FRED KOL

Supply Chain Management consultant specialized in the MM, CS, SD and LES modules of SAP, with over 15 years experience in SAP implementations and more than 30 years IT/industry experience.

SAP PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Nov 2011 to ........... Facilicom (Hoogvliet/Schiedam, NL)
Jun 2010 to Oct 2011 Heineken International (Zoeterwoude, NL)
Jun 2008 to Jun 2010 Philips Consumer Lifestyle (Eindhoven, NL)
Apr 2007 to May 2008 Heineken International (Amsterdam, NL)
Sept 2002 to Mar 2007 Philips Domestic Appliances (Drachten, NL)
Oct 2001 to Aug 2002 Dissam (Utrecht, NL)
Aug 2000 to Oct 2001 Van Doorne Transmission, Bosch (Tilburg, NL)
Feb 1999 to Jul 2000 Dissam (Utrecht, NL)
Nov 1998 to Feb 1999 Elofer (Asten, NL)
Feb 1998 to Nov 1998 Stork Maritime (Spijkenisse, NL)
Feb 1997 to Feb 1998 Esdata (Rotterdam/Breda, NL)
May 1996 to Feb 1997 Burgman Heybroek/Hategro (Utrecht/Asten, NL)
Nov 1995 to May 1996 Safari (Roosendaal , NL)
Mar 1995 to Nov 1995 Priva ( De Lier, NL)
Jul 1994 to Mar 1995 SAP Netherlands ( Den Bosch, NL)

Strength

  • Strong SAP functional and configuration knowledge in Material Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management / Logistics Execution System (WM / LES) , Customer Services (CS) and Sales and Distribution (SD), modules.
  • Strong management, analytical and business process re-engineering skills.
  • Strong training / training documentation, interpersonal and team building skills.
  • Good SAP functional and configuration knowledge of DMS, PP, QM, CRM, FI-CO.
  • Good ABAP/4, ABAP/4 Query and other reporting skills.
  • Good knowledge of SAP Authorization/Security concept and configuration experience.
  • Solid knowledge of ALE/IDOC/workflow processing and EDI tools and standards (EDIFACT)

Education/Courses

SAP MM Certified
  SD Certified
  CRM Certified
  ASAP Certified
  Various courses Logistics modules
   
Logistics APICS CPIM
  APICS CIRM
  ELA CPDM
  Logistics Management (ibw)
   
I.T. Volmac LS Cobol programming
  Volmac information analysis
  Pandata Systems analysis
  Various IT courses
   
School High School (Atheneum)

Languages

Fluent in English, Dutch. Knowledge of German and French.

Work experience

Working as a consultant for Alaska Enterprises Ltd (Rotterdam, NL):

Nov 2011 to ............ Facilicom (Hoogvliet/Schiedam, NL)
  SAP Functional consultant for Sales and Distribution (SD) and Customer Service (CS) module.

  Projects:
   
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 Re-implementation of sales contracts (billing plans and time and service based revenue recognition) to remove custom made Abaps
   
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 Development to recalculate (sub)item contract prices and reprice items.
   
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 Development for mass processing of retro billing.
   
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 Development for mass processing of price changes
Jun 2010 to Oct 2011 Heineken International (Zoeterwoude, NL)
  SAP Functional consultant for Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Version 4.5b ( ECC 7.0).
  Projects:
   
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 Upgrade 4.5b to ECC 7.0
   
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 replacement of ExportManager (non EU export customs declaration)for Heineken UK. Edifact interfacing CUSDEC, CUSRES, CONTRL
   
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 Customs: EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System)implementation for NL and UK
Jun 2008 to Jun 2010 Philips Consumer Lifestyle (Eindhoven, NL)
  SAP Functional consultant for Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Version 4.7.

