Below are the 2 Supply Chain Analysts, 5 Business Analysts & 4 Systems Analysts with various systems & industry experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain analysts, business analysts and systems analysts on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a supply chain analyst who is experienced in real estate, energy and construction industries, as well as knowledgeable in JD Edwards SCM pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes JD Edwards SCM, ITC and Ariba. The individual is pursuing BSB/SC Degree with Certification in Supply Chain Management.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain analyst included spearheading supplier performance grading and submitting best practice SOPS for supplier selection. Procurement and sourcing processes were improved.

Key roles in other jobs covered offering best purchasing practice based on historical procurement data and spearheading changes in inventory management through item master creation. Certain suppliers that should be placed on the contract were recommended. KPIs were suggested and presented to the group. Tracking weekly, monthly and quarterly national account performance for profit/loss reporting, in addition to coordinating quarterly results of supplier performance for communications to internal business partners were positive experiences brought to the business table. The job covered identifying, qualifying and managing vendor relationships for core US suppliers, Dubai suppliers and China suppliers. Tasks consisted of managing sourcing and procuring to project budgets of 5 million US dollars or greater. Sourcing initiatives were led for all new international projects, by utilizing core suppliers, in country suppliers and field teams. KPIs were tracked, maintained and reported. The global supplier base was established and maintained. Skills in using Ariba, ITC and JD Edwards 9.0 were applied. Other proficiencies involved client relationship management, supply chain management, vendor management, sourcing/procurement for domestic and international project, corporate staff training and real estate management.

What contributions could a supply chain analyst with experience working in several medical centers bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Relations with a minor in Near Eastern Studies. Technical skills involve PeopleSoft SCM, Minitab and Lawson.

Challenges like managing performance, coaching, motivating and training as well as setting priorities and helping develop KPI’s for supply management team were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a supply chain analyst in a medical center, developed comprehensive inventory management, cycle counting, and Balanced Score Card audit processes in PDC. Also, gained 100% visibility into the operation with stock outs eliminated and 99% inventory accuracy in place. This professional was responsible for analyzing and implementing solutions to business requirements to the appropriate Lawson ERP modules in the application area. Other duties were providing excellent customer service with internal and external customers, vendors, patients and representatives from other hospitals to make Swedish the best place to work, best customer experience, best quality/safety, best health outcomes, and best use of resources.

Shared expertise by managing over $2 million in surgical and soft good supplies in the Product Distribution Center. Serving as a supply chain analyst in another medical center, negotiated and set key objectives with vendor supplies to reduce operational expenses and build future relationships. Moreover, developed and optimized suppliers, systems, processes and organizational capabilities using Excel to meet supply chain needs. Furthermore, managed several process improvement projects for the supply chain perfecting operations, reducing expenses, changing behavior and improving customer satisfaction.

Could your organization use a business analyst who is experienced in commercial services, technology and software industries, as well as proficient in SAP SCM, SRM, Ariba, SF, HCM, MM, LMC, BO and Warehousing? Technical proficiencies cover SAP SCM, SRM, Ariba, SF, HCM, MM, LMC, BO and Warehousing. Educational background includes MBA in General Management; Master in Information Technology; Bachelor in Computer Science; and Advanced Diploma in Information Technology.

One of the impact contributions of this business analyst included managing eProcurement (Procure to Pay) using Ariba and SAP SRM for Axiata. EZBuy was implemented to streamline the group’s procurement across all 9 operating companies. Ariba, SAP SRM, SPM and Opentext were implemented for E2E procurement cycle in group. Work was done closely with project managers, business users and developers to formalize a business idea and define requirements using Rational RequisitePro. Aside from analyzing gathered requirements data, requirements were verified and functional specifications were created. The supply chain process improvement and systems implementation projects were spearheaded. Key roles involved analyzing department technology usage and determining the best course for future purchases.

Skills brought to the table included performing research to assist in the development of project scope, defining requirements and proposing changes. Functions covered interacting with multiple cross-functional teams ensuring that all business requirements were captured correctly and reporting progress to all levels in the organization. The job consisted of performing analysis of business rules, business/system process flows and user administration to be used for the new merged platform. Responsibilities included developing business requirement and functional requirement document and documenting the requirements in HP Quality Center.

What can a PeopleSoft consultant with work background in a nonprofit health system, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HRMS and Oracle bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft SCM, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HRMS, Oracle, BI Publisher, nVision, PS Query, SQR, SSRS and Crystal Reports. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science.

Working with areas such as working closely with the user community for requirements analysis, problem definition and recommending solutions was one of the responsibilities of this PeopleSoft consultant. Duties covered analyzing the requirements and various possible approaches for creating a logical data model for the system, along with creating the documentation, design documents and test scripts for PeopleSoft FSCM implementation. This individual analyzed the requirements and reviewed the functionality of the application engines, PeopleCode, application packages and component interfaces to prepare detail level design documents. Requirements gathering was conducted to maintain and modify the existing PeopleSoft customized system. Managing the implementation of internal/ external/ off-the-shelf business applications and representing the interests of supporting business groups were efficiently handled.

