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Kathryn Butterfuss629 Michigan Ave.South Milwaukee, WI [email protected]

Summary and Qualifications: An SAP Professional approximately 20 years of SAP experience, specializing in Sales and

Distribution and Logistics in the manufacturing industry, with knowledge in the FI/CO and production areas including integration, development management, program management and testing management.

26 Implementations (SAP green field implementation or upgrades) Comprehensive understanding of the major integration points within the ERP, PLM and CRM

systems. Functional process mapping, gap analysis and RICEF definition Ability to involve customers in the process and successful at knowledge transfer. Strong understanding of implementation areas – SD, LES, WM , MM, FI, CO, HR(personnel

management), ABAP Query writing, BW, Security (role based, standard and custom), Performance issues as relates to database performance.

Proven ability to successfully lead a team, and provide integration management including defect and testing management throughout the testing phase of projects as well as go-live and go-live support.

Project management throughout multiple full life cycle projects. Lead 8 full life cycle implementations with outsource and internal models.

Implementation of true SDLC processes and procedures as per ITSL. Leadership fundamentals including start of organization as it relates to quality including IT and

business process integration. ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certified in:

Certified Tester Certified Test Management

ARIS process modeling and business process transformation projects utilizing the relationship between IT and the business.

Skills: SAP S4 SOH including Simple Finance SAP MDG 8.0 SAP BI 4.1 SAP PLM 7.0 SAP SCM 5.0 CRM (salesforce.com) SAP Module configuation (see cerfitications below) Microsoft Office including Project, Visio, One Note and all other office products. HPQC QTP ARIS IBM Rational Change Service Now Solution Manager Certified Scrum Professional, Scrum Master, Product Owner

Experience:

2014 to PresentBriggs & Stratton IT ERP Platform Manager

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Contribute to overall strategic vision and integrate that vision into a roadmap and implementation plan.

Analyze business requirements and identify relevant SAP solution alternatives. Evaluate business and system impact of proposed changes to the SAP environment. Business Transformation : Greenfield implementation of SAP Suite on HANA

o Solution Architect and Implementation Lead

2013 to 2014RS Infocon Inc. Global SAP Delivery Manager Solution Architect

Contribute to overall strategic vision and integrate that vision into a roadmap and implementation plan.

Seek out opportunities for business process improvement with a focus on improved use of system functionality/usability.

Analyze business requirements and identify relevant SAP solution alternatives. Evaluate business and system impact of proposed changes to the SAP environment. Ensure business continuity by conducting change reviews and managing the release of new

functionality in the system(s).

2012 to 2013MAT Holdings IncGlobal Application Delivery Manager

Project management including cost estimate, analysis, ROI and resource management. Contribute to overall strategic vision and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding SAP

implementation and support. Seek out opportunities for business process improvement with a focus on improved use of system

functionality/usability. Management of all high level projects including acquisitions and mergers. Analyze business requirements and identify relevant SAP solution alternatives. Evaluate business and system impact of proposed changes to the SAP environment. Ensure business continuity by conducting change reviews and managing the release of new

functionality in the system(s). Maintain a consistently high level of communication with other areas of IT, specifically EDI,

Development and Infrastructure. Employee management of analyst and development resources.

2009 to 2012Johnson Controls Power Solutions Enterprise Delivery Test Manager

Full scale project management as it relates to the realization phase of 2 full life cycle implementations as well as deployment roll outs to additional plants throughout the country.

Test Manager of Initial SAP implementation at JCI Power Solutions. Solution Manager implementation and integration

IT Process Lead – OTC Initial SAP project at Johnson Controls Power Solution.

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Automotive Tier 1 supplier working with consumer products. All output for Orders, inbound and outbound invoices are done via EDI via Sterling Integrator. Integral part of building a center of excellence including processes and procedures as well as

staffing. Blueprint and GAP analysis. RICEF defintion BPH definition Project and resource management for the OTC team. (10 people) Changing culture of business and IT being separate organizations and building the bridge between

business process and IT design. ARIS modeling and Business Process definition including turning business requirements into true IT

requirements. Initial Implementation of SAP PLM at Johnson Controls Power Solutions. Overcoming extreme technical set up issues with an infant organization and growing the

development of those teams to create a very strong technical organization. Validation of business requirements and implementing requiements tracability matrix.

