Robin Horstmann

• Dallas, Texas

Robin Horstmann, PMP, CRISC, CISM, CDPSE

Robin Horstmann's Bio:

Robin Horstmann's Experience:

• Sr. Director of Applications (Head of Ecommerce, ERP, PMO) at Bioworld Merchandising

  October 2019 - March 2021 | Irving, Texas

  Established and delivered the technology strategy and roadmap for a large-scale digital transformation for the leading global manufacturer ($330M) of licensed apparel, accessories, and home goods. Managing applications for ERP, Ecommerce, Production Automation, EDI, and PMO. Reporting to the CIO.

• Director of Information Technology (Head of IT and PMO) at Charlotte's Web

  July 2018 - October 2019 | Boulder, Colorado

  Establishing the technical vision and leading all aspects of technology for Charlotte's Web. Responsible for developing and implementing scalable digital technology strategies to support tremendous company growth in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Overseeing IT Infrastructure, Business Applications (ERP, CRM, eCommerce), and PMO. Reporting directly to the President and CEO. Utilizing Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Dynamics 365 Business Central, Magento, Salesforce, Azure AD, and Office 365.

• IT Manager (Head of ERP Systems) at Gogo

  April 2015 - July 2018 | Chicago, Illinois

  Managed Information Technology planning and execution for the leading inflight provider of connectivity, providing broadband connectivity services to 3,000+ commercial and 4,200+ business aircraft. Managed a large ERP implementation project (720+ users) for Microsoft Dynamics NAV to support international business growth including Financial Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Airline Program Management, Production, Quality, Service (Airlines & Cell Sites), Warehouse Management. Implemented significant improvements in streamlining business processes, a General Ledger revamp, consolidations across 25 legal entities, data warehouse functionality, integrated purchase requisitions, workflow approvals, document management, job management, engineering change management, MRP, service management, quality management, EDI, integrated shipping, and FAA compliance. Migrated to the Microsoft Azure cloud with Azure SQL PaaS, Azure IaaS with SQL Server. Managed ERP risk, audit, security and compliance for Sarbanes-Oxley, IT controls, Segregation of Duties.

• Director of Information Technology (Head of IT) at Capel Rugs

  August 2001 - April 2015 | Troy, North Carolina

  Responsible for overseeing tecnology for a manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer/e-tailer. Established the company’s technical vision and led the company’s technology planning and execution. Supported and unified the corporate office, 2 warehouses, 4 manufacturing plants, 3 showrooms, 9 retail stores, 1 B2B e-commerce site, 105 B2C e-commerce sites, and 235 - 500 employees in cross-functional teams in accounting, supply chain/distribution, manufacturing, and retail. Reported directly to the President and CEO. Managed all IT budgeting, services, software, and infrastructure for a corporate office and 20 remote sites. Managed a team of 25+ employees and consultants. Implemented, supported, and upgraded technologies such as VMWare, Windows Server, SQL Server, Citrix, and Cisco VPN. Implemented and administered a fully-integrated B2B website and more than 100 B2C websites. Met compliance requirements for L.L. Bean, Pottery Barn, Walmart, J.C. Penney, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy’s, and Wayfair. Implemented new automations to gain operational efficiencies. Managed modifications and multiple upgrades, including large ERP and eCommerce upgrades.

• Consulting Manager (Head of NAV Consulting Practice and Internal IT) at GBA Systems

  March 1996 - August 2001 | Greensboro, North Carolina

  Managed ERP and infrastructure implementation projects, including Microsoft Dynamics NAV, for manufacturing and distribution companies. Sold consulting services. Managed 10+ consultants, including programmer/analysts, systems engineers, and implementation specialists. Forecasted and reported consulting revenues, managed monthly services billings and bonuses. Sold professional consulting services, created Statements of Work, and negotiated service contracts. Managed ERP implementation, upgrade, and custom development projects.

Robin Horstmann's Education:

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  B.S. in Information Systems and Operations Management
  Concentration: Management Information Systems

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