Below are the 7 Supply Chain Project Managers & 3 Product Managers with various industry & systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain project managers & product managers with your industry and SCM systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented project manager who worked in distribution, consumer goods and chemical industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (IT and Finance). Professional certifications include Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP Certifications. Technical knowledge involve Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud (Release 11): Planning Central, Procurement and Global Order Promising, Oracle Cloud Applications, Oracle RDBMS (Oracle 11i/10g/9i/8i) and Oracle Applications Versions R12 (12.2.3/12.1.3/12.1.2/12.0.6/12.0.4), and 11i.

Some accomplishments included implementation of new highly automated storage and retrieval robotic conveyor system (worth $5M) for expanded warehouse having multiple interfaces with Oracle Applications (as source of truth business system) covering Master Data, Material Transactions, Cycle Count, Kanban, LOT/ Serial/ LPN transactions, inbound receiving, quality and put-away process, as well as manufacturing processes, outbound picking, shipping process, etc. As a project manager, worked on the replacement of EXADATA hardware with DELL/ EMc2 hardware with rigorous business process regression testing and bug fixing.

Shared expertise by doing assessment of capabilities of Supply Chain Management Cloud Planning Central for ‘Constrained Planning’ and ‘Allocated ATP’. While working as a project manager, designed prototype solution alternatives of allocating materials for high priority sales orders based on Customer Classification. In addition, did assessment of impact of Allocated ATP and Demantra Forecasting in ASCP Plan Run in ATP Simplification Process.

Can recruiting a project manager who served telecommunications and broadcasting industries have a positive impact on your organization? Systems experience covers PeopleSoft SCM, SAP, Oracle, MySQL, Salesforce, Hyperion Brio, HPSM Management Services, HPE Service Manager, WDM, and SAS. This professional finished B.S. in Information Technology Technical Management and MS Business Administration, besides having Six Sigma Lean Certificate training (Greenbelt 2007).

Serving a telecommunications firm, this project manager provided SCM analysis and insights for successful rollout of Retail Traffic Counter Procure to Pay Salesforce Project rework of weekly reporting and workflow processes implemented at retail outlets during transitional periods. The job called for overseeing implementations of project(s) 70% at client location, 30% remotely, while also leading technical discussions with clients throughout project Workfront delivery. Support was provided for customer experience team with integrations and other technical PCI interactions during the customer journey. One job duty was partnering with consulting practice managers to design and implement solutions for the client. Overseeing transportation logistics process technical development and standard operating procedure documentation (to support technical delivery as well as integrations with 3rd party software) were done. Production support was given for Peoplesoft AR, AP, Purchasing/Inventory, Billing/Order modules.

Apart from installing and managing Salesforce.com solutions within timelines, tasks included providing delivery of projects relating to SFDC and enterprise solutions, along with suggesting effective implementation processes of JDA modules for versions such as demand and master planning. Custom tabs, validation rules, approval processes and auto-response were developed for automating business logic. Other achievements covered creating workflow rules and defining associated tasks, time triggered tasks, email alerts, and field updates to implement business logic.

How can a project manager who worked in retail, banking and chemical industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics. This professional completed Oracle Certification courses and SAP Supply Chain Management courses like Inventory Management, Physical Inventory, Processes in Logistics Execution, and Warehouse Management. Technical expertise involves Oracle SCM, Oracle 8i, SAP ECC 6.0, PeopleSoft, Crystal Reports, Mercury Quality Center, C Folders, Rational Testing Software and NetMeeting.

Working with challenging issues such as serving as liaison between all end user areas/functions and IT technical teams to assure effective use of SAP applications and infrastructure resources have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a project lead, this individual was in charge of applicant tracking in retail, managed SAP Security, Employee Self Service/Manager Self Service and Infrastructure, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), developers, e-commerce, Quality Control, Taleo and Change Management teams designing and integrating the Candidate Assessment Program. Also, created a single point of contact for users to communicate systems issues, as well as provided support for end users, resulting in user confidence and increased EEOC efficiency.

