Below are the 9 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.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager who worked in a healthcare system and a hospital network fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Science degree. Technological skills consist of PeopleSoft SCM, Lawson ERP and Paragon systems.

Some accomplishments included designing a complex simulation model to determine optimal invoice matching tolerances. Based on the model recommendations, tolerances were adjusted in ERP Systems of new members. While working in a hospital system as a supply chain project manager, collaborated with Value Analysis Directors to create a process that more carefully vets impacts on quality and cost, from accommodating new add requests to the item master. This specialist developed scorecards as a framework to conduct business reviews with newly on-boarded vendors. Also, standardized processes related to bill- only requisitioning and developed a user guide for requesters, as well as led supply chain projects that are related to transitioning newly acquired hospitals to policies, processes and their instance of Lawson. In addition, achieved the highest customer service score amongst all ancillary departments (Average Score: 4.8/5). This is based on a survey that was distributed to all end users.

Shared expertise by preparing routine reports for Finance Leadership that identify supply expense variances originating from AP, inventory and general ledger transactions. Acting as a senior supply chain analyst, performed spend analysis to help Clinical Affinity Groups with strategic vendor consolidation. Furthermore, created a “Top 25 Non- contracted” report that pushed the network’s contract compliance to 97%. Additionally, achieved $203K in savings from redesigning dialysis, wound care and perfusion therapy contracts.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager who worked in manufacturing, construction and trading industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, and MRP systems. Educational background includes BA in Organizational Management.

Important contributions of this supply chain manager included creating and overseeing effective long/ short range supply chain strategies which covered supply chain network, while also working with sales, project management and marketing to forecast customer demand. Raw materials were procured based on push-pull inventory planning system to assure manufacturing had the key materials available when needed. Supplier on time delivery has gone from 79% to 98.5%. Supplier PO confirmation OTD had gone from 25% to 96.2%. This specialist utilized the vendor scorecard to track supplier performance on dimensions important to the company and utilized the scorecard to track vendor performance, to track contract negotiation success and as a leverage during contract negotiations. Apart from supervising and leading the purchasing staff, training was provided for others that were involved in the supply chain.

One of the skills consisted of managing project activities to transition the ASK CRM operating system to JD Edwards. Order accuracy rate improved by 40% and seamless integration was done through the configurator while errors to production were reduced by 25% ($400K annual savings in reduced rework/expedited shipping). The JD Edwards forecasting module was implemented. Other skills involved production control, materials, shop floor, business system process improvement, customer relationship management, implementing Oracle ERP and multiple MRP systems, as well as managing budgets of up to $800K.

Is recruiting a global supply chain manager who has work background in consumer goods, technology and telecommunications industries a good move for your organization? Software knowledge covers the use of SAP SCM, SAP Ariba and SAP Manugistics. The professional has strong software and hardware IT management experience, along with coordinating multiple projects/ business unit objectives, and maximizing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) effectiveness. Achievements included establishing MRP/ERP processes for SAP and Oracle systems throughout career that enabled predictable and successful STP/PTP processes. Educational background includes Bachelor of Arts, English (with Information Technology & Business) and Master of Science, Supply Chain Management (major in Business Administration). The individual is also a CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) and a CPSM (Certified Professional Supply Manager).

Working in a consumer goods firm, this global supply chain manager made recommendations to functional stakeholders regarding the optimal approach to achieve process improvement objectives through supplier management, including implementing lean management techniques, targeting compressible spend, and adopting new BPM practices. Core business processes were improved using lean management and Six Sigma techniques for SAP ERP, to solve business challenges. Working directly with business unit clients was part of the job to understand existing and changing business processes and business strategies.

In another job, tasks involved negotiating price and contract licensing terms with service suppliers (including Kelly, IBM, Motorola, Oracle, Microsoft, AT&T, and Sprint). Cost reductions on supplier products/components were initiated and implemented. Finished goods were procured to support the short term and strategic inventory goals for OfficeMax $1.2B account, using Manugistics, Ariba, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this procurement supply chain manager who is experienced in a university hospital, a health center and a health system, as well as proficient in Lawson SCM, Meditech and Epic? Technical competencies involve Lawson SCM, Infor Lawson, Meditech, CPSI and Epic. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration (Supply Chain Management), Master of Health Services Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Important contributions of this procurement supply chain manager included implementing the use of Lawson PO536 and reengineering the associated business process to ensure timely contract price list updates and to enhance the Cloverleaf interface between Lawson IC527 and Epic. Streamlining supply chain cost capture between procurement and revenue cycle was also completed. The job entailed implementing the use of Lawson Punch-Out and requisition center, as well as maximizing the use of e-procurement/GHX 810, 850 and 832 transaction sets to improve service levels and EDI utilization. Materials management storeroom operations were re-engineered to optimize inventory levels and distribution flows utilizing the IC142 interface for storeroom replenishment and Lawson Mobile Supply Chain. Assistance was provided in the conversion from LAUA to LS9 Security.

In other jobs, this individual achieved in excess of $250K in implementing non-labor, recurring operating expenses in 12 months. Skills brought to the table involved managing and training a staff of 3 on best hospital supply chain practices, in addition to creating a centralized contract management and new product introduction process. An additional role consisted of working cross functionally with administration to implement two new surgical service lines. Utilization was increased by 40%.

