Paul Fisher is a highly motivated IT Systems Development Manager with over 20 years of experience implementing IT solutions for FMCG businesses. He has expertise in all aspects of software development projects and a proven track record of leading projects to integrate legacy systems with SAP ERP. The document provides details of his employment history, qualifications, skills and achievements in various IT roles.

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Paul Fisher
~~~~~~~~~~ PERSONAL STATEMENT ~~~~~~~~~~
A highly motivated IT Systems Development Manager, with +20 years of experience within a branded FMCG
business. A focused and driven individual, with a proven track record of implementing IT software solutions.
Practical expertise in the full project life cycle of analysis, design, development, implementation, training, support and
documentation of bespoke & packaged software. Passionate about providing exceptional end user service and
continuous business improvement.
~~~~~~~~~~ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ~~~~~~~~~~
Hanesbrands UK Ltd.: Systems Development Manager reporting to UK CFO April 14–June 16
Hanes Brands Inc. (formally DB Apparel Europe). DB Apparel UK portfolio includes Playtex, Wonderbra and Shock
Absorber, with a turnover circa €35m, +200 heads, DB Apparel Europe has a turnover of +€650m with +5000
employees. Hanes Brands Inc. purchased DB Apparel in September 2014, creating the largest global intimate
apparel company in the world with a turnover of +$6bn and +50k employees.
Significant Achievements -
 Most recently took lead role in the UK integration of required bespoke IT systems to SAP ERP system
o Since October 2014 have worked closely with the Hanes Brands US based IT team of approx.. 200
employees, on the transfer of our systems to SAP.
o Requirements gathering of how the UK IT systems operate for the complete Order to Cash process.
o Write and implement the interfaces from the UK Distribution Centre into SAP and BI systems.
o Generate initial load files to interface into SAP from the legacy systems.
o Basic knowledge of SAP navigation, Order to Cash process & access of supporting tables.
o Execute System Integration (SIT) and overview User Acceptance (UAT) tests, utilizing “Panaya”
testing tool.
 Project managed the design, development & implementation of the following bespoke systems –
o “Real Time” Distribution Centre Control System
 This covered the full cycle of Finished Goods & Packaging stock receipts from suppliers,
inventory control, packing, picking, value added services, through to final shipment to
customer. The system heavily utilizes the use of hand held RF terminals directly
communicating with the IBM iSeries for internal stock movements and customer order picking.
o Commercial Forecasting System
 This covered the full cycle from Forecast analysis & entry at Style/Colour level by Class of
Trade, through to final forecast generation by SKU for manufacturing based on predetermined
Size Distribution parameters. Comprehensive on-line display and reporting analysis modules.
Sales targeting and tracking by District, Territory & Customer.
o Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Financial Systems
 Accounts Payable covering Supplier maintenance, logging of Supplier Invoices, optional
automatic matching to goods receipts and final payments. Accounts Receivable covering
Customer Maintenance, logging of Customer Invoices, Credit Notes, manual Adjustments,
through to Customer Statements and allocation of Cash.
Responsibilities -
 Development Management and Business Analysis in bespoke Software Systems. Day to day support of
existing in-house developed ERP system on IBM iSeries/RPG400. System areas covered Finance,
Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Commercial Forecasting, Manufacturing, etc.
 General PC / Software support.
Expertise in the following areas –
 Leadership – A natural leader who encourages personal development and optimum team performance. Equally
able to work as part of a team or on their own.
 Communication & Presentation – strong interpersonal skills at all levels. Able to influence others while
developing and maintaining relationships. Includes dealings with other DBA European & US business units.
 Analytical thinking & Problem solving – a clear thinking Business Analyst, creative in conceiving,
implementing and monitoring logical action plans and strategies. Able to anticipate problems and amend or
adapt response as required.

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DB Apparel UK Ltd.: Systems Development Manager reporting to UK IT Manager1998 – April ‘14
As above
DB Apparel UK Ltd.: Analyst/Programmer Nov ‘91 – 1998
General Systems Analysis and Programming on in-house bespoke software packages covering Finance, Distributions,
Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.
Bluebird Software Plc: Technical Consultant, Regional Product Specialist Jan ‘90 – Nov ‘91
UK’s No. 1 IBM Agent.
Started as Technical Consultant involved in analysis and RPG programming on S/36 & AS/400. Visiting client sites for
installation and training on S/36 hardware and software packages.
Moved on to Product Specialist role for the Central & Northern Region concentrating on an in-house developed
software product called “Focus”. This was a general Financial and Distribution package which ran on IBM S/36,
AS/400 and RS/6000 systems. The role involved pre-sales work with Prime Quota sales people. If required I was
used on pre-sales qualification site visits, mainly utilized to present/demonstrate the software potential to clients.
JBMSL: Analyst/Programmer, Consultant 1983 – Jan ‘90
John Blakeley Management Services Limited (JBMSL), Hamilton. Official IBM Agent.
RPG Programming in relation to Financial Ledgers, Inventory Control, Sales Order Processing and other bespoke
packages.
On behalf of IBM installed IBM S/36’s and software packages. Performed demonstrations on general facilities of
S/36’s and AS/400 and bespoke software packages.
Delivered courses on behalf of JBMSL, the government and IBM, relating to S/36 Operations, RPG Programming and
AS/400 System Facilities.
Final position was in charge of the software development department which involved work scheduling, staff training,
general administration, etc.
Satchwell Sunvic Ltd.: Computing Trainee, Trainee Programmer, Programmer 1979 – 1983
Computing Trainee was a new position created in the company. Gained general experience in data entry and
operations before advancing into programming in RPG II. Worked on general programming assignments relating to
financial systems and add-ons/amendments to IBM’s MAAPICS package.
~~~~~~~~~~ KEY SKILLS ~~~~~~~~~~
Technical Skills
 IBM S/32, S/34, S/36, S/38 & AS/400 / iSeries
 iSeries development (RPG400)
 Microsoft Office 2010
 IBM Notes 10
~~~~~~~~~~ EDUCATION ~~~~~~~~~~
 Attended IBM Courses on following -
AS/400 System Facilities, AS/400 Administration, AS/400 Database Design & Coding, Effective Presentation
Techniques and Building Successful Relationships
 SHNC in Computer Data Processing
Bell College of Technology, Hamilton
 SNC in Computer Operations
Motherwell Technical College
 GCSE O’Grades English, Arithmetic, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Geography.
Braidhurst High School, Motherwell