Below are the 10 Supply Chain Managers with various industry & systems experience.  The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a supply chain manager with experience in a university hospital and community teaching hospitals, as well as proficient in Lawson help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Lawson, Kronos (Workforce Timekeeper), Ariba, Aravo and ICD. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Associate of Applied Sciences in Business Administration/ Management.

Making a positive difference with providing direction and expertise in the establishment, evaluation and execution of short/ long term inventory planning, as well as managing the day to day supply chain operations including staff or requisitioning, inventory and delivery of all OR supplies were some of the key focuses. Responsibilities covered leading and influencing decision-making activities in regard to supply chain objectives. This individual identified and led the effort to balance inventory levels to optimize best results, as well as established par levels for all supplies and requisitions inventory through the Lawson purchasing system. Departmental expenses were monitored while allocating resources according to priority.

Notable skills used on a regular basis included identifying, defining and implementing improvements to supply chain processes/ performance. Functions covered monitoring supplier performance, service reliability and inventory reduction, in addition to establishing standards and setting the direction for supply chain team members. The job involved planning and directing all activities related to inventory forecasting/ planning, along with performing pricing audits to ensure accurate pricing was updated. Creating, reviewing and submitting POs for release were also completed. An additional role covered working to resolve issues such as backorders, out-of-stock items, returns, price changes, substitutions, Lawson and other related materials management issues.

Would hiring an SAP supply chain manager who worked in service provider, warehousing and storage industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Accounting. Professional certifications include CPR. Technical skills consist of SAP SCM, AS/400, TMS, BPCS, Portal and JD Edwards. This professional was able to redesign exceptions setup to save the company $500,000 within 6 months’ time.

Acting as SAP supply chain manager in a service provider, completed all shipping transactions in SAP, AS/400, TMS and BPCS systems. Also, oversaw/performed data entry for shipments and created necessary paperwork. Some of the tasks were creating and maintaining shipping, routing and carrier information within SAP, AS/400, BPCS and TMS, as well as working with carriers and customer requirements to ensure on-time delivery of orders.

While working for a warehousing and storage company as a freight coordinator, oversaw incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments. Moreover, counted, weighed and measured items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records. Additional responsibilities were verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as determining method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.

Could your organization use a supply chain manager who is experienced in a general hospital and a healthcare center, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM and PeopleSoft Inventory System? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM and PeopleSoft Inventory System. Educational background includes Bachelors of Applied Arts and Science, Associates of Arts Degree and General Studies.

Some impact contributions of this supply chain manager included acquiring, invoicing, organizing and dispensing inventory by department using the barcode scanner. This individual processed returned inventory and credited department accounts accordingly. Key roles covered reviewing, processing, adjusting and submitting weekly invoices to purchasing. Tasks consisted of processing, reviewing and distributing the daily replenishment cycle report of inventory to purchasing. Creating, processing and distributing return to vendor (RTV) for end of life and erroneous inventory were efficiently carried out. Significant responsibilities in converting and migrating all inventory into new facility software system (PeopleSoft) were handled.

Employees were trained to facilitate and ensure the accurate delivery of equipment in a timely and proficient manner using pallet jack or other necessary equipment. The job consisted of conducting a yearly physical inventory and weekly cycle inventories, in addition to creating and delivering weekly inventory reports for management and accounting departments. Serving as liaison between departments and inventory supply, in addition to interacting with various levels of management were part of the duties. Data changes in the PeopleSoft Inventory System were maintained. Skills brought to the table covered processing, reviewing and distributing the daily replenishment cycle report of inventory to purchasing.

Would hiring a supply chain manager who worked in business services and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics/Supply Chain Management. Computer software expertise consists of JDA Manugistics APS modules (Fulfillment, Strategy, Collaboration and Demand Planning), Cognos reporting, Crystal reporting, SQL, and functional knowledge of Oracle Supply Chain modules. Advantages include having strong management abilities and impeccable communication skills.

