Below are the 3 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Planners & 4 Project Managers with PeopleSoft SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides PeopleSoft supply chain analysts, SME's, developers, systems analysts, business analysts & software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a supply chain manager who is experienced in rental services, manufacturing and education industries, as well as knowledgeable in PeopleSoft SCM and JD Edwards pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes. Educational background includes Post Graduate studies in Occupational and Adult Education; Master of Science Industrial Management; Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology; and Associate of Technology – Drafting and Design.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain manager included managing corporate accounts with an annual spend of $80MM, as well as leading, developing and managing purchasing staff with one senior & staff buyer. Key roles covered administering the $300MM spend for rental operations and utilizing JDE PeopleSoft ERP for corporate procurement and PCARD payment systems. Managing supplier performance was done through KPI of on-time delivery, price, quality, or customer service. Leveraging spend across commodities was part of the tasks which included vehicle parts, maintenance equipment, IT equipment and service, vehicle repair by price negotiations, leveraging spend, and seeking low-cost sourcing.

The job covered being responsible for supply chain management and procurement of production components for auxiliary compressor and pump systems related to oil & gas processing. The company fabricated custom engineered systems. Part of the tasks consisted of managing two senior buyers and staff buyer which negotiated best price for instrumentation, pipe valves fittings, metals, casting, pumps, motors, and fasteners achieving 90% OTD and 98% quality. Also, the team outsourced sheet-metal and structural fabrication, NDT services, painting and system assembly. Experience in global sourcing and leveraging spend across commodities was applied.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager who worked in retail, distribution and manufacturing industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM and Oracle? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft SCM and Oracle. Core competencies involve contract and project administration; monitoring and forecasting costs; and implementing Oracle based PeopleSoft purchasing module. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science, Business Management and Associates in Applied Science, Technical Engineering – Mechanical.

Important contributions of this supply chain manager included managing the business and supply chain function with respect to developing project budgets and department operating budgets. The job entailed negotiation and oversight of all purchasing and contract agreements conforming to company policies and procedures. Strategic sourcing process was implemented to achieve operational improvements. Tasks covered designing, implementing and executing standard contract documents for contracted and professional services ($28.5 mil./year savings). Other roles involved serving as a design/implementation committee member contributing significant input to the implementation of purchasing system design (PeopleSoft). Negotiating and securing national account agreements directly with manufacturers and suppliers were completed ($3.4 mil./year savings).

This specialist designed/implemented a summary billing procedure with suppliers that consolidated the number of invoices received and processed (45 hrs./mo. saving). Developing and implementing a supplier qualification process that improved lead times were skills brought to the table. Functions involved designing, developing and executing a training program for contractors and suppliers regarding company expectations and standards. Responsibilities covered strategic and resourceful sourcing, stakeholder alignment, project management and continuous process improvement while optimizing project spend in the areas of quality, cost, customer focus and innovation.

What can a supply chain manager with work background in communication and it service industries, as well as specializations in PeopleSoft SCM and SAP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM and SAP. Areas of expertise include leading the design, re-configuration and implementation of the PeopleSoft 8.x financial system integration for the Inventory and Item Master Modules, as well as developing/delivering classroom/web-based system training to new end-users and enhancements to existing users. Educational attainment includes APICS CPIM Certification.

Working with areas such as managing material supply operations, supplier programs and policies including distribution, as well as repair & return was one of the responsibilities of this supply chain manager. Other duties involved asset recovery and disposal, inventory forecasting and establishment of critical stocking plans/spares supporting customer service delivery at an enterprise level. This individual served as manager of key supplier relationships for inventoried materials and fulfillment programs and as functional team lead for multiple cross-functional enterprise-wide initiatives. Managing 15 personnel was also handled. Special projects included leading financial system integration, reconfiguration and conversions for the Item Master and inventory records from PeopleSoft 7.5 to 8.4 and again for Lawson AS/400 to PeopleSoft 8.4 platform with enhanced functionality.

Other functions involved leading material standardization efforts and process improvement resulting in reduced inventories and product costs. The job covered implementing asset recovery and disposal program for obsolete inventory, network equipment and scrap materials. Establishing supplier fulfillment program for customer product shipments was carried out, along with performing monthly supplier audits of billing records ensuring pricing and service levels were in contract compliance.

Could your organization use a senior supply chain planner who is experienced in manufacturing, marketing and insurance industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM and Sage MAS 100? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM and Sage MAS 100. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science – Business Management.

Some impact contributions of this senior supply chain planner included managing the worldwide planning of six product lines, as well as planning and issuing purchasing work orders for components and silicon wafers. This individual collaborated with offshore facilities to ensure on-time deliveries and directed system integration during corporate acquisition (Sage MAS 90 to PeopleSoft). Key roles involved developing yearly sales forecast and participating in new product development and roll-out. Being a signature authority for $50K was included in the list of duties.

