Fredrick Mcdonald

Summary:
Extensive experience with SAP EWM, WM, PP, QM, MM, and SD modules both full life cycle implementations and
supporting existing systems. Used proven analytical skills, planning techniques, and creative negotiations that establis
hed lasting relationships with key clients. Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail which positively impact resul
ts. My years of experience as a team lead totals 7 to 8 years, which entailed leading multiple groups/teams to meet a
nd exceed deadline for the completion of various project, utilizing of my extreme attention to detail and exceptional ti
me management skills developed over the years as a consultant.

Education:
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Currently Certificate in SAP Enterprise Resource Planning
Bachelor of Arts, Communication - December 2005

Computer Skills:
 Productivity Software: MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Visio, Visual Basic, Statistics SPSS.
 Reporting/ERP: SAP, Solution Manager, SharePoint, Winshuttle, HPQC/ALM, Tosca, and S4/HANA.
 Data Analysis and Forecasting System: MS SQL, Apex, Iris Windows, Building Evaluations, PO Manager, SKU
Manager, Demand Chain Management, Demand Planner, and Demand Analyzer.

My SAP S4/HANA MM/WM/EWM/IM Experience:

 I have a total of 10 plus years of experience using the SAP MM/WM/IM module which includes FDA and DEA
compliant environments.
 I have completed several Full Lifecycle implementations using SAP MM/WM/IM completed at during my care
er.
 I have a total of 7 plus years of experience using the SAP EWM modules, which also includes the completion o
f two Full Lifecycle implementations that involved FDA and DEA compliant environments.
 I have engaged in the various processes and phase such as Blueprinting phase, Gap Analysis, Realization phas
e, SAP Testing (e.g. Integration, Regression, and UAT Testing), Cutover and Post Go-Live Support phases. This r
equired use of ASAP Methodology for multiple Global Template Rollout.
 I have configured/set-up SAP Warehouse Management module using the IMG Tool and SPRO transaction cod
e. 
 I have configured the system for (e.g. company code, plant address, storage locations, material groups, materi
al types, stock transfer order process, picking and put-away strategies, etc…
 I have also supported multiple projects and written test script requiring UAT and Integration Testing in the De
velopment and Quality test clients within SAP ERP System.
 I have also communicated back and forth with ABAP developer/programmers to read SAP coding language.
 I have also work with ABAP developer to analyze and update user exits, along with set-up of SAP Fiori Apps.
 I have also engaged in numerous support roles that required troubleshooting support of the SAP WM and PP
module and training of end users/subject matter experts for the business.
 I have performed troubleshooting issues related to warehouse orders and task using EWM.
 I also have extensive experience testing Wave Management using EWM.
 I have completed SAP EWM orders releasing and general process workflow.
 I have implemented SAP WM / SAP ECC and SAP EWM third party integration points.
 I have setup EWM QRFC Ques (e.g. SMQ1 and SMQ2) using SAP EWM.
 I have resolved EWM issues related outbound and inbound deliveries.
  I have performed troubleshooting Batch Management using EWM.
 I also have extensive experience splitting quality hold material within EWM.
 I have also resolved issues related SAP EWM Freight Bill of Laden creation.
 I have implemented BIDP Partial Pick Denial and BIDF Full Pick Denial within SAP EWM.
 I have resolved issues related stock types FE unrestricted for sale and FB quality restricted/blocked stock.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abbott Laboratories– Waukegan, Illinois May 2013 to Present

SAP S4/HANA (EWM/WM/PP/SD) – Functional Analyst Consultant
Business Process Design and System Integration

Responsibilities:
 Extensive knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry Applications and warehouse/distribution center layout
or inventory process flows.
 Experienced with Enhancement Approval Process, Release Schedules, and CR Tracking.
 Involved in numerous interactions with clients business process to gather requirements.
 Mapped Business Processes identified gaps and evolved suitable procedures to bridge the gaps.
 Experienced with IDOC Mapping integration involving segments and corresponding SAP fields.
 Prepared (RF) Menu training documents for folk lift driver’s that includes Batch Management.
 Conducted Integration, UAT, and Regression testing for the EWM module.
 Analyzed the impacts of work-a-round solutions resulting from warehouse consolidation.
 Assisted integrating PP and QM, with WM and EWM in goods movement, back flushing, automatic goods
receipt, STO process, reservations, production order, planning, purchase requisition, MRP process, making
quality usage decisions, and verifying quality inspection holds/releases.
 Developed requirements definition/specs for the analysis and design of SAP SCM EWM systems.
 Monitored and executed stock movements, stock placements, and removals using different put-away and
picking strategies, also defined and managed storage areas and storage bins.
 Performed testing, change management, training, and implementation of SAP EWM.
 Raised help desk tickets during Hypercare to ensure issue logging, prioritizing, and resolution.
 Experienced with EWM integration, Inbound, outbound and internal WM movement process.
 Experienced with 2-step picking strategies, automatic packing process, warehouse process types.

