Below are the 9 Supply Chain Managers with various industry & systems experience.  The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this SAP supply chain manager with experience working in educational services and aerospace/defense industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA Organizational Speech Communication and M.SC. Supply Chain Management Technology. This professional has superior knowledge of SAP SCM, SQL and statistical analysis as well as extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analytical methodologies and data visualization tools. Professional certifications consist of Accident Investigation Certification- Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Contributed to the organization’s success by designing management dashboard using Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables/V-Lookups and connecting to SAP system for real-time synthesize and visualization of large data quickly and efficiently. As an SAP supply chain manager in educational services company, collaborated within cross-functional team for dashboard requirements, enhancements, access and publication. Also, performed advanced analytics with attention to detail using web analytics platform SAP Hana & SAP Lumira.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by creating/executing SQL statements daily for retrieval, modification, and development of Oracle relational databases (TOAD). While working in aerospace/defense company as a master data specialist, resolved problems within Oracle relational databases (TOAD) using SQL queries in a timely manner. Furthermore, led continuous improvement effort and presentation for internal Hub Scan quality check work process, as a part of start-up team.

Would a supply chain manager with familiarity working in a medical clinic, as well as skilled in PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials and PeopleSoft HCM help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HCM, SAP and Remedy. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Minor. This individual is an Oracle Certified UPK Technical Implementation Consultant.

Making a positive difference with managing PeopleSoft SCM 9.1 implementation and implementing training to 2,400 associates across 23 hospitals were some of the key focuses of this supply chain manager. Responsibilities covered coordinating the super user program to create local network of go-to support points of contact, as well as proctoring lab support and end-user trainers to provide ongoing support to end-users pre and post go-live. Basic procurement curriculum included several PeopleSoft requisitioning topics as well as training to use additional punch-out catalogs. Managing the delivery of basic procurement instructor led training (ILT) classes to associate-level requesters and UPK web based training (WBT) requirements for approvers (supervisors and management) was carried out.

Training webinars were conducted including PeopleSoft functionality previews prior to go-live, in addition to training for off-site clinic requesters. One of the notable skills used on a regular basis included managing physical and virtual proctored labs following go-live to provide phone/remote desktop support to requesters submitting initial procurement requests. Handheld training for supply chain inventory associates was coordinated. This specialist worked as activity administrator for PeopleSoft LMS to create/maintain ILT, WBT, and webinar activities and rosters.

Would hiring a supply chain manager with experience working in laundry services, textile and electrical equipment industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Technical proficiency consists of Epicor SCM ERP, MRP, AS400, EDI and AccountMate. Career highlights were successfully negotiating yearly air freight and ocean freight contracts with suppliers for a savings of $400K in leading collaborative communications with Chinese colleagues regarding set-up and management of new Supply Chain and product shipping from Chinese factory.

Acting as a supply chain manager in a laundry company, has excellence in managing stock levels and data integrity for over 2100 SKUs. Also, successfully negotiated yearly ocean freight contracts, saving the company $400K. Other duties were utilizing ERP to review and analyzing sales and trends of machines and components for weekly purchasing of over $600K worth of commercial washers and dryers, as well as aftermarket replacement parts.

While working for a textile company as a supply chain manager, provided successful tracking of back ordered raw materials, finished product and repairs. Part of the job was to manage production/shipping schedules with vendors and factories (domestic/international), as well as lead and follow up on finished product with freight forwarders, to ensure on time deliveries to distribution sites, implementing and adhering to quality standards. In addition, served as a liaison with sales department to keep them updated as to any changes in delivery, as well as partnering in the rollout of new products.

How can a supply chain consultant/manager who worked in technology, IT services and software industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Marketing /Merchandising Management. Professional certifications involve CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) Certification. Software competencies involve Oracle Purchasing: 10.7, 10.7SC, 11.0.3, 11.5.7, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (17yrs User, Implementation Consultant, Trainer), Oracle iProcurement: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.2 (12 yrs. Implementation Consultant, Trainer), Oracle iSupplier: 11.5.10, 12.1.3 (6 yrs. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Sourcing: 12.1.3 (2 yrs. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Procurement Contracts 12.1.2 ( 1 Yr. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Discrete Manufacturing (WIP, BOM,MRP Planning, Costing, MES) 11.5.7, 11.5.9 ,11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (10 yr. Implementation Consultant), as well as Oracle Inventory: 10.7, 10.7SC, 11.0.3, 11.5.7, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (15 yrs. of User, Implementation Consultant, Trainer).

Working with challenging issues such as starting the cloud certification process for SCM and Procurement, as well as managing services support for various clients for all Supply Chain modules have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As an Oracle EBS consultant supply chain in the technology industry, led the upgrade from 11.5.9 to 12.1.3 Oracle Supply chain modules. This consisted of Discrete Manufacturing, Order Management, Purchasing, Costing, Inventory and Quality.

With a “can do approach” in the area of leading multiple Manufacturing and Oracle Supply Chain Implementations (12.1 & 12.2) have been career objectives. Acting as a senior consultant for manufacturing & supply, worked on Oracle Modules such as Discrete Manufacturing, MES, Costing, Quality, Inventory, Purchasing, iProcurement, Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, iSupplier, WIP and Bills of Material.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager with experience working in electronics, beverage and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Industrial Engineering Technology. Professional certifications involve Lean (Six Sigma) Manufacturing and APICS-Basics in Supply Chain. Software expertise consists of JDA Manugistics and SAP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by reducing inventory by $1.5M for mid-year fiscal year and by increasing line fill on new product introductions by 6%, as well as responsible for demand Planning team planning and forecasting in Manugistics. Serving as a supply chain manager in an electronics company, responsible for lead times, inventory levels, and pricing, as well as responsible for Supply Chain Department’s SAP start up and training. Some of the tasks were monitoring KPIs for salaried and hourly employees, weekly meetings with suppliers, as well as daily support of sales managers.