With a “can do approach” in the area of mastering Oracle Supply Chain Management utilizing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology while leading a team of Business and Quality Analysts have been career objectives. As a project manager, gained user confidence by demonstrating business, application and technical acumen during a complex eCommerce, Oracle and SAP implementation.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this project manager and systems consultant who worked in media, telecommunications and manufacturing industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld and Oracle? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld and Oracle. Educational background includes MS Computer Science, Distributed Processing and Computer Architecture; and BS Mathematics & Computer Science.

One of the important contributions of this project management and systems consultant included working on a JD Edwards to SAP interfaces project. As business analyst, technical and functional tasks were performed. The job entailed working with all members of interface teams, the JD Edwards team, the webMethods team, the SAP team and the Horizon (Business Intelligence) team. Tasks covered working on a number of JDE to SAP interfaces namely revenue interface, finished goods, accounts payable and on numerous interface tasks. Manufacturing PO information from ARIBA, purchase order data and open PO line items were efficiently handled. Accounts receivable: customer invoices were administered, along with the initial A/R open balances. Accounts Payable was also handled with open items on the JD Edwards side and supply chain SKU (stock keeping unit) levels.

One of the skills involved participating in the functional design and implementation of a checks & balances system for all interfaces. This system tracked outbound and inbound transactions from JDE to webMethods and to SAP and back to JDE. Core competencies included technical and functional expertise in financials, distribution and manufacturing, as well as extensive interface design (case tools) and application implementation.

What can a project manager with work background in telecommunications, business services and government industries, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM. Educational attainment includes Masters Certification in Project Management and BS Management Information Systems.

Working with areas such as managing twelve application developers/business analysts for HRIS & Supply Chain/Inventory systems was one of the responsibilities. Duties covered analyzing PeopleSoft 80 project management activity from initiation through deployment, as well as handling modules. Skills consisted of interface management, application development management, daily operations, SLA metrics and vendor negotiation. Value sharing, annual merit bonus program; resume tracking, edify, employee self-services, benefits administration, payroll and training were also carried out. Proficiency in project life cycle, planning methodologies and design flows was applied.

Key interfaces to PeopleSoft platform infrastructure were deployed thus improving uptime and availability. One of the functions consisted of overseeing the evaluation of business and system requirements and project related research on business and technical trends and dependencies. The job covered providing guidance to project team members and/or others in project management roles, in addition to deploying a global strategy and program for outsourcing T1-T3 incident support. Tasks involved running stakeholder and internal client meetings to ensure strategic initiatives are on track, along with ensuring service delivery meets customer requirements and expectations. Aside from validating service performance across work streams, metrics indicating project health was published. Reviewing SLA metrics and performing analysis on metrics and improvement plans to customer were carried out.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a project manager with experience working in food, IT solutions and restaurant industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Computer Science. Technological knowledge consists of JDA, SAP/BW, Business Objects (BO), JD Edwards and BI DataMart. Specialties cover complex project management, leading global teams, content management, problem solving, conflict resolution, and business case development.

Serving in a food company as a project manager, developed operational BI reports supporting the company’s market finance, marking and procurement teams in their forecast and budget management. As project manager, had overall responsibility in the development of 20 reports using Agile methodology. Technologies included SAP/BW, Business Objects (BO) including BEX and BOBJ Reports, Teradata Data, and Aprimo. Additionally, managed the implementation of the end-to-end processes from receiving data from Teradata Cloud Services thru B2B Channels to BI DataMart.

Acting as a project manager in an IT solutions company, developed reports that facilitated lowering inventory requirements, better plan supplier shipments and distribution center sales and minimize order changes. Project was using PMBOK Methodology and Agile Framework including conducting JAD sessions for overall model, storm model, initial requirements and architecture envisioning, feature-driven development, Feature planning, design and building (FDD). As part of the project, designed and developed a data warehouse for business intelligent based on Oracle, PL/SQL and Tableau Desktop / Server from integration data in JDA and JD Edwards plus internal company’s demand forecasting system. As part of the transition to IT support, managed an integration project using Waterfall Methodology (SDLC).

Would hiring a senior project manager with experience working in software, consulting and IT services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Economics. Professional certifications involve Project Management Professional. Software skills include Lawson SCM and Infor Lawson ERP Version 8.x, 9.x as well as 10.x.

