Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Analysts & 3 SCM Planners with Lawson and other systems experience. SCM professionals with Lawson experience are offered through The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain manager with experience working in manufacturing and packaging industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Chemistry and MBA. Professional certifications involve APICS CSCP, CPIM, CIRM and Six Sigma Green Belt. Technical skills consist of Lawson Software M3/Movex, Oracle ERP, BPCS ERP, Lotus Notes and MAPICS ERP.

While employed in a manufacturing company as a supply chain manager, has driven 11% reduction in freight cost, optimized receiving and put-away functions. Serving in an international supplier of turbo-machinery and compressors as a supply chain manager, has directed activities of planning, procurement, supplier development and inventory management functions; staff of 7. This professional has enabled Service Parts Organization to triple operating income. Some of the tasks were managing all purchasing using Lawson Software, driving customer OTD from 78% to 95% over an 18-month period, via improved data visibility, as well as modified planning process, cross-functional integration and supplier development efforts. Part of the job was to lead project to reduce rotor assembly lead time from 20 weeks to 2 weeks via stocking of key sub-assemblies.

While working as a supply chain manager, has established a comprehensive supplier scorecard which was adopted at corporate level. Moreover, has achieved quote cycle time of one day or less on 90% of all quotes.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager with experience working in waste collection and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration as well as Master of Business Administration and Organizational Leadership. Software proficiencies include Lawson, SAP, JD Edwards, SYSPRO and Hyperion FDM/HFM/HFP. This professional has a proven record of delivering accurate, timely financial results while balancing the tasks of full system implementations in various work environments.

Shared expertise by moving the business from QuickBooks and OrderBot into Lawson ERP system with SYSPRO to better manage inventory, accounting, MRP and other areas of the business. Moreover, has managed and completed the implementation at a cost to the business of just $1500. Additionally, has managed and performed full physical inventories, and monthly spot counts.

Some accomplishments included working directly with the business unit GM for the second largest waste management service company in the US to ensure all corporate accounting policies are maintained on a monthly basis following GAAP and SOX. As a controller in a waste collection company, has completed month end close procedures in a 5-business daytime period and responsible for mid-month forecasting during each accounting cycle using Lawson ERP software. Also, was responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations within the business unit.

What contributions could a supply chain manager who worked in management consulting and IT consulting industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computing. Professional certifications include Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship. Technical skills consist of Lawson/Infor ERP Software, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, JIRA, SQL and JavaScript.

Challenges like managing a small team of developers through WMS configuration process, maintaining and staying on a defined budget as well as project plan, communicating clearly with client project managers to their satisfaction, providing status reports/updates, etc., were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a management consulting company as a supply chain manager, has overseen development and implementation of Lawson Management Systems for a wide range of clients. This included full participation from solution conception, development and testing, as well as implementation.

Shared expertise by fully designing, developing and testing an interface with the Lawson ProcessFlow Tool for public schools which successfully migrated over 12,000 guardians and students from the client’s old billing system into Lawson. Acting as a Lawson/Infor principal consultant, this individual has developed interfaces between Lawson and Non-Lawson applications. This included pulling information from both inside and outside databases which required an extensive knowledge of SQL and the ability to read as well as write to .CSV files from within the Lawson ProcessFlow Tool.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain manager with extensive experience working in the manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management & Business Administration. Software knowledge involves Lawson Software, Lotus, CC Mail, Microsoft Works and SAP.

Serving in a tire manufacturing company as a supply chain manager, has served on a team of coordinator and analyst monitoring and managing supply chain analyses and recommendations to increase tire sales revenue, profits, and market share for the company and customers. This professional has evaluated dealer replacement channel, resulting in increasing growth by 64%, fill-rate by 21%, and on-time customer delivery by 54% as well as boosting customer satisfaction and retention.

As a supply chain manager, has designed and developed daily reporting infrastructure with 20+ reports in MS Access, enabling less time compiling and more time analyzing real-time customer product screen, point of sale material, order, and shipment information. Part of the job was to focus on forecast planning and daily operations using Lawson to align customers with company and maximize timely, accurate deliveries of optimal tires to meet customer requirements. In addition, has built consultative, collaborative trusting relationships with Replenishment Management Team at corporate headquarters and with sales analyst.

Would a detail-oriented sr. supply chain analyst with experience working in IT consulting and nonprofit industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate Degree in Business Management. Computer skills involve Lawson 10.1, BCX, Pyxis and CADRE.

Some accomplishments included serving as a team member traveling to client sites to train and implement Lawson Financial, Accounting, Human Resources and Supply Chain software. While working in an IT consulting company as a sr. supply chain systems analyst, has maintained Lawson Item Master File, as well as pulled and updated data using Excel Add-ins Query Wizard and Upload. Some of the tasks were pulling Report Using ODBC in Access, walking through Test Scenarios as needed, as well as providing daily assisting in facilities with Lawson question and/or issues.

Competency encompassed having human resources, administrative and supply chain experience. Acting as a Lawson Production support analyst, this individual has been a buyer and Lawson System Administrator for Supply Chain. Other duties were analyzing spend reports, managing inventory and vendors, as well as serving as a team member on various projects.

How can a sr. supply chain analyst with work experience in energy and financial services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration/eCommerce degree (BBA) and Master of Business Administration degree (MBA). Technical skills include Lawson, Great Plains, MAS 90, MINITAB, PeopleSoft, SAP, Business Objects and SOX.

