Below are the 4 Senior Buyers, 4 Customer Service Representatives and 4 Inventory Control Specialists with JD Edwards SCM and other systems expertise. The Thor Group® also provides purchasing, procurement, materials, inventory, logistics & scheduling professionals with JD Edwards SCM & other systems experience. We offer these professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior buyer/purchasing with experience working in retail, functional hardware and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA Education. Technical skills involve JD Edwards SCM. Professional certifications include ISM-Certified Purchasing Manager and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Core competencies involve Contract Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Development, New Product Development, Inventory and Cost Management and Strategic Planning.

Contributed to the organization’s success by working with new products from beginning to end, as well as running MRP and select orders to purchase both domestic, China and India. Acting as a senior buyer/purchasing, negotiated with vendors to reduce cost and to find best vendor, as well as worked with quality on problem resolution issues with vendors. Part of the job was to expedite/de-expedite orders, as well as work with logistics to determine freight information.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for strategic supplier relations for procurement of products serving retail and OEM markets, including international supply base for annual spend of $18 million dollars and over 3,000 SKUs. While employed in a functional hardware company as a senior buyer, managed and negotiated contract relationships with 15 international suppliers in Asia. A key accomplishment was the reduction of material cost by 8%, as well as cost avoidance of material cost by 5%.

Is impacting your organization with a sr. buyer with vast work experience in a medical center a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BA Communications. Software skills involve JD Edwards SCM.

While employed as a sr. buyer in a medical center, responsible for purchasing, price negotiation, equipment and supplies from vendors. Some of the tasks were negotiating and monitoring standard and non-standard purchasing and consignment agreements in accordance with hospital policies. Part of the job was evaluating vendor’s selection, of price and proposal extension of supplier terms, as well as implementing supply chain management improvement & cost savings through purchasing principles. In addition, administered purchase agreements dealing with confidential and proprietary information of laws.

As a buyer, developed relationships with surgical centers and health care facilities to determine appropriate needs for numerous products, services, supplies and materials to properly address all inventory needs. Other duties were working directly with vendor relations and sales representatives after identifying what products & services are needed to provide facilities with numerous types of medical products to properly service the client. Furthermore, interacted with outside field sales representatives with respect to products, services, processing customer returns, proof of delivery and setting up new accounts. In addition, initiated changes due to cancellation of orders, backorders and standing orders through the JDE/ Henry Schein Inc. system.

What contributions could a senior buyer (supply chain management) who worked in telecommunications, defense and imaging equipment industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management. This specialist has 25+ years of experience in Procurement, Inventory Control, Process flow, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Also, experienced in MRO, MRP, ERP, and DRP Information systems, accounting procedures, and advanced warehousing.

Challenges like evaluating, training, and directing staff of five buyers, as well as negotiating pricing and maintaining supplier contracts and relationships were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a senior buyer (supply chain management) in a telecommunications company, served as corporate trainer for JD Edwards OneWorld operating system; training all corporate new-hires, as well as tracking and evaluating supplier performance. In addition, tracked and evaluated logistics provider performance.

Shared expertise by performing procurement and inventory control of electronic and mechanical copier parts, testing equipment and tools. While employed in an imaging equipment distributor and service center as parts distribution manager, consistently developed innovative cost-saving methods. Key accomplishments were reduction of inventory levels from over $1 million to under $600,000, as well as reduction of inventory variance from over $60,000/year to under $100 per year.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. buyer/planner (supply chain management) with experience working in aerospace and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Marketing. Professional certifications involve CPIM-Certified in Production and Inventory Management. Technical experience consists of JD Edwards SCM, SAP ERP systems and VBA Scripting.

Serving in an aerospace and defense company as a sr. buyer/planner (supply chain management), assisted in the implementation of JD Edwards ERP system and SAP ERP system. This specialist managed relations with approximately 50 customers including OEM, airlines, aircraft maintenance centers, and military customers coordinating deliveries of nearly 400 components and top assembly parts, as well as over 40 engine programs. Moreover, forecasted inventory levels, equipment, and manpower requirements utilizing flow principles achieving desired delivery times and order fill rates. In addition, identified opportunities for increased efficiencies through implementing planning methodologies into existing operations. In addition, analyzed distribution and storage of goods to minimize costs and maximize profitability.

