Keith Walter

About Keith Walter

Architecting strategies, processes and systems that drive company performance and generate enterprise value. k••••••••@gmail.com GLOBAL CIO, PROGRAM DIRECTOR & TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVER WITH A TALENT FOR TRANSFORMING BUSINESSAs a strategic global IT executive who leads from the front, I’ve leveraged enterprise software implementations, IT/business alignment, process optimization and high-performance team building to drive business performance and impact the bottom line. My ability to translate the business vision into technology solutions fuels enterprise growth and helps low-margin manufacturers maintain profitability regardless of economic environment and competitive landscape.Significant global business transformations include: Deploying Oracle’s Cloud WMS (Warehouse Management System) across key North American manufacturing and distribution centers, reducing inventories and lead times, increasing inventory visibility and driving numerous other supply chain enhancements. Integrating multiple acquisitions in IMI/Norgren, then rolling out EPICOR to 16 facilities in the US, Europe and APAC regions as part of a 2-tier program on EPICOR and JD Edwards. Upgrading Americas region to JD Edwards 9.1 platform and building out a global PMO and Office of the CIO.With a strong functional knowledge base of business processes (Engineering, Supply Chain Planning, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Quality Assurance and more) and proven ability to manage project portfolios and deliver on enterprise goals, I’m able to push high-risk, high-dollar and struggling projects across the finish line on time and on target.If you’re interested in learning more about my experience as a Senior IT Leader and business transformation driver, let’s connect on LinkedIn and continue the conversation.Workflow AnalysisCustomer SatisfactionClinical StrategyBlueprintingBusiness Process ImprovementVendor ManagementStrategyBusiness AnalysisAgile MethodologiesScrumWaterfallSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Application SupportEnterprise SystemsBusiness ApplicationsProcess DesignValue Stream MappingIT Service Management (ITSM)PresentationsMS OfficeGoogle SheetsFacilitationProject Delivery

Experience

1. Customer Success Director

   Nextworld®

   Jul 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• Western Michigan University

  BA, Audio Engineering

  1991 — 2010

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  MBA, Business Administration, Information Systems

  2011 — 2018

Skills

• Fmea
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Iso
• Apqp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Machining
• Program Management
• Quality Assurance
• Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Erp
• Mrp
• Logistics
• Training
• Strategic Business Change
• Project Management
• Kanban