Skills brought to the table involved bubble production planning equating to $60M in sales, in addition to reviewing daily bookings and incoming EDIs for new demand. Functions covered planning and executing production schedules for 7 bubble filling machines to achieve 90% on-time delivery, along with executing purchase requisitions for raw materials. The job consisted of issuing reworks (work orders) of finished goods for other uses to save costs, as well as developing and overseeing the creation of a valid master production schedule that was aligned with manufacturing capacity, labor and material constraints. Analyzing capacities and managing future builds based upon those numbers were efficiently handled. Aside from interfacing with warehouse for space planning and cost control, work was done to improve the Aviion software.

Would a supply chain planner with familiarity in technology, research and marketing industries, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM and SAP help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover PeopleSoft SCM and SAP. Educational attainment includes Bachelors in Business Administration.

Making a positive difference with ensuring all resources necessary for manufacturing were acquired, scheduling, maintaining and controlling in a cost effective and timely manner were some of the key focuses. Responsibilities covered formulating and implementing planning and manufacturing schedules/procedures for support of production requirements. Meeting performance levels as stated in the business plan and operating budgets was handled, including: freight, past dues, forecast accuracy, inventory accuracy, customer logistics complaints, inventory write off and inventory levels. The job involved maintaining the integrity of all scheduling and inventory systems, working exceptions, and variances to root cause, in addition to implementing corrective action. Technical system used involved Access, RBS, WBS, flow charts, process flow diagrams and ERP (PeopleSoft).

Notable tasks included establishing communication tools between the departments involving any inventory issues or expedited releases, along with determining the accurate lead times and capacity necessary for scheduling. This individual resolved inventory issues, developed principles for control and released purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP and/or min/max requirements. Working closely with operations, purchasing, and quality departments was done to achieve production goals. Appropriate action was taken when required to order, cancel, expedite, and de-expedite purchased material in order to support needs and maintain inventory levels. An additional role covered planning customer order requirement through M.R.P. Assistance was provided with RFQ’s and purchase orders for materials in SAP.

Could your organization use a senior supply chain planner who is experienced in defense, engineering and technology industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Deltek? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Deltek. Educational attainment includes Associate of Arts in General Studies.

Primary tasks of this senior supply chain planner included managing the space shuttle program ground support equipment, spare parts and material, as well as identifying and describing items requiring stock using PeopleSoft (Oracle) and Maximo inventory systems. Existing automated inventory management systems, stock catalogs, manufacturers catalogs, drawings and other information sources were reviewed. Key roles covered researching the appropriate information sources for current stocked items, newly provisioned items and mod kits, in addition to coordinating the acquisition and shipment of procurable and fabricated material. Stock replenishment orders were processed for assigned items. The job involved managing inventory comprised of 4000+ items: electrical cable and wire, cable assemblies and adhesive tapes. Other items were batteries, stainless steel fittings (to be cleaned per company specs), stainless steel tubing/piping, and mobile launch platform/hold-down post items needed for each launch.

Contributions involved providing material management of inventory and supplies, as well as ensuring secure environment and inventory counts/records on the test operations and support (TOSC) contract. Support was provided for the international space station, ground systems development and operations, space launch system, orion multi-purpose crew vehicle and launch services programs. Based on the master scheduling driven demands, selection and sequencing of available production jobs to be ran at specific workstations or machines were carried out.

What can a supply chain planner with work background in manufacturing and technology industries, as well as specializations in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and MS Dynamics AX bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and MS Dynamics AX. Educational background includes B.S. Industrial Engineering, Minor in Business Management. This individual obtained Certifications in APICS CPIM and Six Sigma Green Belt.

Working with areas such as handling corporate manufacturing planning transition responsibilities for the transfer and disengagement of nationally located manufacturing, system and test facilities for all products, to overseas facilities utilizing offshore logistics centers was one of the skills by this supply chain planner. One of the duties covered managing the transition and eventual transfer of planning, order processing and associated transactions from Oracle/Manugistics to SAP/I2 ERP operating system. Manugistics SCM and Oracle ERP software were utilized to perform daily collaborative planning with suppliers. This individual served as member of both the ERP software and SCM evaluation team (Oracle, PeopleSoft, Manugistics and Adexa).

Contributions included improving on time delivery commitment accuracy from 55 to 100% and sustaining 99% or higher level for 2 years. This individual acted as warehousing and logistics manager with 17 shipping, receiving, stockroom, cycle count and traffic employees as direct reports. Inventories were reduced from $55 to $32 million through outsourcing. Part of the tasks involved serving as staff level master scheduler with sole master planning and MRP execution responsibilities during a period in which revenues grew from $46 to $173 million.