Acting as a principal consultant for project management, demonstrated project and program management expertise by leading numerous successful full life cycle (Planning, Initiating, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing) ERP implementations and upgrades of Infor Lawson ERP Version 8.x, 9.x and 10.x projects. This success was realized through knowledge and skills in project planning, program management, communications management from C-level, VP level through end user levels, as well as business requirements gathering.

While working for a software consulting company, acted as an overall project manager under contract to manage all facets of the project including planning, requirements gathering, business process design, system configuration, budget management, scope control, quality assurance, change management and project communications. While employed as a principal consultant in supply chain and project management, utilized software expertise and industry best practices to reengineer current business processes into a future state (to be) design that produced effective and efficient business processes.

How can a group product manager with experience working in financial services, IT services and software industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Engineering and MBA Marketing/Finance. This specialist has hands-on experience in SAP ERP/SCM/CRM applications and Agile development methodology. Technical expertise includes On-demand, CRM, Supply Chain, Procurement, Financial Supply Chain, and Security. Also, has working knowledge in XML, EDI, J2EE, and Data Encryption.

Working with challenging issues such as strategy development, recommendation and execution for three of Ariba’s key enterprise solution suites, from opportunity analysis, to market sizing and segmentation, to business case and Go-to-Market plan, as part of product strategy have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a group product manager, drove the transformation of the Ariba Supplier Network product from a Free service to a new multi-million dollar on-demand subscription business. Additionally, led cross-functional teams and delivered 3 new products in 3 years, generating over $75 million in revenue and over 180 global customers.

With a “can do approach” in the area of executing partnership strategy by defining and managing product integration projects with key e-procurement application vendors, including Ariba and SAP have been career objectives. Acting as a sr. product manager, with SAP and Ariba, gathered and defined product requirements for product integration, facilitated integration testing and internal deployment. Moreover, produced detailed integration training guides to the sales team.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this product manager who is experienced in the food services industry and proficient in Lawson SCM? Technical competencies involve Lawson SCM and IDS/Bosonova. Educational attainment includes Business, Marketing, Computer and Accounting courses.

Important tasks included managing 104 vendors and approximately 650 items for 3 distribution centers and ensuring proper inventory level for all levels for customers. Skills consisted of maintaining inventory turns 22-26 per year and verifying that pricing on purchase orders agree with customer contracts and fall in the guidelines with the vendors. The job involved overseeing the work of 6 buyers to make sure that they have the necessary information from customers as needed for their products, monitoring the weekly payroll in department, developing and managing work schedules, in addition to communicating with president, vice president and key customers as needed.

Key roles in other jobs involved buying and ordering products, in addition to assisting the buyers with any product or vendor issues. Communicating information regarding their products such as promos and increases at peak holidays throughout the season was also carried out. In addition, this specialist was responsible for ordering specific food groups for customers in a timely manner. Apart from verifying the pricing and freight as well as the transportation, 4 distribution centers were bought. The customer base grew from 4 to 14 chain accounts. Products were ordered and managed from the storage locations.

Would hiring a software product manager with work background in software development and commerce solutions industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Engineering (BE), with concentration in Computer Science and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), with concentration in International Business and Finance. Skills in ERP packages include: SAP modules: SAP-Apparel and Footwear solution (AFS), MM, QM, ABAP Query, LIS, Workflow and ARIBA: Marketplace (AMNE, AMSE) and Supplier Network (ACSN). Also, has extensive experience in product management, project management and systems analysis activities of business software systems.

Acting as a software product manager in a software development and design company, developed, implemented and supported a supplier adoption to enable procurement through marketplace using Ariba’s AMNE and ACSN products. Responsibilities included supplier on boarding deliverables, supplier training and support. Software product management functions included gathering, facilitating, documenting and refining requirements from customers, sales, product marketing and other business owners across the organization. The overall responsibility was to shepherd products through the product development, QA and delivery process, as well as develop revenue and cost models to justify product development.

While working as a product manager in a provider of customized content and commerce solutions, interacted with software vendors to evaluate products, integration capabilities and pricing negotiation. In addition, assisted in designing integration scenarios with customer’s SAP System.