Below are the 4 Supply Chain Directors, 4 Materials Managers & 4 Inventory Managers with Lawson SCM and other systems expertise. The Thor Group® provides these Lawson SCM experienced leaders as well as supply chain planners, buyers, inventory analysts, procurement specialists & purchasing agents on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this director of supply chain management with experience working in IT and software industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Professional certifications involve Certified Lawson Procurement Analyst. This individual has extensive IT and ERP implementation background with experience in ERP Implementation (Lawson) and Supply Chain Management. In addition, experienced with Lawson, HBOC (NOVA, Pathways, Matkon, ORBIT), Keane and iPath system implementations and legacy system transition.

Contributed to the organization by overseeing project management activities for staff, developing client proposals, screening applicants, coordinating internal training program and conducting employee performance appraisals. Acting as a supply chain director, functioned as a team leader of the Lawson Supply Chain implementation practice for a company division.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for the implementation of the Lawson Procurement Suite of Applications (Purchase Order, Inventory Control, Warehouse, and Invoice Matching) as part of overall web-based HIS system. Serving as a director of supply chain management/managing director, created customized client documentation and designed a training program for educating new users utilizing task scripts on CD-ROM. Moreover, designed a complete supply chain model and implementation strategy including advanced EDI and wireless RF technology.

Is impacting your organization with a director of supply chain with work experience in IT services, insurance and retail industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Sociology. Software skills involve Lawson SCM, Platinum and JD Edwards.

While employed in an information technology and services company as a director of projects, coordinated and facilitated the Professional Services Organization in the West, while personally managing a $2 million dollar Services project. This project included cross-functional development teams implementing a heavily modified Lawson package including Procurement, Supply Chain, Financials and Human Resources Suites, integrated into Manhattan Associates PkMS Warehouse System.

Part of the job as a director of project services was to coordinate and facilitate the Professional Services Organization’s Information Services projects. Other duties were managing projects in Oregon, Washington, and California, as well as administering all project planning, tracking, implementation, conversion, and testing activities. In addition, established project timelines and benchmarks. Serving in a retail company as a project manager, directed the development and implementation of Lawson Financial Systems, as well as implemented the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Fixed Assets. Furthermore, managed a team of ten auditors and twelve accountants in the General Accounting department who maintained the Lawson applications.

What contributions could a director of supply chain/global supplier development who worked in consumer goods, manufacturing and oil/energy industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Executive MBA. Core skills included Six Sigma Black Belt, Global Operations & Supply, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Technical expertise consists of Lawson SCM.

Challenges like serving as a Steering Committee member on new Lawson M3 ERP/MRP system implementation were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. This professional setup Trade compliance program for import/export and nuclear order management, as well as developed offshore supply chains and manufacturing bases in India and China. As a director of global supplier development and plant manager in a consumer goods company, responsible for managing all Plant Operations, EH&S, WPS Lean, Facilities and Global Supply Chain for a $50M Nuclear Valve business. (Led a 40-person team with 10 direct reports). Moreover, improved Safety TRR to 2.0 with ZERO Lost Time Accidents, as well as improved corporate WPS Lean Scores from 59% to 79% putting the plant in company’s global top tier. Key accomplishments were eliminating past due backlog of over $1.2 million and improving OTD from 54% to 95%, as well as implementing dedicated 24×7 Rapid Response cell for quick shipments of spare parts, resulting in incremental aftermarket revenue of $1.8 million in 2010-2011.

Shared expertise by being responsible for S&OP, Strategic & Tactical Supply Chain management and Engineering as well as rapidly developing Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing capability in India. This specialist acted as Steering Committee Leader for supply chain on a global ERP Implementation project.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a director of supply chain operations with experience working in wholesale, manufacturing and retail industries? Educational background is composed of BS Marketing/Management and MBA Business Administration. Professional certifications include APICS Certified-Inventory Management certification. Operational strengths involve Supply Chain Management and Improvement, as well as Lean Manufacturing and Kanban. This specialist has 20+ years’ experience in directing/leading Operations, Material Management, and Supply Chain Functions. Technical skills consist of Lawson SCM.

Serving in a wholesale company as a director of supply chain operations, improved efficiency and brought the Operations Groups together to achieve Company Sales and Profit goals. Part of the job was to report directly to the President. Also, was responsible for shipping/receiving, manufacturing, inventory, production planning, purchasing and customer service. Heavy emphasis was on improving the overall supply chain process including vendor selection/cost reduction/on time deliveries.

