Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Paul began their career as an ERP Inventory Analyst at UCAR Carbon Canada in 1989. From 1991 to 2001, they worked at Stuart Entertainment as the Corporate Materials Systems Manager.

In 2001, Paul joined Faurecia and served as the ERP Competency Center Manager, overseeing the provision of ERP services to 38 global facilities. Paul was then promoted to IT Operations Director, responsible for managing a team of 150 IT professionals supporting 40 US and Canadian sites.

From 2014 to 2021, Paul worked at Faurecia USA Holdings as the IT Shopfloor (MES) Applications Director. In this role, they managed a team delivering Manufacturing Execution Systems solutions to Faurecia's North American production facilities.

Currently, Paul is employed at Strategic Information Group as a Business Solutions Executive. Paul also held previous positions at the company, including Business Development Executive and EDI Team Manager, and helpSERV and EDI Team Manager. In these roles, they worked closely with QAD customers, planned projects and support structures, and managed professional services and EDI teams.

Throughout their career, Paul has gained expertise in ERP deployment, project management, application support, team management, and EDI services.

Paul Kennedy's education history includes several notable achievements. In 1986, they attended Niagara College where they pursued a degree in Business Accounting. During their time there, they earned multiple certifications, including CIM, CPIM, and PMAC, further enhancing their expertise in the field of business. In 2015, they attended Manager Mechanics, where they completed the ITMLP (Information Technology Management and Leadership Professional) program, focusing on Information Technology. Additionally, they participated in various seminars and obtained certificates from organizations such as APICS - CPIM, CAPICS - Canadian Association of Production & Inventory Control, Canadian Institute of Management - CIM Designation, ITIL V3 Seminars, and PMAC - Purchasing Management Association of Canada, further substantiating their commitment to continuous learning and professional development.