2001 to 2009:SAP America, Chicago, IllinoisSenior Application Consultant 2008 to 2009Rexam Beverage Can Chicago, IL Senior SAP Consultant

Configuration and Set up of SAP Systems. Responsible for SD, WM, Shipping, and FI. Pricing Order Management with EDI via Sterling Integrator Logistics with EDI via Sterling Integrator Transportation Management Worked with Ramp UP project for new SAP TMS system.

2008 to 2008CIBER, Inc Denver, ColoradoSenior SAP Consultant

Presales of SAP services Client assessments, feasibility for implementation and current operations for process improvements. Configuration and Set up of SAP Systems. Responsible for FI, SD, MRO, SM, MDM, LO, WM and MM. Specializing in Pricing, Order Management and Logistics with IDOC configuration for EDI

communication. Project Summary: Industry: Aerospace and Defense – Akron, OH (Maines) Project Description/Scope: Implementation of SAP 6.0Role: Principle SAP SD Consultant Duration: 6 months

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Responsibilities/Deliverables: Multiple areospace and defense business units merged and required the implementation of one uniform SAP system. Achievements:

Project Manager of Template implementation, including design, prepare, and align and design. Knowledge transfer for business users. Including implementation of the new GL and document splitting.

Project Summary: Industry: Mining – South Milwaukee, WI (Bucyrus) Project Description/Scope: Create Mining Template Design Role: Principle MRO Consultant Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: Created a mining solution all in one template to be able to rollout SAP to company that was acquired by a major mining company. Traveled to Australia to incorporate local and government requirements into template.

2007 to 2008:Carter Consulting Inc., Milwaukee, WisconsinSenior SAP Consultant and IT Manager

Presales of SAP services Client assessments, feasibility for implementation and current operations for process improvements. Configuration and Set up of SAP Systems. Help Desk Consultant: working with clients to fix issues as they are encountered. Implementation consultant Integration manager of SAP ECC with external systems including PLM, CRM (siebel and

salesforce.com applications). Process and Procedure Documentation for a newly formed department. Overseeing IT as a department.

Project Summary: Industry: Aerospace and Defense – Denver, CO (United Launch Alliance) Project Description/Scope: Implementation of SAP 4.7 (taking two SAP systems and bring them together as per a business merger) Role: Principle SAP SD Consultant Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: Multiple areospace and defense business units merged and required the implementation of one uniform SAP system. Achievements:

Successfully completed Assembly Test / System Test I, II. Knowledge transfer for business users.

Industry: Manufacturing Company – Chicago, IL (Pepsi co) Project Description/Scope: Implementation of Supply Chain and Order Management Role: Principle SAP Consultant Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: For an international manufacturing company, phased implementation of supply chain, order management, freight cost and over 150 interfaces to legacy systems using IDOCs for information passing. Including AR/AP and GL. Achievements:

Implementation of over 150 interfaces to many different legacy applications. Successfully completed Assembly Test / System Test I, II and III. Knowledge transfer for business users.

Industry: Financial Services Company – Racine, WI (CNH) Project Description/Scope: Implementation of ERP 6.0

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Role: Principle SAP Consultant Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: For an international Financial Services piece of a global manufacturing Company. Responsible for working directly within the newest SAP system working with new FI functionality including multiple ledgers, document splitting and working within the standard ERP for internal orders, and procure to pay areas to implement a successful financial services tool for use within not only financial services but also within the manfucturing end of the company. Achievements:

Implementation of Dual Ledgers, linking back to Hyperion Financial Management Systems. Successful P2P implementation as a base for all manufacturing direct purchasing and introducing a

plan for implementing SRM for all indirect materials. Implementation of a global customer master for use within the new SAP MDM tool for a use over

multiple instances. Implementation of the new GL and document splitting.

