Below are the 4 Supply Chain Analysts, 4 IT Support Analysts & 4 Systems Analysts with Epicor – Prophet 21 and other systems experience. The Thor Group® offers Epicor – Prophet 21 experienced professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a senior supply chain analyst who is experienced in retail, legal and manufacturing industries, as well as knowledgeable in Epicor SCM and MS Dynamics GP pique your interest? Technical knowledge involves Epicor SCM, MS Dynamics GP and SQL. Educational attainment includes MBA, International Business, Bachelor of Arts in English, Certification in Business Accounting and Accelerated Certificate Program in Marketing, International Business and Operations Management. This individual obtained an APICS CSCP Certification.

Major responsibilities of this senior supply chain analyst included leading global, cross-functional sourcing teams championing the strategic sourcing process within the organization, as well as assessing new product bill of materials and tech pack for lifecycle and risk issues (long lead-times, supply chain capacity issues, obsolescence). Minimizing the disruption in deliveries and quality issues, continually identifying and implementing new opportunities for cost savings and cost avoidance, as well as proactively tracking progress toward these objectives were some of the key roles. This individual achieved COGS reduction up to 10% per product while maintaining or improving product quality and features. Managing and establishing multi-level vendor portfolio, performance and vendor relationship were positive experiences brought to the business table.

The job covered participating in supplier audits and assisting with purchase specifications. Excess and obsolete inventory programs were managed in collaboration with sales/marketing/finance. Inventory planning and analysis were performed to balance customer needs with optimal utilization of financial resources. One of the functions consisted of providing strategic risk, operation and cost analysis as well as key performance indicators (KPIs) for review by business leaders.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain analyst who worked in an acute care hospital, as well as proficient in Epicor SCM, Epicor Enterprise and Lawson? Technical competencies involve Epicor SCM, Epicor Enterprise, Lawson, ADP, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Business Performance Management and Visio. Educational attainment includes MBA and BS Health Administration.

Important contributions of this supply chain analyst included developing, enhancing, testing and implementing reports to support required processes and metrics. Tasks covered managing, updating and manipulating report orientation and structures with the use of advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups. This specialist handled data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation to executive leadership, management and other team members. Raw data was analyzed, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were developed. Working with the national sourcing team on strategic sourcing to ensure that items have contracts prior to ERP implementation was part of the job. Skills included managing the post implementation of PeopleSoft, experience working within supply chain module, including requisitions, queries, and inventory management, along with developing procedures and managing the off-site warehouse.

Areas of expertise included operational, business development, administrative and compliance processes, creating and developing programs, as well as processing/utilizing traditional and emerging technologies. Other accomplishments involved managing $1 million inventory base (on and off-site consignment), modifying product purchasing methods resulting in immediate increase in turns from 2 to 6, establishing a 6-month limit for blanket orders, as well as working with suppliers to reduce shipping costs.

What can a supply chain analyst with work background in marketing and framing services industries, as well as specialization in Epicor SCM and Epicor P21 bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Epicor SCM and Epicor P21. Educational background includes BA in Business Administration, AA in Business Administration and Supply Chain Management Certificate.

Working with areas such as resolving and reducing customer complaints and meeting customer service level agreements were some of the skills by this supply chain analyst. Duties covered serving as the contact point for customers and suppliers, working with high-profile companies, as well as developing and managing strong relationships at all levels within the customers and vendors. EDI order processing was completed using Prophet 21, an ERP and CRM software program. Brand products were recommended to customers and the benefits were highlighted to increase sales. Aged Receivables were reduced from $1.5 million to $200K within eight months.

Responsibilities consisted of reviewing and analyzing forecast data to determine and address inventory needs, along with identifying and suggesting supply chain improvement opportunities such as simplifying and consolidating PO placement. Tasks involved writing RFQs and purchase orders, coordinating logistics for ground and air transportation, along with completing all export documentation for shipments. On-time delivery rate was improved from 70% to 90% within a year. Overseeing dispatching, routing, tracking, and shipping activities was done to ensure prompt, and accurate delivery of shipments. Statistical data and reports were analyzed for trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of logistical resources. Proficiencies involved supply chain and resource management, purchasing and procurement, as well as inventory control processes.

Could your organization use a supply chain analyst who is experienced in manufacturing and marketing industries, as well as proficient in Epicor SCM? Technical proficiencies cover Epicor SCM, MISys, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SQL and Crystal Reports. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Management.

Primary tasks of this supply chain analyst included serving as the internal ERP project lead and effectively rolling out the initial system launch and upgrade under company budget, in addition to planning, executing and controlling ERP projects by developing plans and collaborating with outside consultants to meet rollout deadlines. Configuring and managing the ERP System, along with reviewing and structuring security settings, and user access between all departments were also handled. Key roles covered customizing menu groups, and modules tailored to company needs, in addition to entering and managing the master production schedule. A series of operations was organized to track in-house repairs, resulting in costs and prices being accurate for billable and non-billable repairs.

