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Kai-Uwe Erdmann
1020 Dixie Avenue Florence, AL 35630 Phone mobile 256-577-7017 , home 256-712-4402 e-Mail kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com Web www.icosaeder.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Platinum Level SAP Logistics Execution Consultant: Warehouse Management (WM), Inventory Management (MM-IM), Shipping (LE-SHP) and Transportation (LE-TRA); SAP versions up to ECC 6.0, SAP AFS; excellent functional and technical skills. Versatile SAP and IT professional as well as expert in logistics process design. Recognized as a hands-on, pro-active troubleshooter who can rapidly identify business problems, formulate strategic plans, initiate change and implement new processes in challenging and diverse environments Over 20 years of business experience and IT experience (14 years SAP) Multiple excellent references

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent SAP Consultant Jan 2001 - Present Consulting Projects: ESCADA AG, Munich, Germany, Apr 2009 Aug 2011 Project Role: Platinum Level SAP AFS Logistics Execution Consultant New global SAP AFS ECC 6.0 implementation. Responsible for SAP areas: Implementation of Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Shipping, Transportation, development supervision/QC and post-go-live and production support. Responsible for process and interface design from SAP to the 3rd party raw material warehouse in Austria via WM IDOC connection: Pick, pack, ship, transfer postings and inventory reconciliation. Responsible for process design and realization and SAP configuration of finished goods conveyor supported warehouses in Austria and USA: Goods receipt, inbound delivery processing, QC and returns cockpit, RF support using SAP Console, complex putaway and picking strategies, packing station, staging, shipment processing, manifesting and interface to UPS shipping station. Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc., Monroe, Connecticut, Apr 2008 Mar 2009 Project Role: Platinum Level SAP AFS Logistics Execution Consultant SAP Expert Advisor for SAP AFS (Apparel and Footwear Industry Solution) ECC5.0 system, which I implemented in 2006/2007. Assist with production SAP and process problems. Designed and implemented highly streamlined returns process. SAP WM integration with an automated conveyor control system (CCS). Motorola, Holtsville, New York and McAllen, Texas, Aug 2007 Dec 2008 Project Role: Platinum SAP Logistics Execution Consultant New large-scale SAP 4.7 implementation in 3 phases. Responsible for definition and blueprint of fulfillment and intra warehouse processes Responsible for entire WM configuration and integration with MM and SD. Meticulously fine tuned RF support (SAP Console) for goods receipt, picking, warehouse movements, replenishment and cycle counting processes.
Kai-Uwe Erdmann - +1-(256) 712-4402 or +49-176-7814-0976 - kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com

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Responsible for all required programming effort: technical specifications, unit testing and quality control of custom development. Guided client through extensive integration and user acceptance testing. Very successful go-live with a minimum of post-go-live support.

