Dolores Alfaro

Oracle Sr. Functional MFG & SCM Consultant

 

Executive Summary

·         Implementer for Order Management, Advanced Pricing, Inventory, Purchasing, MRP, Warehouse Management, Mobile Supply Chain Applications and Supply Chain Planning modules and functional experience in BOM, WIP, QA, Production, Formulator, XML Publisher and  Forecasting for either discrete and process manufacturing.

·         Trainer of Oracle Manufacturing Applications, full cycle of discrete and process manufacturing.

·         Multi-functional team work experience.

·         Country experience including Mexico, Canada, Peru, Argentina and USA.

·         Excellent communication, team building and project management skills.

 

Skills Summary

 

Oracle Apps Skills and Tools

 

Oracle Applications Project Experience

Client: Remo, Inc., Valencia, CA, USA                                                                                      

Industry: Manufacturing

Description: Drumheads and Percussion manufacturing

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Upgrade from 11.03 to 11.5.10                            Sept 07 to April 08

Role: Solution Architect and Senior Functional Consultant.

Description: Complete upgrade of Oracle Manufacturing suite and Implementation of WMS/MSCA functionality.

 

·         Upgrade from 11.03 to Oracle Applications 11i ver. 11.5.10 (Inventory, OM, Shipping, WIP, BOM, MRP, ENG, PO )

·         Designing Oracle Applications operating structure for actual warehouses.

·         Redefinition of shipping process due WMS/MSCA implementation.

·         Training for super user and end users in WMS.

·         Re-training in new functionalities and navigation process for upgraded modules.

·         Optimization of usage for installed modules like ECO’s in Engineering module.

·         Configuration and application for routings.

·         Configuration for OM and Advanced Pricing based on business requirements.

·         Configuration of RMA’s with credit and receiving process involved.

·         Define the Inspection at Receipt process.

 

 

Client: Shaw, Inc., Calgary, AB, CANADA                                                                                

Industry: Telecommunications

Description: Cable and Phone Communications Provider

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Implementation 11.5.10                                         Jan 07 to Sept 07

Role: Solution Architect and Senior Functional Consultant.

Description: Implementation of INV, WM, OM and Shipping for several distribution warehouses.

 

·         Implementation of Oracle Applications 11i ver 11.5.10 (INV, WMS, MSCA, OM, Shipping).

·         Designing Oracle Applications operating structure for different distribution warehouses.

·         In charge for CRP1 training.

·         Key role in third party interface development with CBS (Customer Billing System).

·         Design critical transactions to interface between both systems.

·         Data migration from legacy system.

·         Co-participation for Enterprise Install Base and Cost Management.

 

 

Client: Dantzler, Inc., Miami, FL, USA                                                                                       

Industry: Manufacturing

Description: Lamps Manufacturing and Distribution

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Implementation 11.5.10                                         May 06 to Nov 06

Role: Senior Functional Consultant.

Description: Implementation of OM and Shipment Execution in the Jacksonville, Miami and San Juan, PR facilities.

 

·         Implementation of Oracle Applications 11i ver 11.5.10 (OM and Shipment Execution).

·         Designing Oracle Applications operating structure of client organizations - Multi-Org Setup.

·         Testing modules’ setup for inconsistencies.

·         Log, view, access, monitor, follow up and close Service Requests (SRs) online - Oracle MetaLink.

·         Data migration from legacy systems and Open Interfaces.

·         Study of current business processes, future business flow, and identification of gap / workaround in order to provide an integrated information system solution to meet the business needs of the company.

·         Business requirements mapping for OM, Shipment Execution and XML Publisher.

·         Provided training, and conducted practice and additional business requirements sessions.

·         Analyzing user needs, conferring with users to improve procedures and identifying and solving problems.

 

Environment: Linux x86. Modules: INV, OPM Inventory, OPM Product Development, OPM Process Execution, OPM Cost Management, and OPM Manufacturing Accounting Controller.

 

 

Client: American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI, USA                                                            

Industry: Automotive

Description: Automotive Axles

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i  11.5.10 Maquila Upgrade                                  March 06 to May 06

Role: Functional Consultant

Description: Define requirements by Mexico Government to implement Maquila regimen in Guanajuato, Mexico facility.

 

·         Define requirements by Mexico Government for Maquila Regimen.

·         Mapping of INV, PO and Invoicing processes including Maquila modifications.

·         Analyzing business needs and propose improve procedures.

