Below are the 8 Demand Managers with various industry & systems experience.  The Thor Group® provides demand managers on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this SAP demand manager with experience working in beverage, retail and distribution industries? Professional certifications include Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification. Software skills include SAP SCM and SAP Security.

Contributed to the organization by utilizing the new Payroll Tax Data Synchronization tool to update SAP tax tables to the relevant TUB level. As an SAP demand manager in a beverage company, performed HCM and cross-functional integrations into a multi-tenant model of SAP, as well as SAP Time and Payroll integration for Salaried Non-Exempt employees to utilize CATS. This specialist implemented Child Support EFT file process for disbursing Child Support garnishment payments to the SDU’s (State Disbursement Agencies) by utilizing SAP functionality through ACH CTX payments. Also, was responsible for coordination and project management of the client’s Demand Management process which includes working with the International bottlers, Business Process, Development and Deployment teams.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by designing Change Control Process for all SAP changes and SAP Security as well as Value Stream Mapping. In addition, managed approximately 60 Resources for all SAP Projects. Moreover, managed offshore & on shore technical partners for all deliverables on time, and on budget for project augmentation needs. Furthermore, worked as CIO Advisor to interview and staff the entire Global Solutions Delivery Team (SAP and Non-SAP).

Does recruiting this demand & orders manager who has experience in manufacturing, construction and automotive industries meet your organization’s requirements? Technical knowledge includes the use of JD Edwards SCM, SAP, MAPICS Oracle, QAD, BPICS, and ASI. The individual graduated with MA in Management and BS in Education. Expertise is in materials management (inventory control, MRP), supply chain management/ synchronization, logistics, WMS, transportation/ distribution, DRP, cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, demand management, forecasting, S&OP planning, and CRP.

This demand & orders manager was accountable for managing and stabilizing supply-demand for a plant. This included responsibility for all master schedule and materials demand forecasting, production and inventory planning, scheduling, and shipping. Part of the job was handling the system development/ implementation of the corporate template of SAP ECC and APO software in one division. Duties included direction of master schedule development and complex attachment forecasts for two product lines with 8 models and multiple variations within the constrained S&OP forecast requirements during the ramp up to accommodate customer demand within the evolving short/ long-term production capacities. The individual ensured that the communication of facility performance across all levels of the company and division enterprise adhered to reporting targets, met established KPI metrics and optimized product mix between the two lines based on margin, forecasts as well as extensive sales analysis.

In another job, the professional was responsible for all inventory planning, forecasting and materials movement between 6 manufacturing facilities and 4 regional distribution centers. Additional responsibility was for JD Edwards software system implementation and consolidation for a $500 MM corporation in the welding equipment industry.

Is impacting your organization with a demand manager with work experience in chemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business (IT Systems Management) and MBA Change Management. Professional certifications include Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt. Software skills involve SAP SCM. A key accomplishment was reducing off grade and aged inventory by 20%, reducing working capital by $1.2M by partnering with the plant, commercial, and technical staffs to agree on what could be reworked and what should be scrapped. Also, reduced Toll Manufacturing costs by 23% saving $264K by establishing contract relationships with tollers and optimizing schedule mix. This specialist served as SAP power user in: Tolling (sub-contracting), Purchasing, Material Master, Inventory, Product Costing, and Bill of Materials.

While employed in a chemicals company as a demand manager, reduced the lead-time for establishing a new toll manufacturer from “months” to “weeks”. Some of the tasks were providing logistical coordination of manufacturing “Trials” held at Surface Products tollers, as well as establishing the setup of commercial production of 5 tollers in SAP. Managed toll (private label) manufacturing operations, inventory, S&OP, demand forecasting, new product commercialization scale-up, materials creation processes, purchased imports, and SAP supply chain process improvement for various business units with $132M-$220M in sales. In addition, created and managed the entire supply chain for a new business unit, as well as established the supply chain in SAP for the manufacture of film and capstock resins, using multiple tollers enabling sales of $4.5M in first year.

Part of the job as a business information technology manager & strategist in biotech & pharma company was serving as member of business supply chain re-engineering team that won a Rohm & Haas corporate quality award for the application of Total Quality Leadership methodology. Furthermore, reduced supply chain costs by 21% over 3 years.

What opportunities can recruiting a demand planning manager who served biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries give your organization? Systems proficiency covers JD Edwards SCM, JDA, Manugistics, Oracle, Demantra, OBIEE, and MAPS. This APICS CPIM professional graduated with Master of Business Administration (specialization in International Business); Bachelor of Science in Business Management (minor in Computer Information Systems); and A.A.S in Business Management.

Working as a demand planning manager, responsibilities were for demand planning process to deliver a global operational unit forecast by market and SKU, as well as for collecting demand associated with products intended to be distributed globally, including commercial sales with Name Patient Program (NPP). The job required collaborating with global supply planner to build a rolling 27-month operational unit forecast for all regions, updated quarterly and monthly as necessary. The quarterly demand review process was conducted for assigned region with the Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A) group members. Support was given to the quarterly sales and operations process (S&OP)/ Business Review Meeting (BRM) by conducting necessary analysis and preparing the appropriate reports. The professional collaborated with technology utilization and IT team to support the Demantra (demand management) system upgrade and testing new functionality.

