Eli Diaz
8827 Brae Crest Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78249
diazprojects-erp@att.net •http://techdiaz.com• 713-370-1131
Primary Skills
 Functionality of Oracle Supply Chain / Warehouse Management System
Functional and technical skills required to analyze business needs, and to identify and deploy solutions
that leverage Oracle EBS technologies. Experience configuring releases 10.7, 11, 11i, and 12.0 in single
and multi-org environments. Data Loader, MS Project, SQL Plus, MS Office, TextPad.
 Re-engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Experience conducting Business Process Reviews to scrutinize areas in which deploying industries’ best
practices can increase velocity and quality. Ability to write clear and concise documentation supported
with flowcharts, and other graphical aids. Expertise in deploying the re-engineered business processes.
 Good knowledge of Oracle Applications Architecture
Can write and execute queries against underlying application’s tables and views. Familiar with 3-tier
architecture, application interfaces, custom reports, dff’s, form personalization, concurrent managers,
custom menus and responsibilities, private and public API’s, online, background, and concurrent
processing.
 Knowledge of Oracle Database Architecture and PL/SQL
Familiar with tables, views, synonyms, packages and the Oracle Server components, known performance
issues and basic configuration. Application of the above mentioned concepts to support the technical
teams to resolve performance, security and stability issues. TOAD, SQL+ basic PL/SQL.
 ERP Deployment / Project Management
Oracle’s AIM methodology applied to support Scope Management, Team Organization, Change
Management, stages and processes of effective ERP deployment, optimum granularity of tasks. MS
Project, Excel, PowerPoint, AIM templates.
 Familiar with bar-coding and OMR technologies
Optical Mark Recognition scanners, software and form design. Barcode structures and symbologies,
Industry Standards, Composite Bar-coding, features of several scan gun brands. ScanTools Plus OMR
software, ReflectionsTM and Tera-Term terminal emulators, Wavelink’s scan wedge application,
Bartender label design software,
 ClearOrbit and Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Applications
Configuration of standard products and custom design of simplified user interfaces for scan guns,
barcode label design and usage.
 Familiar with Unix/Linux environment
Basic shell commands, Pipelining, Printing services. vi editor, terminal emulators.
 Advanced Windows / Office User
Architecture of PC, Windows, and Windows Applications. Basic Networking and Web Site design.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Photoshop and Acrobat. MS Project, MS Office, TextPad
 70% Functional, 30% Technical
 Speak read and write college level English and Spanish
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Professional Experience
October 2008, February 2010
Powell Industries
8550 Mosley Road, Houston, TX -- (713) 944-6900
 Powell Industries manufactures and services bus duct, switchgear, and instrumentation to support
facilities with high and ultra-high power requirements
 Worked at Powell as business analyst, reporting to Oracle’s Application Manager
 Improved the efficiencies of the warehouses by deploying Oracle Warehouse Management Systems
(WMS)
 Revised the receiving processes and adjusted the Inventory setups accordingly
 Rolled out WMS, Procurement, and Shipping Execution to Powell’s facility in Chicago
 Captured new requirements from the business areas, and coordinated the deployment of solutions with
the technology groups
 Assisted the Help Desk and System Administrators to resolve difficult functional issues
 Gathered business requirements of WMS, Procurement, and Shipping Execution for Powell’s facility in
Bradford, England.
April 2006 - Jul, 2008
James Avery Craftsman, Inc.
145 Avery Rd. North, Kerrville, TX 78028 – 830-895-1122
 James Avery Craftsman is a vertically integrated Jewelry Manufacturer with a diverse set of operations
that encompass jewelry design, gold and silver foundry, stamping, assembly and retailing.
 Worked as a Business Analyst, reporting to the vice-president of MIS
 To improve process velocity and quality, developed and implemented automated systems to capture
labor, and quality data on the shop floor using OMR technology.
 Detected significant BOM data inaccuracy and designed and implemented system using Excel, and
ODBC that greatly sped up the data scrubbing process.
 Recommended switching from significant to non-significant item masters
 Conducted process mapping sessions to streamline several business areas.
 Trained Product Development teams on PLM concepts and capabilities
 Assisted company with ERP software selection, and then to configure and load data to various modules
of Oracle EBS Release 12.
