Gary Plaster

Experience

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  The Landhouse Group

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Management/Strategy Consulting Intern

  Supply Chain Projecto Collected, compiled and analyzed data for a Warehousing Process Benchmark & Best Practices Study at a manufacturer of LED lighting productso Used the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) protocolo Compared client performance to WERC best practices and determined gapsVenture Capital “Pitch” Deck Development Projecto Assisted with the development of a “pitch” deck for a healthcare/telemedicine company attempting to raise funds from a venture capital firmo Conducted market research for the virtual medicine marketo Participated in strategic planning sessions with client executive managemento Presented research to client in strategic planning meetings Show less

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  WILO USA LLC

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Lean Ranger/Lean Process Engineer

  WILO USA, a subsidiary of WILO SE, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for building services, the entire water management chain and industryResponsibilities included:o Leading and participating on Lean Ranger teamso Driving lean transformation on the manufacturing flooro Supervising and spearheading kaizen events and Gemba Walkso Improving material flow and cell designo Conducting time studieso Designing visual management approaches on the shop flooro Implementing a 5S program – WILO has added a 6th “S” for Safetyo Reporting on the status of Lean initiatives to the CEO and Executive teamo Training new Lean Rangers Show less

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  RSM US LLP

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  Supply Chain Management Consultant

  RSM is a nationally recognized ERP and CRM partner serving mid-market organization. RSM is uniquely positioned to advise, deliver and maintain solutions that align people, process and technology. RSM has provided implementation services for Microsoft Dynamics business solutions for more than 30 years with over 2,000 clients across the country.Responsibilities included: Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management at the following client companies:UK-based Medical Device Manufacturer • Led the implementation Asset Management module. • Was responsible for training end users on the system and best practices• Worked with GxP team to implement best practices to ensure 21 CFR FDA Compliance Salt Lake City-based Laboratory Testing Company• Designed the Solution Verification of Asset Management and Receive to Ship• Led the implementation of the Asset Management module• Led the implementation of the Supply Chain module Including: - Advanced Warehousing - Receive to Ship Show less

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  Flexware Innovation

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2024

  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant

  Flexware Innovation (a division of Hitachi) is an engineering firm for forward-thinking manufacturers that need to integrate their business and production systems to maximize their resources. Flexware Innovation works side-by-side with customers to leverage technology to solve real business problems by providing best-in-class software development, automation engineering, manufacturing systems integration, business intelligence solutions, Internet of Things devices, and specialized product development.Responsibilities included: Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management at the following client company:Montgomery, Alabama-Based Manufacturer of Rugged Computes for Military, Industrial and Commercial Aviation• Provided technical guidance for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics • Responsible for translating complex client requirements into specific applications, or process designs.• Prepared business requirements and created system design documents.• Participated in software configuration, testing, training, and deployment.• Performed project management duties.• Led the implementation of Advanced Warehousing from standard DAX2012 Inventory Management. • Designed and created a ZPL label solution of the warehouse and items.• Led the implementation of Procurement and Sourcing• Mitigated issues and risk of GCCH environment.• Was responsible for training end users on the system and best practices Show less

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  The Fairhope Group

  Jan 2025 - now

  Senior Consultant

  The Fairhope Group, LTD is a family-owned strategic consulting firm serving family-owned and other privately-held businesses. Our mission is to drive profitable growth and maximize enterprise value by tailoring custom plans that align organizations, processes, and strategies with customer needs.We collaborate closely with management, owners, and investors to craft and execute actionable plans aimed at fostering value growth through organic initiatives or mergers and acquisitions strategies.