As a manufacturing team coordinator, coordinated the completion of department policy deployment objectives through management of shop personnel. Other duties were managing and staffing team of 11-20 shop floor personnel, providing coaching and development through creation and implementation of employee training plans. Furthermore, provided personnel training for best practices, ethical guidelines, and lean manufacturing principles.

Would hiring a customer service representative with experience working in aerospace/defense and automotive industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AAS Criminal Justice. Professional certifications involve A+ Certification. Technical skills include JD Edwards SCM and SAP.

Acting as a customer service representative, knowledgeable of entering receipts in JD Edwards and IRIS SAP. This specialist procured materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Also, studied market trends, interviewed vendors and recommended sources of supply. Some of the tasks were analyzing quotations received, selecting or recommending suppliers and schedule deliveries, as well as supervising preparation of orders and following up to expedite delivery and shipment. Also, developed and maintained necessary records and reports. Moreover, entered and processed requisitions to purchase orders using JD Edwards ERP system.

While working for an aerospace and defense company, placed and expedited purchase orders and allocated product. In addition, evaluated requests from the 3 Vendors Organization and provided the best possible solutions while still working to meet established inventory, margin and service level targets. Furthermore, pulled reports to meet the SAP/MRP shortages for the customer to be aware of parts to be reordered.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this customer service representative with work experience in manufacturing, technology and real estate industries? Core competencies include serving as lead/supervisor and clerical administrator with organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Other skills involve client relationship management, customer service & billing, as well as customer call center training/program development. Software knowledge consists of JD Edwards SCM.

Contributed to the organization’s success by performing Supply Chain Management Order Processing including research, validating orders and pricing information, Data Entry into JD Edwards ERP software, as well as assessing freight costs and arranging shipping. Acting as a customer service representative, responsibilities included product price verification/validation, expediting orders as needed to meet customer requirements, as well as data entry of product orders into ERP software. In addition, set up freight carriers for shipping products throughout the country as well as Canada.

Another job entailed handling Invoice, Packing Lists, Purchase Orders and Invoicing Customers. Part of the job was to provide continuous process improvement ideas and feedback to management regarding system errors and improvement ideas for order tracking and faster fulfillment of orders. This was done by identifying system errors, workflow and filing processes to help reduce number of errors and to meet customer requested due dates.

Is impacting your organization with a customer service representative who worked in oilfield services, heating equipment and energy/chemical industries a current business consideration? Academic experience is composed of BA English. Professional certifications involve Certification in Purchasing Supply Chain Management. Technical proficiencies involve JD Edwards SCM, Oracle, SAP, GEMS, MFG Pro and Root Cause Analysis.

While employed as a customer service representative, provided status and shipping information on sales orders, working with Supply Chain, if necessary, to expedite EMO orders. Some of the tasks were processing asset sales orders, working with field locations and planning to meet job demands for motors and parts, as well as arranging shipments for Reline Program to field locations. Moreover, provided tracking information on all orders, working with accounting to confirm freight invoices, as well as working with freight forwarders to reconcile shipment issues, and providing BOMs for inspection.

Part of the job as a supply chain administrator was to process purchase orders for suppliers, run open order reports for suppliers to expedite POs, maintain action message report and past due report for supply base, as well as update and change purchase orders. Other duties were reconciling invoice issues with accounting, as well as reconciling receiving issues with warehouse.

What contributions could a senior international customer service representative with extensive experience working in the manufacturing industry bring to your organization? This individual has expert knowledge and experience in customer relations, order processing, supply chain management, distribution, transportation, sales, and finance. Technical skills involve JD Edwards SCM.

Challenges like demonstrating expert use of JD Edwards (JDE) enterprise resource planning software / system were welcomed and successfully performed. As a senior international customer service representative, performed order entry and shipment processing, including document preparation for shipments, as well as practiced efficient inventory management, maintaining sufficient inventory on hand to meet customer needs while controlling spend; making inventory adjustments, as necessary. Some of the tasks were ensuring proper handling of international shipments, abiding by country laws and government regulations, as well as maintaining billing and credit accountability, performing account payable / receivable functions.

Shared expertise by supporting Shipping and Receiving with products for domestic customers and the international division. Acting as a distribution / purchasing assistant-supply chain management, prepared shipping documents for domestic customers, processing shipments through FedEx and UPS systems. Also, partnered with forwarding companies for domestic and international customers.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an inventory control specialist with experience working in mining, manufacturing and piping industries? Professional certification is composed of APICS- Master Planning and Supply Chain Management and ISO 9000 Qualified Internal Auditor. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards Inventory System, Profit Key (Rapid Response Manufacturing) and Infoflo.