 Personalized several forms of Oracle Inventory and Oracle WIP to enhance security, expedite data entry.
 Coordinated conversion of legacy BOM and routings, prepared data conversion maps, wrote SQL
queries to audit data results.
 Created custom responsibilities and menus, then assigned them to users using the data loader utility.
 Tweaked concurrent managers to make them more efficient at handling various processes.
 Developed enterprise structure to match company requirements, and then translated to Oracle setups.
 Worked with Oracle Support to resolve resolution of Service Requests (SR’s)
 Participated during the Conference Room Pilots by testing several functions of WIP and Inventory.
 Tweaked the setups of Oracle Inventory, MRP, WIP and Engineering Release 12.
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Firmenich SA
Geneva Switzerland March, 2006
 Firmenich SA is a chemical manufacturer specializing in flavors and fragrances and selected ClearOrbit
as one of its ERP solutions.
 As a ClearOrbit contractor, supported the functional side of the ClearOrbit software. Worked on this
project in the capacity of Functional Consultant, reporting to the ClearOrbit’s project manager.
 Configured ClearOrbit Gemini for OPM and tested customized extensions.
Paramount Farms International, July 2005 - March 2006
CA 33 Highway - Lost Hills CA, 93249 - (661)-797-6500
 PFI, part of Roll International, is one of the largest plants in the world that process pistachios and
almonds. PFI selected Oracle for OPM Release 11.5.9 and ClearOrbit as their ERP Systems.
 On this project, as a contractor for ClearOrbit, supported the functional side of the ClearOrbit software
during implementation as a Functional Consultant, reporting to ClearOrbit’s project manager.
 Along consultants from various firms, assisted PFI to configure Oracle Shipping Execution and
ClearOrbit for OPM. Conducted gap analysis, wrote functional specifications for custom extensions,
tested software and trained super-users. Additionally became involved in various technical aspects of
application revision control, performance improvements and software installation.
 With database administrators, coordinated installation of ClearOrbit software in Unix platform; helped
troubleshoot performance and other technical issues
 Reviewed / Revised existing customizations specifications, captured requirements and wrote new
specifications
 Tested functionality of installed software
 Trained users
 Configured ClearOrbit’s Gemini for OPM application
 Configured Oracle Shipping execution and related applications
 Documented Configuration
 Provided assistance during and after go-live
West Farms Foods, April 2005 - May 2005
611 Front Street North - Issaquah, WA 98027 - (425) 557-4514
 West Farms, owned by the Northwest Dairyman’s Association operates 11 dairy products processing
plants in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Plants produced about 10 million pounds butter
and culture products per month: 8 different intermediate ingredients (in bulk form) and 130 final
products (packaged products by brand).`
 Worked on this project as a contractor for ClearOrbit and Peak Consulting. In the capacity of
Functional Consultant, I reported to ClearOrbit and Peak project managers.
 A Business Process Review was conducted in order to assist WFF in deciding between Oracle’s Mobile
Supply Chain Application (MSCA) and ClearOrbit’s Gemini SI product to automate the capturing of
process information, especially lot tracking and lot genealogy as mandated by FDA's Food Bioterrorism
Regulation for the Establishment and Maintenance of Records.
 Reviewed manufacturing and distribution processes in detail.
 Identified opportunities for automation
 Mapped business requirements to Clear Orbit and MSCA functionality
 Identified functional gaps in MSCA and Clear Orbit products and assessed the effort required to close
the gaps by a combination of process modification and software customizations
 Prepared final report with recommendations
 Reviewed findings and recommended action plan with WFF management
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Gates de México, Sep 2004 - March 2005
Atlacomulco, Edo de México. (01 712) 20679
 Gates de Mexico operates 4 manufacturing plants and various distribution centers supplying products
for the Mexican market and also for export.
 Worked on this project while employed by ClearOrbit. As a Functional Consultant, I reported to
ClearOrbit’s project manager.
 Re-deployed Oracle Planning 11.5.9 at several sites of Gates Rubber in Mexico. Corrected existing setup
of MPS/MRP and other related products. Modified business model to meet Mexican government and
NAFTA regulations, mapped Oracle Applications to newly designed model. Developed and managed
project time lines.
 Gathered information from management, users and consultants regarding current business processes
and ERP application setup.