This individual was involved in a reporting enhancement, which was aimed at reporting and development of logic for the projects customized reporting purpose. The job covered developing various reports as per customer requirements using SQR, Crystal Reports and XML publisher, in addition to collaborating with various groups to work on the production of the system architecture and data model. Other proficiencies included data conversion, objects migration, design/development, business process modeling, mapping, systems testing and application testing of custom applications to enhance the functionality of the system to suit the business practices.

Does a senior business analyst with experience serving the IT and retail industries pique your interest? Technical background includes JDA Software (E3, Intactix, Arthur), SPI (Seasonal Profiling by Intellect), MMS, JD Edwards OneWorld, Rational Rose (RUP), Use Case diagrams, various estimation methodologies (Use Case point, Function point, Complexity based), Photoshop, Flash, Visio, Version Control (PVCS, CVS, Visual SourceSafe, Aldon), DB2/400, SQL Server, Oracle, J2EE, Web technologies and AS/400. Expertise is also in custom developed system integration/ implementation; client requirements study; gap analysis; estimations for system development; and other functions. In addition to a BSCM (Basics of Supply Chain Management) certification from APICS, this analyst is a Sun Certified Java Programmer for the Java 2 platform 1.4 with an additional IBM certification on Application Development with Websphere Studio V5.0.

Serving a mid-tier department store chain, this senior business analyst was in charge of implementation of JDA E3, SPI, MMS, and Arthur Allocation. Aside from preparing a project plan for system implementation, another duty was to conduct system testing, integration testing and participate in end to end testing for the entire retail portfolio applications (Arthur planning, Arthur Allocation, Retail Ideas, JDA MMS, JDA E3, SPI, Intactix, APM(Advertising and Promotion Management), Lawson). Contributions included taking care of issue resolution with the help of JDA customer support and in-house support team.

As business analyst for a large duty free retailer, responsibilities were for the design and implementation of the interface for third party store replenishment tool. Also carried out was the implementation of interfaces between the client system with warehouse system.

Would a senior business analyst II who is experienced in retail, wholesale and shipping industries, as well as skilled in Oracle SCM, QuickBooks and Informatica help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Oracle SCM, QuickBooks, Informatica PowerCenter/Cloud, Java, HTML, CSS and Angular. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Management Studies, specializing in Information Technology with Supply Chain Management minor.

This senior business analyst II was involved in a project for build and integration of an omnichannel ERP system, followed by migration using tools such as Jenkins, Oracle SCM, P2P software, and HighJump WMS. The job required transitioning into a senior role as a Scrum Master and adapting to systems development for retail banking data analytics. One of the responsibilities covered writing user stories adhering to the Scrum hybrid framework containing business/ technical requirements using interviewing techniques and JAD grooming sessions. The UAT criteria was written according to the TDD approach in a requirements traceability matrix creating a BRD and UML diagrams in project management software. Duties involved following Scrum ceremonies, along with assisting the development team in creating wireframes and mockups using Balsamiq.

Notable skills used on a regular basis included using data-warehousing methodologies to create data models, helping in data mapping and performing ETL extractions using Informatica R module. Prototypes/wireframes of the entire supply chain communications model were created using Balsamiq. Continuous improvement practices and defects management monitoring were efficiently handled. This individual owned the business process flow of the project using JIRA and SharePoint.

Could your organization use a senior configuration business analyst who is experienced in technology, professional services and construction industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Oracle? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards (JDE) SCM, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, PeopleSoft and NetSuite. Educational background includes Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Database Application Management), Associate’s degree in Accounting, and Certificates in Information Technology (Business Environment, Analytical Skills).

Some impact contributions of this senior configuration business analyst included developing, implementing and maintaining database upgrades from engineering specs and manufacturing process flows. Primary systems were PHD (Product High-Level Definition- Product Configurator) and Smartrak custom/Oracle 11i software applications on K.B.M, AS/400 iSeries (RPG). Supervising all multi-company interactive databases was done to process the supply chain (CRM/SOA (Quote/Order to Cash- O2C)/POS, P2P, Financial, EDI/XML, ERP, ETL PKMS, KPI, Inventory, MRP, NPI, PO’s and PLM). The job covered using JD Edwards (JDE) System/Oracle Application (ALM, CRM, Contract/Subcontract, FMS, HCM, Construction, project management, procurement, revenue recognition, SCM/MFG, supply management, One View, job costing, training/supporting JDE end-users and creating customized reports such as financial or forecasting.

This individual managed the full enterprise cycle of ERP, database development and system integration. Project management was also efficiently handled, along with Supply Chain Management (SCM), Agile Methodology, change management requirements (Q2C, O2C, P2P) and distribution centers. Other technical proficiencies involved frontend/backend programming and module operations – financial (AR, AP & GL), database designer, website development for point of sales, bid, quote, invoicing, products and services billing, logistics, client management, project management, workflow, end-user training, and system administration (enabling and disabling needed features, assigning user roles and rights).

What contributions could an SAP SCM system analyst with experience working in consumer products, beverage and specialty chemicals industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. Professional certifications include Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Software expertise consists of ERP (SAP) and Supply Chain Planning, SAP SCM, APO, SNP, PP/DS PP, PM and QM module.

