Brian Wilson, MBA, PMP

Reporting directly to VP Global Operations Distribution Key member of the North America leadership team whose charter is to successfully rollout and enhance a new ERP and WMS system in North America.

Reported directly to the EVP of Operations Conceived, formulated, implemented and streamlined ERP processes to support organization's goals. Worked collaboratively to develop and deploy new services and technologies that met the needs of different departments and users across the company. Responsible for the company's ERP strategy and all technology-related activities. * Coordinated and supported projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems. * Led a cross-functional team of 15 members in reengineering processes, designing better business solutions and implementing Epicor 10.

Directly reported to the CFO Leading a cross-functional team in the multi-site implementation of Epicor 10. Formulating, conceiving and implementing processes to support business improvement. * Realigning the project and implementation timeline with the corporate goals. Empowering the process owners to make functional decisions. Leading the process of data conversion to be aligned with the implementation schedule. * Acting as a member of the senior management team in governance of the organization’s information technology architecture, platforms, applications and personnel.

Directly reported to the CFO. Directed all aspects of IT/IS, including operations, business and process applications, infrastructure and services for four US sites and one site in Mexico. Formulated and implemented all Information Technology strategies. Drove total transformation of Information Technology and Services generating $800K savings, from which $250k annual savings. * Held autonomous decision-making authority for all IT development, system integration, voice and data communication, security and emerging technologies. Prepared and administered $3 Million IT budget. * Led cross-functional team of 15 members in the implementation of the ERP system, EPICOR 9, providing real time detailed information across all departments. Directed the entire project from inception to go-live. * Provided ERP implementation support for one site in Germany. * Initiated and led the effort to change the sourcing for the WAN communications between five sites (MPLS). Solicited bids through and informal RFP process, selected the vendor and negotiated the contract which resulted in $40K in annual savings while increasing bandwidth by a factor of ten.

Directly reported to the CEO. Crossed all areas of the company to contribute to strategic, business-wide initiatives outside the realm of IS for two sites, including one international in Belgium. * Held autonomous decision-making authority for all IT development, system integration, voice and data communication, security and emerging technologies. Prepare and administer the 5-year $2.4 Million IT budget. * Led cross-functional team of 10-12 members in the implementation of the ERP system, Vantage – EPICOR, that supported 50% revenue growth; provided real time detailed information across all departments; increased delivery on time by 15%. Directed the entire project from inception to go-live, including business needs assessment. The entire project returned the investment in 6 months. * Created 5-year strategic technology plan and gained executive support for recommended investments, including rebuilding the entire infrastructure, designing and managing the implementation of a new security and Internet access solution, VPN access, back-up and disaster recovery solution and Windows 2003 AD with two sites (one international); delivered more than $40,000 cost savings. * Changed the communication provider and directed the implementation of a new communication system with Unified Communication, for two locations. Designed and implemented a new cellular voice and data solution. Realized $35,000 annual cost savings.

Directly reported to the CFO. Provided executive oversight of all facets of IT/IS and lifecycle management program, including operations, applications, infrastructure and services for three sites, two in Belgium and one in the Netherlands. Formulated and implemented all domestic Information Technology strategies to support business growth. * Directed the entire process of EDI implementation and administration for Ferrero Belgium and Ferrero Netherlands. Directed the implementation of Continuous Replenishment Program, part of the Efficient Customer Response strategy, and the implementation of the BI application. Supported 20% revenue growth. * Saved company $100,000 by directing the data ETL and consolidation, DB2 and Oracle 8i to Microsoft SQL, into the Data Warehouse built to support the Business Intelligence application – COGNOS 7. * Conceived, designed and directed the implementation of a new WAN for the three sites, security and Internet access, VPN access for 25 members remote sales team, a new communication hybrid solution, digital and VoIP, with Unified Messaging realizing $20,000 annual cost.

Directly reported to the COO. Planned, evaluated and implemented systems and technology to support business and data/voice communication needs. Administered and maintained the infrastructure, hardware and software. * Implemented maintained and administered Windows Systems, including servers, user accounts and email. * Managed system backup and recovery, security policies and procedures.