In another job, tasks were drawing master schedules to established sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet sales forecasts. Duties involved leading and supporting JD Edwards ERP implementation project at CMO site.

Is hiring a demand planning manager with background in food, manufacturing and business services industries a priority for your organization? Knowledge in computer systems involves using JD Edwards SCM and JDA. This APICS Certified Pro in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) graduated with Masters in Business Administration (Marketing major) and Bachelors of Arts (Economics major). The individual also has Green Belt Certification.

For a food company, this demand planning manager was accountable for supply chain management planning activities from manufacture to customer delivery for 9000 stock keeping units (SKU) in12 plants; the replenishment process for the business units was managed. Accomplishments included reducing safety stock levels by $750,000, while maintaining 99% fill rates. Private brand SKU’s were also reduced by 36 %, resulting in salvage savings of $950,000. The professional led the re-design of the JD Edwards ERP System’s planning/forecasting/MRP module.

Another job was managing $500 million finished goods inventory, including demand forecasting, global customer service levels and sales/ operations planning. Achievements were reducing stock of finished goods by $800,000, as well as initiating and coordinating with IS department to improve the continuous replenishment process (CRP), resulting in customer service level increase from overall 80% to 95%. A back-order recovery projection report, which successfully enabled the company to recover from a $12 million back order, was created and implemented in 2 months. Assistance was given to the planning department in the successful implementation of JDA SNOP software. Another task was developing dashboards to provide proactive information on supply, demand, and distribution of finished goods, and proposed corrective action where required.

What contributions could a demand manager with work experience in communications equipment, specialty chemicals and technology hardware industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, Minor in Economics and Masters in Public Law. Computer skills consists of SAP SCM, JDE and JBA ERP.

Challenges like leading the successful incorporation of comprehensive demand review data to better align with supply chain on reducing inventory and over drive while producing an improved forecast were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a technology hardware company as a demand manager, employed effective analysis through the use of technology in monitoring product line performance by identifying trends, opportunities, and risks to future quarters plans and making appropriate mid- course corrections to forecasts by incorporating the use of an Access Database into the forecast process. This professional automated the uploading of SAP data into the forecast database and importing SFA deal reports directly into the forecast tool. As the Leader of collaborative forecasting of the 8800 Product line, made educated inventory investments that drove results for a 30% increase in revenue and reduced excess inventory by $7M ($9-$2M). Used forecasting to help optimize production schedules and balance fewer factory changeovers.

Shared expertise by completing the transition of all demand planning to APO in SAP. While working in a specialty chemicals company as a sr. demand planner, managed the transition of all US Consumer, Canadian Consumer and Industrial items.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a demand manager with experience working in consumer products, packaged food and technology hardware industries? Educational background is composed of BA Finance and MS Operations Management. Technical skills include SAP (R/3, APO, BW, SNP), Manugistics, JD Edwards, Siebel, TM1, Tools Group, Demantra, Cognos, Compass, Business Objects, Quest Forecasting, Sam Sourcing, and Logility.

Serving in a consumer products company as a sr. supply planning/demand manager, implemented min/max inventory strategy within SAP to ensure proper inventory coverage and improve working capital. Some of the tasks were implementing cost effective deployment plans in SAP to reduce out of stocks, increase service levels, and minimize obsolescence exposure. Also, created and executed a Demand Control process to focus on short-term demand variability. Moreover, developed a formal process and led the monthly execution of sales and operations planning for the Finished Goods business unit.

As a business unit demand manager in a packaged foods company, developed sales forecast volume tool for deli division, increasing forecasting accuracy by 15% and reducing distressed inventory in pre-sliced meat and bulk cheese categories by 50%. Furthermore, created, implemented, and managed a formalized sales and operations planning process within division, leading to increased forecasting accuracy and improvements in service levels.

What advantages can employing a global demand manager who worked in manufacturing and technology industries offer your organization? Software proficiency involves JD Edwards SCM, SAP, Oracle, Business Explorer (BeX), AS/400, i2 Technologies, API/ODBC, Visual Basic Developer, and SQL. This experienced supply chain professional has more than eight years of experience in forecast data/ product management to ensure conformance with database requirements by using query tools and excellent data analysis skills. The individual graduated with Bachelors of Arts in Supply Chain Management (specialization: Materials & Logistics Management; strategic focus: Industrial Engineering). This APICS Certified Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) professional has certifications from NAPM Institute of Supply Management (ISM), has Six Sigma Green Belt Training as well as Lean Enterprise Manufacturing Development & Execution training.

While working for a manufacturer, this global demand manager was in charge of regional sales & distribution network. Monthly statistical forecast for global regions was generated. The individual also served as S&OP global demand management coordinator and analyzed long-range financial forecast to 3-year sales budget. Achievements involved improving forecast accuracy for electronics fuse market, along with reaching 96% service level for $11.8M strategic OEM business.

Another job required managing purchasing department by giving strategic management and direction for purchasing & production control areas to facilitate standards for new manufacturing plant facility. Ad hoc reports were established to monitor supplier lead times, delivery performance, and monthly spend vs. budget. The individual also served as primary negotiation specialist for metals & raw material consumption (annual savings $280k). On-time deliveries were raised to 98% for global strategic sourcing vendor base. Systems used included JD Edwards and AS/400.