Tom Gutman
About Tom Gutman
Tom Gutman is a retired Lead Business Systems Analyst with extensive experience in merchandising and enterprise data warehousing, having worked at U.S. Food Service for 15 years and previously at several other companies in similar roles.
Work at US Foods
Tom Gutman has served as the Lead Business Systems Analyst for Merchandising and Enterprise Data Warehouse at U.S. Food Service since 2009. He has been involved in the Sysco US Foods Integration for 15 years, working from the company's Rosemont, Illinois location. In this role, he has developed business requirements and technical specifications for multi-location ERP systems, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his tenure at U.S. Food Service, Tom Gutman held several positions as a Business Systems Analyst. He worked at RCG from 2001 to 2010, at Walgreens from 2004 to 2009, and at Volkswagen Credit from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he served as a Business Systems Analyst Consultant at Effective Data from 2001 to 2003. His diverse experience across these organizations has provided him with a broad understanding of business systems and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Tom Gutman earned his MBA in Marketing and IT from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His educational background supports his expertise in developing business requirements and technical specifications, particularly for multi-location ERP systems.
Achievements in Business Systems Analysis
Throughout his career, Tom Gutman has developed significant systems that have had a measurable impact on financial performance. He created a Like Kind Exchange/tax reporting system that resulted in annual tax savings of $30 million. Additionally, he designed a deal earnings system responsible for $700 million in annual billings and recovering $25 million in lost billings. His work also includes designing a multi-dimensional sales and inventory data warehouse for a $75 million manufacturer.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Tom Gutman possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Business Systems Analyst. His expertise includes proficiency in 1010 Cloud/Big Data, SQL, HP Quality Center, MS Office, MS Project, VISIO, ERWIN, Oracle, and OBIEE. These skills enable him to effectively analyze data and develop systems that meet organizational needs.