K-Swiss, Westlake Village, California, Jul 2007 Aug 2007 Project Role: Platinum SAP Logistics Execution Consultant Short term assignment in ongoing AFS ECC 5.0 Implementation. SME responsible for interfaces between SAP (MM, SD) and 3rd party WMS. Audited existing business and interface processes. Select Comfort, Plymouth, Minnesota, Apr 2007 Jul 2007 Project Role: Platinum SAP Logistics Execution Consultant New SAP Retail ECC 6.0 Implementation Responsible for IM (Inventory Management) and WM (fulfillment and production logistics). Documented business requirements, defined business processes and compiled detailed blueprint. Completed baseline configuration and process prototype for the offshore team. Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc., Shelton, Connecticut, Mar 2006 Feb 2007 Project Role: SAP AFS Logistics Execution Lead, Platinum Level Consultant New large-scope SAP AFS (Apparel and Footwear Industry Solution) implementation Responsible for entire AFS-LE (Logistics Execution) area including Inventory Management, Shipping and WM. Responsible for processes: Goods receipt, returns processing, picking and packing for deliveries and subcontracting, production supply for MTO and MTS PP processes, WM replenishment, storage unit management and all other WM related processes. Delivered detailed RF supported (SAP Console) process design: Goods receipt, simultaneous picking and packing, picking for production, fixed bin replenishment, physical inventory and other intra-warehouse movements. Provided all required WM, WM-RF and WM related SD and MM configuration. Specified all required ABAP programs and reports. Developed custom RF transactions and conversions programs. Guided the client through unit and integration testing. Very successful go-live with peak-shipping capability from day one on. G&K Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jan 2005 Feb 2006 Project Role: SAP AFS Logistics Execution Lead, Platinum Level Consultant Responsible for entire new AFS-WM implementation (R/3 4.6C, AFS 3.0b). Delivered detailed RF (SAP Console) supported process design: Goods receipt, picking for production, replenishment, physical inventory and warehouse movements. Provided all required WM, WM-RF and WM related SD and MM configuration Specified all required ABAP programs, coached ABAP developers, performed quality control of development and developed key transactions myself. Guided the client through extensive unit and integration testing. Successful Go-live on 01/16/2006. Cadbury, Joliet, Illinois, Oct 2004 Dec 2004 Project Role: Platinum SAP Logistics Execution Consultant Post go-live troubleshooting. Validation of business processes and assessment of SAP configuration and EDI interfaces to 3rd party warehouse management system. Complex data analysis and re-establishment of data integrity.
Kai-Uwe Erdmann - +1-(256) 712-4402 or +49-176-7814-0976 - kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com

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Applied Materials, Santa Clara, California, Jun 2004 Aug 2004 Project Role: SAP Logistics Execution Consultant and Project Manager Segregation of Non- and Slow-Movers worldwide in the Main Distribution Centers in Louisville/KY, Frankfurt/Germany and Taoyuan/Taiwan to identify impaired assets. Responsible for complete implementation life cycle: Project management, blueprint, SAP configuration, development, unit and integration testing, user acceptance testing, cut over, go-live and post-implementation support. Successful go-lives in Louisville/KY on 7/26/04, in Taoyuan/Taiwan on 8/9/04 and in Frankfurt/Germany on 8/16/04. Superior Uniform Group (SUG), Seminole, Florida, Oct 2003 May 2004 Project Role: Senior SAP AFS Logistics Execution Consultant Upgrade of an highly customized AFS implementation from SAP 3.1 to 4.6C Responsible for complete SAP Logistics Execution Area (MM, WM, SD) Responsible for IDOC interfaces to 3rd party warehouse management system. Analyzed, specified and supervised ABAP development. Validated and adjusted entire SAP configuration in the Logistics Execution area. Successful go-live after extensive test cycles. Equity Marketing, Los Angeles, California, Jan 2004 Mar 2004 (in parallel to the SUG project) Project Role: Senior SAP Logistics Execution Consultant New implementation of a standard SAP WM system. Responsible for the full cycle of the implementation. Delivered project plan, detailed blueprint, documentation, entire WM configuration and post-implementation support. Successful Go-live after 20 workdays. BauerNikeHockey, Greenland, New Hampshire, Apr 2003 - Sept 2003 Project Role: SAP AFS Logistics Execution Lead, Senior Consultant Responsible for new AFS-WM implementation in the Main Distribution Center in Greenland: Warehouse design, warehouse processes, goods receipt, picking, packing and shipping Responsible for SAP AFS-WM Upgrade of Distribution Center in Canada Responsible for all necessary configuration using full WM functionality Responsible for RF implementation for all core warehouse processes: SAPConsole, ABAP specifications for AFS supporting RF transactions using SAP RF configuration Successful go-live after 4 weeks Blueprint phase and 10 weeks Realization. The implementation became a highly recognized full-scope WM implementation in record time in the SAP AFS world. DuPont, Wilmington, DE, Sabine, TX, Victoria, TX and Athens, GA, Jan 2003 Apr 2003 Project Role: Go-live Lead Trouble Shooter, Senior Consultant Provided trouble shooting for cut over and go-live activities in the SAP Logistics area. Responsible for shipping and transportation processes (SD, MM and Interfaces) during startup-phase for very large upstream plant in Orange, TX. Took then over problem situation at downstream plant in Athens, GA. Responsible for all warehouse processes (SD, MM, WM, extensive HU management) in 2 large production supply warehouses. Resolved huge paper trail backlog in receiving and production supply. Established processes, trained warehouse personnel and finally re-established inventory accuracy.