 Identified Change management needs
 Diagrammed existing processes
 Reviewed / Revised flow charts with process owners
 Prepared implementation timeline and work plan
 Configured MRP/MPS and related applications
 Tested configuration, and trained users
 Conducted Pilots
 Prepared and implemented cutover plan
 Provided guidance during and after cutover
Cummins Turbo Technologies, Sep 2004 – Oct 2004
Charlotte South Carolina
 Cummins Turbo Technologies manufactures medium to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo chargers
 As a ClearOrbit employee, I was selected to support the functional side of the ClearOrbit software
during implementation as a Functional Consultant, reporting to ClearOrbit’s project manager
 Configured ClearOrbit Gemini 10.7.10 to provide wireless and bar-coding capabilities to Oracle 10.7
manufacturing applications.
Gates Corporation, Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
1551 Wewatta Street - Denver, CO 80202 - (303) 744-1911
 Gates provides a line of hose and fluid power products such as hose connectors, hose clamps, radiator
hoses and grease guns. Gates also provides industrial products, including hydraulic systems, power
transmission and synchronous belts.
 The company has manufacturing operations in all of the world’s major markets including North
America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
 Worked on this project as a contractor for ClearOrbit and Peak Consulting; in the capacity of Functional
Consultant, reporting to ClearOrbit’s and Peak’s project managers.
 Configured Mobile Supply Chain Applications to comply with the Materials Management Operating
Guidelines published by the Automotive Action Group. Specific emphasis on improving processes that
automate, generate and submit advance ship notices (ASN) during shipping. Identified and closed gaps,
coordinated development of custom MSCA extensions, trained users.
 Reviewed business processes, and wrote BPR report
 Prepared work plan to implement MSCA
 Configured and tested MSCA in several Mexican and US locations
 Trained users in several Mexican and US locations
 Assisted during cutover phase and after go-live
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Alcoa Kawneer, May 2003 – Jun 2003
Runcorn, Cheshire, UK
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 Alcoa Kawneer manufactures architectural aluminum building products and systems for the commercial
construction industry. Operations at the Runcorn facility included extrusion. painting, assembly and
kitting. Alcoa Kawneer relied heavily on Oracle’s configure to order functionality to support its planning
and kitting operations.
 As a ClearOrbit employee, I was selected to support the functional side of the ClearOrbit software.
Worked on this project in the capacity of Functional Consultant, reporting to the ClearOrbit’s project
manager.
 Provided post go-live support for Oracle 11.5.9 and ClearOrbit suite of applications. Re-trained users,
and provide support until system stabilized
Alcoa Mill Products, May 2001 – Nov 2003
4879 State St. Riverdale, IA 52722 - 800.523.9596
 Alcoa Mill Products, with several locations in the US. manufactures aluminum plate and sheet.
Operations include melting, extrusion, annealing, cutting and packing.
 As a ClearOrbit employee, I was selected to support the functional side of the ClearOrbit software. I
worked on this project in the capacity of Functional Consultant, reporting to the ClearOrbit’s project
manager.
 Coordinated development of customized version of ClearOrbit’s mobile application. recommended and
modified setups for Oracle Inventory, Purchasing, and Shipping (version 11.5.9), developed product
specifications, tested software and trained users.
 Studied Manufacturing Processes
 Architected custom Gemini SI software
 Documented design
 Train users, and provided guidance through all phases of implementation
Textron Turf, Sep 2000 – Mar 2001
Charlotte NC, Lincoln NE, Racine WI
 Textron Turf manufactures turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles for golf courses and sports
fields
 As a ClearOrbit employee, I was selected to support the functional side of the ClearOrbit software. I
worked on this project in the capacity of Functional Consultant, reporting to the ClearOrbit’s project
manager
 Helped company implementing Oracle 11.5.3 with ClearOrbit configuration and customizations
Texas Mill Products, Aug 1998 May 2000
(now merged with Smith International)
2413 Avenue K Galena Park Texas 77547 - (713) 675-2421
 Texas Mill Products was a distributor of petrochemical products with over 100 distribution outlets
 While employed at Consulting Assistance Corporation (CAC) as a Functional Consultant, I was
appointed to configure the Oracle applications at Texas Mill Products, reporting to CAC’s project
manager
 Completed full cycle implementation of Oracle Inventory, Order Entry and Purchasing version 11.0.3
Re-engineered distribution and order entry processing and then setup Oracle Applications to handle
those processes.