As a director of purchasing in a manufacturing company, installed a new Purchasing/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable software system (Lawson). In addition, assigned the task of creating a Corporate (Centralized) Purchasing Organization for the company. Previously, purchasing was handled locally from each of its five manufacturing locations. Within two years, over 80% of purchasing was being handled by the Corporate Purchasing Group. Furthermore, managed the growth of offshore buying from $10 million to $ 25 million over a four year period, as well as consolidated the vendor base by 25% eliminating duplicate sourcing. Generated cost reductions of three to four percent yearly on a $100 million spend via cost negotiation, volume discounts, rebates and terms improvement.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a Lawson supply chain materials manager with experience working in government, software and professional services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Business Management. This professional has expertise with implementing Lawson SCM and Lawson Software (Version 7.0, .8.0.3. 8.1 & 9.0).

Serving as a Lawson supply chain materials manager, led and managed the enterprise-wide implementation of the Lawson Materials Management system, version 8.0.3 / 8.1. Other responsibilities include overseeing the daily operational procedures, assigning work and meeting with all appropriate team and organization parties to ensure smooth transition and the attaining of system and project objectives. Also, conducted business and gap analysis of departmental workflows and incorporated all findings into the development of the new system.

As a materials manager, worked with personnel to achieve master file clean-up and aided staff in the data conversion and validation to ensure that all data met CHW and IT professional’s standards and requirements. Key accomplishments were leading the project team with implementation, integration, testing and documentation of all facets of this monumental project. Furthermore, developed a system to assess training needs and implemented training programs, user support and post implementation audits. As a Lawson software procurement consultant, developed project plans and led the implementation of Lawson (7.2 thru 8.1) Inventory Control, Purchase Order, Requisitions, Warehouse, Accounts Payable / Invoice Matching, and Cash Ledger business applications for multiple clients.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain/materials manager with work experience in manufacturing, electronics and pet foods industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA Operations Management and MBA Administrative Management. Professional certifications include APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). Software knowledge consists of Lawson SCM, Manugistics, PeopleSoft and SAP. Major accomplishments were driving Lawson M3 ERP post implementation issue review and resolution activities, implementing vendor managed inventory (VMI) and point-of-use (POU) programs, as well as resolving company shipping department staffing and performance problems.

Some accomplishments included managing supplier sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, customer service, shipping, receiving, and storeroom activities for a $160M per year foundry and machine shop. While employed as a supply chain/materials manager, key contributions were growing annual spend of over $1.6M despite the manufacturing constantly running out of hardware, MRO and PPE along with the cost of purchasing and inventorying hundreds of different items. This specialist implemented Vendor Managed Inventory and Point-of-Use programs, which reduced purchasing and inventory management costs as well as improved performance.

Shared expertise by helping implement Lawson M3 ERP system, as well as coordinating process reviews, system enhancements and retraining that resolved over 75 planning, procurement, shipping, and manufacturing ERP issues. Furthermore, reduced past due backlog from $3.8M to $1.4M, national out of stocks from 304 to 80 SKUs, and improved service level delivery performance from 85% to 95%.

How can a materials manager who worked in telecommunications and manufacturing industries help your organization? Professional certifications involve numerous Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Management certificates, APICS Certification and Supplier Evaluation and Rating Certification. Technical skills involve Lawson SCM, Lawson 6.0, 7.2, 8.0-Implementation and Upgrades: Purchasing, Inventory Control, Requisition, and Warehouse Modules, Microsoft Dynamics SL, AS/400 System, SAP, JD Edwards and Ariba.

Working with challenging issues such as managing staff of six transacting thirty-seven million annually, as well as being responsible for corporate inventory of eight million dollars have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a materials manager in the telecommunications industry, directed daily logistics and reverse logistics including sixty-five trucks, eight wireless retail stores, four business offices, two remote warehouses, and one DC spread across six counties and three major cities. Also, designed and implemented integrated RF barcode inventory systems, barcode labeling systems, and portable inventory usage systems.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing staff of four purchasing and six inventory control personnel, as well as implementing Lawson 6.0, 7.2, and 8.03 have been career objectives. Serving as a materials/purchasing manager, responsible for negotiation and purchase of inventory equipment, supplies and services totaling $15 million annually. Furthermore, implemented supplier certification program reducing inventory by 15%.

Would hiring a materials manager with experience working in manufacturing and building materials industries help meet the needs of your organization? Technology skills involve Lawson SCM, SAP, MP2 and 7i Software, AS/400, JD Edwards and Minitab.

Acting as a materials manager in the manufacturing industry, did reconciliation of all receiving in the Corporate ERP Lawson system for payment processing. Other duties were training all plant personnel on the material management system for processing requisitions, as well as doing daily administration of the 7i maintenance planning and work order management system. This professional set up new storeroom operations, identified stocking locations, and prepared shelving supporting the 7i maintenance management system, as well as supervised storeroom and receiving clerks. Some of the tasks were working closely with the plant Maintenance Manager on Preventive Maintenance plans to ensure all items needed are in stock or kitted for release to a maintenance work order.