Kai-Uwe Erdmann - +1-(256) 712-4402 or +49-176-7814-0976 - kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com

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Hyundai Translead, San Diego, California, Aug 2002 Oct 2002 Project Role: MM/WM Team Lead New SAP implementation of in new manufacturing plant in Tijuana/Mexico. Responsible for entire WM design, configuration and implementation. Responsible for MM/IM (Inventory Management) configuration and implementation. Integrated WM in production environment with SM using the WM/PP interface. Successful go-live after 10 weeks. Applied Materials, Santa Clara, California, Aug 2001 Jul 2002 Project Role: MM and Development Team Manager Global project: Outsourcing of Warehousing and Fulfillment to UPS Logistics. Responsible for functional and technical integration requirements. Responsible for definition and implementation of EDI interfaces (940/945 and 943/944) to 3rd party logistic provider. SAP/i2 integration project: Responsible for SAP enhancement deployment for integration with i2. Complex data analysis in SAP to validate the success of i2. DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware, Newark, Delaware, Jun 2001 Aug 2001 Project Role: Lead Technical Analyst Logistics Global SAP 4.6C implementation. Managing role as link between functional and technical SAP work. Responsible for all technical specifications and development in the SAP Logistics Execution area. Organized and grouped technical activities and assigned resources. McCormick, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2001 Project Role: WM RF/Bar-coding Platinum Level Consultant Installed SAPConsole based RF-prototype system (RF access point, hand held device) Configured prototype WM-RF scenario. Presented RF SAPConsole solution vs. solution using graphic terminals. Delivered white paper for the SAPConsole/Telnet installation. Nortel Networks, Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan 2001 Mar 2001 Project Role: MM and SD (Distribution) Senior Consultant Global SAP 4.6C implementation. Designed, documented and re-engineered logistic processes for Nortel North Asia. Responsible for design and implementation of interfaces to 3rd party logistic provider in North Asia (Goods Receipt, Material Movements, Picking/Packing, Goods Issue, Handling Units).

SameDay.COM, City of Industry, California, Apr 2000 Jan 2001

Job title: ERP Manager Responsible for implementation of SAP Materials Management (MM), Version 4.6C Analyzed and specified the integration of SAP into the existing B2B and B2C application suite. Designed and configured SAP Warehouse Management (WM). Designed operational flow in the warehouse using SAPConsole and SAP RF transactions.

Kai-Uwe Erdmann - +1-(256) 712-4402 or +49-176-7814-0976 - kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com

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Plaut Consulting Inc., San Mateo, California and Boston, Massachusetts,

Nov 1998 Mar 2000 Job title: Consultant for SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP Warehouse Management (WM) and SAP Distribution (SD) Consulting Projects with Plaut Wella-Sebastian, Woodland Hills/California, Dec 1999 Mar 2000 Project Role: MM, WM and Shipping Consultant Merger of two SAP systems and simultaneous upgrade from SAP version 3.1H to 4.5B. Analyzed, optimized and configured MM, WM and shipping processes. Sutter Home, St. Helena, California, Nov 1999 Project Role: SAP MM/WM Consultant Analyzed and documented processes and structure in the distribution center Provided SAP WM configuration guideline for the implementation team Major Textile Manufacturer, Calhoun/Georgia, Jul 1999 Oct 1999 Project Role: SAP MM/WM Consultant Documented all MM, WM and shipping processes Complex data analysis as base for master data cleanup.

GENERAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION Julius-Maximilians-University, Wrzburg, Germany Masters of Science in Chemistry, August 1986 SAP Training Inventory Management Warehouse Management Shipping Advanced Planner and Optimizer APO Accelerated SAP Certification Languages Fluent English and German

Kai-Uwe Erdmann - +1-(256) 712-4402 or +49-176-7814-0976 - kai_uwe_erdmann@yahoo.com