Challenges like serving as a team member for APO-Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling Deployment for Ireland division Activities that include Requirement analysis, Design, Configuration, Optimization parameter selection and Unit Testing were welcomed and successfully completed. While working in a beverage company as an SAP SCM system analyst, served as a team member for Supply Network Planning (SAP) deployments in Iberia Division. This specialist analyzed supply chain model and mapped it to SAP APO functionalities, as well as served as an advance planner optimization team member for SAP-APO deployments in North America; achieving savings of 2hours/sheet by process improvement in Master Data maintenance process.

Shared expertise by doing plant maintenance module implementation (3 plants)-PM module customization for 3 plants (Breakdown and preventive), and generation of new reports and system adherence. While employed in a specialty chemicals company as an SAP system techno-functional analyst for PP, PM & QM modules, served as team member of SRM project: QM module, as well as worked on customization of quality notification, calibration and inspection plans.

How can a Lawson business/systems analyst with work experience in a medical center and a managed care facility help your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Computer Science. Skills in Lawson ERP applications involve Lawson Software 7.25, 8, 8.0.3, 9, 9.0.1, 10, 11 Lawson 4GL, Lawson Case-Tools and Infor Talent Management (ITM), Infor Spreadsheet Designer, Infor Smart Office (ISO), Infor Business Intelligence (IBI) and Infor Process Designer (IPD). Expertise in Lawson Modules involve HR, Payroll, Financial, Procurement, Inventory, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Received, Budget Management, GHX, Absence Management and Performance Management.

Working with challenging issues such as serving as sr. Lawson consultant for the following Lawson Applications: General Ledger, Cost Allocations, Budgeting, Report Writer, Accounts Payable, Invoice Matching, Cash Ledger, Employee Advance/Expense, Project and Activity Management, and Asset Management have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a business analyst- Lawson-Infor, has configured and maintained Lawson S3 (Version 11) and M3 environment (13.2) in premises and Amazon web services. Also, was involved in upgrade from V10 to V11 CloudSuite which included Lawson Financials Suite Upgrade (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash Ledger).

With a “can do approach” in the area of analyzing the business function and defining the requirements for customization and development of new inbound/outbound interfaces to/from Lawson v10 have been career objectives. Acting as an Lawson-Infor functional consultant, has worked closely with Global HR, Payroll, Purchasing and Benefits, personal administration, compensation, and time accrual in providing support on all modules of Lawson LBI Dashboards. Furthermore, has created Interfaces (Employee Demographics, Census, Accruals, Labor levels and Time Detail) using Kronos connect interfacing with Lawson HR/Payroll and clinical systems as well as configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting pay rule functionality.

Would hiring a systems analyst with experience working in computer consulting, software and telecommunications industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Minor in Business Administration. Computer skills involve Epicor SCM, Epicor ERP 10.1, Epicor Data Management tool, SAP ECC , Microsoft SQL Server, Worksoft Certify and Report Builder. Professional certifications involve Lean Six Sigma Bronze.

Acting as a systems analyst, created IT development checklist for Epicor 10.2 upgrade project and collaborated with junior analysts for unit testing and validating 200+ items in the new system. This professional successfully managed Data Migration team to extract legacy data into Epicor ERP 10.1 with smooth Go-live implementation to ERP 10.1. Also, was self-learned on SSRS report development in Visual Studio/Report Builder to support business requirement on Epicor stocked report modifications and customized report development.

While working for a computer consulting company as a business analyst, managed migration of 8 application tools to SAP Business Warehouse and additional data source in order to sunset a homegrown database with annual database server savings of $60,000. Moreover, acted as project manager to facilitate meetings, coordinate tasks, perform QA testing of reports and communicate among the team to ensure project progress within the set timeline. Furthermore, trained as a Scrum Master in Agile methodologies to resolve any project roadblocks. In addition, acted as global contact administrator, trainer and tester for Data Sync Manager tool to ensure cross functional user experience on syncing data between SAP client systems.

Would hiring a senior systems analyst/technical architect with experience working in retail system consulting and IT industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science as well as Masters Certificate in Information Technology Project Management. Technical proficiencies include JDA Merchandise Management System, modules including Purchase Order Management, Inventory Control, Price & Cost Management, Merchandise Receiving, Warehouse-to-Store Transfers, MMS Warehousing, as well as MMS to Manhattan PkMS interface, MMS to Store Point of Sale interface.

Acting as a senior technical consultant in a retail systems consulting company, has provided support services related to JDA products, including MMS and Advanced Allocation by Arthur. Also, has assisted with upgrading from older versions of JDA. Notable skills included knowledge in all facets of the merchandise process, from item creation through ordering, warehousing and sales. Wherever required, this professional has provided Functional and Technical training on the JDA Merchandise Management System (MMS) modules. Moreover, is knowledgeable in JDA MMS Warehousing process.

While working for a software company as a senior technical architect, has provided functional and technical assistance as it relates to the JDA Product, specifically the Merchandise Management System (MMS), Advanced Allocations by Arthur, and interfacing to external system. External systems would include Point of Sale (P.O.S.), Warehousing systems, and custom systems.