 Studied business requirements and Configured Purchasing, Inventory and Order Management modules
 Trained users
 Provided support during all phases of implementation
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Amdocs
Jun 1994 Tel Aviv Israel
 Amdocs is software company providing customer care, billing and order management solutions to
telecommunications companies worldwide
 While employed at Consulting Assistance Corporation (CAC) as a Functional Consultant, I was selected
to teach the 5 day Purchasing functional class to Amdocs Implementation Team.
 Taught Oracle Purchasing Class to company implementing Oracle 11.0.3
Syntron Inc. Feb 1998 – Aug 1998
17200 Park Row, Houston, Texas 77084 - 281-579-7700
 Syntron, a subsidiary of GeoScience Corporation manufactured seismic equipment for offshore oil
exploration
 While employed at Consulting Assistance Corporation (CAC) as a Functional Consultant, I was
appointed to configure the Oracle applications at Syntron, reporting to CAC’s project manager
 Fine tuned existing setups in Oracle Purchasing, Inventory and Planning
 Reviewed existing MPS/MRP Purchasing and Inventory setups
 Capture true business requirement
 Modified Forecasting and purchasing setups accordingly
 Assisted during and after go live
Alcoa Fujikura Sep 1996 – Feb 1998
12746 Cimarron Path - San Antonio, TX 78249 - (210) 208-8700
 The automotive division of Alcoa Fujikura designs, develops and manufactures electrical and electronic
distribution systems for cars and trucks
 Worked in Alcoa Fujikura’s Automotive Division as a Business Analyst, reporting to the Director of
ERP Services
 Collaborated with large implementation project of Oracle Manufacturing release 10.7 at Alcoa Fujikura
Limited. Project consisted of 14 manufacturing plants and 3 distribution centers in the United States,
Mexico and Canada. Responsible to setup, test and train in the areas of Inventory, Bills of Materials,
Work in Process and Quality
 Conducted business process reviews
 Received Oracle training in inventory, purchasing, and cost modules
 Configured modules
 Assisted in migrating an managing large item master from legacy system
 Tested configuration and provided training
Alcoa Aluminio Brasil, May 1996 – Sep 1996
Avenida Padre Lourenco, da Costa Moreira, 3679
Cep=37500-000 Itajuba, MG Brasil – (5511) 629-2000
 Alcoa Aluminio was part of Alcoa Fujikura’s Automotive division and manufactured wire harnesses for
the Brazilian market.
 During this project, I worked for Alcoa Fujikura as a Business Analyst, reporting to the Manager of
Business Analyses.
 Implemented MRP-9000 in Itajuba, Brazil; in four months completed stages of business requirement
definition, software selection and production deployment. Implemented functionality included Master
Scheduling, MRP, and Shop Floor.
 Evaluated several MRP-II packages for small companies
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 Selected MRP9000
 Received training and configured program
 Designed several custom reports
 Assisted during and after go-live
Electrowire, Nov 1985 - May 1996
305 Henry Brennan El Paso Texas 78249 915-858-1985
 Electro-wire (now part of AFL) manufactured wire harnesses for several auto companies with corporate
headquarters in Dearborn Michigan, and manufacturing and distribution sites in Mexico, US and Canada
 From Nov 1985 to May 1992 worked as Plant Quality Manager, and then as Divisional Quality
Engineering Manager, reporting to the Divisional Quality Assurance Manager.
 In 1992 I was selected as a core member of the MRP-II implementation project, reporting to the MRPII Project Manager.
 Deployed MRP-II and helped revamp manufacturing and distribution processes. Configured and
implemented QAD’s Mfg/Pro at company producing automotive wire-harnesses in Mexico and The
United States. Helped in the areas of DRP, BOM, and Inventory.
 Involved in extensive process re-engineering
 Reviewed several MRP-II packages, selected MFG/Pro
 Re-designed various manufacturing and distributions systems
 Configured Product Data Management, Manufacturing Planning and Supply Chain Planning
 Assisted business units during all phases of implementation process
Education
 Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering. Technical Institute, Cd. Juarez Mexico.
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