Below are the 3 Supply Chain Directors, 3 Supply Chain Managers & 4 Purchasing Managers with various industry & systems experience.  The Thor Group® provides supply chain directors, supply chain managers & purchasing managers on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a supply chain director with work background in a teaching hospital, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM? Technical skills cover PeopleSoft SCM, SAP, Sage 500 and Fishbowl Inventory. Advantages include extensive background in diverse facets of business including administration, organizational leadership, performance enhancement and client relations. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Business Administration. This individual obtained certifications in HACCP and SQF.

Main functions of this supply chain director involved meeting goals and implementing new processes for logistical operations. This individual coached and motivated employees beyond their expectations. End-to-end value stream management of planning, purchasing, supplier management and logistics was carried out. Key contributions involved ensuring adequate supply levels and coordinating timely distribution. Inventory goals were exceeded for the company which effectively balanced cash-flow, industry leading product lead times, and inventory turn rates. Supply expense analyses were developed monthly to create action plans to reduce facility and division spend. Open lines of communication was maintained between vendors, suppliers, distributors, executives, physicians and nurses.

Relationships in the marketplace were strengthened to understand and stay abreast of industry changes which impacted various business management programs as it related to pricing trends to new products. Responsibilities consisted of recommending improvements from identified variations in sub-standard performance and evidence based medical practice, in addition to facilitating the cross functional project team to develop strategy and align processes focused on improving customer service experience. Areas of expertise included tracking the record of process improvement, maximizing productivity, introducing system efficiencies, managing resources, providing innovative concepts/ideas, supervising high-performing teams and managing personnel.

Would hiring a supply chain director with experience working in a community hospital and a behavioral health system help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Major in Accounting, Master of Science in Education and Master of Science in Accounting. Software knowledge consists of Lawson SCM, Lawson A/P, Lawson General Ledger, Lawson Report Writer, Kronos, ADP PayForce and Crystal Reports. Areas of expertise involve Cash Management, Budgeting, Custom Report Writing, Data Integrity, Variance Resolution and Internal Auditing.

Acting as a supply chain director in a behavioral health system, reported directly to Controller, indirectly to CFO as well as supervised, guided, trained and coached a staff of three in payroll and accounts payable. Other duties were maintaining daily cash activity for corporate bank accounts and executive transfers between bank accounts and line of credit, as well as performing monthly bank reconciliation on 56 corporate bank accounts and 115 representative payee accounts. This professional completed special projects for CFO and other individuals as needed, as well as performed account analysis to support and clarify monthly financial statements. Moreover, provided software support for MIP and Lawson.

While working as an accounting supervisor/senior accountant, implemented Lawson and became lead trainer for the organization. Some of the tasks were creating in-house documentation and providing internal support for Lawson, as well as converting data from Integrated Accounting Software and importing data into Lawson.

Does a director of materials & supply chain who is experienced in manufacturing, aerospace and software industries, as well as knowledgeable in Epicor SCM and SAP pique your interest? Technical knowledge involves Epicor SCM, SAP, Access, Visual Basic and Report Writer. Educational attainment includes MBA and BS Industrial Engineering. Training received includes Basics of Production & Inventory Control Systems, MPS, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, purchasing negotiations, and materials management. This individual obtained Lean Manufacturing certification.

Major responsibilities of this director of materials & supply chain included overseeing the materials organization of four divisions with emphasis in the optimization of the overall materials, procurement/sourcing, and supply chain logistics in a lean manufacturing environment. This individual applied knowledge of Epicor in a lean manufacturing environment. Other critical tasks involved multi-division vendor negotiations, supplier agreements, implementation of Kanban and consignment inventory practices, as well as setting up integrator point of use supplier methodologies. The divisional supply chain common processes were created and implemented to include management of supplier spend, score cards, KPI’s, forecasting, purchasing savings, lead time reduction, blanket agreements, with the target to drive price down and reduction of lead time by increasing the total spend rather than arguing with suppliers for incremental margin reduction.

Functions consisted of managing and implementing the supply chain consolidation process of multiple OEM’s in order to drive economies of scale, minimizing R&D expenses, improving the management of freight and expedite expenses, while also gaining top priority access to OEM’s internal limited capacity work centers. Other strengths included cost reduction strategies within sound inventory control systems, and the automation of data gathering through the application of advanced Microsoft software.