Contributions involved supporting ERP application errors, updates, and company settings, along with managing all application errors by communicating with support services and resolving them in a timely manner. Building and deploying business activity queries (SQL) providing custom reports to departments were completed. Tools were created using Dashboards and Queries for many departments. The SQL Reporting Services for application were managed and updated. A majority of reports was customized using SSRS, by adding fields and datasets, to meet the needs of each department.

Could your organization use an ERP support manager/IT support analyst who is experienced in manufacturing, marketing and food industries, as well as proficient in Epicor SCM, SAP and JD Edwards? Technical proficiencies cover Epicor SCM, SAP, JD Edwards and Infor Lawson. Educational attainment includes Master’s in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management and Leadership as well as Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Marketing Management. This individual obtained PMP certification.

Primary tasks of this ERP support manager included change management and master data cleansing while rolling out Epicor 9.05.702A. The team was managed during the roll out of Epicor 9.05.702A to a new distribution center utilizing PMBOK methodologies and best project management practices. Key roles covered planning, developing and managing all affiliated ERP driven projects including but not limited to GL, AP, AR, costing, cycle counting, resources structuring, fulfillment work benches, Kanban, MRP and improving the warehouse flow of material. Aside from managing the team, the planning and roll out of the distribution center were coordinated. Collaborating daily in a cross functional team environment was done in order to provide feasible solutions. The IS department and IT support desk for 9 plants were managed.

Contributions involved seeking innovative solutions when delivering project recommendations, as well as concentrating on the role out of Epicor 10.2.600 environment. Working directly with consultants testing and troubleshooting system glitches were completed. This individual trained all departments on how to use the ERP system (financials, engineering, accounting, shipping, receiving, purchasing and inventory). The position required working with executive management to determine systems development strategies and standards.

What can an ERP IT support contractor with work background in IT services, retail and technology industries, as well as specialization in Epicor SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Epicor SCM, Epicor P21, SAP, SQL Server, SYSPRO Enterprise Applications and Cobol. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems/Accounting and Project Management Certification Program.

Working with areas such as overseeing the complete MIS/IT system and assisting all departments as necessary to improve, develop and be responsible for overseeing daily activities for other projects as they relate to MIS/IT were some of the skills. Duties covered identifying and assisting in streamlining departmental functions as they relate to MIS/IT, as well as working as a staff accountant responsible for daily input of timesheets for the shop floor employees. On a monthly basis, this individual was responsible for gathering the information to file sales and use tax for the state. The controller was assisted in handling day to day activities in the accounting department.

One of the responsibilities consisted of processing all the inbound and outbound supported EDI X12 standard documents for the supported trading partners. To process these supported EDI documents, tools like HighJump TrueCommerce, Epicor’s Trading Partner Connect, supplier retail websites, SQL Report programs and inbound emails with orders attached were used as a support mechanism for the trading partner that supported traded EDI documents through an import process into Epicor P21 ERP corporate software. More so, trading partner exported documents were supported.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior analyst who worked in software, manufacturing and import industries, as well as proficient in Epicor SCM? Technical competencies involve Epicor SCM, Epicor Enterprise, SAP, Lawson, MS Dynamics NAV, SQL Server, Cognos, SQL Server and T-SQL. Educational attainment includes MBA, Management Information Systems; Courses in Accounting, Taxation and Business Law; as well as BA in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance.

Important contributions of this senior analyst included analyzing, developing and deploying a system designed to replace legacy manual processes to automated ERP. Defining the selection criteria and leading the evaluation team for selection of the ERP solution that best filled company requirements were some of the tasks. Substantial challenges were overcome to support diverse company requirements from product teams, accounting, IT and development organizations. The job covered re-engineering processes, improving critical financial controls, reporting timeliness and accuracy for customer and bank settlements; reducing time spent by an average of 7 person-days per month, and increasing reporting accuracy by over 25% as measured by reduced re-work time associated with the previous methods. Discovering and correcting several financial inadequacies resulted in significant savings and recovery of over $4M.

Key roles involved learning and supporting Epicor ERP within 3 months of hire date, along with maintaining Epicor and minimizing downtime by applying monthly bug patches. Epicor was implemented at multiple locations, including financial and distribution modules. The ERP functionality was improved by analyzing requirements per department to construct a universal solution.

Does an IT director/support analyst who is experienced in software, retail and education industries, as well as knowledgeable in Epicor SCM and SAP pique your interest? Technical knowledge involves Epicor SCM, SAP NetWeaver, Crystal Reports, SQL, Cobol and TCP/IP. Educational attainment includes BS CS.

