DAVID LAZARUS

Occupation SAP Demand Planner

Age 47

Gender Male

Nationality South African

Ethnic Group White

Work Permit No Not applicable

Language English, Afrikaans

Next Career Move Position as Demand Planner

Desired job location Willing to re-locate to Cape Town and internationally, if necessary

Current Employer Media24 – On the Dot

Availability 30 days notice

Contact Details

Cell phone +27 (0) 83 357 0444

Email davidlazarus@mweb.co.za

Residential Location 5 Doveton Avenue Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Profile

ERP Supply Chain Consultant with 15 years experience analyzing, designing, consulting, implementing ERP solutions in the IT, retail and construction sectors. Sound and proven understanding of all business processes, complete ERP system functionality, SOX and SOD implementations and project coordination. Recognized for implementing iScala ERP system, Syspro MRP, Fixed assets and SOD (segregation of duties) while at Johnson Controls. Background in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, with a strong financial understanding. Worked as a SAP trainer on large Media project in 2013. Employed by Battery Technologies as a logistics specialist working on SAP Materials Management, Purchasing, MRP and Sales and Distribution. Currently working as a Demand Planner at On the Dot Media Sales and Distribution. Part of Media Sales and circulation ‘Team of the year 2014 / 2015’ at On the Dot.

Education

1998Rand Afrikaans University: Logistics Diploma – Cum Laude*Distinction achieved for analysis of logistics function at Dimension Data Networking division – 1998/99

1990Rhodes University: Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) Economics*Received study bursary and tutored economics students – 1990

1989Rhodes University: Bachelor of Commerce Business Administration and Economics

1985Theodor Herzl High :Grade 12 (Matric)

Intention to study further

Planning to do certification on SAP MM module. Currently studying Sales leadership course through Media24.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) ; Lotus notes ; MS SQL Queries

Hyperion /Oracle HFM Reporting ERP - SAP,LAWSON,SYSPRO,ISCALA,QLIKVIEW

Areas of Expertise ERP Systems implementation and support (SAP, Lawson, Syspro (MRP), iScala); Project coordination, planning, GAP Analysis, BPM (process mapping), requirements elicitation. ERP security analysis (Segregation of duties project implementation) and compliance (SOX), IT audits. Inventory optimization, software development process, SQL query analyzer. Financial month end reporting process / accruals; Fixed assets module implementation and management

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account reconciliations.(Syspro / iScala); MRP (production orders and procurement) – Syspro software and SAP. SAP MM, MRP, SD Modules – Training, troubleshooting, master data entry and analysis. SAP Demand planning and replenishment. SAP Forecasting, and Qlikview reporting.

Duties Breakdown

Product Manager / Demand Planner -Media Sales and Logistics

10 months

20% Forecasting of supply to retail outlets, based on sales history, trends and publishing strategy using SAP forecasting functionality.20% Manage product from point of scheduling to point of consumption.30% Sales analysis and reports using Qlikview reports and SAP.10% Oversee logistical aspects regarding the product.20% Customer relationship management

SAP Logistics Specialist 5 months

30% Assisting with MRP process management and system setups. 20% System troubleshooting on MM, MRP, Procurement.20% SAP data cleansing in order to automate MRP procurement process. 20% Operational assistance to warehouse manager in order to alleviate work bottlenecks. 10% Testing SAP MRP processes and supply network configuration.

SAP Trainer 9 months

60% Classroom Training of end users30% Learning the SAP Sales and Distribution module2% Administration8% Creating training materials

Financial Planning Analyst2 years6 months

60% Financial Analysis 30% ERP System issues10% Fixed assets and reconciliations

iScala ERP System Manager 3 years50% System troubleshooting 30% Project related issues 20% System Administration

Project Coordinator – ERP implementation

1 year 6months

70% Project related20% Troubleshooting 10% User training

System Support Analyst – Lawson ERP

2 years & 6 months

80% System Support20% Process analysis

Career History

1 JUNE 2014 - CURRENT

On the Dot (Media24) – Media Sales and Distribution

PRODUCT MANAGER – MEDIA LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

Responsibilities Manage the publication from the point of scheduling to the point of consumption. Sales forecasting using SAP forecasting tools. Grow product footprint, and listing of new customer business. Sales and distribution analysis and reporting using Qlikview and SAP. Analyze sales and customer requirement trends and plan accordingly. Supervise work of product administrators and give training where necessary.

Achievements Part of successful Times Media project, taking over the distribution and sales planning for Times Media

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publications.

2 DEC 2013 – MAY 2014

Battery Technologies (contract work – short term contract)

SAP LOGISTICS EXPERT – MATERIALS MASTER / PROCUREMENT / SALES & DISTRIBUTION

Responsibilities Analyze Material Master and Purchasing info records and suggest necessary changes MRP procurement process – operational assistance and process optimization Inventory management and analysis Mentoring warehouse manager and staff re: SAP functionality. Designing SAP training materials for warehouse staff. Consulting SAP Logistics execution, production orders, procurement, subcontracting processes Testing various processes and training warehouse management and staff.

