Wes Buckley
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Diligent technology executive with proven track record in leading technology initiatives and driving innovation. Successfully implemented multiple enterprise-level solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and business performance. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team leadership, fostering collaboration and delivering results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Digital Innovation
Haydon Corporation
02.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations. Complete overhaul of entire IT operations infrastructure and systems, including ERP (SAP), CRM (Hubspot), BI Reporting, O365 and Cybersecurity.
- Executive Sponsor and Project Lead for successful SAP S/4 Hana implementation.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Created scalable architectures that supported long-term growth strategies while providing flexibility to adapt as needed.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for hardware, software, and support contracts.
- Established robust cybersecurity protocols, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive company information following NIST Cybersecurity framework.
Director of Business Intelligence
ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Executed and lead three successful SAP implementation GO-LIVES for Orora's largest facilities. Responsible for managing site prep, PP/MM/SD master data, training, cut over, go-live and hyper-care. (2017-2020)
- After leading the successful implementation of SAP in St Louis, Chicago and Los Angeles I was tasked with leveraging the data that was now available in SAP
- Utilizing Microsoft Power-BI my team partnered with our internal IT department to bridge the business needs with the technology available converting legacy PDF reports into dynamic PowerBI reports with increased visibility for our co-workers into Orders, Inventory, Pricing, and Profitability
Director of Operations
ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Operation Integration: Lead integration post-merger of operations, process, and training of two companies with combined revenue of $200 M
- Alignment and Operation Efficiencies: Lead the day to day business improvement and route reductions creating $150K in savings
- Support Commercial Sales: Partner with sales team to secure a $5 million-dollar annual contract
- Lead Continuous Improvement: Align, develop, and implement strategic initiatives while reducing redundant deliveries by 50%
- Lead Technology Utilization: Implemented test utilizing cameras and safety monitoring in the trucks reduce accidents and safety outcomes
- Team Development: Lead team of 150 co-workers
- Implemented Safety, Diversity, and operational training resulting improved work environment
Division Manager
LANDSBERG/ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Operation Improvement: Migrated from AS400 to SAP successfully resulting in increased accuracy, inventory management, and headcount reduction
- Led Commercial Sales: Introduced innovative beverage packaging and primary food packaging channels doubling revenue by $10 million dollars
- Team Development: Led team of 13 direct reports
- Rebuilt entire workforce to support the new operating model
Director of New Business Development
ORARO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Digital Strategy Implementation: Successfully developed a digital platform to attract new customers
- Led the selection, design, functionality, and implementation of company website with increased sales from $25 million to $60 million annually
- Business Channel Development: Led the development of high performing print catalog for commodity packaging and facilities supply
- Executed design, page layout, copy, publisher, and distribution
Sales Manager – California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix
ULINE
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Led Commercial Sales: Awarded Sales Region of the Year 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and runner up 2010
- Grew sales from $100 million to $260 million in sales
- Team Development: Built salesforce from 7 to 30
- Hired and developed high performing sales team
- Implemented ride along and video role-playing
Sales Representative
ULINE
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIBERSITY
LONG BEACH, CASkills
- SAP Implementation
- Balanced Decision-Making
- Risk Management
- Vendor Evaluation
- Business Acumen
- IT Management and Delivery
- Technology Integration
- Cybersecurity Control
- Leadership and People Development
- Relationship Building
- Technology Roadmapping
- BI Reporting
Accomplishments
- Executive Sponsor of successful SAP S/4 Hana implementation.
- Led integration post-merger of operations, process, and training of two companies.
- Led the selection, design, functionality, and implementation of company website increased sales from $25m to $60m.
- Created and executed business plan and strategy for both digital and print strategies.
- Awarded Regional Sales Leader for four consecutive years.
References
Professional references available upon request.
Certification
Governing Family Enterprises, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
Cybersecurity for Managers : A Playbook, MIT Management Executive Education
Timeline
Vice President of Digital Innovation
Haydon Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Director of Business Intelligence
ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
02.2020 - 02.2022
Director of Operations
ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
10.2018 - 02.2020
Division Manager
LANDSBERG/ORORA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
01.2014 - 01.2018
Director of New Business Development
ORARO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
01.2011 - 01.2014
Sales Manager – California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix
ULINE
01.2004 - 01.2011
Sales Representative
ULINE
01.2003 - 01.2004
Governing Family Enterprises, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
Cybersecurity for Managers : A Playbook, MIT Management Executive Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIBERSITY
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