Working with challenging issues such as carrying out data extraction and configuration from Procure to Pay (P2P) enterprise systems and supply tech support have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in an energy company as a sr. supply chain analyst, has manipulated, enhanced, reviewed and assured data integrity for reporting distribution and provided supplier risk management best practices. This professional has converted raw data diverse T2 spend into pivotal user friendly tool reports to show statistical actual data. Some of the tasks were performing supply operational functions while implementing and delivering key supply best practices across enterprise using Lawson Software.

With a “can do approach” in the area of streamlining the accounting recon process by creating Excel template with embedded advanced formulas and external linkage to database. This auto-populated data onto Excel template. In another job, this specialist provided monthly reconciliation to GL, from cash, PBD and CPT using ‘Lawson’ software.

Would hiring a supply chain analyst who worked in distribution and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Finance. Software skills include Lawson ERP Software. Professional certifications earned: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified JDA E3 Investment Buyer Level 1.

Acting as a supply chain analyst in a distribution company, has identified profit opportunities by reviewing and analyzing reports that yield to greater inner margin while working at company’s global headquarters. This specialist has analyzed most profitable deals/suppliers for investment buy opportunities and provided recommendations to senior management, including Senior VP of Global Supply Chain department. Also, has gathered data and prepared summaries for Profit Managers to help decide strategy for inventory purchases and entered into Lawson Software.

While working for a retail company as an inventory analyst, has utilized Microsoft Excel to reconcile information from various internal sales and inventory reports to create high level summaries, reporting to the Director of Finance. Moreover, has developed brand new processes for organizing and evaluating month-end inventory data from the company’s licensees, constructing step-by-step methods that allow senior management to streamline procedures and re-create summaries necessary for decision making.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this sr. Lawson supply chain analyst with experience working in aerospace/defense and retail industries? Educational background is composed of Associate of Arts in Visual Communication and Bachelor of Arts in Project Management. Technical skills involve Lawson S3, Lawson Landmark Environment, Novell, PL/SQL and Crystal Reports.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for checking on and bringing in backordered material from known sources, as well as effective order board management to include buying and discrepancy resolution. While employed in an aerospace/defense company as a sr. Lawson supply chain analyst, provided support to buying staff including vendors, as well as preparation to assisting sales reps with customer orders. This individual was in charge of general expedites and quotes requests. Some of the tasks were doing initial price changes as well as PONA and POPD reports, apart from creating new parts to be inputted into the system to be ordered. Part of the job was to assist with receiving discrepancies on various orders. Additionally, was responsible for maintaining accurate item parts for vendor pricing data in the Lawson system.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by administrating Lawson S3, Lawson Landmark Env w/ Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management, Lawson Business Intelligence, Novell Software, and Lawson Security. This Lawson systems analyst has a wide array of knowledge in PL/SQL, Lawson Architecture.

How can a supply chain planner with work experience in auto components and retail industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor Degree). Professional certifications and credentials: Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), SAP Consultant Certificate and Supply Chain Management Post-Graduate Certificate. Technological know-how involves Lawson software, JD Edwards, SAP and iSeries- AS/400 Systems.

Working with challenging issues such as procurement of components and packaging materials for a variety of product lines, creating and managing Purchase Orders and Change Orders using Lawson have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Acting as a supply chain planner, has managed requests for quotes, as well as monitored supplier performance. Part of the job was to schedule shop floor orders for assigned product lines based on material availability and capacity requirements, as well as maintain production plans by running MRP to support the forecast and adjusting those plans to actual demand.

The job entailed reviewing historic sales trends, researching demand drivers, and preparing forecast and evaluation of results. Serving in a retail company, has increased forecast accuracy by 15% from 2008-2009, optimized inventory by having the right products at the right Distribution Centers.

Would hiring a supply chain planner who worked in manufacturing, transportation and semiconductor industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration: Associates PPCC. Software knowledge consists of Lawson, JD Edwards, Copics, Manfact and SAP.

Acting as a supply chain planner in a manufacturing company, has purchased mil-spec components with MRP system using Lawson software. This professional has maintained approximately 3 thousand-line items with estimate value of 4 million dollars. This individual was also in charge of shortage report, open order report, and financial invoices to achieve smooth production flow. Also, has submitted RFQs for existing and new product implementation, as well as initiated PEC when necessary. Also, was responsible for MRO purchasing, to include computers and accessories for facility, blanket purchase orders to allow for temporary services and continuous maintenance ordering. Furthermore, has served as liaison with a home company based in Connecticut, to enter and approve sales orders as well as rework/repair components to be expedited to several company branch locations.

While working for a transportation company, has used Manfact MRP system to purchase electrical components by customer in a contract manufacturing business. Additionally, was responsible for MRO purchases and inventory supply count including wire, hardware and office needs. Part of the job was to handle test calibration units for send out. Financial invoice problems were worked on with suppliers.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain planner with experience working in retail and financial services industries? Technical knowledge consists of Lawson, AdvantX, Tiny Term, GHX, McKesson, E-VA, SAP, Power Max, Power Source and Epicor.

Contributed to the organization by preparing purchase orders, soliciting bid proposals and reviewing requisitions for goods and services. Serving in a retail company as a supply chain planner, has researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, including the supplier’s reputation and history.

This professional has used Lawson ERP system and processed within Supply Chain for day to day activities. Also, has conferred with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods & services as well as determined corrective action. Also, has analyzed inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs.