Stephen Switzer

Background

About Stephen Switzer

Degree qualified, dedicated Supply Chain System & Process change expert with 18 years of business experience in local and global supply chain environments. Track record of issue definition and solution design, along with business consultancy on multiple supply chain procurement and planning change initiatives. In depth systems knowledge including SAP Ariba, SRM, Oracle R12 and BI with a proven ability to quickly master any off-the-shelf ERP application. Led global testing teams using HP Application Lifecycle Management from initial cycle testing through to End User Acceptance. Train and support planning & procurement business end users within direct ship supplier to customer supply chain models.Structured and customer-driven with excellent communication and facilitation skills. Ambitious individual, keen to develop organisations by initiating and driving change effectively through use of strong analytical and problem solving skills, coupled with sound business knowledge. Specialties: Test Lead/coordination • SAP Ariba • Oracle R12 Planning - Demantra, Advanced Supply Chain Planner • HP Advanced Lifecycle Management • Process Re-Engineering • Business system transitions • ERP Implementations • Training • Customer demonstrations