Robert W.F. Krause

Premier Fixtures (12/17 - Present)

Manufacturer and distributer Of Fine Department Store Furnitures, Hauppauge New York

Position: Epicor Functional Project Specialist

I was recruited for this position, the company is expanding through acquisitions. They are 133 Million dollar business with multiple manufacturing facilites and realized that they needed an in-house Epicor expert (SME) to support their expansion efforts.

I primarily function in the account department training and advising good general accounting practices in Epicor to achieve the corporate objectives.

On my first week of engagement, I facilitated the absorption of a west coast facility leveraging Epicor functionality which came to fruition in only 4 weeks after concept.

The fact that I could have a steady health insurance package enticed me to pursue employment with Premier.

Elements International Group, LLC Rockwall, TX (11/15 - 12/17)

A worldwide distributer of world class furniture.

Position: Senior Epicor Consultant (Contract)

I am engaged under contract to implement Epicor E10.1 SaaS (Cloud) ERP Software using my skills acquired from previous successful implementations of Epicor Software.

Epicor Consulting Specialist (7/17 - Present)

Position: Independent Consulting

During this time period I worked as an independent consultant on a 1099 basis with the business that I brought in from my website and I out sourced work to four associates that I have on call when I was over capacity and when my bandwidth couldn't support the work that I brought in.

Laundrylux North America, Inwood NY (2/14 to 11/15)

Distributes Electrolux professional commercial laundry products

Position: Senior Systems Business Analyst/Epicor E9 Post Go Live Support

Primary Task: I was recruited to put order to chaos, Laundrylux had a difficult go live and was not properly trained in the applications of Epicor which resulted in poor transactions throughout the company in all functional groups. Within 3 months the day to day activities became proficient and accurate through one-on-one training, weekly classroom training on all modules, correcting bad transactions in all departments and established good business practices. The net corporate throughput was significantly increased.

Secondary Task: As a Business Systems Analyst I provided critically needed reports to make proper business decisions. I created dashboards and crystal reports to generate on demand the required corporate driving sales analysis, AR reports, Inventory reports and much more. I also installed bar coding technology into the warehouse for incoming receiving, inventory control and outbound shipments. I reviewed and corrected previously created reports for accuracy.

Epicor Software Corp. (7/12 – 2/14)

ERP and Software Solution Company

Position: Senior Software Consultant and ERP Implementation

I previously worked for Epicor and was recruited back to their employment to continue to consult on good business practices of using Epicor Software to the principle parties of an organization while implementing and training end users in the proper use. Guided and supported the company in the go live process and provided post go live support.

Pleatco LLC, Glen Cove, NY (11/08 – 7/12)

Manufacturer and Distributor

Position: CIO and Controller

Hired to implement Epicor ERP System, significant accomplishments are:

• From a cold start to go-live in 7 weeks. Average implementation is 6 to 12 months.
• Converted all data, customized screens for unique business process, and customized screens for improved efficiency by reducing the number of clicks and navigation time.
• Totally familiar with Epicor tools such as TIE EDI, Insite Manifest, Advance Print Management, DMT, Business Activity Query, Business Report Designer, Crystal Report writing skills and Dashboards.
• Co-ordinate training, implementation and post go-live support, incorporating business logic into Epicor. Result obtained, the business tripled while maintaining the initial staffing due to capturing efficiencies using the tools mentioned above.

As Controller:

• I created a process to calculate complicated commissions statements for payment to our sales representatives.
• Invoiced customer shipments, reconciled customer accounts, managed vendor accounts, maintained control accounts and accurate income and balance sheet reports.
• I created sales analysis reports and corporate reports for executive decision making strategies through data mining and custom report queries.
• Combining my IT skills, I generated monthly Customer Statements and emailed, mailed or faxed automatically based on customer preferences set up in their customer profile.
• I was also responsible for Customer Service and RMA processing as required.

Epicor Software Corp, Irvine, CA (6/07 – 11/08)

An international ERP software company

Position: ERP Consultant

• Implement, in a challenging and dynamic environment, Epicor ERP software into customer locations.
• Deploy change-management skills and interpersonal skills to facilitate implementation while circumventing barriers, either process or personnel, to achieve scheduled milestones.
• Present an optimal solution between the customer requirements and the application software capabilities.
• Utilize an arsenal of experiences and skill sets to effectively confront complex situations.