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.

Could your organization use a supply chain manager who is experienced in government, airline and food industries, as well as proficient in Epicor SCM, SAP and Infor Lawson? Technical proficiencies cover Epicor SCM, SAP, NetSuite, Infor Lawson, Sage MAS 200/500, SAS, SQL and Access. This effective communicator has ability to understand and manage supply chain process to final product, as well as streamline supply-side activities to maximize customer value to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Educational attainment includes BA in English as well as BA in Business and Administration. The individual is pursuing Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management.< BR>
Primary tasks of this supply chain manager included optimizing supply chain processes and procedural activities for production and operations on airline crew compartment quarters/ cabin modules, as well as maximizing customer value by sourcing best product options given project scope, budget and timeline. Keeping accurate daily/ weekly tallies of shortages, stock-out, and work-in-process (WIP) inventory, in addition to leveraging worldwide logistics in order to plan, control, and execute production strategy were also handled. Global performance was measured through successful delivery of committed shipments to customer.

Contributions in another job involved purchasing over $18M of flight hardware for multiple programs, developing 5/10 year thermal insulation purchasing strategy, procuring flight engine hardware for F-35 joint strike fighter and procuring flight engine hardware for F-22 raptor strike fighter. Daily production and purchasing requirements, WIP, supplier delivery schedules, and delivery requirements were monitored.

What can a supply chain manager who has work background in software and manufacturing industries, as well as specialization in Oracle SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve using Oracle SCM. Educational attainment includes certificate in Secretarial Sciences.

With a focus on users of Oracle products, part of this supply chain manager’s work experience was serving as direct manager of a global worldwide operations of new product introduction materials staff with resources located in various countries. Responsibilities included influencing product structures and supply chain to meet sustainable goals, as well as working collaboratively with engineering, commodity managers, planning and sustaining operations management to execute product release readiness, sustainability and goals. Monitoring supply chain and material readiness was done to meet pre-release program milestone dates. External suppliers were managed to quickly identify and solve supply chain gaps.

In another position, tasks job covered managing and leading an internal product team responsible for on-premise hardware roadmap planning and release activities for the telecommunication business unit. Annual hardware releases included the rebranding of the latest externally manufactured Oracle rack mount servers, third party networking hardware and end of life product replacements and new part qualifications. Areas of expertise included managing cross-functional teams, having successfully introduced five to eight new products per quarter while simultaneously driving bill of material values averaging $35MM annually and part counts exceeding 2000. Success was also demonstrated in leading multiple highly complex product launches per quarter with average quarterly revenue of $700M; strong complex supply chain, supplier and systems integration knowledge was also applied.

What can a supply chain manager with work background in professional services, software and oil/gas industries, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financial and PeopleSoft Query Manager bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financial and PeopleSoft Query Manager, PeopleTools, PeopleCode and SQL. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Finance & Economics.

Working with areas such as overseeing the month-end close process (PeopleSoft), researching variances from prelims to final reports from P&L’s and making corrections were some of the skills brought to the table. Duties covered analyzing high revenue and high exposure type jobs for proper reporting. Communicating positive/negative trends and business practices to high level management, in addition to monitoring expenditures were some of the tasks. Key roles covered completing SOX 404 control self-assessments for all districts and assisting accounting for fixed asset inventory. Assistance was provided in accounting for materials and supply inventory.

Responsibilities consisted of implementing PeopleSoft version 9.1 Financial (Accounts Payable, Expenses and Supply Chain), for all North American locations, data warehousing and data uploading (item master) into PeopleSoft Item Master. User training was created and support of all PeopleSoft users after implementation was maintained. Tasks involved managing all supplier contracts and assisting the director of procurement in supplier negotiations. Assistance was provided in overall vendor portfolio re-certification project (usage of vendor approval). Contract negotiations were carried out, including all lodging company wide, tires, uniforms and products. The supplier portfolio and continued supplier adoption were managed through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain manager who worked in manufacturing and HVAC industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Biology. Professional certifications involve Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, Professional Project Management Certificate and Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM). Technical skills consist of Oracle SCM, Oracle Procurement & Payables systems, SAP and eCommerce. Core skills include Supply Chain Management, Sourcing/Procurement, Project Management and Supplier Management.

While employed as a supply chain manager, developed strategic design, established supply management process and directed operational execution for asset management and financial programs in North America (US, Canada, Mexico). This professional improved Fleet Management for 4700 vehicles with $39mm annual spend, resulting in an internal cost per mile of $0.25/mi as compared to a peer benchmark of $0.30/mi. Also, streamlined Cellular Phone Services for 8800 cell phones–Blackberry and telematic cellular service devices–with $12mm annual spend, resulting in a cost/min of <$0.07.

Part of the job as a supply chain manager (Procure to Pay Services) was to be responsible for design of Oracle Procurement & Payables systems integration with an outsourced AP service provider, saving $1.5 million annually. Moreover, responsible for coordinating outsourcing of Accounts Payable Process to an external provider for two of IR’s largest business segments, resulting in conversion of >$600mm in invoice processing through a 3rd party provider and resulting in an initial First Pass Yield of 75%.