Troubleshooting & User Support

 Performed troubleshooting on the Batch Management and Replenishment Processes.
 Resolved issues related to HU Management, transfer orders, and transfer requirements.
 Maintained batch management, batch classification, and back flushing to issue materials to production orders
within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
 Resolved issues related wave and warehouse process type errors using the warehouse monitor.
 Responsible for troubleshooting warehouse task related to HU Management.
 Ensured warehouse orders and task were confirmed allowing the generation of Pick and Pack List.
 Prepared Bill of Lading for Distribution Center, while ensuring the Post Good Issuing of Orders.
 Utilized team lead and functional expertise in gathering requirements from end users and transforming the
requirements into functional documents in RICEF components for the process within SAP Production Planning
(PP) and Quality Management (QM) Process as integration point into SAP EWM, WM, and SCM modules.
 Assisted with error resolution of material receipt and put-away for SAP EWM and WM.
  Trained users on process related to (e.g. work tasks, work orders, warehouse order creation rules.)
 Handled Inter/Intra company stock transport orders, transfer postings and physical Inventory.
 Experienced with outbound process of EWM-WM: picking, loading, shipping and billing.
 Monitored systematically the printer spools, also maintained bulk, fixed, and singles storage bins.
 Created Physical Inventory Documents during inventory counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Johnson Controls Incorporated/BayForce – Geneva, Illinois June 2012 to February 2013

SAP (WM/IM/MM/PP) - Functional Analyst Consultant
Training & End User Support

Responsibilities:
 Prepare training documents for complex shop floor environments that includes HU management.
 Resolve issues related to WM-IM transactions during Post Go-Live Hypercare Period.
 Responsible for relating the business process improvement in BES Interface to SAP.
 Coordinate with Super Users and second level technical support BMC Remedy tickets.
 Develop work instructions, quick reference guides, job aids using Uperform to train Super Users.
 Perform system testing in the auto industry with pertaining to lead metal battery manufacturing.
 Create barcodes, cheat sheets, and developed warehouse labeling strategies post Go-Live support.

Joy Global Mining Corporation/Aerotek Engineering – Milwaukee, Wisconsin December 2011 to April 2012
SAP (EWM/WM/PP/SD) – Functional Analyst Consultant
Configuration & Implementation

Responsibilities:
 Configured SAP through issuing resolution/enhancements to support the business process.
 Created SAP configuration documentation, training materials, and maintenance WM tables.
 Collaborated with users to develop a detail UAT test plan of issues/enhancements within SAP.
 Monitored the productivity of new process flow implementation using RWD in SAP ECC 6.0.
 Performed duties as a transaction analyzer for coding developed in SAP Queries.
 Responsible for SAP EWM functionality of 2-step picking strategies and warehouse process types.
 Provided guidance on business processes for SAP SD and WM continuous improvement.
 Communications with the development team in converting business requirements into RICEFW’s (e.g.
Reports, interfaces, conversations, enhancements, forms, workflows), utilized only when client/end user
requirements proceed beyond standard SAP capabilities.
 Supported correction and update of master data through Material Master, BOMs, Routings, etc.
 Configured ETO and ECM in SAP for application of mining components.
 Developed and maintained MRP rules for SAP to have the right product at the right location.
 Resolved issues related to milestone, negative stock, and transfer requirements.
 Tested functionality for various business scenarios, include interface systems within SAP PP, QM, and WM.