Serving as an inventory control specialist, produced and managed demarcation of major products, as well as communicated daily with manufacturing, purchasing and shipping to coordinate the planning, fabrication and shipping of customer requirements. Part of the job was to investigate, analyze, and solve inventory disputes recognized through regular cycle count processes, as well as produce and maintain routings in database for all manufactured parts.

As an inventory controller/MRP manager, worked on detailed and extensive weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MRP (Material Requirements Planning) cycle counts, relative to JD Edwards Inventory System management. This individual was in charge of WIP (Work In Progress) supervision to maintain ongoing raw product vs. finished goods counts. In addition, managed staff to keep system free of all work orders and combat inventory discrepancies, as well as trained existing and new staff on Inventory Procedures. Serving as a production control scheduler, supervised a 3-person team. Furthermore, worked on plant planning and scheduling of manufacturing process and establishing plant fluidity.

Would a detail-oriented inventory control specialist with work experience in manufacturing, electronics and hardware industries fit in your organization? Significant accomplishments involve reducing the inbound freight costs to the company, as well as decreasing purchasing rotation from one-week order process to a maximum of two days. Also, reduced operating expenses by 2/3, as well as received a monetary award for reduction in company expenses. Key skills involve JD Edwards-One World System and Peachtree.

Some accomplishments included assisting all departments with the initial start-up from Peachtree to JD Edwards -One World System. Moreover, responsible for all phases of inventory procurement while maintaining optimal inventory levels, as well as keying in all vendor invoices in JDE System. Serving as an inventory control specialist, entered invoices into JD Edwards by reviewing purchase order, receiving report and invoice to ensure that quantities, pricing and accounts matched. Some of the tasks were reviewing and analyzing customs duties, freight and tariffs on all off-shore purchases, as well as communicating with Freight companies, Customs Broker & Vendor. In addition, evaluated and reported on potential obsolete, slow moving and scrap inventory.

Shared expertise by managing and maintaining company inventory level of $14 million, as well as assisting with annual, bi-annual, and monthly budget forecasting and procurement with International Subsidiaries. Part of the job was to coordinate operations with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarder to prioritize all air/boat import freight, as well as coordinate the transfer of goods between warehouses.

How can an inventory control specialist who worked in manufacturing and energy services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Science in Petroleum Technology. Software proficiencies involve JD Edwards SCM and SAP.

Working with challenging issues such as supporting Supply Chain Management (SCM) in all transfers of materials, as well as using material handling equipment to load/unload and routing materials, both raw and finished throughout facility have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While working as an inventory control specialist, verified documentation per manufacturing standards, ensured accurate inventory availability for WIP and ship outs, as well as transacted in SAP for material movement and inventory control. Also, tracked and reported all outsourced work. Acting as an inventory control specialist, managed inventory in relation to high value goods, as well as checked inventory dates and rotation of stock.

The job entailed recording and monitoring all shelf life products daily and notifying appropriate personnel of expiring product. While employed as an inventory control coordinator, carried out daily cycle counts and conducted quarterly PI, as well as entered data for cycle count adjustments and movement into JDE software. Furthermore, maintained and updated the site inventory as required, accountable for inputting and gathering critical data to support production departments.

Would hiring an inventory control specialist with experience working in oil drilling, logistics and petroleum industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation Mgmt. & Security as well as Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management. Software proficiency involved JD Edwards SCM, Java, SharePoint, Photoshop and ArcGIS applications.

Acting as an inventory control specialist, employed data intelligence software JD Edwards system to sustain customer to business transaction to reduce data redundancy, and collect data using a computerized system allowed to trace various aspects of inventory. Some of the tasks were managing collected data to calculate products and parts to ensure proper amount of inventory was distributed at the right time, as well as tracking and tracing defective pieces of inventory in order to maintain and restock inventory. Part of the job was to direct creative solutions to discrepancies performed in cycle counts, as well as respond and amend orders via E-mail and business Skype. Moreover, scheduled logistical deliveries through various freight carriers (UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.).

While working for a logistics company as an inventory control, shipping & receiving clerk, controlled database hardware inventory and traced shipment history for discrepancy, as well as confirmed that orders are entered with correct information including amount, billing details, and other fields for order processing and data collection. Furthermore, worked with management to enhance team relationship performance with twenty-five employees towards achieving expected results.