Acting as a global supply chain manager in a consulting company, managed the assessment and implementation of a $450K warehouse redesign and Oracle barcode solution for a multi-billion dollar aerospace company. The project approach included 3 major phases (Define, Design, and Implementation) over a 16-week period of time. The solutions were implemented to contribute to an overall improvement in the effectiveness of the supply chain operation and better service through reduction of operational costs, improved warehouse space utilization, increase inventory accuracy and visibility, and increased utilization of existing ERP functionality. This professional implemented an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) solution, Manugistics, for a $26 billion protein producer.

Other responsibilities included designing and implementing the supply module, as well as developing the business process to support the APS solution namely sales & operations planning (S&OP) for production and enterprise planning. Moreover, generated and delivered business improvements for planning processes covering $14 billion in sales, 100+ production locations, and 13,000+skus. Furthermore, identified, implemented and documented business requirements for a corporate reporting tool, Cognos.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager with work experience in a general hospital, a healthcare system and a hospital network fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration. Technical knowledge consists of Oracle SCM, Oracle, PMM, Pyxis Supply Station, Pyxis Procedure Station, Gentran Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), SAP (MM, FI) and Lawson.

Some accomplishments included supporting the purchasing department’s technical/functional processes in transition due to new health system acquisition. Acting as a SCM analyst/buyer, executed all functions as a system administrator for PMM ERP including the handling of EDI transactions and maintenance. Also, developed and generated ad-hoc reporting as needed by management. Moreover, engaged with various inter-departmental teams to identify and resolve deficiencies thus creating positive synergies to optimize efficiencies.

Shared expertise by simultaneously serving as a cross-functional/technical subject matter expert on the Lawson remediation project which included further participation for implementation of Oracle ERP and Integration as well as interfacing of 12 Pyxis Supply Stations located throughout the O.R. Floor. While employed as a healthcare supply chain manager in a hospital system, supervised two direct reports in managing the day to day inventory needs for 15 to18 active operating suites.

Would hiring a supply chain operations manager with work experience in a teaching hospital and a medical center help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Technical skills include JD Edwards SCM.

While working for a medical center as a supply chain operations manager, directed report to the Director of Supply Chain. Some of the tasks were managing 12 direct reports and 10 indirect reports in three functional departments: materials management, demand planning and receiving. Also, reduced department restocking times by 60% and reduced FTEs by 30% through implementation of two-bin Kanban inventory replenishment system. Key accomplishments were reducing inventory stock-on-hand by 40% by removing low usage items, reducing overstocked inventory and using lean initiatives to improve inventory controls, as well as increasing employee engagement and reducing department inefficiencies by creating standard operating procedures and policies.

Acting as a supply chain manager, adhered to budgeted $2.5M inventory with direct oversight of domestic and international procurement of 1,200 SKUs using JD Edwards ERP. Part of the job was to reduce transportation costs by 20% annually through negotiation of freight forwarding and less-than-truckload freight contracts.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain manager with work experience in business services and telecommunications industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Associate of Science in Business Management and Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Accounting Finance (concentration on Finance and Business). Proficient in PeopleSoft SCM and mainframe systems.

Part of the job as a supply chain manager in a telecommunications company was to oversee sales representatives and give insight on advisement of accounts. Additional responsibilities were managing inventory for entire retail store including but not limited to inventory audits and reconciliation, doing monthly cycle counts, as well as consistently meeting personal sales goals, using a consultative approach to sell various reports and programs. Furthermore, was responsible for overseeing opening and closing of local store, as well as PeopleSoft Inventory systems, including scan gun devices. Other tasks included conducting staff meetings and trainings to ensure employees were educated on daily work duties.

While employed in a communication solutions provider, cultivated excellent relations with customers and significant repeat business, as well as personally developed interpersonal skills and leadership to develop capacity/ skills of co-workers. Other duties were advancing supply chain planning solutions and resource planning, leading market project management with new client demonstrations, as well as implementing more efficient warehouse strategies. Moreover, set up and received stock for program launches, focused on KPIs on how to effectively and Cost effectively move stock, as well as consistently met personal sales goals, using a consultative approach to sell various reports and programs.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a supply chain manager with work background in a children’s hospital and medical centers, as well as skilled in Lawson SCM and PeopleSoft? Technical skills cover Lawson SCM and PeopleSoft. This individual obtained an Oracle PeopleSoft Certification.

