Donald Simms
About Donald Simms
Donald Simms is an ERP Manufacturing Specialist with extensive experience in multi-ERP co-existence management. He has worked in various roles across the supply chain and IT sectors, including positions at Genius Solutions, Deloitte, and Gildan, and holds a BAA in Operations & Production Management from HEC Montréal.
Work at Genius Solutions
Donald Simms has been employed at Genius Solutions as an ERP Manufacturing Specialist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes through effective ERP solutions. His expertise in multi-ERP co-existence management and coordination allows him to enhance operational efficiencies within the organization. He continues to contribute to the company's growth and success in the Montreal, Canada Area.
Education and Expertise
Donald Simms studied at HEC Montréal, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) with a focus on Operations & Production Management from 1990 to 1993. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in ERP and supply chain management. He is proficient in structured project management methodologies, including PMBOK, SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall, which he applies in various projects.
Background
Donald Simms has a diverse professional background in ERP and supply chain management. He has worked for several notable companies, including Deloitte, Gildan, and Wajax, where he held various roles such as Manager Supply Chain Technologies and IT Project Manager. His career spans over two decades, during which he has gained extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale ERP implementations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Donald Simms has successfully managed eight or more full cycle ERP/WMS implementations, including Microsoft AX. He has demonstrated expertise in the design, mapping, and testing of master data conversion files and has experience in planning and executing testing phases such as unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT). His bilingual proficiency in French and English enhances his ability to communicate effectively across various organizational levels.