Industry: Industrial Supply Distributor – Lake Forest, IL (WW Grainger) Project Description/Scope: R/3 4.5b to 4.7 Enterprise - Reimplementation of all modulesRole: Principal LES Consultant Duration: 13 months Responsibilities/Deliverables: For a $6 million distributor of industrial supply materials, responsible for integretion management for the “big bang” implementation of all modules, plus BW. Defect Management, Test Management and Change Management fell under this heading. Worked throughout Phase I and Phase II of integration testing as well as a complete Business Readiness Testing and Go-Live. Was responsible for maintaining a stable environment as well as approving changes to be considered in the system during freeze periods. Beyond the integration management role, I was also responsible for post-implementation support of all techincal and functional integration points within SAP ERP and BW.

Achievements: Successful “big bang” go live with minimal interruption to the business. Successful completion of Testing Phases maintaining defects and change. Defined new test strategies as well as controlled testing and defect management throughout the

company. ALL technical and functional implementation changes and all testing went through our team of

integration experts.

Industry: Food Ingredient Manufacturer – Green Bay, WI (Unilever NA) Project Description/Scope: Technical Support for Report Writing.Role: Report Developer Duration: 6 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: For the Food division of a $54 billion global conglomerate, collaborated with client’s functional owners to define accurate and complete specifications for financial reporting and forms. Designed, developed, and tested reports to confirm accuracy and validate alignment with client’s needs.Achievements:

Client was able to more quickly and efficiently verify and reconcile financial positions.

Industry: Food Ingredient Manufacturer – Milwaukee, WI (CHR Hansen) Project Description/Scope: Global Implementation of 4.6cRole: SD Team Lead Duration: 12 monthsResponsibilities/Deliverables: For an international food ingredient manufacturer, led team of three to design, configure, test, and implement SD and selected AR functionality. Contributed to configuring and converting tax information involving multiple tax areas. Developed and executed testing scenarios. Reviewed and revised SD training documentation. Provided post go-live support for 1000 users in 25 locations world wide including, Canada, Mexico, England, Spain, Denmark and France. Achievements:

Allowed for a unified system through the global company. Allowed for less manual intervention of for sales and billing. More accurate inventory control with the use of WM. Back up support for FI/CO.

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Minor Engagements include: Texas Instruments, Dallas – GAP Analysis - SDConagra Foods, Omaha – GAP Analysis – SD Pepsi Co, Chicago - GAP Analysis – SD / FTPMiller Brewing, Milwaukee - 5 months – SOX Implementation CommScope, Hickory, NC – Training

1997 – 2001 Kohler Kohler, WISystems Analyst

R/3 allowed for Kohler to better utilize their employees and allow for less transportation cost. Allowed for reduced effort in inventory maintenance with the introduction of Cross Docking and

Warehouse management. Allowed for the ability to track export shipments within SAP including using all documentation directly

printed from SAP to replace legacy data. Enabled to ability to bring their private trucking company on the system which allows for much

needed interface between these separate yet integrated companies. Plumbing products manufacturer implementing SAP R/3 3/0f nationally, led design, configuration, testing, and implementation of logistics, transportation, and selected warehouse management functionality. Collaborated with all inventory areas, including IM, WM, in and outbound shipments. Integrated SAP functionality with select legacy systems. Continued duties for subsequent upgrade from 3.0 f to 4.5b.

EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMilwaukee School of Engineering – BS, Computer Engineering 1997University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee – BS, Supply Chain Management 2017

Accredited Certifications: SAP Certified Application Professional - LE/WM ERP 6.0 EhP 6.0SAP Certified Application Professional - Order Fulfillment ERP 6.0 EhP 6.0SAP Certified Application Professional Business Process Expert, SAP Certified Application Associate - Life Cycle Data Management - SAP PLM 7.01SAP Certified Application Associate - Sales and Distribution ERP 6.0 EhP 6.0, SAP Certified Application Associate - Project Systems ERP 6.0 EhP 6.0, SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting - ERP 6.0 EhP 5.0, SAP Certified Application Associate - PP and Manufacturing ERP 6.0 EhP 6.0, SAP Certified Professional Enterprise ArchitectSAP Certified Professional Project Manager

CTEL certification which is Expert Level Test Management by ISTQBPMI - PMP PMI-RMP PMI - OPM3 CSM – Certified Scrum Master CSPO – Certified Scrum Product Owner CSP – Certified Scrum Professional

Citizenship: US Citizen Languages: First language – English Ability to Read German

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