Below are the 2 Data Analysts, 4 Systems Analysts & 4 Supply Chain Analysts with JD Edwards SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides JD Edwards SCM experienced supply chain managers, supply chain planners, business analysts as well as buying, purchasing, procurement, materials, inventory, logistics & scheduling professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a data analyst who is knowledgeable in JD Edwards SCM, as well as experienced in manufacturing and communications industries pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes JD Edwards SCM, AS/400, Ascent Capture and Lotus Notes. Educational background includes Associate’s degree in Computer Science (specialization in programming) and Bachelor degree in Business Management.

Major responsibilities of this data analyst included ensuring the accuracy of all JD Edwards databases, creating and running exception reports, training the divisional personnel and processing data updates as necessary. Key roles covered reviewing all item master and addressing book entries for accuracy, including additions, changes and deletions, on a regular basis. Guidance and training were provided to appropriate divisional and corporate purchasing personnel to assure that all data entry was completed in accordance with corporate data entry policies. Establishing and reviewing audit reports that would determine all necessary corrective Action required to eliminate all data entry errors were positive experiences brought to the business table. Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy to all standard Cost changes were efficiently handled. Having one central point for these updates significantly lowered the variance that the finance group had to research.

The job covered establishing and communicating procedures and protocol regarding the accuracy of the item master and address book databases to appropriate divisional and corporate personnel. Divisions were assisted in updating large amounts of data programmatically; JD Edwards UDC tables were maintained; and the Access was maintained in the item master database. Tasks consisted of directly communicating with divisional personnel responsible for address book or item master maintenance, supply chain management and corporate purchasing personnel.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a data analyst who is skilled in JD Edwards SCM and Oracle with work background in manufacturing and business services industries? Technical skills cover JD Edwards SCM, Oracle, PL/SQL and Cognos. Areas of expertise include manufacturing inventory, logistics, and distribution; data analysis; and supply chain business analysis. Educational attainment includes Bachelor in Business Administration (Major: Management Information Systems) and AS in Computer Information Systems (Major: Computer Information Systems). This individual obtained Certifications in CNA (Novell Administration) and Computer & Information Systems.

While working for a manufacturing company, one of the main functions of this data analyst was composed of performing diverse roles in cross-functional teams involving master data management, sales & operations planning and advanced supply chain planning. This individual was responsible for full SKU life cycle set up by assigning and registering new SKU’s, basic and full system SKU setup in JD Edwards. Business analysis, project evaluation and achievability determination of data feed requirements for news products were conducted. Aside from organizing new product launches, support was provided until the product was available for sale.

Duties involved ensuring that the organization did not use multiple (potentially inconsistent) versions of the same master data in different parts of its operations and working closely with supply chain planning team to ensure ERP Master Data elements were accurate and updated in a timely manner. Notable tasks included creating and maintaining status reports and issue logs for various projects. The project plan was maintained by updating inputs from project team members and stakeholders.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a systems analyst who has work background in manufacturing and IT industries? Technical skills cover JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld, Oracle, SQL, AS/400 and EDI Software, as well as RPG III, 400, IV, ILE CL. Areas of expertise include software development and financial/business accounting systems. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Sciences; as well as Associate of Arts & Sciences degree in Data Processing.

One of the main functions of this systems analyst consisted of managing the JD Edwards Enterprise Applications (JD Edwards World Environment). This individual maintained a working knowledge of complex business processes and their relation to JD Edwards Financial, Supply Chain Management, Distribution and Manufacturing applications including: Sales Order, Purchase Order/ Inventory; PDM, Shop Floor, Forecasting and MRP/DRP. System users were assisted with business and technical daily operation of the JD Edwards system in various facilities. JD Edwards application issues were resolved. Recommending and implementing process improvements were some of the duties, along with implementing and documenting JD Edwards system setup based on business demands. Notable tasks included developing and maintaining the JD Edwards menus. Responsibilities consisted of reviewing, documenting and maintaining custom applications.

Part of the functions in another job involved serving as lead developer of a team of three for a J.D. Edwards to i2 state-of-the-art forecasting system interface for a major Fortune 100 client. Other roles involved designing, testing and implementing custom RPG programs to pass all sales Order and work Order hierarchical data requirements to i2.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this systems analyst with work background in oil and manufacturing industries? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards World, JD Edwards E1 and Crystal Reports. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Important contributions of this systems analyst included handling Tier One ERP implementation of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne version 8.9 with emphasis on Address Book, Purchasing, Item Master, Receivables and integrated functions, as well as participating in business process discovery meetings to identify fit/gap matrices. Gathering business requirements and drafting specifications of necessary enhancements to address ERP process gaps; supervising the development of enhancements; and performing Acceptance testing prior to package build deployment were some of the tasks. This specialist performed system configuration; planned/ set Order activity rules; modified processing options for data selection; and worked on menu development. Aside from drafting scripts for unit testing, string testing, and user Acceptance testing, unit and string testing were also conducted; participating in system stress testing was also completed. Item Master and RNV data conversions were performed. Technical support was provided during user Acceptance testing to identify and correct deficiencies; additional change specifications were initiated as necessary.

