Below are the 9 Supply Chain Directors with various industry & systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain directors on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a director of supply chain and network design who worked in wood/plastic and food/beverage industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors in Business Management and MBA Primer. Professional certifications consist of Certified Supply Chain Professional-CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Analyst-CSCA, Six Sigma Green Belt Training Certification, Certified Professional in Demand Forecasting-CPDF, CI Expert-Continuous Improvement Expert, Project Management Certification and Presentation Management. System skills involve SAP SCM, SAPAPO, SAP MRP, iPlan (Forecasts), Oracle, JDA, Mapics, Manugistics, Tableau and SAP BI. This professional reduced 3.2 million in Excess/Obsolete by collaborating with sales, R&D as well as SCM in finalizing an MTS vs. MTO list.

Acting as a director of supply chain and network design in a wood and plastic company, launched SOIP 2.0 with the SAP IBP global methodology with a Predictive vs. Prescriptive Analytics modeling. This professional introduced operational planning and launched it in over a 100 facilities to bring them on one platform.

While working for a director of supply chain, optimized the network flow of pallets in a forward and reverse supply chain design to achieve Trans/OPS @ Budget. Moreover, assessed, analyzed and reviewed flows and processes, as well as built a SC 2.0 from the base setup. Engaged leadership in the 2.0 vision. Key achievements were disconnecting JDA and building an in-house MRP system from the ground up. Furthermore, increased FA% by 18%, as well as took 30d view to 180d.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain director who worked in university hospitals, a county hospital and a medical center, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft SCM. Educational background includes BS Business Administration, Major in Healthcare Administration. This specialist is a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

One of the important contributions of this supply chain director included directing purchasing, supply chain, central supply, warehouse/receiving and value analysis. This individual obtained $9 million in documented savings for various projects in supply expenses reduction initiative and negotiated a contract for a distribution program resulting in net $7.9M savings. Selecting and coordinating the change for GPO contract resulted in $2.7M savings. The job entailed participating as a member of the PeopleSoft ERP implementation team. Tasks covered providing ongoing negotiation for capital purchases utilizing the state contracting process to improve supplier pricing, in addition to developing and implementing a value analysis process internally to eliminate the need for outsourcing the program.

Areas of responsibility consisted of purchasing department, patient supply/warehouse and consolidating warehouse functions resulting in a decrease in FTEs and a reduction in inventory. Overseeing the purchases of an annual $20 million supply/capital equipment budget, in addition to overseeing and coordinating the value analysis process were skills brought to the table, which resulted in over $800,000 in savings of supplies and equipment. A staff consisting of 4 senior buyers, 7 buyers and 7 clerical support employees was supervised. The material services department consisted of 1 director and 64 support personnel.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain director who is experienced in a private hospital, a general hospital and a medical center, as well as proficient in Lawson SCM, Cerner and Meditech? Technical competencies involve Lawson SCM, Cerner, Meditech, Siemens MS4, HBOC Star, One-Staff, SharePoint, GHX and CAD. Educational background includes BS in Business Administration and Master in Healthcare Administration.

Important tasks of this supply chain director included assisting in the implementation of the hospital’s new Lawson supply chain management software, reviewing the current policies/ procedures, as well as making recommendations for quality and performance improvement. The job entailed assessing the current inventory levels and making/offering recommendations for potential cost savings. Functions involved assessing the organization’s current surgery inventory/ purchasing patterns and making recommendations for improvement. The current PAR locations were assessed for appropriateness and assistance with the necessary adjustment was made.

In another job, this specialist was responsible for the design as well as implementation of new materials management, purchasing, and supply chain management policies/ procedures for the health system. Skills consisted of managing the daily operations of the purchasing and materials management departments, including PO processing, receiving and PAR maintenance. Guidance was provided during the development of new Lawson specific policies and procedures. Establishing and maintaining the appropriate inventory levels in the storeroom were efficiently handled. All site-specific contracts or service agreements were maintained and tracked. Key roles covered setting up new PAR locations, educating the department managers on supply management and working with I.S. to implement GENTRAN for electronic P.O. submission and electronic invoicing.

