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James Webb

Chicago,IL

Summary

IT executive with a strong operations and supply chain background. Specialist in IT applications (ERPs), spearheaded various strategic IT initiatives, including a landmark SAP implementation and numerous strategic global deployments, showcasing expertise in SAP architecture and project management. Experienced leader with a well established track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of IT

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
11.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for global IT teams, spanning across IT Applications, ITSM, Cyber, Infrastructure and Project Management
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of a TSA in the midst of a leadership transition.
  • Manage IT financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility for annual Capex, and Opex cycles.
  • Executing an ITFM benchmarking analysis to create more transparency around tech spend and highlight opportunities for savings.
  • Intentional focus on building strong teams and fostering a culture of accountability through employee development and data driven performance metrics.
  • Executed a skills assessment initiative to identify knowledge and training gaps for team realignment.
  • Partnering with the CDO to execute on a digital transformation strategy focused on the alignment of IT, Data and Analytics, along with customer experience.

Director IT Apps

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Developed and implemented a demand intake project management process for application project requests with full visibility to project tracking across the project portfolio.
  • Successfully executed SAP upgrade (First in over 10 years) on time and in budget including a rebuild of a new development system landscape.
  • Restructured applications team to align with strategic direction through development planning and recruiting. Reorganized staff to include two managers, four systems analysts, one project manager, and a summer intern.
  • Upgraded data warehouse system (SAP Business Warehouse) to allow for a more robust reporting and analytics platform, built for speed and new capabilities to support information rich business intelligence.
  • Supported monthly and annual OPEX and CAPEX budget reviews with finance and IT leadership.
  • Responsible for implementing SOX application controls to ensure application compliance with general SOX controls. Audit's resulted in zero findings over two cycles.
  • Partnered with key business stakeholders and external consultants to design, develop, and deploy an automated warehouse solution in a new facility in Europe.
  • Participant in pilot initiative of Steris Leadership Development program focused on Insights Discovery, Servant Leadership, and Situational Leadership models. Incorporated the situational leadership methodology in employee coaching and smart goal setting.

Associate Director Business Systems

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Designed and implemented a digital IT change control process to manage development changes and testing across the SAP landscape. Over a thousand changes have been moved through the application in 2+ years.
  • Performed analysis and review of application stack to align with latest support packages and compliance with up to date security patches and maintenance schedules.
  • Conducted a nine box talent review of current staff for development and succession planning.
  • Managed global relationships and contracts with third party application management support services for supplement work agreements and project delivery initiatives.


Sr. Manager - Business Systems

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • PMO for large scale SAP implementation for M&A project (during the pandemic) which involved consolidating four entities from four ERP instances into a singular SAP instance. Reduced redundancy in ERP systems lead to more harmonized business process and streamlined application maintenance and reporting.
  • Developed and executed an SAP training curriculum for end user system adoption though instructor led virtual and in-person courses. Courses included content creation, process mapping, and end to end hands on system execution for 50+ end users.
  • Executed a CSV (computer system validation) for QMS and SOX compliance for SAP ECC in relevant modules.
  • Successfully implemented a SOX compliant cloud system to analyze specific IT security controls. Process controls included new policy for annual User Access Reviews, Emergency/Firefighter access, and Segregation of Duties for SAP roles and access.
  • Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on project delivery, post delivery support, and general application service requests.

Business Systems Analyst

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co
01.2016 - 08.2020
  • Partnered with cost accounting to implement SAP Material Ledger to simplify intercompany cost analysis and multi- currency standard costing.
  • Developed an integration template and approach for consolidating subsidiary ERP systems into singular SAP instance. Completed three SAP implementations in less than a year.
  • Sourced a global IT vendor to implement an MES (manufacturing execution system) in production facility in Asia to manage shop floor efficiency and execution.
  • IT lead PM for Salesforce community "Greenlight" platform which served as an innovative sales support and engagement program for consumable business opportunity.
  • Designed and implemented SAP integration with a 3PL to to support a strategic distribution initiative to increase revenue in the Japanese market.
  • PMO for domestic MES upgrade and time and attendance redesign with ADP data integration.
  • Project lead for Solidworks PDM application used to create collaborative design for NPD, and manufacturing engineering data management.

Process Alignment Team Manager

Hu-Friedy Mfc. Co LLC
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed a strategic supply chain optimization initiative to align business process with system capabilities. Cross functional team included a combination of 15 planners, buyers, demand managers, and sales and distribution associates.
  • Developed an ongoing value optimization model for defining KPIs to analyze supply chain efficiencies and manage inventory reductions.
  • Reduced exceptions in planning measures by 30% resulting in cost savings and increased inventory turns for improved inventory management.
  • Aligned cross functional teams with regular training and reviews of supply chain optimization targets which created sustainable drivers and engaged user experience.
  • Recipient of the company Presidents Award for recognition of highest level of individual achievement, along with a team award for the supply chain optimization initiative.

Packaging & Assembly Manager

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
08.2007 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for 25 full time operators and 10+ contract workers spanning across two production cells within a distribution center.
  • Implemented a number of lean practices within the operation. Designed a kanban solution for inventory accuracy improvements and reduced material handling waste. Instituted a 5S routine to consolidate space and gain production efficiency by limiting travel in the work cells.
  • Developed an anonymous quality metric board to drive individual performance and improve overall first past yield and reduce defects.
  • Manged process and performance to achieve Class A manufacturing certified. The goal of the project was to achieve 95% targets over 15+ KPIs. Key metrics included inventory accuracy, scheduling compliance, quality assurance, BOM and router accuracy, production plan vs actuals, and on time delivery.

Inventory Clerk

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
07.2006 - 07.2007
  • Executed all functions of inventory control focused primarily on receiving and reducing dock to stock times.
  • Partnered with procurement and sourcing specialists to streamline inbound packaging and simplify material handling within the warehouse.
  • Supported the management of the annual physical inventory and lead efforts to implement daily cycle counting process leading to the elimination of the annual physical inventory.

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Local Edition
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Managed the day to day operations of Hertz rental car branch.
  • Responsible for management training, revenue targets, fleet management, customer service and new business growth.
  • Increased new accounts by 25% in the first year and increased revenue by 10% through upselling and added services.
  • Collaborated with regional branches to improve fleet turns and reduce idle aging idle rentals.
  • Mentored new trainee's, fostering leadership skills and promoting career development.

Education

Certification - Six Sigma (Lean, Green, Black)

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
08.2010

B.S.B.A. - Business Marketing

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.2004

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Servant Leadership
  • Data Driven
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Lean Practitioner
  • Migration Specialist
  • Forward Thinking
  • SAP Architecture
  • Project & Resource Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Cross Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Vice President of IT

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
11.2024 - Current

Director IT Apps

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
06.2022 - 11.2024

Associate Director Business Systems

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022

Sr. Manager - Business Systems

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
09.2020 - 03.2021

Business Systems Analyst

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co
01.2016 - 08.2020

Process Alignment Team Manager

Hu-Friedy Mfc. Co LLC
01.2013 - 12.2015

Packaging & Assembly Manager

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
08.2007 - 12.2012

Inventory Clerk

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co LLC
07.2006 - 07.2007

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Local Edition
08.2004 - 03.2006

Certification - Six Sigma (Lean, Green, Black)

Villanova University

B.S.B.A. - Business Marketing

Xavier University

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