Major responsibilities of this IT director included managing all aspects of the company’s technological infrastructure, including all hardware/software, telecom systems and services. Under this individual’s supervision was a call center and small IT support staff that maintained a dynamic department, emphasizing teamwork, exceptional technical support, and leverage of technology with the company’s business goals. Vendor support management was efficiently handled. Hands-on development was provided on automated and tailored ERP system (Ecometry), to mention some of the projects such as customer database conversion. The automation of system processes was completed, including month-end processes and development of marketing analysis. Redesigning the advertising data was done to suit business needs as a B2B/B2C company.

The job covered performing multiple software implementations, data migrations, upgrades and software customizations. Other functions consisted of business process analysis, in addition to training and providing support on multiple projects for different companies in multiple industries. An additional role included participating in the software implementation of a large upgrade project involving over 3,000 new systems on campus. Areas of expertise included different areas of the ERP business-systems integration: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Financials, CRM and Data Warehouse. Epicor consulting tasks involved Enterprise Financial and Distribution, Procurement, CRM, CWB, ICE, Service Connect, Business Intelligence, Advance Allocations, FRx Training, Crystal Reports XI, upgrades, installs, a wide variety of customizations and user training onsite as well as remote internationally.

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.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this systems analyst with work experience in semiconductor, confectionery and financial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance. Technical skills include Epicor SCM, ERP Administration and Development (Adage and Vantage), SQL Server Administration, SQL/T-SQL Development as well as SQL Integration & Reporting Services.

Contributed to the organization by maintaining Microsoft FRx and Epicor Advanced Planning databases. As a systems analyst, worked on Microsoft FRx utilizing ETL packages to pull data from main Progress database, as well as Epicor Advanced Planning pulled data from main Progress database using the Epicor application. Some of the tasks were migrating corporate intranet and Sales Order Configurator sites from SQL 2000 to SQL 2008, as well as creating and maintaining linked database (Progress SQL linked to SQL 2008). Part of the job was to maintain system for users in four countries, as well as move datacenter from California hosting site to Billerica and Shanghai.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by supporting Supply Chain department on weekly/monthly forecasting projections. Serving as an applications development manager in a confectionery company, created processes to track lot and non-lot controlled inventory throughout plant. Additionally, was responsible for new development to match evolving business processes (written in OpenRoad). Some of the tasks were handling daily maintenance requests by all users, as well as co-leading project in fact finding, planning and implementation of project objectives and goals.

Is impacting your organization with a systems analyst who worked in apparel, software and website design industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Biomedical and Master of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve ITIL Information Technology Fundamentals, as well as SAP, SAP SCM 600, SAP CRM 100, SAP SCM 605, and SAM CRM 400 training certifications. Technical/functional skills consist of Epicor Merchandising, Epicor POS, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SAP CRM and AS/400.

While employed in an apparel company as a systems analyst, saved millions in solution and process expenses by transitioning enterprise resource planning, supply chain, customer service and manufacturing (SAP SD AFS, WMS, etc.) solutions for company’s collection after corporate takeover by a Golf Company. Also, worked on end-to-end implementation of the two-year, multi-million dollar supply chain and enterprise resource planning and financials (WMS, SAP SD AFS, SAP FI) after another company acquisition. Results of this relation included reduction in supply chain operational and office staff by 15%, increase in manufacturing and shipping efficiencies, and increase in inventory accuracy and on time shipping to 90%.

Part of the job as a systems analyst was to analyze information for processes. Results led to process that formulated, evangelized, and sold cross-organizational corporate taxonomy to increase software sales in Q4 2011 by 16% to 1.74 Billion, or annual sales growth in software revenue of 22% to 590 million in accountable business unit. Furthermore, established one unified SAP operational process to streamline and synchronize various communication and sales channels by driving adoption of new SAP taxonomy repositories for 25 industries, with special focus on Retail, Wholesale, Financial Services, Consumer Products, and Manufacturing.

What contributions could a systems analyst with experience working in education, metal fabrication and IT solutions industries bring to your organization? Educational background consists of Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Business Administration. Technical skills consist of Epicor, Lawson, Vantive and Business Objects. Professional certifications involve AMA-Information Technology Project Management and Basics of Supply Chain Management (APICS).

Challenges like working on a 9-month project that involved a migration from Lawson to Epicor Financials were welcomed and successfully completed. While working in the education sector as a systems analyst, participated in Package Selection, Requirements Definition, Business Process Analysis and related Re-engineering as well as Change Management activities. Also, was responsible for reporting project status and managing budget and project schedules. Other duties were participating in the application training, and setup, as well as presenting the project plan and methodology to the chief executives of the company.

Shared expertise by partnering with project teams and internal customers to gather, analyze, synthesize and document functional requirements. This application analyst was responsible for the financial ERP system Lawson and Epicor. Part of the job was to support CRM application (Vantive) and enterprise reporting (Business Objects) activities. Some of the tasks were assisting with the creation and delivery of user training within these applications. This individual engaged in the documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 IT control audits.