Below are the 4 Supply Chain Analysts, 4 Systems Analysts & 4 Software Engineers with JDA supply chain and other systems expertise. These and other JDA supply chain experienced professionals are offered by The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a senior systems analyst/technical architect with experience working in retail system consulting and IT industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science as well as Masters Certificate in Information Technology Project Management. Technical proficiencies include JDA Merchandise Management System, modules including Purchase Order Management, Inventory Control, Price & Cost Management, Merchandise Receiving, Warehouse-to-Store Transfers, MMS Warehousing, as well as MMS to Manhattan PkMS interface, MMS to Store Point of Sale interface.

Acting as a senior technical consultant in a retail systems consulting company, has provided support services related to JDA products, including MMS and Advanced Allocation by Arthur. Also, has assisted with upgrading from older versions of JDA. Notable skills included knowledge in all facets of the merchandise process, from item creation through ordering, warehousing and sales. Wherever required, this professional has provided Functional and Technical training on the JDA Merchandise Management System (MMS) modules. Moreover, is knowledgeable in JDA MMS Warehousing process.

While working for a software company as a senior technical architect, has provided functional and technical assistance as it relates to the JDA Product, specifically the Merchandise Management System (MMS), Advanced Allocations by Arthur, and interfacing to external system. External systems would include Point of Sale (P.O.S.), Warehousing systems, and custom systems.

Can hiring a system analyst with experience in a respiratory care service provider and proficiency in category management, intelligent fulfillment & manufacturing planning have a positive impact on your organization? Technical background consists of JDA Supply Chain Planning & Fulfillment system as well as JD Edwards (JDE) OneWorld, Oracle, SAP, Crystal Reports, and Visual Basic. As information technology professional, expertise is offered in business systems analysis, with a focus on designing software applications and writing software functional design specifications. Experience is shown in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process from GAP analysis to gathering requirements, design, testing, implementation and maintenance. The individual completed Master of Business Administration program and Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Membership is with Association of MBA Executives and Society for the Advancement of Management.

Major responsibilities as lead programmer analyst was for the main supply chain and logistics systems, including customer requirements gathering, creating functional specifications, development and implementation of system components, while facilitating site systems proficiencies. The individual served as project lead for JDA and JDE (OneWorld) financial applications and systems in defect fixing, code enhancement, data research/ analysis, user questions and answers on technical/functional business area as subject-matter-expert. Other functions involved giving 24/7 on-call support for applications break-down and resolutions.

The job also required supporting third-party web software platform, JDA Supply Chain Planning & Fulfillment system, and interfaces to ETL Load processing. Tasks included maintaining JDA front-end website portal, such as maintaining user screens, updating Flexible Editor (FE) pages, and updating back-end queries. The analyst also acted as primary technical support for site database operations, such as Demand and Fulfillment Planning systems (JDA).

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior WMS systems analyst with work experience in manufacturing and logistics industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Management Information Systems. Technical skills involve JDA WMS, Manhattan PkMS, IBM AS/400, Crystal Reports, Lotus Notes and SQL. Key accomplishments include designing, configuring and implementing WMS and IT systems for companies in the auto, pharmacy, and consulting industries. This specialist has managed and supported new business implementations that use PkMS, or JDA WMS. Selected accomplishments involve serving as a lead WMS analyst for over 15 start-ups with the logistics company. Manhattan PkMS and JDA WMS were used on all of these implementations.

Contributed to the organization’s success by working on a team based out of the corporate office that supports new business implementations. As a senior WMS systems analyst, has managed and supported implementations that use either Manhattan PkMS, or JDA WMS. Moreover, has supported primarily domestic projects but have led 2 international implementations.

Supported organization by overseeing warehouse management system (Manhattan Systems PkMS) configuration, functionality changes, technology installation, and reporting. Serving as a systems analyst, has maintained and upgraded onsite high-tech equipment, updated IT training materials and trained necessary teams. Furthermore, has provided analysis, definition, and documentation for new and existing applications.

Is impacting your organization with a senior systems analyst who worked in distribution and IT solutions industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of MS in Engineering. Professional certifications: IBM Certified Specialist, AS/400 Programmer and UNIFACE Application Developer. This individual was recognized twice by company CEO for outstanding work during ERP conversion. Software knowledge involves JDA, JBA/GEAC System/21, GMI, MAPICS, INFINIUM and PRISM. Also, adept in system development life cycle, analysis, design, coding, testing, documenting, systems support and maintenance of various business applications including Order Processing and Billing, Distribution, Warehouse and Inventory Management, PBM-Pharmacy Claims Adjustment, Purchasing, Retail, Insurance and Finance.

While employed in a distribution company as a senior systems analyst, has maintained, supported and developed Order Entry, Accounting, Warehouse applications based on highly customized software packages Winstar and LogPro on IBM iSeries (AS/400). This specialist was responsible for the full software development life cycle including design and programming. Some of the tasks were creating end-user documentation and providing end-user training whenever user interface was modified or when new application functionality was added.