JD Edwards automated and integrated processes were efficiently handled. This individual managed the internet accessed supplier portal; provided technical support to external users; reported and addressed deficiencies in programming functionality; modified configuration as necessary; and conducted testing. Radically enhancing the quote-to-sale and Purchase-to-pay Electronic Data Interfaces (EDI) between suppliers and all global pride locations was done to create a dynamic multi-language and near paperless supply chain management process.

What can a senior systems analyst with specializations in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards E1, SQL, EDI, XSL, ASP.NET and AJAX, as well as work background in logistics and telecommunications industries bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards E1, SQL, EDI, XSL, ASP.NET and AJAX. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science, major in Systems Engineering. This individual obtained certifications as MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer), MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).

Working with areas such as developing processes to integrate customer orders into the SupplyCore systems and using BizTalk Server to logically route customer orders from EDI, flat files and web entries into a pre Order system, a quoting system or the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP system were some of the responsibilities of this systems analyst. The orders were transformed into the necessary target format using Visual Basic libraries, XML transformations and SQL Server 2000 DTS packages. This individual automated the invoicing process to reduce manual entry. The previous process of entering invoices into an EDI form was modified to retrieve required information from JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. These invoices were transformed using BizTalk server and transported by SMTP to the EDI VAN. The automation saved over 10 man-hours of effort a day.

An additional function consisted of transforming customer product catalogs into a centralized SupplyCore data warehouse. Customer catalogs were received as text files, EDI transactions, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. SQL stored procedures were used to retrieve the product records, the record information was validated, and then transformed into a standard product format.

Could your organization use a senior systems analyst who is proficient in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards E1, JD Edwards OneWorld, Oracle, Report Writer and PL/SQL, as well as experienced in entertainment, real estate and manufacturing industries? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld, Oracle, Report Writer and PL/SQL. The professional has more than 15 years of experience in JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1), including Distribution & Logistics module like Sales Order Management, Inventory Management, Procurement and Manufacturing. Educational background includes B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Some impact contributions of this senior systems analyst included serving as lead for the master data group tile and item setup, as well as working as project lead for various Interfaces to Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system. The various interfaces were item, promotions (advance pricing) and sales estimate tool (SET). This individual developed automated customer and item load process into JD Edwards and worked on the Bill of Materials (BOM) for Europe implementation. The Vanilla Z process was used for this. Aside from gathering user requirements through interviews, business/user requirements were analyzed and documented. Gap analyses were performed and documented.

Skills brought to the table involved preparing functional and technical designs, in addition to analyzing production issues to find the root cause of the issue. Functions covered following the SDLC process for enhancement and fix to the JD Edwards custom application, along with implementing the new application functionality using best practices throughout the software development life cycle. The job consisted of developing, testing and implementing the code to resolve program breaks or to fix program logic errors.

Could your organization use a supply chain analyst who is proficient in JD Edwards SCM, as well as experienced in the computer hardware and media industries? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards BOM, Oracle, Siebel, Agile and AS/400. Core competencies include configuration management experience (being a key link between manufacturing, sales, Marketing, and IT teams) by managing the flow of information, issue resolution and investigating ways to improve processes. Educational background includes Bachelor in Business Administration (minor in Management) and Associate in Marketing.

Some impact contributions of this supply chain analyst included managing Oracle finish good part setup, maintenance and validation, then attributing collection from ODM team to build Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Management Planning. This individual generated and distributed MRP sales & demand forecasting reports, as well as handled Oracle Demand Plan Manager Performance surveillance. Daily tests were run to monitor functionality and coordinating with IT team to troubleshoot inefficiencies was also completed. Key roles involved researching and resolving issues appearing on the Agile to Oracle interface workbench.

Skills in another job involved creating, approving and implementing changes to bills of material or product attributes as indicated through the Marketing assumption process or manufacturability. Functions covered reviewing Agile to JD Edwards interface files to ensure accuracy, managing the configuration rule change process from inception to completion and implementing Marketing, manufacturing, and pricing rules into JD Edwards, Siebel, and GPS Configurators. The job consisted of administering the part notification Order process and ensuring products were not released into a production lifecyle before outsourced distribution centers were prepared to receive inventory and fulfill orders.