 

 

Client: General Electric – Commercial Materials, Monterrey, Mexico                                         

Industry: Manufacturing

Description: Lamps Manufacturing and Distribution

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Implementation 11.5.9                                            Dec 04 to Feb 06

Role: Sr. Functional Consultant

Description: Implement and integrate distribution and manufacturing business into one single Oracle Organization.

 

·         Implementation of Oracle Applications 11i ver 11.5.9 (OM, Advanced Pricing, INV, PO and MRP).

·         OM and Advanced Pricing Modules setup, configuration and implementation involved all the mandatory and optional steps. Implementation is pointed to extract the maximum benefit available in the Oracle Applications Functionality, and the gap is handled with customizations when the functional solutions are not available.

·         Seamless Integration of Oracle Applications with 3rd Parties’ INV/PO/Manufacturing.

·         Responsible for gathering user requirements, data conversions, customizations, testing, assigning work schedules to developers and deliverables.

·         Responsible for coordinate multi-functional team for business interfaces requirements between USA, Mexico and India teams.

·         Testing modules’ setup for inconsistencies and missing steps - Test scripts and User Acceptance Tests (UAT).

·         Log, view, access, monitor, follow up and close Service Requests (SRs) online - Oracle MetaLink.

·         Data Migration from Legacy systems-ADI and Open Interfaces.

·         Reporting the project status to responsible managers on a daily and weekly basis. Daily tasks included attending meeting with other team managers; also train users to understand different application modules.

·         Supported production environments and users on a daily basis by responding to emergency requests.

·         Deliverables included need analysis, functional mapping, gap analysis, business process re-engineering, finding solutions, setup, prototyping and testing.

·         Study of current business processes, future business flows and identification of gap / workaround in order to provide an integrated information system solution to meet the business needs of the company.

·         Business Requirements Mapping for OM, Advanced Pricing, INV, PO, Forecasting and MRP modules.

·         Analysis, design and implementation of seamless integration between 3rd Parties’ Inventory/Purchasing with Oracle Applications modules of Oracle Inventory and Purchasing.

·         Assisting in developing and testing software applications and interfaces with multifunctional teams.

·         Support in Oracle Applications for Physical Inventory of Raw Materials and Finished Goods.

·         Provided training and conducted practice and additional business requirements sessions.

·         Carrying out User Acceptance Tests (UAT), go-live activities and post-implementation support.

·         Analyzing user needs, conferring with users to improve procedures and identifying and solving problems.

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: OM, Advanced Pricing, INV, PO, MRP and others 3rd Parties’ Software

 

 

Client: Oracle, Buenos Aires, Argentina                                                                                   

Industry: Software

Description: Oracle Educational Center

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Process Manufacturing                                            Jul 04 – Aug 06

Role: Trainer

Description: Trainer for Oracle Partners

 

·         Trainer of Process Manufacturing modules (INV, Production, Formulator, QA, MRP PO, Costing, OM, Shipping, MAC)

·         Provide theory and a sequential example for manufacturing modules.

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: INV, PO, QA, Prod, Formulator, OM, MAC

 

 

Client: Oracle, Mexico City, Mexico                                                                                            

Industry: Software

Description: Oracle Educational Center

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Discrete Manufacturing                                            Jun 04 – Jul 04

Role: Trainer

Description: Trainer for Oracle Partners

 

·         Trainer of Discrete Manufacturing modules (INV, BOM, WIP, QA, MRP, PO, Costing, OM, Shipping)

·         Provide theory and a sequential example for manufacturing modules

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: INV, PO, QA, BOM, WIP, MRP, OM, CST

 

 

Client: Grupo San Fernando, Lima, Peru                                                                                

Industry: Poultry Production

Description: Sale of meat and meat products; distribution and commercialization of poultry products and living poultry.

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Process Manufacturing                                            Apr 04 - May 04

Role: Trainer / Consultant

Description: The goal was to help the client to decide which kind of manufacturing was more appropriate based on their processes.

 

·         Trainer of Process Manufacturing modules (INV, BOM, WIP, QA, MRP, PO, Costing, OM, Shipping).

·         Provide theory and a sequential example for manufacturing modules with information based on business actual process.

·         Define differences between Discrete and Process manufacturing from the business point of view and suggest the best manufacturing according their processes.

·         Support and provide test scenarios with business information.

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: INV, PO, QA, Production, Formulator, MRP, OM, MAC and Shipping.

 

 

Client: Citrofrut, Monterrey, Mexico                                                                                           

Industry: Juicy Producer

Description: Citrofrut as part of Proeza is a leading company in juicy extracts.

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i Process Manufacturing                                       Oct 03 to March 04

Role: Sr Functional Consultant

Description: Project scope involved implementation of Oracle Applications modules for three manufacturing facilities located in different cities of the country including different kind and mix of products.