Part of the job as a consultant in an IT solutions company was to maintain and support JDA/MMS applications, and the IBM iSeries (AS/400) environment. Additional duties were maintaining interfaces and contributing to the support of the JDA/WinDSS POS application. Furthermore, has performed system analysis, database design, code, unit test, user acceptance test and change management functions.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain analyst with experience working in logistics and IT services industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Software skills include JDA, Tableau and Oracle. This supply chain and logistics professional has a demonstrated track record of meeting goals and delivering solutions-based results to clients. Also, has analyzed complex problems to improve cross-functional efficiencies and streamline operation costs. In addition, has expenses reduced by 30% through resolving technical problems with key partners and internal departments as well as produced protocols, communicated expectations and created accountability.

Serving in a logistics company as a supply chain analyst, has managed the growth and development of 5 key accounts averaging $1Million in monthly revenue. This specialist has evaluated gaps in supply chain by devising a recovery solution to track shipments and proactively alert customers of failed shipments with solutions to decrease freight spend. Also, has analyzed data to compare internal KPIs vs. customer KPIs and presented cases of customer reporting errors. Moreover, has delivered exceptional customer service by planning, tracking, and executing shipment delivery and managing logistic processes for daily shipments.

As an IT consultant in a managed services and IT support company, has managed $60,000 in cloud migration projects (mission critical software) per quarter to ensure businesses were meeting customer and industry compliance helping them save thousands of dollars in fines and lost business. Part of the job was to partner with CEOs to develop technical solutions and ensure cyber security provides compliancy within industry and customer contracts.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain analyst with extensive work experience in retail and wholesale industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Accounting. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of interpreting financial data and estimating costs. Also, has utilized JDA, Space Planning, IBM On Demand for planogram updates, as well as utilized SAS and SQL for data querying.

Some accomplishments included being responsible for streamlining the flow of merchandise by providing the organization with analysis, allocation, and guidance based on data analysis. While employed in a retail company as a merchandising analyst, has monitored store category sales, identified trends, and monitored the timing as well as scope of seasonal changes. Some of the tasks were developing supply strategies by merchandise category that will minimize stock outs while maximizing inventory turns, as well as providing senior and category management guidance about selling patterns.

Shared expertise by being responsible for purchasing the correct amount of inventory in the 8 distribution centers through different replenishment methods paying attention to seasonal requirements and promotions. Serving in the same retail company as a supply chain analyst, has achieved and maintained required in-stock levels and service levels for the Wash & Wax and Chemical teams as well as fixtures. Furthermore, has maintained integrity of all replenishment parameters (item status, order type, direct replenishment flag, forecast type, POQ, etc.) in order to facilitate movement of product into, through and out of the supply chain.

How can a supply chain analyst who worked vastly in manufacturing and retail industries help your organization? Software skills include JDA, JDA E3, Oracle, SAP Super User, Salesforce.com, Gaines Forecasting, Demand Planner and Lean Six Sigma.

Working with challenging issues such as determining appropriate supply based on the potential demand for goods, which includes maintaining inventory levels, forecasting customer needs, developing product forecasts, and planning the distribution as well as logistics of finished products have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a supply chain analyst, has utilized JDA to develop and maintain a variety of forecasting models to predict product and customer demand. Also, has utilized an intermediate understanding of computer programs and systems to monitor and analyze sales, promotion, cyclical, customer, inventory, production, distribution, and related data. Moreover, has coordinated and provided assistance or direction to sales, materials management, scheduling, transportation, and customers as well as ensured operations are integrated to meet customer and product demands.

With a “can do approach” in the area of developing and interpreting a variety of complex past, present, and future reports regarding forecast accuracy, pricing, cost and benefit analyses, inventory management, distribution problems, and other areas have been career objectives. This professional has restructured Distribution Accounts, which accounted for a 20% increase in sales over prior year. Furthermore, has generated Forecasts valued at $4MM annually utilizing GAINES forecasting software. This resulted to reaching the budgeted number each year and increasing sales by 5% to 7% over the prior year.

Would hiring a supply chain analyst with experience working in logistics and technology solutions industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Major, concentration in Financial Management and Investments, as well as Minor in Management. This professional is a JDA WFMR systems expert, JDA WMS Discrete 9.1 and Dispatcher certified, IPTOR WMS software certified, certified implementation consultant Workforce Software as well as expert in StandardsPRO and ADAPT forecasting and demand software. Also, has extensive knowledge of multiple retailers supply chain compliance. Selected accomplishments were strategizing, implementing and delivering full forecasting, labor demand and scheduling initiatives with four of the largest retail and consumer companies across the US and international markets. Moreover, has executed clients’ specific project needs including port to distribution center retailer implementations as well as completed client’s retailer specific projects on time and within compliance.

Acting as a supply chain analyst in a logistics company, has implemented and managed clients’ warehousing, inventory, shipping and compliance needs through company’s third party, technology driven business model. This included overseeing all order level data, executing the most efficient shipping methods, maintaining real time inventory, and sustaining industry leading customer service analyzing business trends to improve efficiency and profitability.

