James Gibbon
About James Gibbon
James Gibbon is a Senior SAP Analyst at General Mills and a Procurement Systems Supervisor at KBR, with extensive experience in SAP, data analytics, and procurement systems.
Current Roles at General Mills and KBR
James Gibbon currently holds the position of Senior SAP Analyst at General Mills in Uxbridge. Alongside this, he serves as Procurement Systems Supervisor for the Energy & Chemicals Division at KBR in Surrey. His roles involve extensive experience in SAP analytics and procurement systems management, particularly within the energy and chemicals sectors.
Professional Experience at Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon
James Gibbon had a brief stint at Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon as Procurement Systems Supervisor within the Energy & Chemicals Division in Greenford. He worked there for a duration of four months from 2012 to 2013. During his time, he was involved in procurement systems oversight tailored to the needs of the division.
Career Journey at KBR
James Gibbon has had an extensive career at KBR, holding various roles over several years. He served as Procurement Systems Supervisor in the Government Services Division from 2010 to 2013 in Surrey. Before this, he was the Senior Procurement Systems Specialist from 2005 to 2012, and IT Program Manager from 2000 to 2005, also based in Surrey. His roles primarily focused on procurement systems, IT program management, and providing enterprise-level support and management.
Education Background
James Gibbon earned his Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, from the University of Plymouth, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his analytical skills and systematic approach in his professional career.
Expertise in SAP and Data Analytics
In his role at General Mills, James Gibbon developed Tableau dashboards specifically for the North America Logistics Data & Analytics Team. He played a critical role in building the Big Data foundation for Transportation in the GM Datalake using SAP Data. His expertise extends to providing business continuance and SAP configuration support for Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Inventory. Additionally, he has proficiency in tools such as Impala and Azure Dev Ops, and is experienced in developing MS SharePoint Web Applications, Visual Studio, and SSIS/ETL packages. He is also involved in global SAP implementation projects and has a background in using Oracle and IBM Maximo systems.