Material Management & User Support

 Performed systematic movements for million-dollar components of mining equipment using SAP T-Codes,
while supporting/training at least 50 union workers on systematic processes.
 Assisted quality inspectors with making material usage decisions using SAP QM transactions.
 Created transfers and transports order for material movements to internal and external warehouses.
 Used SAP Handling Units management to track the movement of raw and finished goods.
 Resolved cross-dock errors that created goods movement issues (e.g. GI, GR, PGI, COGI)
  Conducted material master set up for storage bins/location warehouse management view tabs.
 Performed receipt reversal movements for issue with inbound and outbound deliveries.
 Maintained EWM Wave Management and Outbound Delivery Order Process.

Whirlpool Corporation – Eau Claire, Wisconsin February 2008 to March 2010

SAP PP/SCM (Onsite) Functional Analyst Consultant
Trend Analysis/Forecasting

Responsibilities:
 Projected sales by analyzing sales figures from current and past years for 226 locations.
 Eliminated out of stock inventory by evaluating 70 stocked appliances average rate of sales.
 Analyzed specific MRP appliance categories by running reports on slow moving inventory.
 Responsible for MRP consumption based planning, conversion of planned orders to production orders, basic
settings of MRP.
 Use SAP Activity Monitoring to audit the service levels of all special order displays.
 Developed regular and promotional sales forecasts to meet demands for stocked appliances.
 Minimized overstock issues by monitoring parent-child linked replacement models.
 Conducted monthly audits for verification proper inventory levels and planogram settings.
 Identified opportunity to cut costs by analyzing altering the appliance fuel mix markets.
 Assisted company in planning and executing governmental Energy Star Appliance Standards.
Systems Evaluation/Project Assessment
 Generated orders for 70 stocked appliances using DCM Ordering System for 226 stores.
 Conducted distribution center allocation using the SAP planning strategies/transfer requirements.
 Developed the system and business processes in SAP Supply Chain modules (e.g. MM, WM, SD).
 Supported correction and update of master data through Material Master, BOMs, Routings, etc.
 Provide SAP Enhancements to a heavily customize system, also performed use case modeling.
 Used to integrate mapping procedures for interfacing from vendor forecasting system into SAP.

American Appraisal Associates – Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 2006 to December 2007

SAP FICO Functional Analyst Consultant
Budget/Financial Planning

Responsibilities:
 Compiled inventory records of moveable and fixed assets for national research universities (e.g. Harvard, Stan
ford, NYU) utilizing independent decision-making and team skills.
 Priced research equipment and buildings for insurance, accounting, and cost depreciation.
 Assisted clients with meeting and exceeding governmental audits and developing long-term financial planning
through project management.

Industrial Electrical Wire and Cable Incorporated – Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2004 to June 2006
SAP (WM/MM/PP) – Functional Analyst Consultant

Responsibilities:
 Developed Scope Documents for WM Module and organizational structures for storage locations.
 Prepared SAP Master List with standard and customized transactions to be implemented.
 Created SAP Business Blue Prints Documents of business process, also performed GAP Analysis.
 Responsible for of planning strategies and making quality usage decisionsmake to stock production and make
 to order production, along with raw materials planning for Planning & scheduling (Supply/Demand Balance).
 Responsible for Shop Floor Control Creation of production order, Confirmation, Goods movement such as
received and issued with SAP PP, WM and MM due to system integration.
 Completed base line configuration for WM and MM Module in realization phase.
 Configured SAP through issuing resolution/enhancements to support the business process.
 Configured SAP system to align with vendor optimal allocation to consider time and budget.
 Perform system testing and post Go-Live support in the industrial cable manufacturing industry.

Malt Europe Incorporated – Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 2002 to April 2004

SAP (WM/IM/SD/LE) – Functional Analyst Consultant

Responsibilities:
 Implemented WM Module from Blue printing to Go-Live Support phases in the beer industry.
 Participated in client discussions with gathering AS-TO-BE requirements and gap analysis.
 Studied and worked on RF configuration for TO BE RF processes.
 Provided support for MM Module Configuration (e.g. Purchasing cycles, Master data, Purchasing documents,
Inventory Management, Physical Inventory).
 Completed base line configuration for WM and MM modules in realization phase.
 Converted business requirement by implementing Change requests for MM Module.
 Completed Integration and UAT testing of WM/MM with other related modules (e.g. SD, IM).
 Worked on Cutover strategies for WM Module and Go-Live activities for client.