Warren Smith

Consultant, automotive business process/strategy

Business process /strategy and automotive industry consultant. Responsible for recommending and selling business ERP and Supply Chain solutions within the Infor Software Solutions portfolio which are aligned to the client's strategic business goals and initiatives resulting in a high return for the client on investment. Responsible for developing relationships with senior customer leaders (C-Level) and communicating Infor's full business solution portfolio methodology. Leveraging my 20 years as a senior business executive in a global Tier 1 automotive supplier with global business responsibilities. 
Product expertise in ERP Baan/LN, SyteLine

PREVIOUS:
Business Process Architect - Affinia Group
Business Process Re-engineering / Strategic business analysis and design.
Baan, BPCS and multiple ERP solutions background

IT Director (CIO) - Victor Reinz Division -Dana Corp. Responsible for all IT business operations of a $500mm organization - annual IT budget of over $3 million. Reported to the division president - Global Engine components manufacturing - Tier 1 Automotive - Manman software, EDI, manufacturing, business operations. Delivered year over year process improvement and cost reductions with IT costs of 1percent of sales.

Specialties

Executive level:CxO-level, (15+ yrs) Sr. leader & visionary of innovation/advanced business solutions. Business Expertise: 
Manufacturing, sales, engineering, Supply Chain Management, WMS, Demand Management,ERP, CRM, Financial management. ERP software expertise - Baan/LN SyteLine, SupplyWEB

Industry expertise:
Discrete/ complex manufacturing, automotive Tier 1 supply 18+ years, automotive, Specialty Vehicle and motor vehicle aftermarket. Memberships in AAIA, SEMA, AIAG and SME