David Lazarus is a 47-year-old South African male seeking a position as a demand planner. He has over 15 years of experience implementing and supporting ERP solutions such as SAP, Lawson, and Syspro in industries including IT, retail, and construction. Currently working as a demand planner at On the Dot Media, he has experience forecasting supply, managing products, analyzing sales, overseeing logistics, and customer relationship management using SAP. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has received training in SAP modules including distribution planning, customer master data, and inventory master data.

1. DAVID LAZARUS
Occupation SAP Demand Planner
Age 47
Gender Male
Nationality South African
Ethnic Group White
Language English, Afrikaans
Next Career Move Position as Demand Planner
Desired job location Johannesburg, but willing to re-locate
Current Employer Media24 – On the Dot
Availability 30 days notice
Contact Details
Cell phone +27 (0) 83 357 0444
Email davidlazarus@mweb.co.za
Residential Location 5 Doveton Avenue Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Linkedin https://za.linkedin.com/pub/david-lazarus/53/7a9/60b
Profile
ERP Supply Chain Consultant with 15 years experience analyzing, designing, consulting, implementing ERP solutions in the IT, retail and
construction sectors. Sound and proven understanding of all business processes, complete ERP system functionality, SOX and SOD
implementations and project coordination. Recognized for implementing iScala ERP system, Syspro MRP, Fixed assets and SOD (segregation of
duties) while at Johnson Controls. Background in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, with a strong financial understanding. Worked
as a SAP trainer on large Media project in 2013. Employed by Battery Technologies as a logistics specialist working on SAP Materials
Management, Purchasing, MRP and Sales and Distribution. Currently working as a Demand Planner at On the Dot Media Sales and Distribution.
Part of Media Sales and circulation ‘Team of the year 2014 / 2015’ at On the Dot. Commended for successful completion of Times Media
distribution project in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Education
2014
SAP training: Navigation, Distribution Planning, and Customer Master, Contracts, Customer Interaction Centre, and Inventory Master data.
*Trained SAP end users on Media24 SAP project rollout, working to taxing deadlines and work schedules.
1998
Rand Afrikaans University: Logistics Diploma – Cum Laude
*Distinction achieved for analysis of logistics function at Dimension Data Networking division – 1998/99
1990
Rhodes University: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Economics
*Received study bursary and tutored economics students – 1990
1989
Rhodes University: Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration and Economics
1985
Theodor Herzl High :Grade 12 (Matric)
Currently Studying
Key Account Management Sales Leadership course through Media24.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) ; Lotus notes ; MS
SQL Queries
Hyperion /Oracle HFM Reporting
ERP - SAP,LAWSON,SYSPRO,ISCALA,QLIKVIEW REPORTS
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2. Areas of Expertise
ERP Systems implementation and support (SAP, Lawson, Syspro (MRP), iScala);
Project coordination, planning, GAP Analysis, BPM (process mapping), requirements elicitation.
ERP security analysis (Segregation of duties project implementation) and compliance (SOX), IT audits.
Inventory optimization, software development process, SQL query analyzer.
Financial month end reporting process / accruals; Fixed assets module implementation and management account reconciliations.(Syspro /
iScala); MRP (production orders and procurement) – Syspro software and SAP.
SAP MM, MRP, SD Modules – Training, troubleshooting, master data entry and analysis, Forecasting, Demand planning.
Duties Breakdown
Product Manager / Demand Planner -Media Sales
and Logistics
12 months
40% Forecasting of supply to retail outlets, based on sales history, trends
and publishing strategy using SAP forecasting functionality.
20% Manage product from point of scheduling to point of consumption.
20% Sales analysis and reports using Qlikview reports and SAP.
10% Oversee logistical aspects regarding the product.
10% Customer relationship management
SAP Logistics Specialist 5 months
30% Assisting with MRP process management and system setups.
20% System troubleshooting on MM, MRP, Procurement.
20% SAP data cleansing in order to automate MRP procurement process.
20% Operational assistance to warehouse manager to alleviate work
bottlenecks.
10% Testing SAP MRP processes and supply network configuration, as
well as end user training on MM module.