  Projects:
   
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 Roll-out One Kernel USA
   
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 Roll-out One Kernel Central & Eastern Europe
   
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 Roll-out One Kernel Germany/Austria/Switzerland
   
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 Merge 2 kernels into 1 due to merger of division Consumer Electronics and division Domestic Appliances into Consumer Lifestyle
Apr 2007 to May 2008 Heineken International (Amsterdam, NL)
  SAP Functional support consultant for MM/SD/LES modules. Version ECC 6.0

  Projects/specifics:
   
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 Support SAP Beverage solution
   
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 Warehouse interface redesign to/from logistics provider
   
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 conversion 4.7 to ECC 6.0

Working as a consultant for Perfect for People (Nieuwegein, NL):

Sept 2002 to Mar 2007 Philips Domestic Appliances (Drachten, NL)
  SAP Functional (support) consultant for Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Version 4.5 and 4.7
  Projects:
   
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 DAPSAP kernel rollout projects
(the rollout includes analysis, configuration, testing and training to key users. )
   
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 Rollout for Philips DAP kernel to 4 Supply Centres,
7 Regional DC’s, one Regional sales office
and 2 National Sales Organizations in Hong Kong and China. Localization of the DAP kernel for Hong Kong and China (modules: SD,MM), including implementation of new functionality as required by the local business group.
    Period: Nov 2004 - Mar 2006.

Specifics:

Totally new legal structure for China.
Complex developments for credit management. Multiple currencies (local and EUR).
Several interfaces to other DAP and Philips instances.
Data collection for China Golden Tax invoice (Jin Shui)
Development/Integration E-ordering system.
Master data (material master, customers, pricing).

   
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 Rollout for Philips DAP kernel to 5 national sales organizations, 3 Regional DC’s, and 1 Regional sales office in Vienna and Warsaw. (modules: SD,MM), including implementation of new functionality as required by the local business group.

Period: Dec 2002 - Aug 2004

Specifics:

EU export (procedure and forms).
Bonded warehouse procedures.
Multiple currencies (local and EUR).
Changes due to EU enlargement.
Several interfaces to other DAP and Philips instances.
Multi-language forms developments.
   
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 Rollout for Philips DAP kernel to 1 national sales organizations, 1 DC in Toronto.

Period: Dec 2002 - Aug 2003

Tax jurisdiction
Rebate agreements

  Other DAP projects:
   
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 EDI message conversion to EDIFACT 99A (ORDERS/ORDCHG/DESADV/INVOIC)
   
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 Various Change Requests / second line support
   
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 Upgrade 4.5 to 4.7
   
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 Documentation of DAPSAP kernel functionality
       
Oct 2001 – Mar 2002 Dissam/Aspa (Utrecht, NL)
  SAP Functional (support) consultant for SD/MM/LES modules at Dissam (Logistics provider for office supplies) and Aspa/Dawidenko (the affiliated sales companies)
Version 3.1.I
  Projects:
   
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 Restructuring of sales office reporting and implementing of KPI in sales/purchasing (LIS).
   
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 Set up of product classification system
   
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 Interface to legacy E-ordering system (DMS and product catalogue)
   
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 Implementation of new warehouse with new logistics concept
   
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 First line support
       
Aug 2000 - Oct 2001 Van Doorne Transmission( Bosch) ( Tilburg, NL)
  Integration consultant in rollout project of Bosch kernel for Van Doorne Transmission (Manufacturer of automotive parts industry). Modules used: MM/SD/PP/QM/WMS/FI-CO.
  Version 4.5, project specifics:
   
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 Strong QM usage thru-out other modules (MM-purchasing, PP-routings)
   
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 Batch management
   
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 Interface to CAD/CAM documents via DMS.
   
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 Enhancements to existing Bosch kernel system.
   
 
Feb 1999 to Jul 2000
Dissam (Utrecht, NL)
 
SAP Functional (support) consultant for SD/MM/LES modules at Dissam (logistics provider for office supplies) and the affiliated sales companies (Aspa/Dawidenko)
 
Version 3.1.H, project specifics:
   
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 Stabilize unstable system, due to much own-developed ABAP’s
   
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 Complicated WMS environment
   
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 Interface to logistics provider for parcel deliveries (PTT)
   
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 First line support
   
 
Working as a consultant for Inter Access (SAP-division) (Hilversum, NL):
Nov 1998 to Feb 1999 Elofer (Asten, NL)
  SAP Functional consultant for WMS project at Elofer (Wholesaler in Do-it-Yourself construction materials)
  Version 4.1, project specifics:
   