What can a director of supply chain with work background in manufacturing, technology and communications industries, as well as specialization in Epicor SCM and SAP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Epicor SCM, SAP, Crystal Reports, Macola, and MANMAN. Educational background includes Associate in Science (Business Management).

This director of supply chain was in charge of managing and successfully moving the company from one place to another, as well as hiring and building an operations team of 30+ employees from scratch including operations, service, supply chain and logistics. Key performance indicators were developed to drive successful performance to corporate goals. A lean culture was implemented throughout the corporation. The operations budget was managed a $15-million company within 2.5% of the latest estimate. This individual promoted multiple individuals into new positions via strategic personal growth opportunities and increased service turn-around time from 45% to 100% within 15 days. Successfully obtaining a training grant of 50k from the state and driving the successful validation the Epicor ERP system were some of the achievements.

The job covered serving as a key leader of multiple corporate initiatives, specifically the go direct plan of exiting the distribution model and implementing a direct sales force. All the operations standard operating procedures were developed and implemented. Creating and managing bills of materials, part masters and routings in the Epicor ERP system were part of the responsibilities. Areas of expertise included leading multiple teams of cross-functional individuals in implementing lean manufacturing best practices to decrease product realization cycle time. Effective materials management oversight resulted in successful procurement of goods and services with specific regard to cost, delivery and quality.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a supply chain director with work background in a health system, a medical center and a hospice, as well as skilled in JD Edwards SCM and JD Edwards OneWorld? Technical skills cover JD Edwards SCM and JD Edwards OneWorld. Areas of expertise include capital projects and capital equipment; multiple department operations management; business/ project planning, development & implementation; negotiation and contract administration; as well as warehouse and inventory management. Educational attainment includes Master’s degree in Business Administration and BS degree in Mathematics.

One of the main functions of this supply chain director was composed of managing all aspects of materials operations for 4 hospitals. Accomplishments to date included implementation of a POI computer system, contractual savings through improved negotiations. The reopening of a hospital that had been closed was also completed.

In other jobs, notable tasks included managing all purchasing, warehouse, and supply distribution activity for a large group of geographically dispersed community clinics, along with improving operations while exceeding budget and savings goals. Responsibilities consisted of administering the operations of materials, pharmacy, food service, housekeeping, purchasing and linen for a 7-hospital system, along with providing leadership and support to day to day operations. Functions involved managing a diverse portfolio of several hundred supply and service contracts, assuring compliance and purchasing savings. This individual served managed all capital acquisitions and facility improvement projects and served as key Member of corporate management team challenged with startup of a new company managing the financial turnaround of 7 hospitals coming out of bankruptcy.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a supply chain director with work background in an acute care hospital and a medical center, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM and PeopleSoft Enterprise? Technical skills cover PeopleSoft SCM and PeopleSoft Enterprise. Educational attainment includes BS Degree in Organizational Behavior.

Main functions of this supply chain director included providing leadership for a multi-company, multi-region project team with a $700 million budget and providing content expertise for the functional areas of content management, procurement, inventory management, replenishment and receiving. This individual worked with business advocates and stakeholders to deliver the system on time and in accordance with business requirements. Leadership was provided in product governance, system and process optimization and long-range project financial planning. Business content expertise was provided for Oracle/PeopleSoft version 9.2 upgrade. During the first phase, a team of 56 people was led in designing, building, testing and deploying supply chain content management, procurement and inventory functions on Oracle/PeopleSoft version 8.9.

The deployment base within KP included over 40 medical centers, 460 medical office locations, 750 pharmacy locations and various distribution centers. Providing track leadership for capital acquisition, asset management, asset bundling (customization) and third party leasing (customization) and pharmacy supply chain on PeopleSoft 8.9 was completed. Responsibilities consisted of deploying enhanced eProcurement functionality and rolling it out to 5,400 requisitioners. Learning labs were created to refresh user knowledge prior to go-live. An additional function involved completing deployment and support activities on time and within budget.