Would a supply chain analyst who is skilled in JD Edwards SCM, SAP, Oracle and AS/400 with familiarity in business services, manufacturing and veterinary industries help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover JD Edwards SCM, SAP, Oracle and AS/400. Experience is shown in effectively dealing with and negotiating Cost effective pricing with outside vendors/ suppliers, as well as accurately storing/maintaining internal controls and procedures related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Educational attainment includes MBA (Business Management) and Bachelor of Science in Business Operations. Affiliations are with APICS and Transportation & Logistics Council.

Making a positive difference with ensuring quality materials and services were obtained within certain Cost requirements and overseeing suppliers to continuously improve quality, delivery and Price support to supply chain operations were some of the key focuses of this supply chain analyst. Responsibilities covered looking for opportunities to leverage buying power and maintaining supplier relationships and analyze potential risks or disruptions that could impact business operations. An additional duty involved maintaining contract compliance, accurate supplier information, Price quotes, delivery expectations, Purchase orders and materials for production scheduling.

Notable tasks in other jobs included ensuring inventory accurately matched between JD Edwards and SAP. This individual improved the flow and efficiency of processes/procedures through introduction of “lean manufacturing” and “5S” methods. Accomplishments involved improving replenishment efficiency by 20% by utilizing WMS, implementing specific replenishment times, as well as decreasing inventory “shortages” by 10% by implementing Performance metrics for receivers, as well as holding receivers/stockers accountable for product flow from receiving floor to shelf. Other contributions consisted of decreasing warehouse “damages” 15% by holding employees accountable.

Could your organization use a supply chain analyst who is proficient in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards E1, Oracle, SAP, and Java, as well as experienced in insurance, Marketing and technology industries? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards E1, Oracle, SAP, Clarity, CSS and Java. Other abilities involve managing multiple projects, coordinating with different teams and performing budget allocation and analysis. Educational attainment includes Diploma in Business Management & Supply Chain Management; Diploma in Computer Application; and Bachelor of Arts degree. This individual is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master.

Primary tasks of this supply chain analyst included driving on-site IT procurement practices to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines and procedures, as well as conducting daily core procurement duties such as forecasting usage, placing an Order with vendors and reviewing vendor contracts. Consistently reducing lead times and boosting on-time materials delivery by strengthening relationships with suppliers/vendor were also handled. Key roles covered coordinating an interaction between business and vendor, in addition to analyzing and providing solutions to business requirements. The job involved developing, maintaining and continuously seeking to improve key vendor relationships. Proactively gathering, compiling, analyzing and reporting information relevant to vendors, industry, departmental needs and projects were carried out.

Contributions involved escalating issues and concerns to procurement management and other functional areas such as legal, privacy and compliance, along with drafting and reviewing MSAs, schedules/statements of work for consulting service projects, software, hardware, hosting and SaaS services. Reviewing contact terms and conditions was done to ensure compliance with company policies. This individual initiated and structured RFPs and participated in supplier negotiation.

What can a supply chain analyst with specializations in JD Edwards SCM, NetSuite and QuickBooks, as well as work background in technology, software and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM, NetSuite and QuickBooks. Core competencies include identifying and executing Cost reduction programs, inventory planning and commodity/ vendor management; Cost reduction goals and effective planning methodology were consistently achieved while building solid vendor relationships. Educational background includes B.S. Organizational Behavior and Leadership; as well as A.A. in Liberal Arts.

Working with areas such as purchasing and planning direct material requirements and effectively managing inventory min/max levels to achieve lean inventory goals were some of the skills brought to the table by this supply chain analyst. Duties covered successfully preparing and managing the rolling forecast to support corporate sales and production needs while reducing financial exposure in finished goods. Aside from approving incoming sales orders, this individual worked closely with sales team and customers to rectify pricing and Discount discrepancies. Managing maintenance renewals, return of goods (RMA’s) and company owned evaluation equipment was completed, along with ensuring customer satisfaction through Order fulfillment status. Compliance and accuracy of import/export documentation for international shipments were enforced.

Responsibilities consisted of fostering supplier partnerships and evaluating vendor Performance through vendor audits. Effectively managing goods at contract manufacturer’s facility and communicating with suppliers to reduce inventory liabilities in a Cost effective and timely manner. Achievements included setting up global integration center to support corporate global expansion initiatives that reduced international Order fulfillment turnaround time by 50% and reduced customers VAT and shipping charges.