While working as a senior consultant, has worked in both the workforce and warehouse management areas, providing strategic solutions to clients. Furthermore, was responsible for consultative direction in strategy, requirements, implementation, approach and configuration to enhance client’s workforce or warehouse process. This included analyzing clients’ business methods to identify gaps and drive operational improvement in the areas of forecasting, labor models and scheduling optimization.

Would hiring a senior software engineer with experience working in retail and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Computer Science. Professional certifications include Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate and Oracle 10g Database Administration. Software know-how involves JDA, Oracle, SAP, MQ and TMS systems.

Acting as a senior software engineer, has worked on Oracle Database tuning to improve job performance. Some of the tasks were developing and configuring job schedules by using Control-M to automate batch job processes. This professional has provided a variety of technical support to the project teams; including product installation, upgrade and configuration, environment setup, operations consulting, troubleshooting, system testing, as well as programming on Unix and Windows platform. Also, has discussed and negotiated architecture design with clients, evaluated feasibility of possible design, and investigated potential incompatibility with current client environment as well as implemented workaround or introduced customization based on client’s unique needs.

While working for a manufacturing company as a technical analyst, has managed full project life cycle, including project requirement gathering, detailed technical design, code development, unit testing, implementation and project close. Moreover, has designed and implemented data upload utility in Perl and Oracle PL/SQL. It automated the data upload process and reduced engineers by 50% time in ticket handling. Furthermore, has identified and provided technical inputs and results for SAP upgrade project, as well as ensured successful data loading and translation between SAP, MQ and TMS systems.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this software engineer with vast work experience in logistics and telecom industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor – Business Administration, Major in Computer Information Systems and Masters in Business Administration, Major in Information Systems Management. Skills in JDA Application include Red Prairie ESO Classic (Merchandise and Inventory, Enterprise Planning, POS, Revenue Management, Work Force Management, Category Management and Supply Chain Management Systems).

Contributed to the organization by working with client partners to define requirements, conduct needs analysis, determine project specifications, identify solutions, and implement recommendations. As a software engineer, has assisted the product development team with the solution design documents, as well as assisted and supported the customer through application testing and deployment activities. Some of the tasks were creating functional process flows, diagrams, and UI design/Mock Ups, creating and maintaining functional and technical requirement documents, as well as creating Agile Stories, Epics, and Acceptance Criteria.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by working with client to define requirements, conduct needs analysis, determine project specifications, identify solutions, and implement recommendations. Serving as a systems programmer in a logistics company, has created and maintained requirement documents, along with UI design, as well as created hands-on training and documentation for client. Moreover, has assisted and supported the customer through application testing and deployment activities. Furthermore, has facilitated JAD and RAD Sessions.

Is impacting your organization with a senior software engineer who worked in retail, software and telecom industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of MS in Computer Science and Engineering. Technical skills include database testing on relational database platforms Oracle SQL/PLSQL and DB2. This individual is Engagement Management (EM) Certified.

While employed in a retail company, has worked with different billing applications running in Mainframe application (DB2), Vision 5 to make all the billing applications in one single biller concept and to migrate all the customer details from Mainframe to Oracle 10G without losing any single information for both active and inactive customers across US for most of the regions. Some of the tasks were doing Test Project planning: Estimation, planning, resourcing, monitoring, tracking and risk management, as well as Communication: Interaction with client QA Manager, project development manager, and interaction with release teams.

This senior software engineer in a software company utilized tools including Java, JSP, Oracle, Jboss, Perl, Windows, and Solaris. This specialist worked on a rewards based loyalty program that uses rewards to get consumers to opt-in to the loyalty program and finally, uses aspiration and attainable rewards to influence the transaction behavior of the consumer. Moreover, has proactively contributed to GUI, Functional, Compatibility, Regression, Retesting, System Testing, Production Verifications and UAT.

Is impacting your organization with a senior software engineer who worked in retail, software and telecom industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of MS in Computer Science and Engineering. Technical skills include database testing on relational database platforms Oracle SQL/PLSQL and DB2. This individual is Engagement Management (EM) Certified.

While employed in a retail company, has worked with different billing applications running in Mainframe application (DB2), Vision 5 to make all the billing applications in one single biller concept and to migrate all the customer details from Mainframe to Oracle 10G without losing any single information for both active and inactive customers across US for most of the regions. Some of the tasks were doing Test Project planning: Estimation, planning, resourcing, monitoring, tracking and risk management, as well as Communication: Interaction with client QA Manager, project development manager, and interaction with release teams.

This senior software engineer in a software company utilized tools including Java, JSP, Oracle, Jboss, Perl, Windows, and Solaris. This specialist worked on a rewards based loyalty program that uses rewards to get consumers to opt-in to the loyalty program and finally, uses aspiration and attainable rewards to influence the transaction behavior of the consumer. Moreover, has proactively contributed to GUI, Functional, Compatibility, Regression, Retesting, System Testing, Production Verifications and UAT.