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

Does employing a supply chain manager experienced in petroleum, technology and business services industries match your organization’s requirements? Computer experience is in using SAP SCM and SAP Ariba. Then individual graduated with B.S. Mechanical Engineering (minor in Mathematics), MBA in Finance, and Supply Chain Management Certificate.

Serving the petroleum industry, this supply chain manager led a team of 5 members driving global, standard process for engagement as well as e-enablement of suppliers and integration into SAP Ariba marketplace. This included oversight of an offshore team of 6 in India supporting supplier enablement, pricebook build and helpdesk support for a Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) initiative. Achievements included developing simplified and user-friendly global supplier support model (GSSM) that expedited customer support and reduced customer complaints by 15%. The individual also reduced PO and invoice transaction time, improving payment time to suppliers by 10%.

Duties in another job involved managing a project on deployment of supplier engagement and enablement change management activities for domestic business units in support of the Purchase-to-Pay initiative. Scope was identified for manual and electronic supplier engagement and pricebook build that improved PO quality, while decreasing invoice processing time, resulting in improved on time payments by 10%. Part of the job was working with procurement to create, monitor and manage Ariba contract workspaces; establish process, as well as with marketplace provider, Quadrem/Ariba, to e-enable 200 suppliers.

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.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a manager (supply chain) with work background in a health system and a medical center, as well as skilled in JD Edwards SCM and PeopleSoft? Technical skills cover JD Edwards SCM, PeopleSoft, Lawson and Pyxis. Educational attainment includes MBA in Executive Management, as well as BA Management and Marketing.

While working for a health system, main functions of this manager (supply chain) involved identifying, analyzing, presenting and implementing cost-reduction with process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities involved identifying business opportunities, business proposal development and delivering presentations to the senior executive staff. This individual collaborated with the organization to reduce acquisition costs by $2,000,000, eliminating $1,500,000 in inventory and increasing the utilization by $1,000,000 on one project. Duties covered performing “day in the life of” observations in the OR and central distribution, along with performing a study of key result areas and key performance indicators of the OR.

Studies performed covered physician cost comparison, operating room utilization, day in the life of observations, physician preference cards, operating room scheduling and brown paper process mapping. Other studies involved inventory days cover, customer surveys, Pyxis accuracy, key result areas, charge capture and price comparison. Key areas of expertise included purchase to pay process, physician cost comparison, ERP software implementations, comparative benchmarking, contract negotiations, cost reductions and data interpretation.

What contributions could a supply chain systems specialist/manager with extensive experience working in a medical center bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AAS Occupational Technology, Bachelors in Business Administration and MBA Project Management. This specialist has over 15 years of experience in project management, supply chain management and logistical operations. Technical skills involve PeopleSoft SCM, Pyxis and CareFusion.

Challenges like independently managing Supply Chain projects to ensure high customer satisfaction and production of deliverables were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a medical center as a supply chain systems specialist, project management duties included initiating and hosting planning meetings, forecasting for resources needed for project execution, reporting, time management and project scope management. Also, acted as a relationship manager for the medical center supporting the organization’s association with BD CareFusion Supply Technologies & IPA Healthcare Automation.

The job entailed providing status reports to the Logistics Manager, as well as utilizing metrics and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities. Some of the tasks were being responsible for replenishment error reconciliation utilizing the PeopleSoft SCM Pyxis interface workbench, as well as building and managing station replenishment triggers via JIT management console. In addition, drove cost reduction initiatives, as well reviewed KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities.

Would a supply chain manager with familiarity in manufacturing, marketing and solar energy industries, as well as skilled in Epicor SCM, Oracle and SAP help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Epicor SCM, Oracle, Hyperion, JD Edwards, SAP, Hyperion, AS/400 and Access. Educational attainment includes BA in Organizational Management and course in Illustration Design.

Making a positive difference with identifying and qualifying suppliers for all components needed. More so, the contract manufacturer was managed. Helping the company stay within target cost, providing a strategy for ongoing cost reduction, as well as ensuring suppliers’ quality consistency in their manufacturing processes were some of the key focuses. Mass production pricings and RFQs for cost comparisons were negotiated. Aside from handling monthly forecast planning, POs were generated for components and finished goods ensuring on-time delivery. Responsibilities covered creating RMA procedures/ templates for forecast planning and inventory monitoring system, in addition to single handedly managing logistics, order fulfillment and product on-time delivery for the company. Notable skills used on a regular basis included communicating to upper management a complete cost study of freight and storage, along with successfully identifying and contracting e-commerce or retail warehouses for the company. Duties consisted of maintaining and monitoring multiple web portals for e-commerce fulfillments. The most cost-effective logistic transportation in inbound and outbound freights was selected.

In another job, this individual had the significant achievement of solving supply crisis after 4 weeks working for the company. Providing 30% cost down road map for critical component and working with engineering and R&D teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and design concept development were some of the important contributions.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a senior supply chain manager who has work background in a general medical/surgical hospital and a behavioral healthcare facility, as well as skilled in Lawson SCM, PeopleSoft and Paragon? Technical skills cover Lawson SCM, PeopleSoft, Paragon, Access, Project and Visio. Educational attainment includes Master of Science Degree in Operations Research and Bachelor of Commerce (major in Economics, minor in Mathematics).

While working for a behavioral healthcare facility, one of the main functions of this senior supply chain manager consisted of leading supply chain projects that were related to transitioning newly acquired hospitals to the company’s policies, processes and their instance of Lawson. A complex simulation model was designed to determine optimal invoice matching tolerances. Based on the model recommendations, tolerances were adjusted in ERP Systems of new members. Collaborating with value analysis directors was done to create a process that more carefully vetted impacts on quality and cost, from accommodating new add requests to the item master. Scorecards were developed as a framework to conduct business reviews with newly on-boarded vendors. Processes related to bill-only requisitioning were standardized and a user guide for requesters was developed.

