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HARRY JOE VIBBERT, III

Peoria,USA

Summary

Supply Chain Business Process and Analyst/Master Data Management/Process Improvement A career with a blend of leadership and individual contributor responsibilities in various supply chain functions. Responsibility for Logistics, Materials Management, Purchasing, and Product Distribution, MRP Planning for domestic and global operations. Skillset uniquely sandwiched between technical IT functions and supply chain operations. Ability to identify process and performance issues through data, collaborate with IT Technical functions, as well as the user community to define, document, implement and improve internal processes and performance. Functional knowledge of SAP MRP, logistics processes, developing holistic solutions/tools, process improvement, integration and supply chain optimization/ performance to ensure alignment with KPI’s and operational excellence. Specialty is “ALL Things of Materials Management” with priority on the things causing meaningful replenishment signals to the supply base Process development, documentation, implementation planning, testing and realization Master data cleansing, change management, mentoring and training with supply chain personnel and data management Spearheaded the development, layout, implementation and management of 6 component supply warehouses for manufacturing facilities in Mexico Mentored and developed staff to assume the lead, supervisory and manager roles in both management and operational roles Developed operational strategies, supplier selection and conducted negotiations to effectively manage freight consolidations while ensuring cost effective practices and optimal customer service. 8 + years of experience in Business Analyst roles as an employee as well as a contractor

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Aditi/Caterpillar
12.2021 - 09.2025
  • Support Supply Chain Planning and Finance using Legacy systems
  • Establish relevance and credibility in forecast spend based on MRP, for large cost subcontract requirements
  • Develop various data mining extract processes and tools to reflect volumes and related costs and timeframes of spend. Resulted in creating data driven results for business plans
  • Report monthly expenditures, and synchronized timeframes with various business cycles to the relevant business groups.
  • Focus on the needs of the finance team to report through the management structure of the various product groups

Business Process Development/Material Master Data Alignment

NTTData/Fisher Scientific
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Implemented Business Process for elimination of obsolete material disposition, preventing further ordering. UAT Tested
  • Client was supplier to the medical testing and scientific community
  • Developed, lead and implemented Material Master Data cleansing project
  • Data obsolescence for 15-year-old instance of SAP
  • Resulted in Flag for Deletion of 30% + of inactive purchased materials based on top level and BOM requirements, reducing uncertainty of spend waste
  • Developed a process to provide ship date requirements and forecast to offshore suppliers

Business Process/Analyst and Buyer - MRO Purchasing

Populus/Caterpillar
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Develop and Project Manage a cost down opportunity for MRO materials in corporate wide process
  • Spanned +150 locations and over $450 million spend. Drive 20% cost down.
  • Evaluate spend patterns on multiple ERP platforms, and drive integration and consistency in processes.
  • Extract data utilizing Business Objects (BOBJ) and internal procurement and financial systems to develop spend profiles, as well as feed spend and savings objectives to management
  • Extract and analyze data from various supply chain systems, summarize actionable process improvements to contain cost and improve operational performance.
  • Develop and share inventory reports for sites to measure inventory and develop reduction opportunities
  • Issued RFI/RFQ and awarded business patterns. Notified winning suppliers as well as internal customers of awards.
  • Reported savings in corporate measurement systems.
  • Apprise system- wide buyer team of system and process requirements, behaviors, and improvements as well as train on system improvements and behaviors
  • Reestablished end to end requisitioning, payment to suppliers’ continuity for tool crib/inventoried MRO items.
  • Developed tools providing visibility for 3rd party to account for same product costing regionally/globally for perpetual cost down opportunity

Business Analyst- Global Supply Chain Data Improvement, Contractor

ENTERGIS, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • MRP Planning Process and Data Management- Contractor
  • Preparation of SAP IBP for Supply Chain processes – created User Requirement Documentation and Process Flow
  • Requirements development for SAP IBP system implementation. SAP MRP Sub-team Leader role.
  • Perform Data mining supply chain related team lead data elements, developing Lead Time Definition documentation
  • Identify critical master data elements preventing end to end supply chain effectiveness, proposing solutions both to solve the issues, as well as develop solutions for long term sustainability
  • Drive system enhancement and improvements, impacting over 900 internal demand and supply chain network combinations based on MRP elements and BOM routings through the network
  • Perform Data extract, interpretation, update and correction
  • Lead Global Operations SuperUser communication sessions for SAP PP and SAP MM system updates and changes

Intern Business Process Consultant

SUN CORPORATION
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Supplier Requirement Development and Monitoring
  • Using SAP Demand Management, created day-to-day requirements and communications to JIT suppliers
  • Provided supervisory and tactical support during the clients’ integration with the new business owner ERP system.
  • Provided Data extract from SAP and preparation of a manual weekly JIT MRP and delivery schedule to the 3 key suppliers.
  • Provided daily supply requirements to suppliers in a JIT environment, balancing supply with production demand.
  • Reviewed processes and drive consistency and simplification in the short term to contain cost and minimize data inconsistency.