What can a supply chain director with work background in manufacturing and textile industries, as well as specialization in JD Edwards SCM and JD Edwards OneWorld bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM and JD Edwards OneWorld. Areas of expertise include supply chain management, purchasing, materials management and operational direction. Educational attainment includes BA, Political Science.

Working with areas such as designing and implementing new business organization to integrate customer service and demand planning functions were some of the responsibilities of this supply chain director. Duties covered leading demand planning (retail forecasting) and customer service (Order management). This individual handled demand planning and oversaw three demand planners charged with developing product lifecycle forecast. Rolling out/establishing quantities on new programs, providing weekly replenishment forecast for continuing program and managing end-of-life planning following product discontinuance were skills brought to the table. Accomplishments involved reducing CSR workforce by 30% while still servicing equivalent number of orders, utilizing JD Edwards OneWorld as MRP Platform and improving prior environment that contained diverse systems based on prior acquisitions.

Additional functions involved supervising one manager and 10 customer service representatives engaged in Order fulfillment activities, from Order fulfillment to shipping confirmation. The job covered working closely with merchants to develop revenue budget for the next year and utilizing S&OP document to create budget. Tasks involved collaborating with numerous divisions including supply planning (forecasting plan for expected sales/ inventory management); merchandisers (preparing market analysis to enable proper planning of new product lines for customers) and legal (working in tandem to develop vendor supplier agreements).

What can a director (supply chain management) who has work background in a private hospital, a community hospital and a health system, as well as specialization in Lawson SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Lawson SCM and MMIS. Educational attainment includes Masters of Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Zoology. Work experience includes being in charge of Lawson inventory system training and process development.

The job as director (supply chain management) covered leading the supply chain department for a 450-bed hospital. A department of 53 FTEs was also administered. Responsibilities covered sourcing, contract compliance, value analysis, 1400 item stock storeroom, 180 PAR maintenance, Lawson system administration, daily receiving or distribution of products, code cart replenishment, medical gas distribution, centralized equipment, mailroom/copy center and vendor relations. Accomplishments consisted of earning $300K-$500K annual savings, up to $1,000,000 in cost avoidance and implementing the robust value analysis program. Functions consisted of participating in aggressive corporate standardization initiative and negotiating multiple consignment agreements. Planning, preparing and implementing SCM in a new 93-bed facility, under Just In Time and Kanban processes comprised other functions.

Tasks in another job involved leading the hospital region through MMIS conversion to Lawson, as well as integrating and standardizing 3 hospitals into 1 region. Duties covered converting to single GPO and distribution agreement, consolidating the inventory into an off-site warehouse and reducing inventory at each hospital. This individual achieved aggressive savings targets annually, initiated local value analysis process and aligned with system VA. The equipment management plan was implemented across the region.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain director with work experience in manufacturing and chemical industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Chemical Engineering. Software knowledge consists of PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Manugistics.

Some accomplishments included leading a global project to implement new business processes using Oracle based Demantra demand management and ASCP supply planning systems, fully integrated with a PeopleSoft ERP system, across all regions and sites within a 180-year old company previously unfamiliar with advanced planning concepts. While working in a specialty materials company as a supply chain director, developed a vision and plan for long-term sustainability of the gains from the project and led various initiatives to implement world-class business process improvements to support the corporate strategy of operational excellence. In addition, assumed leadership of a struggling project and put it on the path to success within first two months of being hired.

Shared expertise in another job by leading the global supply chain organization for the company, including S&OP/IBP, demand management, supply planning, logistics, and customer service. While employed in a chemical company as global supply chain director, delivered over $1M in additional variable margin by completely revitalizing the existing global S&OP/IBP process from being a review of past Performance to a forward-looking process focused on making key business decisions based on margins and allocation of constrained resources. Furthermore, delivered $3M in logistics operational Cost savings through improved rail car productivity, mode optimization, and bulk load maximization, with an overall 4% reduction in freight Cost per unit volume.