Notable tasks in another job included leading a 286-bed hospital’s materials management department, along with managing $45M in annual supply spend and a total of $1.9M in inventory. Responsibilities consisted of steering the initiative of contracting for all consigned items on-site ($823K in inventory value) and devising an item locator guidebook for clinical use during off-peak hours, when the department was not staffed.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain manager with work experience in a children’s hospital and a medical center? Professional certifications involve Bioscience Technology Certification. Technical skills include PeopleSoft SCM and Pyxis. Core competencies encompassed Medical Supply Inventory, Multi- Tasking / Collaboration, Specimen Analysis, Lab Tech Databases, Centrifuge and Lab Safety Equipment.

Serving in a children’s hospital as a supply chain manager, continuously analyzed medical supplies needed throughout the hospital for all nursing stations and Pyxis Machines. Other duties were pulling and delivering supplies to maximize staff time and ensuring patient care. The position required inventorying selected supplies using PeopleSoft, verifying inventory, identifying shortages, and notifying management to order diminished inventory items. Moreover, maintained high level performance in materials management at premier children’s hospital while fulfilling full time work as materials handler.

As a materials handler, cross-trained in loading, picking, and auditing product for to maximize production and staff resources. Furthermore, trained new associates to increase contribution and scheduled work for team of eight to ensure quality and timely production, including communicating issues to management for resolution.

Does a supply chain manager who is experienced in a specialty hospital and a medical clinic, as well as knowledgeable in Oracle SCM, MS Dynamics and Lawson pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Oracle SCM, MS Dynamics AX, Lawson and Meditech. Educational background includes MBA (Supply Chain Management) and Bachelor of Science degree.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain manager included managing the day-to-day procurement team business process within the supply chain department, supervising buyers’ purchasing assistant, as well as ensuring that procurement terms and conditions were complied with. Troubleshooting in environments such as Java, Oracle ERP/Database 12.0.6 and Meditech was efficiently completed.

Another job covered managing the overall strategy and execution of the purchasing and materials management function. Tasks covered overseeing the timely placement of purchase orders as well as ensuring that quality products, equipment and services were purchased within the required time frame, at cost effective prices. The individual also ensured that supply chain support functions were carried out as described. Apart from developing negotiation strategies, this individual led discussions with key suppliers on complex negotiation. The best deals/prices with the suppliers were secured through tendering process and negotiation. The new supply source was developed, including global level suppliers to ensure optimum benefit to the company. This individual worked with core supply chain functions (value analysis, strategic sourcing, purchasing, materials management) and managers of related project initiatives to ensure proper support. Opportunities for cost reductions were identified through changes in technical specifications, product substitution and cost-effective supply. An additional role consisted of communicating effectively with customers to resolve issues and address concerns.

Could your organization use a supply chain manager who is experienced in a general hospital, a medical clinic and a health system, as well as proficient in PeopleSoft SCM, Kronos Visionware Time and Attendance as well as McKesson STAR? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft SCM, Kronos Visionware Time and Attendance, McKesson STAR, EPSi and SQL. Educational attainment includes Master of Arts in Management with a Concentration in Organizational Behavior and Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in IT. This individual obtained Certifications in Yellow Belt Six Sigma and PMP.

Primary tasks of this supply chain manager included leading the technical team and supporting PeopleSoft Supply Chain. The job covered managing rollout of PeopleSoft SCM and all modifications and development planning, supporting all functional users and managing support tickets.

Contributions involved implementing systems across multiple locations and integrating processes which produced an estimated $6M in savings the first year. This individual successfully performed back to back upgrades in 1 months’ time; PeopleSoft 8.4, to release 8.9, and then to 9.1. Implementing systems which enabled management to actively engage in real-time processes in the development of budgets, electronic audits, and approval processes was one of the skills brought to the table. The development and implementation of time and attendance systems were directed, including testing and training, resulting in several million dollars in savings through the elimination of the temporary workforce. Accomplishments covered producing approximately $1.5M per year in rebates through the implementation of procurement and payment processing systems and saving the organization thousands of dollars in storage fees through the implementation of an OCR scanning system for accounts payable.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager with extensive work experience in a healthcare management provider? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Finance. This professional successfully managed reduction of $150K in delinquent supplier accounts to $14K in 1.5 months. Moreover, quarterbacked training for facilities linked to Oracle Purchasing Module: 100% moved to paperless environment, as well as conducted monthly contract pricing analysis where average product margins remained between 19% – 44%. Technical skills include Oracle SCM, Argus, Yardi, Lease Harbor and Harbor Flex.

Contributed to the organization’s success by managing the purchasing of $6M+ in annual medical supplies for 1,500 healthcare facilities. Acting as a supply chain manager in a provider of healthcare management, spearheaded the development of an Oracle interface which reduced monthly invoice errors from 10,000 to 1,250 raising monthly revenues by over $48K. In addition, worked on large scale database management; healthcare supplier product pricing errors less than 1% margin.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing Capital Expenditures by facilities; discovering $450K in facility savings due to contract pricing audits. In addition, implemented monthly product price margin analysis; reduced annual margin fluctuations by 37.5% or $335K. Furthermore, charted monthly analysis related to purchase order pricing versus contract billing costs for all capital purchases, as well as performed Inventory Analysis for multiple outpatient facilities thereby reducing standing inventory amounts. Performed supplier product cost analysis and created the only pricing model which provided healthcare facilities the ability to reduce cost by over $2.5M in 1 year.