Achievements Completion of material master and purchasing info records cleanup project. Worked in conjunction with Supply chain manager EMEA to calculate and update model stock levels. Supply network setup taken to production mid May 2014.

Reason for leavingShort term contract ended May 2014.

3 APR 2013 – DEC 2013

C-Cube Consulting (contract work)

SAP TRAINER – SALES & DISTRIBUTION (SD) MODULE – SAP MEDIA PROJECT

Responsibilities Learn the SAP system in order to train end users Receive formal classroom training on various areas of SD module Receive Facilitation training from Can-do training consultant Learn business processes, and make corrections where necessary. Create Training material where necessary Train end users on SAP SD. Give post Go-Live support to end users.

Achievements Assisted Business Analyst with process maps Created training materials for users post Go-Live Completed all required training on time, and on schedule.

Reason for leavingContract ended post go-live – trainers no longer required on-site.

4 SEPT 2012 – MARCH 2013

Spent time assisting family after a family bereavement in September 2012. Part time book-keeping and tax returns for Pfister & Associates Financial Planners (October – December

2012).

5 APR 2010 – AUG 2012

Johnson Controls

FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST (FP&A)

Responsibilities / AchievementsReporting to FP&A Manager. Hyperion month end reporting to Johnson Controls Europe, and report writing for FM.

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Analysis of sales margins, SG&A, TWC (trade working capital), monthly accruals, analyticals, secured volume reporting and analysis.

Fixed asset module implementation [May – June 2011]. Fixed asset module maintenance and monthly reconciliations.

Reason for leavingRetrenched due to company re-structuring (centralization of finance function in Slovakia).

6 OCT 2007 – MAR 2010

Johnson Controls (York International acquired by Johnson Controls)

SCALA PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR / ERP SYSTEM MANAGER

Responsibilities / AchievementsReporting to the Financial Director. Project coordinator for iScala ERP implementation in South Africa, as part of worldwide ERP roll out. [Oct

2007 – May 2008]. Data cleansing, user training, process mapping, chart of accounts mapping, project planning, data

conversions, project management functions.[Oct 2007 – May 2008] System stabilization achieved within 2 months of going live.[April – May 2008] Presentations to JCI European conferences on key scale functionality [August 2008]. Worked extensively with iScala core team in Brussels.[June 2008 – Mar 2010] Troubleshooting user and system error on iScala ERP, and helpdesk call logging, and testing functionality. User training and training materials.[June 2008 – Mar 2010] iScala system management, training and support on all modules – POC, service, contracts, supply chain,

financials.[June 2008 – Mar 2010] IScala hot-fix testing prior to worldwide roll outs [February 2009]. Piloted first site for Epicor helpdesk as part of worldwide JCI rollout.[April 2009] SOD project (segregation of duties) project manager and user access manager [June – Sept 2010] Project Manager IScala fixed asset module implementation [2011].Reason for leavingSeeking further growth in career.

7 JAN 2004 – SEP 2006

York International

SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST

Responsibilities Reporting to the Financial Director. Lawson and Syspro ERP system support and training. Syspro MRP (manufacturing) implementation at York manufacturing plant. SQL query analyzer and report writing for Syspro. Coordinating Lawson and Syspro development work. Introduction of EFT payments within York creditors department. Implementation of Syspro Fixed assets upgrades [2005 – 2006].

Reason for leavingSeeking further growth in career.

8 MONTH YEAR – MONTH YEAR (OCT 2003 - DEC 2003)

York International

ERP SYSTEM CONSULTANT

Responsibilities: Lawson ERP system support on all modules; troubleshooting; training; report writing.Offered permanent position at York International. [Jan 2004]

9 DEC 2002 – SEP 2003

Just Enough Software

INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION CONSULTANT

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Operations Manager; implementing optimization software; software

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demonstrations; publishing software papers on internet site,Pre-sales demonstrations, Published inventory optimization white papers on internet, Product development in conjunction with technical development team.

Reason for leavingRetrenched due to lack of new projects.

Career History: Previous Positions

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ERP SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTSPL / SOLIT SOLUTIONSMar 1999 – Oct 2002*Reason for leaving: Retrenched – no new projects acquired during this period

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LOGISTICS / DISTRIBUTION MANAGERDIMENSION DATAMar 1996 – Feb 1999*Reason for leaving: Change in career path - wanted to gain experience in ERP product consulting

Professional Strengths

Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Able to handle change and adapt to new situations. Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills. Focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Able to interact with other people at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds. Ability to coordinate group projects and complex timelines. Creative, pro-active and innovative. Service oriented attitude and great customer facing skills.

References Available on request.

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