SAP Trainer 9 months
60% Classroom Training of end users (up to 20 users)
20% Learning the SAP Sales and Distribution module
10% Administration
10% Creating training materials
Financial Planning Analyst
2 years
6 months
60% Financial Analysis
30% ERP System issues
10% Fixed assets and reconciliations
iScala ERP System Manager 3 years
50% System troubleshooting
30% Project related issues
20% System Administration
Project Coordinator – ERP implementation
1 year
6months
70% Project related
20% Troubleshooting
10% User training
System Support Analyst – Lawson ERP
2 years & 6
months
80% System Support
20% Process analysis
Career History
1 JUNE 2014 – CURRENT
ON THE DOT (MEDIA24) – MEDIA SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
PRODUCT MANAGER – MEDIA LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION
Responsibilities
Manage the entire supply chain for the publication from point of scheduling to point of consumption.
Sales forecasting using SAP forecasting tools.
Grow product footprint, and listing of new customer business.
Sales and distribution analysis and reporting using Qlikview and SAP.
Analyze sales and customer requirement trends and plan accordingly.
Supervise work of product administrators and give training where necessary.
Achievements
Part of successful Times Media project, taking over the distribution and sales planning for Times Media publications in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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3. 2 DEC 2013 – MAY 2014
BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES (SHORT TERM CONTRACT)
SAP LOGISTICS EXPERT – MATERIALS MASTER / PROCUREMENT / SALES & DISTRIBUTION
Responsibilities
Analyze Material Master and Purchasing info records and suggest necessary changes
MRP procurement process – operational assistance and process optimization
Inventory management and analysis
Mentoring warehouse manager and staff re: SAP functionality.
Designing SAP training materials for warehouse staff.
Consulting SAP Logistics execution, production orders, procurement, subcontracting processes
Testing various processes and training warehouse management and staff.
Achievements
Completion of material master and purchasing info records cleanup project.
Worked in conjunction with Supply chain manager EMEA to calculate and update model stock levels.
Supply network setup taken to production mid May 2014.
Reason for leaving
Short term contract ended May 2014.
3 APR 2013 – DEC 2013
C-CUBE CONSULTING (CONTRACT WORK)
SAP TRAINER – SALES & DISTRIBUTION (SD) MODULE – SAP MEDIA PROJECT
Responsibilities
Learn the SAP system in order to train end users
Receive formal classroom training on various areas of SD module
Receive Facilitation training from Can-do training consultant
Learn business processes, and make corrections where necessary.
Create Training material where necessary
Train end users on SAP SD.
Give post Go-Live support to end users.
Achievements
Assisted Business Analyst with process maps
Created training materials for users post Go-Live
Completed all required training on time, and on schedule.
Reason for leaving
Contract ended post go-live – trainers no longer required on-site.
4 SEPT 2012 – MARCH 2013
Spent time assisting family after a family bereavement in September 2012.
Part time book-keeping and tax returns for Pfister & Associates Financial Planners (October – December 2012).
5 APR 2010 – AUG 2012
JOHNSON CONTROLS
FINANCIAL PLANNING ANALYST (FP&A)
Responsibilities / Achievements
Reporting to FP&A Manager.
Hyperion month end reporting to Johnson Controls Europe, and report writing for FM.
Analysis of sales margins, SG&A, TWC (trade working capital), monthly accruals, analyticals, secured volume reporting and analysis.
Fixed asset module implementation [May – June 2011].
Fixed asset module maintenance and monthly reconciliations.
Reason for leaving
Retrenched due to company re-structuring (centralization of finance function in Europe).
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4. 6 OCT 2007 – MAR 2010
JOHNSON CONTROLS (YORK INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS)
SCALA PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR / ERP SYSTEM MANAGER
Responsibilities / Achievements
Reporting to the Financial Director.
Project coordinator for iScala ERP implementation in South Africa, as part of worldwide ERP roll out. [Oct 2007 – May 2008].
Data cleansing, user training, process mapping, chart of accounts mapping, project planning, data conversions, project management functions.
