Below are the 4 Software Implementation Consultants, 4 Supply Chain Analysts & 4 Systems Analysts with Epicor/P-21 & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides social media, web & mobile consultants who know your industry on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an implementation consultant with experience working in IT services, computer software and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Associate Degree in Administration and Bachelors of Business Management. Software knowledge consists of Epicor SCM/ERP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and GP, Workwise TCM, and Infor. Has broad experience in a variety of ERP software solutions yielding optimal results during both new implementations and upgrades.

Serving in an IT services company as an implementation consultant, led testing, training, and implementation of new Staff App for customers. Some of the tasks were travelling to clients in North America leading ERP implementation and upgrade projects in Exerp ERP software. Engaged with all personnel levels of the client’s organization. Also, prepared project plans, agendas, procedures, task lists, visit reports, and provided client training.

As a business systems analyst, successfully started departmental collaboration project to improve communications and knowledge sharing throughout the entire department. Moreover, traveled to clients throughout the Midwest leading ERP implementation and upgrade projects in Microsoft Dynamics GP and Epicor E10 ERP. Furthermore, engaged with all personnel levels of the client’s organization. Additionally, prepared project plans, agendas, procedures, task lists, visit reports, and provided client training.

Would a detail-oriented implementation consultant with extensive work experience in a nonprofit healthcare provider fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Information Systems Management. Professional certifications include Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Supply Chain Management Certification and Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Technical expertise consists of Epicor SCM, Oracle, Sage and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

While employed as an ERP/IT consultant, focused in Supply Chain, Materials Requirements Planning and Production Control processes in national and international sites. Also, provided a roadmap for implementing an ERP Production Planning system. In addition, implemented Office 365, SharePoint, IT security, office automation, and provided IT support (IT Management role), as well as performed comprehensive production planning process reviews.

Shared expertise by being in charge of Epicor ERP implementation, including support, integration among companies, user requests for development and customization as well as management of national and international ERP and IT related projects. Serving as an ERP manager, managed Epicor Enterprise applications across companies local and international. Additionally, delivered Epicor Finance, Asset Management, and Inventory Management implementations for companies. Furthermore, managed Epicor and Warehouse Management System project in the UK with resources in both sides of the Atlantic.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an implementation specialist with extensive experience working in manufacturing and computer software industries? Technical skills include Epicor ERP Software, Microsoft Office Suite and more.

While employed in a computer software company as an ERP implementation specialist, performing good business practices of using Epicor Software to the principal parties of an organization while implementing and training end users in the proper use was a primary responsibility. Duties involved guiding and supporting the company in the go-live process and provision of post go-live support.

Serving in a manufacturing company, the implementation of Epicor Vantage ERP System was carried out. Significant accomplishments were starting go-live in 7 weeks, converting all data, customizing screens for unique business process and customizing screens for improved efficiency. This was done by reducing the number of clicks and navigation time. Additional skills included total familiarity with Epicor tools such as TIE EDI, Insite Manifest, Advance Print Management, DMT, Business Activity Query, Business Report Designer, Crystal Report writing skills and Dashboards.

How can an implementation consultant with work experience in IT services, consumer goods and recreation/leisure industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AAS Accounting and Business Management. Professional certifications involve IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management and Epicor Certification. Technical skills consist of Epicor SCM, Crystal Reports, .NET and C#. Core competencies involve Budget Management, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory and Supply Chain Management.

Working with challenging issues such as managing ERP Implementation Projects, as well as completing Business Process Reviews and providing recommendations on best practices were welcomed and successfully completed. As an ERP consultant in an IT services company, conducted End User Training and Mentoring, as well as provided custom solutions to resolve unique business requirements. Part of the job was to resolve difficult situations while building strong customer relationships.

With a “can do approach” in the area of leading the company through a system ERP Implementation (Epicor 10.1) have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Moreover, acted as project manager, implementation consultant and educator following standard Implementation “Best Practice” methodologies. While employed in a consumer goods company as an ERP manager, rebuilt and reconfigured all BOMs and BOOs working closely with Engineers, as well as created mapping structures and rules to support transformation of the Legacy GL to Epicor GL. Furthermore, created custom reports, dashboards and customizations within the system, as well as met the company “go-live” goal on time, and under budget.

Would hiring a supply chain analyst with experience working in internet and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Communications. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing Professional Certification. Technological skills involve Epicor SCM, Epicor Prophet 21, Microsoft Dynamics Navigation, SQL, Salesforce and Crystal Reports.