What advantages can having a supply chain manager (SCM) who worked in telecommunications, technology and manufacturing industries offer your organization? Computer skills covers SAP/MRP II (ERP-SRM), Sage ACCPAC, JD Edwards Basic Access, and BPCS System. Advantages includes strong technical and business qualifications with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in supply chain, strategic planning, projects, and operations in the international arena. Aside from having Master’s degree in International Business (MIBA), the individual graduated with Bachelor’s degree in International Relation and Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

This supply chain manager managed logistics investment of $90 MM to support data center projects with $150MM in revenue. Responsibility encompassed over $24 million in purchases annually for a region. Part of the job was controlling fixed assets, lead times and contract negotiations details with large international supply base. The job also required managing import/export of products from global vendors; Air, LTL & FTL & documentations. Importance was given to full knowledge in integrated SAP/MRP II, ERP-SRM system & Supply Planning (Manugistics & Demand Solutions) as well as implementing a demand and/or supply planning system.

In a software firm, another job called for managing global distribution and investment of over $180 MM to support S&OP of over $5 billion in revenue. The professional was responsible for over $40 million in purchases annually for a region. Full knowledge on integrated SAP/MRP II system & query was used. One major accomplishment was implementing SCM process, sourcing, procurement and contract negotiations with suppliers and third-party logistics. Distribution was also done for warehousing & repairs.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager who worked extensively in a medical center fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts Management and Human Relations as well as Master of Business Administration. Software skills include Lawson Inventory Control and ORSOS applications.

Some accomplishments included overseeing all aspects of Materials Management Inventory and Supply Distribution for the hospital, as well as coordinating receiving and timely distribution of products to hospital departments and 37 off-site clinics/clients including overnight and direct deliveries. While working in a medical center as a supply chain manager, has identified innovative solutions to provide best cost solutions and uncompromised patient care, as well as coordinated physical inventories and recalls. Moreover, has assisted Supply Chain Director in managing supply costs, as well as managed and supervised 13 employees in receiving and distribution functions within the supply chain.

Shared expertise by helping establish and maintain par levels for items stocked in ASC and Cath Lab Lawson inventory location and hospital nursing floors. This specialist has completed appropriate paperwork when requesting “adds” or “inactivation” with the Lawson Inventory Control Application. Serving as a clinical supply chain supervisor, has interfaced with and proposed solutions to the Warehouse and Print Shop Manager as well as Director of Supply Chain regarding all issues related to inventory.

Does your organization require the expertise of a contracts manager/supply chain manager/SCM consultant who is adept in PeopleSoft and SAP, with work background in a short term acute care hospital? Technical knowledge involves PeopleSoft and SAP. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Minor is Accounting and Economics), C.P.M. and APICS curriculum classes as well as Executive Education Program for Supply Chain Management. This individual has finished the Textron Six Sigma Greenbelt program.

Important contributions of this contracts manager/supply chain manager/SCM consultant included assisting and helping ensure that the health ministry was paced to have all contracting requirements completed in advance of the PeopleSoft go-live. Work efforts were aligned to help management ensure that predetermined metrics were being met and tracked accurately. Identifying items currently not tied to contract and recommending solutions to add to existing or new contracts were part of the key roles. In addition, this specialist assisted the local hospital system with transitioning locally contracted items to national contracts where possible. The job involved working with corporate supply chain group to get all of the hospital’s inventory items and patient chargeable items on contract.

Areas of expertise cover SCM, planning and tactical buying to sourcing for tooling, machining, sheet metal, aluminum extrusion and MRO. Over 125 accounts with annual spends in excess of $52M were managed; purchase orders were initiated and approved; accounts payable issues were resolved; and long-term agreements were managed. This manager worked directly with MRB to resolve non-conformance issues and all other follow up activities.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a purchasing manager with experience working in a teaching hospital and university medical centers? Software skills include Lawson, QS1, Meditech, Ascend and Intercom Plus.