[Oct 2007 – May 2008]
System stabilization achieved within 2 months of going live.[April – May 2008]
Presentations to JCI European conferences on key scale functionality [August 2008].
Worked extensively with iScala core team in Brussels.[June 2008 – Mar 2010]
Troubleshooting user and system error on iScala ERP, and helpdesk call logging, and testing functionality.
User training and training materials.[June 2008 – Mar 2010]
iScala system management, training and support on all modules – POC, service, contracts, supply chain, financials.[June 2008 – Mar 2010]
IScala hot-fix testing prior to worldwide roll outs [February 2009].
Piloted first site for Epicor helpdesk as part of worldwide JCI rollout.[April 2009]
SOD project (segregation of duties) project manager and user access manager [June – Sept 2010]
Project Manager IScala fixed asset module implementation [2011].
Reason for leaving
Seeking further growth in career.
7 JAN 2004 – SEP 2006
YORK INTERNATIONAL
SYSTEMS SUPPORT ANALYST
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Financial Director.
Lawson and Syspro ERP system support and training.
Syspro MRP (manufacturing) implementation at York manufacturing plant.
SQL query analyzer and report writing for Syspro.
Coordinating Lawson and Syspro development work.
Introduction of EFT payments within York creditors department.
Implementation of Syspro Fixed assets upgrades [2005 – 2006].
Reason for leaving
Seeking further growth in career.
8 MONTH YEAR (OCT 2003 - DEC 2003)
YORK INTERNATIONAL
ERP SYSTEM CONSULTANT
Responsibilities: Lawson ERP system support on all modules; troubleshooting; training; report writing.Offered permanent position at York
International. [Jan 2004]
9 DEC 2002 – SEP 2003
JUST ENOUGH SOFTWARE
INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION CONSULTANT
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Operations Manager; implementing optimization software; software demonstrations; publishing software
papers on internet site,Pre-sales demonstrations, Published inventory optimization white papers on internet, Product development in
conjunction with technical development team.
Reason for leaving
Retrenched due to lack of new projects.
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5. Career History: Previous Positions
10
ERP SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT
SPL / SOLIT SOLUTIONS
Mar 1999 – Oct 2002
*Reason for leaving: Retrenched – no new projects acquired during this period
11
LOGISTICS / DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
DIMENSION DATA
Mar 1996 – Feb 1999
*Reason for leaving: Change in career path - wanted to gain experience in ERP product consulting
Professional Strengths
Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines (daily newspaper deadlines).
Able to handle change and adapt to new situations (change a constant within Media industry).
Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills (SAP training under pressure and meeting deadlines).
Focus on accuracy and attention to detail (creating SAP training manuals, Forecasting process within SAP, and adjustments to supply).
Able to interact with other people at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds (supply chain management requires this).
Ability to coordinate group projects and complex timelines (Implementation of Syspro, iScala, Hyperion month end reporting).
Creative, pro-active and innovative (constantly seeking more efficient ways of working within SAP).
Service oriented attitude and great customer facing skills (TMG project requires diplomatic handling of customer).
References
Available on request.
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6. Career History: Previous Positions
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ERP SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT
SPL / SOLIT SOLUTIONS
Mar 1999 – Oct 2002
*Reason for leaving: Retrenched – no new projects acquired during this period
11
LOGISTICS / DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
DIMENSION DATA
Mar 1996 – Feb 1999
*Reason for leaving: Change in career path - wanted to gain experience in ERP product consulting
Professional Strengths
Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines (daily newspaper deadlines).
Able to handle change and adapt to new situations (change a constant within Media industry).
Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills (SAP training under pressure and meeting deadlines).
Focus on accuracy and attention to detail (creating SAP training manuals, Forecasting process within SAP, and adjustments to supply).
Able to interact with other people at all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds (supply chain management requires this).
Ability to coordinate group projects and complex timelines (Implementation of Syspro, iScala, Hyperion month end reporting).
Creative, pro-active and innovative (constantly seeking more efficient ways of working within SAP).
Service oriented attitude and great customer facing skills (TMG project requires diplomatic handling of customer).
References
Available on request.
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