While working as a materials manager/PEM, in charge of daily administration of the MP2 materials planning system, as well as played a key role in the implementation of MP2 at the facility. Said plant went live on MP2 in July 2006. In addition, worked on the MP2 implementation team at a hardboard mill.

Would hiring a supply chain/inventory manager with experience working in logistics, image processing and business supplies/equipment industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BFA and MBA. This professional has strengths in the areas of international supply chain and project management, forecasting, production planning, process improvement and cost reduction. A key accomplishment was reducing year-end equipment inventory from $17.6 million in 2003 to $ 6.6 million in 2004. Technical skills involve Lawson SCM.

Acting as a supply chain/inventory manager in a logistics company, utilized Lawson and MFG Pro inventory management software to monitor and accurately track inventory. Some of the tasks were planning and logistics to achieve 100% on-time delivery of 3958 pieces of equipment from Singapore and Japan in a nationwide roll-out of photo labs from 2006 to 2010. Also, utilized forecasting and inventory management procedures to minimize inventory while meeting customer installation requirements. An annual equipment purchase of over $100 million in 2003 was made.

While working in a logistics company, forecasted equipment requirements and installation schedules for over 2500 installation activities per year. Part of the job was using forecast data to determine installer and trainer resource requirements, as well as coordinate the sale of $1.8 million of obsolete equipment to other divisions and outside brokers.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this inventory manager with work experience in food/beverage, manufacturing and electronics industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Master of Accountancy in Audit and Information System. Computer skills involve Lawson SCM, SAP (FI, CO, CRM, MM & Warranty Bill), BW reporting, Hyperion, QuickBooks, EDI and MYOB.

Contributed to the organization’s success by doing Lawson reconfiguration and preparation of new closing manual and Lawson data cleansing. Serving in a food/beverage company as an inventory manager, performed process gap analysis between Lawson and SAP process through interviews, meetings and flowcharts as a System Design Team Co-leader (ECC/SAP Implementation).

Supported organizational goals and objectives by reconstructing inventory and inventory liability architecture (COA, Process, Reporting) using Web-based system, Solomon DB, Eximware, MCBA and Access aside from passing external audit. Other duties were designing Financial Shared Service Center: Work Flow and Segregation of duty, as well as analyzing full landed costs (FOB and many Add on charges) per each item for gross margin data upload to SAP. Moreover, has mapped item, customer (ship to/bill to), vendor, profit center, cost centers to meet existing ECC fields after data cleansing. Product Costing/PP and bill of materials was built on each item while labors and overhead cost were tracked down by production line.

Is impacting your organization with an inventory manager who worked in automotive, manufacturing and retail industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Science in Accounting. Computer skills involve Lawson SCM, JDA, Great Plains and GEMs (Grant Evaluation and Management Solutions). This specialist received President’s Award for outstanding performance during inventory system conversion.

While employed in an automotive company as an inventory manager, posted all inventories into JDA and verified entries interfaced to Lawson, as well as reconciled JDA inventory to Lawson GL. Contributions were assisting in reducing inventory variances by 10%, as well as managing 470 retail store inventories apart from creating and implementing centralized inventory procedures for field and inventory department. Additional responsibilities were assisting in resolving items dropped from interface from SAP to JDA after Corporate Office converted to SAP.

Part of the job as an inventory manager was assisting in the conversion of AP to Lawson in 1999, as well as reconcile AP aging to GL balance every month. In addition, processed all EDI invoices, as well as managed multi-state accounts payable processes for 470 retail stores and office locations. Furthermore, led a staff of 36 accounts payable specialists overseeing data entry for AP, vendor statement balancing, check printing and distribution.

What contributions could an inventory control manager with experience working in advertising/marketing, electronics and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Political Science/Economics. Professional credentials include Computer Programming Certificate. Software knowledge involves Lawson SCM, Excel, Alliance, C++ and Java Programming.

Challenges like establishing and maintaining relationships with employees, suppliers, and clients to ensure adequate inventory levels were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in advertising and marketing company as an inventory control manager, worked closely with different departments to qualify new vendors and suppliers. Also, was responsible for procuring products based on engineering diagrams or specs. This specialist researched new vendors to reduce costs and improve quality in the purchasing of new equipment and products. This specialist’s work involved planning, organizing, coordinating and preparing procurement orders and was proficient in the Lawson Inventory System. Furthermore, implemented an inventory request procedure and a manufacturing return document to assist in the updating of the inventory.

The job entailed invoicing customers (using Excel and Alliance) shipping (UPS, etc.) inventory control (Lawson and Alliance) to dealing with customer concerns. While working in an electronic resources company as a materials manager, served as the liaison to a company and responsible for all their inventory control, shipping and QA issues.