While working for a medical center, main functions of this supply chain manager were composed of coordinating and assisting in building a supply chain department. Buyers were trained in using the SmartStream. This individual selected staff for materials associate positions, trained associates on receiving and supplies and developed policies/ procedures for receiving. Aside from maintaining the current item files in SmartStream and Omnicell, stockrooms were created and tested. Getting involved in team building, working in conjunction with IT, coordinating initial training for web requesters, as well as assisting and supporting with Lawson ERP system were some of the duties. Other roles covered running reports and monitoring inventory.

Notable tasks in other jobs included purchasing necessary supplies, materials and capital equipment, along with maintaining contact with vendors and sales representatives. Responsibilities consisted of assuring that all group contracts on file were reviewed and following up on request ensuring orders were received. Functions involved analyzing the Price, payment terms and contractual arrangements, in addition to processing the necessary paperwork for Credit, repair and exchange. Aside from handling returns/recalls/product failures, adequate supplies and inventory were maintained. Skills brought to the table involved placing orders with vendors using SmartStream and internet-related sites, confirming pricing and availability, in addition to reviewing and processing all service contracts with vendors.

How can a supply chain manager with extensive work experience in the hospitality industry help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration, with Concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Professional certifications involve (AOPICS): Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Second Test in Progress Training: Epicor ERP Systems: Prophet 21 (Economic Resource Planning (ERP), as well as SAP Crystal Reporting Advanced Demand Forecasting for Epicor Prophet 21. Technical acumen consists of Epicor Prophet 21 ERP Systems and SAP Crystal Reporting.

Working with challenging issues such as utilization of Epicor ERP system to facilitate seamless inventory replenishment have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a hotel as a supply chain manager, did measurement, comparison, and assessment of supply chain factors by defining performance metrics and support in executing sales and operations planning (S&OP) plan through demand evaluation as well as sales and operations forecasting. Other duties were optimization of material flow; execution of new and improved supply chain processes, as well as forecasting of potential material costs.

With a “can do approach” in the area of analysis and mitigation of supply chain risks including delays in production, economic variability, port risks, foreign policies, and inland transportation regulations have been career objectives. Notable accomplishments were implementing advanced demand forecasting through ERP system, thus enhancing forecast accuracy by 10% and selling forecasted 3,000 packaged and bulk products to 1,700 customers. Furthermore, made major contributions in improving controls and executing monthly budgets, which reduced $1.2M inventory ($7.8 to $6.6) in previous year.

Could your organization use a logistics/purchasing/supply chain manager experienced working in a university hospital and a cancer center, as well as proficient in Oracle SCM and PeopleSoft? Technical proficiencies cover Oracle SCM and PeopleSoft. Educational background includes AS degree in Business Production Management and Certificate Program in Computer Science.

Specializing in supply chain management, one of the impact contributions of this logistics/purchasing manager included bringing best corporate practices into the hospital supply chain operations. Planning the inventory control, directing a staff of 6 and managing the procurement of medical supplies/devices to service the clinicians and patient care population of the hospital (approximately $51 Million annually) were some of the key roles. Strategies were revamped to optimize turns. This individual introduced KPIs and metrics to rate the department’s performance or productivity. FTEs were slashed by 40% while increasing productivity and performance by 73%. Department OT was decreased by 10%. Accomplishments involved consolidating and reducing inventory by 15% while simultaneously minimizing stock outs to less than 2%. Vendor relations with multiple healthcare manufacturers and distributors were strengthened.

The job consisted of partnering with Oracle consultants and the project management team to design, develop and launch the new PeopleSoft Supply Chain Operating System. Tasks covered training the IC staff on applications integration and establishing the new department SOPs. Skills brought to the table covered serving as member of the medical products R&D/value analysis committee, product evaluation and implementation committees. PowerPoint presentations were created for quarterly reports to VPs. Restructuring logistics with SCM and suppliers was done to convert portions of the IC to the newly devised LUM and Kanban operations.