Neil Roberts
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Derek Stephens
Neil's expertise has opened doors and presented opportunities for him around the world, resulting in clients continually extending his contract(s) and/or bringing him back for more. His combination of extremely high skill, personality and professionalism are extremely rare in his industry, and make Neil a no-brainer to bring onsite for the toughest projects.
Uffe Nisbeth
Neil worked for me for a little over a year in a project to select and implement a master data repository solution. Neil has a solid understanding of both the system side and the business side of Master Data - a great asset to a project that was often in
Derek Stephens
Neil's expertise has opened doors and presented opportunities for him around the world, resulting in clients continually extending his contract(s) and/or bringing him back for more. His combination of extremely high skill, personality and professionalism are extremely rare in his industry, and make Neil a no-brainer to bring onsite for the toughest projects.
Uffe Nisbeth
Neil worked for me for a little over a year in a project to select and implement a master data repository solution. Neil has a solid understanding of both the system side and the business side of Master Data - a great asset to a project that was often in
Derek Stephens
Neil's expertise has opened doors and presented opportunities for him around the world, resulting in clients continually extending his contract(s) and/or bringing him back for more. His combination of extremely high skill, personality and professionalism are extremely rare in his industry, and make Neil a no-brainer to bring onsite for the toughest projects.
Uffe Nisbeth
Neil worked for me for a little over a year in a project to select and implement a master data repository solution. Neil has a solid understanding of both the system side and the business side of Master Data - a great asset to a project that was often in
Derek Stephens
Neil's expertise has opened doors and presented opportunities for him around the world, resulting in clients continually extending his contract(s) and/or bringing him back for more. His combination of extremely high skill, personality and professionalism are extremely rare in his industry, and make Neil a no-brainer to bring onsite for the toughest projects.
Uffe Nisbeth
Neil worked for me for a little over a year in a project to select and implement a master data repository solution. Neil has a solid understanding of both the system side and the business side of Master Data - a great asset to a project that was often in
Experience
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OCI Chemical
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Data Consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Consultant
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Feb 2004 - Present
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FrieslandCampina
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Netherlands
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Migration Lead
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2022
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bp
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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MM Data Deployment Lead
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2020
MM data deployment lead on a global P2P program. In this role, I lead the migration of PSCM data objects from regional legacy systems to the global upstream SAP template. I had overall responsibility for agreeing data object scope, defining and agreeing conversion strategy, managing the preparation of data for test cycles and production readiness. Ensured migrated data met the global data standard and was business ready. Managed stakeholders across region and centrally based client teams and manage the delivery of activities from the off-shore based data load team (SI team). Report progress, identify risks and mitigation's, ensure successful outcomes for the region being deployed. Successfully deployed into 5 BP regions, AGT, Angola, Trinidad, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
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SAP MDM - PSCM Data Lead for Oman
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May 2014 - Dec 2014
Part of BP's PSCM Global Data team. I managed and co-ordinatinated the migration of PSCM data objects from legacy system to global template. Acquiring legacy data, and ensuring data is transformed to meet global data standards for loading into SAP MDM and SAP ECC.
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DS Smith
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Governance Lead
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
Developing and implementing Data Governance Strategy. Developing and implementing Data Governance Strategy.
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Carlsberg Group
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Denmark
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Master Data Management (MDM) Consultant
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
I am lead the design, and implementation of a global Master Data repository for Material and Vendor data objects. The solution has been designed using SAP Netweaver MDM, SAP Business Objects Data Service (BODS) and Unified Key Mapping Service (UKMS) to deliver data consolidation and mapping processes that link the centralised system with multiple legacy systems. This solution is a key component of Carlsberg’s Business Standardisation Program, which is delivering a new operating model across all of Carlsberg’s European Businesses. This new operating model is being integrated across existing organisational and data structures. Working closely with business process owners to identify requirements and translate these into technical solutions. Developing the data migration and data integration strategy with business owners to ensure data consolidation and migration of data from legacy systems to the new platform is successful. The first release successfully went live in April 2013.
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Suncor
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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SAP MDM Solution Architect
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
SAP MDM Solution Architect for Vendor and Customer data objectsImplementing SAP MDM for Customer and Vendor. Designing and deploying new processes to support merger of two businesses and integration into Suncor's Master Data Management Governance and Maintenance processes.Project scope extended to include integration of SAP Business Objects (SBO) with MDM for data transformation and migration activities. SAP MDM Solution Architect for Vendor and Customer data objectsImplementing SAP MDM for Customer and Vendor. Designing and deploying new processes to support merger of two businesses and integration into Suncor's Master Data Management Governance and Maintenance processes.Project scope extended to include integration of SAP Business Objects (SBO) with MDM for data transformation and migration activities.
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BAT
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United Kingdom
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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MDM Workstream Lead
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
MDMStrategic Workstream Lead – Global Master Data Management ProgrammeDefining and Implementing Global Master Data Management capability;Governance and Master Data Operating Models across BAT: MDMStrategic Workstream Lead – Global Master Data Management ProgrammeDefining and Implementing Global Master Data Management capability;Governance and Master Data Operating Models across BAT:
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bp
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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MDM Solution Architect
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Jan 2006 - Sep 2009
SAP MDM: Implemented new master data management processes utilising SAP’s Master Data Management (MDM) application across the BP group of companies and geographies. Delivered• MDM infrastructure, data conversion, data enrichment and master data management processes for the following data objects:o Vendor and Vendor Hierarchyo Customer and customer hierarchy* Implemented data governance process for these data objects• Successful delivery of MDM production system and business processes across 3 main business segments of BP and to different geographic regions (Europe, North America and Asia Pacific)• Data enrichment processes and management of third party supplier relationshipsDeveloped understanding and use of following SAP applications; SAP Netweaver MDM (version 5.5 SP5), SAP Netweaver XI, SAP Enterprise portal, XI, SRM and R/3
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bp
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Deployment Manager (SRM)
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Feb 2005 - Nov 2005
Reporting to the programme manager and leading Supplier RElationship management (SRM)implementation in three targeted categories, Plastic packaging, Marketing Services and Waste management. Key roles and responsibilities are • Engaging Senior level BP procurement staff • SRM process development• Engaging Senior level Supplier staff• Development of training materials• Creation of SRM intellectual capital• Delivering training courses• Facilitation of Supplier engagements• Individual coaching and mentoring of BP staff• Supporting procurement staff with advice and guidance.• Developing and implementing a web based performance management system• ‘Selling’ the SRM concept internally and externally Successfully implemented on time and within budget on all targeted categories, the SRM process has identified additional value opportunities for both BP and Suppliers which were in excess of $10 million on one category
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Programme Manager – Procurement Service Centre Change Programme
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Feb 2004 - Jan 2005
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, and acting as the deputy director. Successfully managed the implementation of 5 Procurement Service Centres throughout the UK this was, a key change project within the Learning Skills Council following a long period of re-organisation. Responsibilities included; • Programme and Project planning• Risk Management• Resource planning and management• Team management (4 consultants)• Creation of change management materials• Managing the overall project plan• Setting and managing the programme budget• Managing key stakeholders• Supporting procurement staff with advice and guidance.• Recruitment of 14 procurement staff
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CSC UKI
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United Kingdom
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Solution Architect
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2002 - 2004
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Consultant
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1997 - 2000
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Education
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The University of Salford
B.Sc(Hons), Applied Physics