Manuel Schoel

o PTP and MDM Solutions Architect and Lead for new S/4 Fashion system to accommodate multiple brands migrating from non-SAP platforms onto a common system. o Blueprinting and designing processes and enhancements in MD, P2P, supply chain and inventory management. o Building systems integration to multiple sub-systems for planning, execution and reporting. o Working with FIN and OTC on integrated processes such as costing, accounting, inventory management, third party ordering, make-to-order, VAS.

o Providing guidance and solutions on system and process improvements for APAC, NA and EMEA. o Providing design solutions for new processes and enhancements for logistics and P2P processes for APAC, NA and EMEA. o Specifically designing processes for Prepack solutions including externally sourced and internally built processes, Integration to vendor portal systems, Integration for inbound Logistics processes, North America Supply Chain Efficiency models , EMEA LRD (Limited Risk Distributor) models

o Reviewing existing processes and system design for logistics and procure-to-pay processes. o Providing guidance and solutions on current system and process improvements. o Providing design solutions for new processes and enhancements for logistics and procure-to-pay processes. o Designing worldwide FTZ (Free Trade Zone and Bonded Facility) with GTS integration for including, among others, Broker integration, inventory management, inventory valuation, duty accruals, invoicing, Customer VAT designation.

o Leading design and concept for formation of Asian Trading Entity and integration into SC processes to act as global procurement entity. o Leading design and concept of ‘Global PO’ aimed at reducing number of POs raised with factory to improve vendor efficiencies and production accuracy. o Leading design and concept for procurement process using the Agency model. o Aided in design of corporate restructuring to simplify corporate hierarchy and internal reporting

o Responsible for on-time completion of design, deliverables of business process documents, functional specifications for interfaces and supporting documents. o Designing processes for Demand Planning, MRP, Procurement, inbound and outbound Logistics and Inventory Management. o Designing Retail Store distribution and replenishment strategies. o Designing special processes i.e. agency business, buy/sell, inter- and intra-company transfers. o Leading integration design and development to 3PL WMS and EDI.

o Defining material grids and size conversion for a European implementation. o Integration of a third-party sales order system with SAP using flat files and IDOCs. o Integration and conversion of sales orders via IDOCs. o Configuring 3rd Party Order process with immediate creation of purchase orders from sales orders. o Writing interface technical specs for outbound Purchase Orders, inbound order acknowledgement and confirmations, and inbound ASN.

o Responsible for definition, migration and maintenance of Master Data elements such as material master, infoRecords, vendor master. o Defining source for initial master data set-up and ongoing maintenance in a multi-system landscape with shared master data. o Designing and developing interfaces for master data to and from SAP.

o Configured Flexible Planning. o Developed production process for multiple plants located in the USA and Mexico, utilizing, among others, production in alternate plant, withdrawal from alternate plant, external operations. o Configured production orders with operations, work centers, capacities to support production, make to stock and repair processes. o Set up MRP with multi-level BOM to calculate component requirements. o Developed design specs for interfaces and enhancements.

o Advising and configuring various make-to-order procurement processes. o Advising on business process improvements based on system efficiencies. o Demonstrating improvements in current system. New processes include repair process, MRP improvements, master data set-up improvements. o Aiding in finding causes for production issues and advising on fixes. o Streamlining MRP calculations by improving Bill of Material functionality and AFS coverage strategy

o Testing Interfaces for goods movements. o Working with developers to improve system and fix errors

o Configured Inter-Company Billing process for new company code.

o Advising, developing and implementing solutions for procure to pay processes. o Developing integrated multi-DC planning and procurement processes including drop ship, MTO and MTS options. o Developing product pricing and costing solution for freight and duty determination. o Writing Business Blueprint Design Documents to document requirements and business processes o Writing Functional Specifications for development of custom SAP solutions and interfaces between planning system and SAP.

o Managed tight timelines for blueprinting and ensured deliverables were completed for global system design. o Prepared and conducted workshops on supply chain topics for wholesale and retail business with the goal of maintaining standard SAP ECC with limited development. o Completed deliverables for supply chain processes and integration of SAP with other systems. o Designed & configured processes and functionality for procure to pay, purchase order pricing with split valuation, subcontracting process.

o Managed timelines for blueprinting & completed deliverables for aggressive implementation schedule of 3 go-lives of 7 companies within an 18 month period. o Managed development & support needs with a single path to production system landscape. o Prepared & conducted workshops on supply chain topics for wholesale businesses. o Designed & implemented process and functionality for, among others, purchase to stock planning and procurement, MRP, subcontracting, purchase order pricing, and service orders.

o Managed timelines for blueprinting and completed deliverables. o Prepared & conducted workshops on supply chain topics for wholesale and retail business. o Wrote functional specs on gaps identified during workshops. o Organized and led complete final end-to-end demo and walkthrough reviewing all processes across SD, PP, MM.

o Advised clients on AFS functionality. o Defined master data, i.e. Material Master, Bill of Materials, Grids, AFS Categories, InfoRecords, Source Lists, Work Centers and Routings and aided in conversion, data migration, data set-up, on-going maintenance. o Advised and configured MRP with demand management, sub-contracting, inbound deliveries process, and purchase order pricing schemas. o Developed process for Foreign Trade.

o Successfully lead client from scoping through go-live in establishing a common processes across many Brands. o Processes defined included consumable products procurement, finished goods purchasing, inter-company purchasing, subcontracting, master data, conversion, interfaces,. o Facilitated cross-functional master data and process between SD and MM and FI. o Managed design and testing of interfaces for goods movements, inventory management and physical inventory with PkMS, EDI 850, EDI 856.

o Reviewed and solved open issues from production support and testing issues log. o Performed data load and verification for BOMs. o Developed technical specs for program to limit creation of UPC codes for sizes based on sales grids. o Developed technical specification for Size Conversion program for labels. o Conducted unit and integration testing.

o Held responsibility for meeting project deadlines for development of procurement processes. o Managed design of MTO process for printing and embellishing including integration to SD, configuration, development, and integration. o Developed common design for finished goods purchasing process to incorporate various business units o Developed inbound/outbound interfaces using flat file & IDocs with I2, WMS & other ERP systems. o Managed communication between development in India & system design in USA.