Does a project manager who is experienced in business services and insurance industries, as well as knowledgeable in PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Kronos pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes PeopleSoft SCM, Oracle and Kronos. Educational background includes Master of Arts Management and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. This individual obtained Certifications in Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma and PMP.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain project manager included leading the process of mapping, development, specifications and testing for 44 automatic and repeatable, systematic and manual interfaces within PeopleSoft FSCM, HCM & Kronos Time and Attendance, Workforce Scheduler and Data Warehouse. Vendor negotiation selection was carried out, along with handling software and hardware for point of use, cafeteria, badging and door security. This individual led the upgrade of the infrastructure; Microsoft, Java and IE push, wireless points, and new handheld device configuration. Tasks consisted of converting and implementing 20 downstream systems impacted or required due to the transition to PeopleSoft. This included clinical glucometers, clinical documentation, employee door access, 2 employee cafeteria systems, pharmacy systems, badging, and Kronos Time and Attendance and Advanced Scheduler.

An important achievement involved successfully performing back-to-back upgrades in a month’s time; PeopleSoft 8.4, to release 8.9 and then to 9.1. The job covered implementing systems which enabled management to actively engage in real-time processes in the development of budgets, electronic audits, and approval processes. Functions involved directing the development and implementation of time as well as attendance systems, including testing and training, resulting in several million dollars in savings through the elimination of the temporary workforce.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a project manager with work background in business services, telecommunications and banking industries, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials, SAP and Cerner? Technical skills cover PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials, SAP and Cerner. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts Information Systems. This individual obtained a Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP).

While working for a business services company, main functions of this project manager were comprised of leading Cerner/Oracle PeopleSoft Supply Chain (SCM) including item master creation (UOM, pricing, vendors, etc.), inventory management, Cerner integration, procurement, receiving, reconciliation, invoice matching and training. Process models on fiscal integration with SCM and county financial systems were developed. This individual designed interfaces between PeopleSoft and Cerner SurgiNet, Cerner PharmNet and the Cerner Charge Master. Business analysis of the integrated supply chain solution was handled using Oracle PeopleSoft working closely with teams to develop the core Procure-2-Pay processes.

Responsibilities consisted of analyzing and defining the seven point of care item scanning strategies for improved item data capture and related fulfillment processes. Functions involved integrating the company and agency supply chain PeopleSoft SCM and EMR data interfaces (810 and 820), along with streamlining patient accounting and revenue cycle processes. Leveraging skills in diplomacy and tact to step in and re-focusing a team that had missed two previous dates to successfully hit the final date were some of the roles.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this project manager who worked in education, telecommunications and business services industries, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft HR, Workday and ADP? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft HR, Workday and ADP. Educational background includes MBA and BA Degrees.

Important contributions of this supply chain project manager included deploying interfaces to and providing operational management of SaaS Export Control compliance application, Export on Demand, from numerous systems including PeopleSoft and Workday. Working closely with the chief compliance officer was part of the job, along with project managing the development of interfaces to Workday, OBIEE and numerous other applications. Part of the tasks covered leading 10 executives and IT professionals through a redesign of the financial chart of accounts structure to obtain more granular budget and spend reporting across the university. An additional role consisted of managing the deployment of PeopleSoft eProcurement for 300 requestors and a dozen stakeholders for an annual spend of $250M at a new university campus build-out. This was done to replace a manual, paper-based process and add automated workflow.

This specialist launched an HR helpdesk service and SLAs using cloud-based tool, ServiceNow, to increase service levels and instill more efficient support practices. The 30 staff was freed for more strategic work. Skills included serving as procurement and inventory functional lead and subject matter expert for 2 full-cycle PeopleSoft implementations in post-merger integration environment, along with managing intranet websites.

What can a project manager with work background in telecommunications, business services and government industries, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM. Educational attainment includes Masters Certification in Project Management and BS Management Information Systems.

Working with areas such as managing twelve application developers/business analysts for HRIS & Supply Chain/Inventory systems was one of the responsibilities. Duties covered analyzing PeopleSoft 80 project management activity from initiation through deployment, as well as handling modules. Skills consisted of interface management, application development management, daily operations, SLA metrics and vendor negotiation. Value sharing, annual merit bonus program; resume tracking, edify, employee self-services, benefits administration, payroll and training were also carried out. Proficiency in project life cycle, planning methodologies and design flows was applied.

Key interfaces to PeopleSoft platform infrastructure were deployed thus improving uptime and availability. One of the functions consisted of overseeing the evaluation of business and system requirements and project related research on business and technical trends and dependencies. The job covered providing guidance to project team members and/or others in project management roles, in addition to deploying a global strategy and program for outsourcing T1-T3 incident support. Tasks involved running stakeholder and internal client meetings to ensure strategic initiatives are on track, along with ensuring service delivery meets customer requirements and expectations. Aside from validating service performance across work streams, metrics indicating project health was published. Reviewing SLA metrics and performing analysis on metrics and improvement plans to customer were carried out.