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 Interface from WMS to standalone packaging system
   
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 System design packaging system
   
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 Restructure existing WMS
   
 
Feb 1998 to Nov 1998 Stork Maritime (Spijkenisse, NL)
  SAP Functional SD consultant for implementation project at Stork Maritime (Trading company in spare parts for marine diesel engines)
  Version 4.5, project specifics:
   
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 Migration of master data legacy system to SAP
   
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 Reward system for agents
       
Feb 1997 to Feb 1998 Esdata (Rotterdam/Breda, NL)
  SAP Functional MM consultant for implementation project at Esdata (IT company for 4 wholesalers in construction and electronic parts)
  Version 3.1, project specifics:
   
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 Complex logistics concept (multiple stock points and cross company selling)
   
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 Classification/batches for pipeline/tube materials
       
May 1996 to Feb 1997 Burgman Heybroek/Hategro (Utrecht/Asten, NL)
  SAP Functional MM consultant for implementation project at Burgman Heybroek/Hagetro (Wholesaler in Do-it-Yourself construction materials)
  Version 3.1, project specifics:
   
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 Implementation of EDIFACT ORDERS/INVOIC message
   
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 Complex warehouse structure
   
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 Interface for hand held terminal ordering system (retail point of sales)
       
Nov 1995 to May 1996 Safari (Roosendaal, NL)
  SAP Functional MM/PP consultant for implementation project at Safari (Manufacturer of pet food
  Version 3.1, project specifics:
   
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 Interface to automated warehouse
(physical transfer of goods from production to warehouse leading to PP confirmation and stock updates)
   
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 Batch management
   
 
Mar 1995 to Nov 1996 Priva (de Lier, NL)
  SAP Functional MM consultant for implementation project at Priva (Manufacturer of climate control systems for horticulture)
  Version 2.1, project specifics:
   
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 Interface with global dealer system
       
Sep 1994 to Mar 1995 SAP (den Bosch, NL)
  SAP Functional MM consultant for development of pre-configured R/3 system for trading companies. Specifics:
   
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 Configuration of pre-customized system
(R/3 Trade+)
   
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 Development of implementation tools
   
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 Development of process schemes with Aris toolset
   
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 Presales activities

Other IT experience (pre-SAP period)

Working as an employee for Van Stolk & Reese (Rotterdam, NL):
Period: Jun 1993 to Jun 1994
Company: Van Stolk & Reese, Envelope manufacturer (Rotterdam, NL)
Position: Project manager/consultant
Activities: ERP system selection procedure (analysis of business process/ requirements gathering and tender management.
   
Working as a consultant for Completion Consultancy (Hoofddorp, NL):
Period: Jan 1992 to Jun 1993
Company: Ministry of Defense (Den Haag, NL)
Position: Consultant
Activities: Capacity planning system selection procedure and implementation Resource and Capacity planning for the D & E department.
Period: May 1991 to Jan 1992
Company: Completion Consultancy (Hoofddorp, NL)
Position: Consultant
Activities: Development of logistics IT portfolio
   
Working as an employee for Ericsson Radio Systems (Emmen, NL):
Period: Nov 1987 to May 1991
Company: Ericsson Radio Systems, Manufacturer of Pagers (Emmen, NL)
Position: Team lead Logistics team (3 persons)
Activities: Implementation ERP system (Control:Manufacturing), implementation automated warehouse system
   
Working as a consultant for Management Automation Consultants (Leidschendam, NL):
Period: Jan 1987 to Oct 1987
Company: Ministry of Home affairs, traffic-police department (Driebergen, NL)
Position: Systems designer/programmer
Activities: Design/development of traffic ticket administration system
Period: Jan 1986 to Oct 1987
Company: Flower auction (Naaldwijk, NL)
Position: Systems designer/programmer
Activities: re-design/re-development of administration system
for flower traders/exporters
   
Working as an employee of Slavenburgs Bank (Rotterdam, NL):
Period: Nov 1979 to Dec 1985
Company: Bank (Slavenburgs Bank/Credit Lyonnais
(Rotterdam, NL)
Position: Systems designer/programmer
Activities: Design and programming of various banking
(sub-)systems
   
 
   
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