Serving in a university medical center as a purchasing manager, implemented and maintained purchasing guidelines to maximize inventory management and comply with national or local pharmaceutical vendors and distributor contracts. Also, completed purchasing reports and analyses with Lawson, oversaw inventory, as well as assisted with purchasing audits. Similarly, oversaw pharmacy technicians, oversaw purchasing related functions and provided administrative purchasing support to hospital pharmacies. In addition, worked on pharmacy computer order entry, GPO and Wholesaler contracting, unit dose area, IV additives, TPNs, and chemotherapy admixtures.

As a purchasing manager, maintained and purchased medication for 16 individual dispensaries, as well as maintained individual medication spreadsheets on a daily basis. Other duties were supervising 20 individual dispensing technicians, order supplies for each clinic, maintain and operate each dispensary.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this purchasing manager with work experience in professional services, machine construction and water treatment industries? Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification. Business related affiliations consist of ISM (Institute for Supply Management). Also, proficient in computer software such as Epicor SCM, MAS 90, SAP, QuickBooks and Oracle.

Contributed to the organization’s by reducing materials costs by 30%, as well as renegotiating all Major Material Contracts and adding new suppliers where needed. As a purchasing manager, interfaced with Engineering, Projects, and R&D to help develop new products. Other duties entailed all material purchases, outside fabrication, logistics, and inventory. These projects included major equipment purchases, both Domestic & Foreign. Materials included Valves, Pipe, Instrumentation, Steel Products, Pumps, Blowers, Electrical, Motors and Fabrication.

The job entailed planning and implementing process improvements across the Supply Chain while negotiating dramatic cost reductions with all top tier suppliers. Serving as a purchasing manager, functional responsibilities included contract negotiations, sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and shipping/receiving. Major tasks were to create and implement a new Supply Chain Management system, as well as incorporate best purchasing practices, processes, procedures and standards.

Would hiring a purchasing manager with extensive experience working in a regional medical center help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Business Administration. Professional credentials involve Computer Electronics Certificate. Software applications skills include Lawson SCM, QuickBooks, CICS/Time & Attendance, API Timesheet Software, Profit Net and CCC One.

Acting as a purchasing manager in a regional medical center, composed PO from requisitions, as well as maintained and updated contracts with vendors via Lawson and paper files. Some of the tasks were effectively communicating with Hospital department staff vendors and sales representative via email, phone and face to face on backorders, price issues, receiving issues, etc. This professional was responsible for searching for optimal pricing on all purchased products, as well as researching and developing special projects relating to contracts.

While working for a regional medical center, ensured all orders are placed with correct vendors, method of shipment and terms of payment. Other duties were maintaining correct pricing and terms, resolving accounting invoice discrepancies according to policies and procedures, as well as processing item changes and inactivation requests. Also, performed price updates to contract database in accordance with policies and procedures, as well as retained records of item, vendor and contract changes needed for audit purposes.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this procurement manager who worked in engineering, telecommunications and banking industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM, SAP and Oracle? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, SAP and Oracle. Educational background includes ITAM CSAM Attended Certified Software Asset Management and Strategic Sourcing (Certificate). This individual obtained Certifications in ITIL, Sig Sigma and A+.

One of the important contributions of this procurement manager included using Remedy requests to create purchase requisitions for software, hardware, indirect spend and professional labor/ professional services. The job entailed creating purchase requisitions for retail store hardware, IT asset hardware and software in SAP, in addition to pulling daily reports monitory life of the purchase requisitions. Making price changes and creating part numbers in SAP were included in the list of assigned tasks. The goods receipts for accounts payable were completed, along with ensuring purchase orders were paid on time. The category pricing in SAP was maintained and stakeholders were engaged.

This specialist managed EOL from Remedy tickets or emailed Excel spreadsheets, created purchase requisitions, created an Excel Workbook to track EOL and put on SharePoint. Working with vendors was done to obtain quotes, prices, inventory updates and ensure delivery. Skills brought to the table consisted of documenting the software management process, creating PowerPoint presentation then presenting for the awareness/importance of tracking software purchases in order to be compliant. Variances between the retail inventory database and SAP database were corrected. This was done to correct unrestricted and blocked variances for cellphone and accessories inventory; IDOC control reports were completed.