Neil Brody
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Credentials
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Unconscious Bias
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Embracing Unexpected Change
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How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
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Motivating and Engaging Employees
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Stop Stressing and Keep Moving Forward
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Subtle Shifts in Thinking for Tremendous Resilience
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CIRM Certified in Integrated Resource Management
APICS Supply Chain Council -
CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management
APICS Supply Chain Council -
CPM Certified Purchasing Manager
Institute for Supply Management
Experience
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Ultra Consultants
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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2018 - Present
Senior consultant specializing in Business Process Redesign and ERP Systems implementation. Strong background in Supply Chain, Master Data Management, Shop Floor Control and Organizational Change Management enabling business transformation to state of the art processes and systems. My role is to consistently add value for my clients by effectively engaging the client and managing projects through proven methodology across an all encompassing value stream offering of services associated with ERP implemenations.Operational Responsibilities· Work side-by-side with the respective Partner(s) and Senior Managers in managing client engagement(s) and establishing a relationship as a “trusted advisor.”· Engage the client in constructive and value added discussions that drive the project forward and/or add value to the client’s business.· Lead and facilitate workshops and Change Management initiatives according to Ultra’s Proven Methodology. Effectively leading transformation activities to realize the future state opportunities.· Develop ideas and roadmaps to support the future state vision for the client.· Facilitate vendor activities, discussions, demos, and drive priorities/schedules to keep the project on track.· Work cross-functionally and at all levels throughout the client’s organization.· Create documented deliverables in text, spreadsheets, graphical, flow charts, project management, video, and various other presentation formats, email, and media.· Assist and/or lead the project management activities of the solution implementation.· Identify opportunities for value added follow-on business with the Client and operate in the best interest of the Client and Ultra Consultants
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American Greetings
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Organizational Change Manager
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2016 - 2018
Managed OCM strategy implementation for the SAP systems renewal project; leadership engagement, change readiness, organizational alignment, project communications, project team effectiveness, training approach, content development and execution. • Controlled $3.5MM project plan via CA clarity and Microsoft project enabling on time implementation. • Co-developed course content with India counterparts for 10 courses impacting 350 associates across 15 departments with a post training satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.• Implemented the e-learning and classroom training in the Learning Management System (Success Factors) for 30 classes spanning over five weeks streamlining logistics and generating complete HR records. • Authored and maintained the Project Adobe Web Page, SAP JAM collaboration tool and ANCILE uPerform system providing an interface for communications, document sharing, process recordings, ideas, questions, and suggestions.
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Program Manager - Systems Renewal Project
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2012 - 2016
Collaborated in the SAP system renewal project launch for current state legacy system analysis, future state business requirements, communications, and change impacts enabling system blueprinting and an application roadmap to ensure leadership alignment.• Institutionalized the governance of the QuickBase Software suite of 74 applications and 650 users, providing for a worldwide relational database for product specifications, workflow, program management, quoting, global sourcing PO management, and product quality execution eliminating spreadsheets, manual notifications, e-mail trail uncertainty and data errors.• Organized the order to cash head start process mapping, facilitating the mutual understanding of current state.• Created the back door to shelf vision, E2E process maps level I & II, functional design document, and business requirements scope statement leading to SAP system design requirements.
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Program / Project Manager - Business Process Redesign
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2009 - 2012
Managed a $12MM enterprise cost out project portfolio reporting into the PMO and beginning the SAP systems renewal prework efforts.• Developed QuickBase application for non-greeting card product program management, product specifications, workflow and quoting providing a seamless repeatable process for product design requirements and procurement execution.• Achieved American Greeting Chairmen’s Award finalist in continuous improvement for the QuickBase implementation.• Led future state process design for fixtures, signage, and temporary displayers establishing requirements for SAP configuration.o Designed future state process maps, supported by RACI analysis for input into system business requirements.o Developed vendor capability matrix expediting vendor approval and selection. o Identified KPI’s, and revised corporate schedule establishing future state milestones maximizing throughput. o Applied Lean in office principles to streamline creative art and specification product development process delivering throughput improvement and waste reduction.o Coordinated the Artios (die line application) interface with Adobe art tool eliminating double data entry.
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Global Sourcing Manager
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2005 - 2009
Managed $50MM annual procurement spend for the Candle, Party Goods, and Boxed Card product lines. Supervised a staff of 4 buyers and reported to the Director of Global Sourcing. • Consolidated fragrance suppliers 50% resulting in $500k cost savings.• Tested proof of concept for Procuri e-sourcing software that launched a trial quote for indirect material procurement.• Outsourced table covers from internal production to offshore supplier in China achieving 20% cost reduction.
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Telsource Corporation
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Logistics Manager
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2003 - 2005
Managed inventory control, distribution, shipping & receiving, spare equipment, facility, fleet, and reporting. Supervised a staff of 6 distribution / warehouse associates and reported to the VP of Operations. • Maintained 40K sq. ft facility meeting annual budget and safety requirements.• Controlled inventory for 7000 SKU’s, $10MM inventory value @ 95% accuracy.• Coordinated maintenance spares supporting 40K sites with 95% inventory accuracy, 98% product availability.• Established an international shipping process via DHL eliminating ad hoc process steps and paperwork errors.
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NeuroControl
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Director of Operations
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2001 - 2003
Managed manufacturing, materials, purchasing, outsourcing, new product project management, and facilities. Supervised a staff of 4 manufacturing management / buyer associates and reported to the CEO as a member of the executive staff.• Led manufacturing outsource selection, contract development and production transfer.• Created and implemented supplier approval program and process.• Established standard cost, inventory control, and physical inventory process for current and future product.• Served as key project team member for medical device reaching final stage of FDA 510(k) clearance. • Attained QSR820 FDA operational and product compliance.
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Invacare
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United States
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Medical Device
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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1993 - 2001
Managed the custom wheelchair facility including Manufacturing, Materials, Purchasing, Quality, Mfg. Engineering and Systems. Supervised a staff of 8 professionals in Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality; and 50 indirect associates.• Established facility with state-of-the-art flow and demand-pull Kanban-based focused factory.• Achieved 5% annual cost reduction, 15% productivity improvement and reduced lead times from 30 days to 5 days. • Generated gross profit improvement from 15% to 35% while improving inventory turns by 8%.• Delivered customer service with custom product on time delivery of 95% and stock product availability of 98%.• Decreased indirect labor resulting in direct to indirect ratio of 9:1. Executed annual $250K PPV on $7M purchases. • Conducted plant elimination and relocation while securing ISO Certification.• Awarded the Fourth Shift ERP System Circle of Excellence honor.Previous titles at Invacare from 1982 to 1993 included: Director of Materials / Materials Manager / Inventory Control Supervisor / Inventory Planner.
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Education
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Bowling Green State University
MBA, Operations -
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John Carroll University
BSBA, Management
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