leader, seasoned SAP leader aspiring to contribute dynamic leadership and strategic management expertise within a progressive organization. Proven track record in optimizing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to understand challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and propose sustainable solutions. Deep functional understanding of manufacturing business processes within SAP and its role in manufacturing, including Extended Warehouse Management, materials management, Production Planning, capacity analysis, inventory management, along with many other business streams, and SAP modules. Eager to build a bridge between the business professionals and the technical leaders.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Process Function Analyst

Steelcase
Lithonia, Georgia
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project deliverables.
  • Designed training curricula and developed comprehensive documentation for implementation.
  • Facilitated Kaizen sessions to identify bottlenecks, leading to process redesign and significant time savings on testing.
  • Facilitated on-site training for User Acceptance, as well as user validation training.

SAP Deployment Lead

Oldcastle Infrastructure
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Addressed project challenges by implementing strategic training, change management interventions, and creating essential job aids for smooth execution.
  • Collaborated in various Train the Trainer (TTT) events to share expertise with technical architects across diverse systems to meet
    specific business requirements.
  • String/Scenario testing and updating the MM/EWM business processes.
  • Collaborated to create Process Design Documents (PDDs), ensuring preparedness for audits and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducting pre-go-live analysis, process configurations, functional testing, regression testing, audits, and end-user training to ensure successful implementation and sustainment.

SAP Senior Specialist

Tyson Foods
Springdale, Arkansas
06.2014 - 07.2023
  • Trained end users on various SAP modules (MM/WM, EWM, PP), RF usage, materials management (SAP FICO, INV, MM, WM), handling unit management, and both production and process orders, and BOM.
  • Consulted with management on key performance indicators (KPIs), operations management, and procurement (SAP ECC and S/4Hana).
  • Conducted pre- and post-go-live analysis, process configurations, functional testing, regression testing, audits, and end-user training
    to ensure successful implementation and sustainment

Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods
Robards, Kentucky
12.2012 - 06.2014
  • Created a new process flow that resulted in a decrease in waste of 5%, which led to over $1M in savings.
  • Implemented cost reductions, and developed reporting procedures and systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness

Tennessee State University
01.2012

Certificate - Project Management

Spellman College
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Application management and system support
  • Sap end-to-end implementations
  • Data analytics
  • Problem-solving and change management
  • Project management
  • ERP project planning and leadership
  • Change management initiatives
  • Team building and leadership
  • Manufacturing process documentation
  • SAP system integration
  • Process redesign
  • Change management
  • System training and integration

Language Proficiencies

English

Timeline

Business Process Function Analyst

Steelcase
02.2025 - Current

SAP Deployment Lead

Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2023 - 08.2024

SAP Senior Specialist

Tyson Foods
06.2014 - 07.2023

Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods
12.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness

Tennessee State University

Certificate - Project Management

Spellman College
Derrick S. Bruce