Supported organizational goals in another job by being responsible for new product start up, package and material changes. While working in a manufacturing company, did daily interaction with site production managers, plant managers, VP of supply chain planning, demand planning manager and overseas planners. Additionally, monitored plant and co-packer forecast vs. capacity vs. sales. Furthermore, was responsible for daily reporting of order fill rate, customer fill rate, brand fill rates, etc. using various reporting methods and pivot tables, as well as assisted with forecast and demand for customers. Achievements included 89% obsolescence reduction at all sites.

What contributions could a supply chain manager who worked in manufacturing and food industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate degree in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Operations Management. Technical skills include PeopleSoft SCM, as well as RedPrairie and CarrierPoint transportation systems.

Challenges like managing the purchasing, inventory control, shipping, receiving, customer pricing, item master data information functions within a master distributor for manufacturers of electrical parts, motors, drives, and lighting were successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a retail company as supply chain manager, developed buyer accountability for the Open Purchase Order file where Order acknowledgements, expected delivery dates, and past due dates were tracked or reviewed ensuring up to date as well as accurate information. Moreover, developed an inventory reconciliation process where the reason the count didn’t match actual on-hand inventory was able to be identified.

Shared expertise in another job by establishing a budget and spending tactics including accountability for P&L within the shipping/receiving and purchasing departments which achieved three years of under-budget spending thus resulting in over $250K savings. Acting as supply chain manager in a home improvement company, managed inventory control processes for $5.53M in finished goods, raw material, and WIP. Furthermore, used cycle counting to reconcile or resolve finished goods and raw material inventory balances, as well as achieved finished goods inventory record accuracy exceeding 98%. Additionally, led the integration of PeopleSoft operating systems and two transportation systems called RedPrairie and CarrierPoint.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supervisor (supply chain management) who worked in acute care hospital and a health system, as well as proficient in Lawson SCM? Technical competencies involve Lawson SCM. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration (Finance) and Bachelors of Science in Financial Management.

Important contributions of this supervisor (supply chain management) included coordinating and contributing hands-on to Purchase/distribution, shipping/receiving and mailroom operations allocating correspondence, supplies and equipment to physicians, nurses, staff, patients and families throughout entire hospital. The job entailed recruiting, hiring, training and ensuring the Performance of 18 direct reports responsible for medical and specialty equipment restock, delivery and cleaning. Collaborating with hospital leaders was done to ensure proper use of supply chain function. This individual increased profit for hospital by saving $193,000 in supply and operating Costs; enabled by strategically balancing patient census and supply levels during fast or slow periods as well as implementing Cost-effective processes, models and protocols. Other roles involved providing support in the implementation of Lawson Supply Chain system utilized in storeroom; undergoing training on system use and subsequently trained daily end-users; and effectively utilizing the system to reduce operating Costs by $8,000 per quarter.

Achievements involved successfully reversing operations consistently over budget due to storeroom overstock and unnecessary overtime from lack of proper staffing; as well as facilitating through increased communications with upper management, staff, patients and visitors throughout hospital. Skills brought to the table consisted of applying comprehensive knowledge of hospital operations, collaboration with professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, delivery of excellent customer service, and swift resolution of conflicts.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager who worked extensively in the manufacturing industry? This professional is an accomplished multi-unit manager with 12+ years of leadership in lean manufacturing, account management, corporate training programs and retail operations. This individual’s fair but firm management style, coupled with a proven production track record, has allowed for a seamless melding of floor staff and executives to achieve goals that improve quality performance and industry position. Technical skills include JD Edwards SCM.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for managing daily activities of the site level supply chain personnel that plan, schedule and track material through purchasing, receiving, material handling, raw materials, and finished goods inventories at multiple locations for multiple business segments. As a supply chain manager, provided cross-functional leadership in the development of supply base and inventory management plans that are commensurate with manufacturing, facility, resource capacity and capability.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by leading purchasing initiatives in support of manufacturing operations and inventory valued at more than $16 million. Other duties were providing ongoing leadership for 3 buyers, 3 planners, 3 material handlers and 2 cycle counters, as well as reducing combined on hand inventory by $3.1M during Q1, Q2 & Q3 of year 2016.

Is impacting your organization with an SAP supply chain manager with work experience in commercial services and technology services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and MBA System & Marketing. This professional has strong technical skills with superb understanding of SAP SCM, I2, Agile and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Enterprise Application Architecture, as well as strong business domain knowledge in the area of Large Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales ops and Sales. Core accomplishments were building and managing the offshore delivery model to deliver projects with 60%-80% cost savings, as well as defining and driving KPIs to measure effectiveness of AMS support of entire ERP SAP application.

While employed in a commercial services company as an SAP supply chain manager, led cross-functional transformation Project Team to implement cutting edge supply chain capabilities. Part of the job was to build relationships with Supply Chain business leader and manage Third Party Logistics Partners to define business processes and flow of data to support efficient information delivery to the Supply Chain Business.

Part of the job as a sr. consultant-SAP logistics in a technology services company was to implement SAP third party processing functionality, which included third party purchase orders, individual purchase orders and statistical goods receipt. In addition, led the implementation of SAP Service Module for the Make-to-Order supply chain process with Variant Configuration.