Supply Chain Planning Engineer/Technical Expert

CATERPILLAR INC., Peoria, IL
02.2012 - 01.2016
  • Created and presented user documentation provided training and Hyper-care for each SAP Go-Live.
  • Caterpillar Production System (CPS) as an SAP Implementation Technical Expert, and Supply Chain Planning Engineer.
  • Subject matter expert for material replenishment, based on MRP, subcontracting, KanBan using established BOM allocation allocations, and material master data.
  • Engineered and re-implemented end-to-end automotive style KanBan replenishment process, using SAP PP processes.
  • Lead the implementation of an SAP LTP process to be sustainable process for low value KanBan materials.
  • Eliminated >$1.8 million of false past due orders to the supplier by root cause corrective action
  • Published Enterprise guide to stakeholders on Material Master Data settings for KanBan.
  • On site participation in 6 plant Go-Live implementations, subsequent Hyper Care and continued support.

Independent Contractor- Supply Chain Management Projects

SUD CHEMIE- Belen NM
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Business Process Documentation and Reporting using SAP
  • Business Operation Process Improvement
  • Implemented a routine to summarize and report customer demand, and a report out of findings to Sales, Finance and Operations teams; positively impacted companywide financial forecasting activity.
  • Used SAP BOBJ tools to develop aged inventory. Recommending disposal of $1.7 million of obsolete materials.

Rough Cut Capacity Planning - Process Development- Peoria, IL - Independent Contractor

CATERPILLAR, INC
09.2010 - 09.2011
  • Using legacy system raw data, and folding into SAP Planning Tools for total business Requirements
  • Modeled demand vs. capacity and rolled presented to monthly S&OP forums. Used a number of in-house legacy systems, MS Excel, and SAP APO Demand Planning.
  • Executive management monthly report at Corporate S&OP on constrained resources, to develop alternative action plans
  • Proposed and delivered a solution to business management that addressed a manufacturing constraint that netted over $1.3 million savings in the first year in air freight alone.

Independent Consultant

Rexam - Production Planning/Process Improvement- Independent Consultant
06.2010 - 09.2010
  • Performed Root Cause and Corrective actions in SAP – provided significant On Time Delivery Performance to customers
  • Reviewed user processes and use of SAP PP in manufacturing operations and planning of SAP and applied Master Data to correct
  • Improved on-time shipment to customers by over 90% in less than 3 months.

Independent Consultant

ABQ HEALTH PARTNERS, Albuquerque, NM - Independent Consultant
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • Facilitate training and readiness assessment for implementation of a new ERP system
  • Financial System Integration- over 70 health care provider sites
  • Served as the lead implementation team member for pharmaceutical for integration of MS Dynamics GP software for materials management, focused on pharmacy operations and change management due to FDA and DEA controls.
  • Conducted comprehensive gap analysis for legacy system integration, resulting in enhanced data accuracy and smoother transitions between platforms.
  • Developed training materials and led workshops to ensure cross-functional teams were proficient in updated processes and ERP functionalities.

Operational Purchasing Manager/Master Planning & Scheduling

Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque NM
12.2006 - 02.2009
  • Realignment of data elements causing problematical results in Supply Chain performance using SAP
  • Enabled SAP PP and MM processes to develop credibility and confidence in material requirements
  • Key Achievement:
  • Identified and Data Cleansed SAP Material Master settings to correct material planning processes
  • Led the development and implementation of an integrated SAP material shortage system (ZLOB) to facilitate material shortage and priority in support of production requirements.
  • Implemented SAP subcontract processes to integrate MRP planning, eliminating significant inventory error.
  • Assumed the responsibility for Master Planning and Scheduling as well as production order management. Led to MRP generating the most meaningful replenishment signals to the supply base directly from SAP
  • Identified and segregated $7.2 million of obsolete materials and presented for disposition.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Highly adaptive and Collaborative
  • SAP MM Master Data Management / Governance
  • Process Improvement/Lean Methodologies
  • Warehouse/DC Development / WMS implementation enhancement and Improvement
  • SQL and BOBJ updates and extracts to work with large amounts of data in Excel
  • Solution and status presentation to Team and Management
  • Project Development and Leadership
  • SAP PP Capacity / Demand Management
  • Team Leadership/Coaching/Mentorship
  • Global Transportation / Distribution
  • MRO as well as production material management

Timeline

Business Analyst

Aditi/Caterpillar
12.2021 - 09.2025

Business Process Development/Material Master Data Alignment

NTTData/Fisher Scientific
07.2021 - 11.2021

Business Process/Analyst and Buyer - MRO Purchasing

Populus/Caterpillar
05.2018 - 07.2021

Business Analyst- Global Supply Chain Data Improvement, Contractor

ENTERGIS, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018

Intern Business Process Consultant

SUN CORPORATION
06.2017 - 09.2017

Supply Chain Planning Engineer/Technical Expert

CATERPILLAR INC., Peoria, IL
02.2012 - 01.2016

Independent Contractor- Supply Chain Management Projects

SUD CHEMIE- Belen NM
09.2011 - 01.2012

Rough Cut Capacity Planning - Process Development- Peoria, IL - Independent Contractor

CATERPILLAR, INC
09.2010 - 09.2011

Independent Consultant

Rexam - Production Planning/Process Improvement- Independent Consultant
06.2010 - 09.2010

Independent Consultant

ABQ HEALTH PARTNERS, Albuquerque, NM - Independent Consultant
05.2009 - 09.2009

Operational Purchasing Manager/Master Planning & Scheduling

Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque NM
12.2006 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Michigan State University
HARRY JOE VIBBERT, III