PL Developments, Westbury, New York (3/06 – 5/07)

An OTC Pharmaceutical Packaging Company and Distributor

Position: Director of Materials and IT

• Initiated and spearheaded, in accordance to the FDA, the procedures and processes required to combine lots of pharmaceutical drugs to achieve FIFO practices and reduce short dated (expired) inventory.
• Developed a bar coded system to transform a visual production scheduling board into a multi plant electronic scheduling system with expected delivery dates and production resource optimization.
• Implemented and established an infrastructure to support warehouse automation and Lean principles where practicable for an 85 million dollar high volume packaging and distributing company.
• Directed all IT functions including ERP software upgrades and roll outs.

BF Goodrich, Hartford, Connecticut (12/05 - 3/06)

A manufacturer of Military Helicopter Systems

Position: QA Qualification Test Engineer (Contract)

• Contract Test Engineer responsible for generation of procedures, specifications and reports for EMI and Environmental Testing of helicopter Engine Control Systems for military aerospace applications.
• Circuit analysis of the existing circuitry and wrote a diagnostic code for a test fixture to record anomalies of a computer controlled ECU during various testing conditions.
• Related specs utilized were Mil-Std-810, DO-160, Mil-Std-461 and Mil-Std-462

Weber Systems Inc., Smithtown NY (03/05 – 2017)

A Consultant Accounting Software Company

Position: ERP/Lean Specialist (Contract)

• Designed and added to an existing accounting package the additional functionality to become a full ERP package oriented towards Lean Manufacturing.
• Provided the specifications and the functionally for Bill Of Materials (BOM) with Drill Down, Where-Used, Routings, Kanban Inventory Control, Revision Control, Lot Control, Job Orders, Planed Purchasing and Kanban Replenishment.
• Streamlined accounting, purchasing and receiving functions to absorb the increased transactions as a result a successful Lean implementation.
• I marketed and successfully sold three Lean ERP packages of which one is still in use today.

Instruments For Industry (IFI), (10/01 – 05/05) & (7/93 - 11/99) Total of 9 Years

A manufacturer of RF High Power Amplifiers for EMI Testing generating $8 Million in Annual Sales

Position: MRP / ERP / Lean System Specialist

• Developed and implemented a proprietary MRP/ERP bar-coded automation system to paperless reorder Kanban inventory for a Lean manufacturing facility.
• Initiated Consolidated Vendor Relationships (CVR) for the Kanban replenishment system.
• Resulted in improved throughput, reduced lead-times, and an immediate 25% reduction of material cost, perpetual inventory reduction to 1% of annual sales, and increased inventory turns from 3 to 20.

Note: Refer to previous 5 years experience below between 7/93 - 11/99

American Technical Ceramics, Huntington, New York (11/99 - 9/01)

A manufacturer/distributor of RF Ceramic Capacitors generating $85 Million in Annual Sales

Position: Manufacturing Systems Manager (ERP Implementation)

• Initiated, spearheaded, designed and seamlessly deployed a proprietary “One-To-Many” reverse flow MRP system for shop floor scheduling, material allocation, material replenishment and delivery status. It was designed and implemented in 8 months and has been in service since 2001. I recruited a team of specialists who assisted in the software development and deployment.
• Automated processes resulting in staff reductions averaging from 50%-75% across departments.
• Developed "Safety Stock" and "Min/Max" levels of inventory needed to provide an 80% customer service level which resulted in a reduction in lead-times from 12 weeks to less than 8 days.

Instruments For Industry (IFI) (7/93 - 11/99)

A manufacturer of RF High Power Amplifiers for EMI Testing

Position: Director of Operations

• Maintained corporate/clientele accounts, both government and commercial, for delivery and compliance to specifications. Heavy client contact to establish procurement specifications and pricing.
• Controlled engineering design projects for proper costing, purchasing and progression from design through production.

Ragen Data Systems, Central Islip, New York (10/85 - 7/93)

A manufacturer of military and commercial aircraft flight instruments

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

• Initiated, supervised, documented and executed all Qualification Testing Programs for military and commercial aircraft instruments to assure compliance to design specifications.
• Qualified using EMI and Environmental Testing Methods as per MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/462.
• Created and executed ESS, ATP and QTP procedures in accordance to government specifications.
• Troubleshot and repaired complex electronic aircraft instrumentation and fuel delivery systems.