 

·         Suggesting the best practices in the industry in conjunction with local requirement and based on the mix of products.

·         OPM Logistics modules set up.  Validation and testing in Order To Cash and Procure To Pay cycles.

·         Provided training and conducted practice and additional business requirements sessions.

·         Carrying out Users Acceptance Tests (UAT), go-live activities and post-implementation support.

·         Training on site for final user of OPM Inventory, Requisitions, Fulfillment and Shipping.

·         Analyzing user needs, conferring with users to improve procedures and identifying and solving problems, specially based on different administrations per facility.

·         Developing of training document for end users of INV, PO and Order Fulfillment.

·         Support Go Live in Sinaloa facility and end month closure in shipments and inventory transactions.  

·         Deliverables included need analysis, functional mapping, gap analysis, business process re-engineering, finding solutions, setup, prototyping and testing.

·         Support Service Center.  Develop a stabilization plan for applications.  In charge of support for oracle users in OPM Fulfillment, Inventory, OPM Inventory, Production, Formulator and Purchasing modules.

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: OPM INV, OF, Production, Formulator and PO

 

 

Client: GE Medical Systems, Monterrey, Mexico                                                                    

Industry: Medical Equipment

Description: Medical Systems is part of General Electric and it’s a manufacturing plan for diverse kind of medical equipment from X-Ray to Magnetic Resonance.

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i                                                                            May 02 to Sept 03

Role: Oracle Leader

Description: Develop and implement new manufacturing processes in order to optimize floor activities, planning integration and system performance.

 

·         Management of the Oracle team.  Functional leader for Monterrey facility giving support on daily transactions for different modules (INV, OM, BOM, WIP, ASCP and PO).

·         Co-participation in new product introductions and product transfers projects to Monterrey facility to fill out all system requirements.

·         Business Process Re-engineering: Define and implement Maquila program to achieve government requirements and system accounting control.

·         Conducted training sessions for all the modules of Oracle Manufacturing and provided training manuals.

·         Co-participate in Supply Chain integration thru system working with Materials and Purchasing departments to implement Supply Chain planning module.

·         Support in implementation of Internal requisitions procedure and Internal Sales Orders across and within legal entities.

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: INV, PO, MRP, BOM, WIP and OM

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11i, Upgrade 11.5.5                                                    Feb 02 to May 02

Role: Functional Consultant

Description: Project scope involved implementation of Oracle Applications modules for a new inventory organization and upgrade from 11.0.3 to 11.5.

 

·         Define new organization processes, future business flows and identification of gap / workaround in order to provide an integrated information system solution to meet the business needs.

·         Testing modules’ setup for inconsistencies and missing steps-Test scripts and User Acceptance Tests (UAT).

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: PO, INV, OM and MRP

 

 

Project: Oracle Applications 11.0.3 implementation                                                 May 01 to Dec 01

Role: Oracle Super User

Description: Project scope involved implementation of Oracle Applications manufacturing modules

 

·         Study of current business process, analysis, design and implementation of process-to-be for Inventory.

·         Define organization processes, future business flows and identification of gap / workaround in order to provide an integrated information system solution to meet the business needs.

·         Define users’ responsibilities.

·         Provide training in OM and Inventory module.

·         In charge to verify that one-business organization needs were covered by oracle applications.

·         Testing modules’ setup for inconsistencies and missing steps-Test scripts and User Acceptance Tests (UAT).

 

Environment: Windows NT, Modules: PO, INV, OM.

 

Other Experience

 

GE Medical Systems, Monterrey, Mexico          Master Scheduler                 Jan 00 – May 01

 

·         Negotiate quarterly demand with customer in order to achieve 100% satisfaction based on installed capacity.

·         Upload MRP information with demand variations and verify sales orders availability for correct quantities and dates.

·         Communicate customer demand and variations for all products supplied by Monterrey facility to Materials and Production departments. 

·         Notify customer production or materials problem about product availability.  Negotiation of new ship date or drop shipment.

·         In charge of service parts.  Include demand for materials requested to be drop ship directly to Hospitals. 

 

 

Thomas&Betts, Plastics Division, Monterrey, Mexico Planner Buyer Sr.    Aug 99 to Jan00

 

·         Reduction of backlog from 3 months to cero in 2 months gap.

·         Reduced in 40% inventory levels staying below target during three months.

 

Grote Industries de Mexico, Monterrey, Mexico, Planner Buyer                  Nov 98 to Aug 99

 

 

 


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