Acting as a supply chain analyst, developed and maintained a comprehensive set of monthly supply chain metrics to identify issues and recommend strategies for correction. Some of the tasks were analyzing, controlling and maintaining all Prophet 21 item master data consisting of 400,000+ item codes. Also, prepared and executed SQL statements in Microsoft SQL Server environment to assist with company data analysis. Moreover, developed T-SQL stored procedures to handle data validation and updates, as well as worked with all departments to ensure purchasing and inventory control processes effectively and profitably supported the needs of the organization and its customers.

While working for an internet company as a senior operations analyst, managed delivery agent and pool point forecasts for United States and Canada. This specialist collaborated with various departments to identify business issues and develop logic based solutions through data analysis. Additionally, presented created logic with a clear point of view so that insights could be used to help drive business strategy. Furthermore, developed and oversaw Supply Chain activities related to purchasing, shipping/receiving, inventory control and logistics for a department.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain consultant/analyst with work experience in machinery, logistics and maritime industries? Educational background is composed of Business Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics with a minor in International Business and Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This individual has working knowledge of ERP systems, including Epicor SCM, Epicor Prophet, SAP, PLM, Esker and Workflow. Professional certifications include Lean Supply Chain Professional certification.

Contributed to the organization’s success by strategically leading Lean supply chain improvement initiatives to increase material flow for improved customer experience. While working in a machinery company as a supply chain consultant, co-led engineering team to decrease outbound cost per cube in five consecutive quarters, as well as provided thought leadership and training in Lean methodologies in support of customer s goals and direction. Also, was responsible for leading project in implementing franchise stores onto outbound logistics and material flow program. Guided functional teams to improve process inputs to eliminate waste and create value within supply chain network. Moreover, drove improvement strategies to help reduce total logistics cost and eliminate excess inventories within supply chain.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by preparing, coaching and leading over 15 total value stream mapping sessions in sales, HR, manufacturing, customer service, supply chain and logistics. While working in a logistics and supply chain company as a lean logistics specialist, led, designed, and facilitated retail channel supply chain optimization and distribution model study. Furthermore, co-led global supply chain organizational structure design and implementation transition. In addition, designed and Implemented new global metrics in operations, safety, quality, customer service, supply chain and sales.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain analyst who worked in machinery and oil/energy industries a current business consideration? Software skills involve Epicor SCM.

While employed in a machinery company as a supply chain analyst, managed and procured all goods, services, MRO, and raw materials as required to support an OE/service shop environment, through negotiation, supplier evaluation and selection, within established BOM’s, spec, budget, and time constraints. This specialist maintained on-hand inventory at 95% accuracy, through approved outsource purchases, ensuring compliance and accuracy of all PO’s, invoices, receiving, and parts descriptions by all internal and external stakeholders. All these within established ISO, SOX & QHSE requirements, using approved SC business tools.

Part of the job as a supply chain analyst in an oil and energy company was to be responsible for supplier evaluation/selection, contracts, invoice resolution, parts definition/expediting/support, as well as QHSE, ISO, SOX & Trade policy compliance. This initiative generated $300K annual savings through negotiation & cross identification of parts and industrial equipment, as well as any and all goods, services, and MRO supplies necessary for the global operation of seismic land and marine crews. Furthermore, worked closely with remote global field crews supplying parts and components in support of heavy equipment through the implementation of strategic sourcing, E-catalog and supplier management, supply chain business tools, and internal/ external web procurement systems within an e-commerce environment. Furthermore, served as a team leader conducting supplier audits, measuring defined Performance criteria.

What contributions could a supply chain consultant/analyst with experience working in building materials/construction, mining and transportation industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AA Materials Management and Business Administration. Professional certifications involve CPM Lifetime Certification, CSCA Certified Supply Chain Analyst and Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification. Technological skills consist of Epicor SCM, AS/400, Oracle, SAP, MAS 500 and Cognos.

Challenges like sourcing and serving as contracts manager for a pool finishing cement business, setting up global purchasing function within the organization were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a mining and metals company as a corporate supply chain consultant, was contracted to implement supply chain processes and procedures to 40 plus recycling locations with corporate office located in Ohio but with plants from the Mississippi River east to the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the job was to develop supply strategy using spend analysis to define the 80/20 commodity categories to force supplier reductions along with cost savings programs.

Shared expertise by implementing supply chain processes and procedures into a fast paced, results-driven, small motor startup company. Acting as a corporate supply chain consultant, created Inventory coding system using a global process. Furthermore, created contract and office procedures along with employee handbook to help in setting up supply chain department.

Would a systems analyst with vast experience working in computer software, packaging and energy industries match the needs of your organization? Technical expertise involves Epicor SCM, Epicor Vantage, Sage 300/Timberline, SQL, Transact SQL, Sybase, MS SQL Server, Oracle 11g, MAS 500, Sage MAS 90, Lawson Financials, Oracle Financials, Sage MAS 200 and more.

Serving in a packaging company as a data analyst, a primary responsibility was performing data mining and trend analysis of voluminous quantities of ERP system data for use in critical management decision making about products, product lines and customers as well as other major decisions. The use of data mining to perform in-depth analysis of machine center production data was also employed. Additional duties were implementing Sage MAS 200 Payroll Module and bringing payroll function in-house, realizing $8.5K annual cost savings (90% cost reduction).

Being employed in an energy company, part of the job was to analyze data structure and functionality of complex mid-size ERP system (Epicor-Vantage) in order to help finance users better track and manage manufacturing sourcing transactions. Also, built reporting to enable Operations Managers to track Direct Labor time charges to jobs and also Indirect Labor. Another job entailed building desktop report server utilizing MS Office and VBA, which interfaced with MS SQL Server stored procedures to produce and e-mail custom designed Excel reports to recipients according to a specific schedule.

How can hiring a senior systems analyst with experience working in mining/metal, plastic and logistics industries benefit your company? Software knowledge consists of Epicor SCM, Epicor 9/10, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, C++, C, JavaScript and MS SQL Server.

For a logistics and supply chain company as an ERP administrator, provided support, development, and management of the Epicor ERP system. This included report design (SSRS and Crystal), C# code customizations, dashboards, and method (BPM)/data directives. Also, configured parts/methods of manufacture using the Epicor Configurator tool to speed time from design to production.

The position entailed providing hands-on management role with time divided between directing the work of programmer analysts/support staff and analyst/developer type tasks. Moreover, assisted business units with understanding how the Epicor ERP system can/should be used within their groups. This included all areas of the business (quote to cash). In addition, provided support and development of customizations to the Epicor ERP system. This included report design (SSRS and Crystal Reports), code customizations (C# and ABL), dashboards, and method/data directives. In addition, configured Parallels terminal servers to more efficiently use handheld scanners and multiple other portable devices. Furthermore, managed upgrade from Epicor 9 to Epicor 10.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a systems analyst with experience working in aerospace, technology and financial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and MBA in Management Information Systems. Professional credentials include being a Smartsheet Certified Professional User. Software skills involve Epicor SCM, Y2K and Windows NT.

Serving in an aerospace company, was responsible for the implementation of the Epicor 10.x ERP software solution at all of the facilities, a division of the aerospace company, throughout the USA. Some of the tasks were completing two successful go-live ERP projects from legacy systems to Epicor 10.x. within 2 years, as well as managing consulting, Epicor Partner companies, and teams to plan and deliver a successful project.

As a senior consultant-Epicor, has performed Epicor ERP implementations and analyzed business and technology issues for client needs. This professional has helped reduced redundant processes and multiple tasks to one source, decreasing overhead and increasing productivity. Acting as a director of information technology, has developed and implemented strategic technology plan to drive achievement of business objectives, critical need for partnering with business, exploration of new technology and managing to budget.

Would a detail-oriented programmer/system analyst who worked in paper/forest products, food production and oil/energy industries fit in your organization? Professional certifications involve SAP Logistics and Supply Chain Processing Certification and Microsoft Certified Professional. Also, highly skilled in Epicor SCM, SQLRPGLE free, RPGIV, RPGIII and SQL.

Some accomplishments included mapping EDI Trading Partner(s) Change Request for System, as well as expediting the client’s EDI projects into production. Serving as a systems analyst in a building materials company, served as a lead project person for Total Inventory Cycle count involving all plants. Serving as a programmer analyst, worked on Infor A-Plus application suite with EDI Trusted Link to perform. Some of the tasks were mapping EDI Trading Partner(s) Change Request for Inovis Trusted Link for System i, as well as coordinating numerous parallel processes. EDI Transaction Sets used at this client were specific to Finance, Transportation, Inventory & Distribution.

Shared expertise by coordinating the on-boarding of new clients and their EDI projects, as well as creating statement-of-work (SOW) documents. While employed in a food production company as a sr. analyst/consultant, provided AS/400 programming analysis support in a Supply Chain Environment, as well as read legacy applications in RPG/400 or SQLRPGLE and troubleshot. In addition, mapped EDI Trading Partner(s) Change Request for Inovis Trusted Link for System i. Furthermore, coordinated user acceptance testing after EDI changes and development, as well as performed EDI implementation and documentation.