Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Planners & 4 Supply Chain Analysts with JD Edwards and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides JD Edwards Supply Chain supply chain managers, supply chain planner and analysts with your industry & systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a supply chain manager who is experienced in manufacturing, retail and business services industries, as well as knowledgeable in JD Edwards SCM pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes JD Edwards (JDE) SCM, JD Edwards MRP, and SAP. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Graphic/ Printing Communications Management. Apart from being a CPM Lifetime Certification holder as member of ISM and APICS, this individual completed Six Sigma Green Belt Training.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain manager included leading and training a team of 6 in purchasing and planning. Leadership was provided in efficient inventory management and effective long term planning. Accomplishments involved increasing on-time, in-full customer orders by 10% over previous levels thru better utilization of JD Edwards MRP planning system, reducing the recommitment of customer orders by 10% with better management of minimum inventory levels and improving timely purchasing, as well as delivery of raw materials, packaging and corrugated boxes. The stocking program was developed to achieve a 4-week or less turnaround time for products. This individual enabled the plant to equal or exceed absorption rate in the last 6 months and $1 million in positive PPV in the last fiscal year.

Contributions in another job involved implementing new packaging process that reduced cost by $.10 per package on small packaging line, resulting in more than $5M in savings annually and directing a purchasing budget that successfully accomplished $1.1M in cost reduction/ avoidance. Tasks consisted of training and managing a team of more than 30 in cost-effective purchasing and inventory management for consumables, corrugated boxes, equipment operating supplies and services for three facilities. Core competencies included merchandising, MRO/equipment and project management.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a manager (supply chain) with work background in a health system and a medical center, as well as skilled in JD Edwards SCM and PeopleSoft? Technical skills cover JD Edwards SCM, PeopleSoft, Lawson and Pyxis. Educational attainment includes MBA in Executive Management, as well as BA Management and Marketing.

While working for a health system, main functions of this manager (supply chain) involved identifying, analyzing, presenting and implementing cost-reduction with process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities involved identifying business opportunities, business proposal development and delivering presentations to the senior executive staff. This individual collaborated with the organization to reduce acquisition costs by $2,000,000, eliminating $1,500,000 in inventory and increasing the utilization by $1,000,000 on one project. Duties covered performing “day in the life of” observations in the OR and central distribution, along with performing a study of key result areas and key performance indicators of the OR.

Studies performed covered physician cost comparison, operating room utilization, day in the life of observations, physician preference cards, operating room scheduling and brown paper process mapping. Other studies involved inventory days cover, customer surveys, Pyxis accuracy, key result areas, charge capture and price comparison. Key areas of expertise included purchase to pay process, physician cost comparison, ERP software implementations, comparative benchmarking, contract negotiations, cost reductions and data interpretation.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager who worked in manufacturing, construction and trading industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle, and MRP systems. Educational background includes BA in Organizational Management.

Important contributions of this supply chain manager included creating and overseeing effective long/ short range supply chain strategies which covered supply chain network, while also working with sales, project management and marketing to forecast customer demand. Raw materials were procured based on push-pull inventory planning system to assure manufacturing had the key materials available when needed. Supplier on time delivery has gone from 79% to 98.5%. Supplier PO confirmation OTD had gone from 25% to 96.2%. This specialist utilized the vendor scorecard to track supplier performance on dimensions important to the company and utilized the scorecard to track vendor performance, to track contract negotiation success and as a leverage during contract negotiations. Apart from supervising and leading the purchasing staff, training was provided for others that were involved in the supply chain.

One of the skills consisted of managing project activities to transition the ASK CRM operating system to JD Edwards. Order accuracy rate improved by 40% and seamless integration was done through the configurator while errors to production were reduced by 25% ($400K annual savings in reduced rework/expedited shipping). The JD Edwards forecasting module was implemented. Other skills involved production control, materials, shop floor, business system process improvement, customer relationship management, implementing Oracle ERP and multiple MRP systems, as well as managing budgets of up to $800K.

What can a supply chain manager with work background in manufacturing and construction industries, as well as specialization in JD Edwards SCM, SAP and Oracle bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM, SAP, Oracle, P2P (Procure-to-Pay process) and Supply Chain KPIs. Educational attainment includes Master of Science in International Business (partially completed), Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Marketing and Certificate in Accounting.

Working with areas such as managing 11 closures of manufacturing plants business in consumer packaging division throughout the America region, as well as leading internal biweekly S&OP meeting for assigned segments were some of the responsibilities. Duties covered leading weekly cross-functional meetings to execute master priority scheduling, raw material planning, reviewing resin situation, capacity planning and working capital management. This specialist improved collaboration and partnership with customers, participated in S&OP meetings to determine their future demand needs and provided analytical solution to problems for the customers. Data was extracted from Oracle JD Edwards, while Cognos queries were written and dashboards were built on tableau.

The job covered optimizing inventory and replenishment planning applying standard, sustainable operating procedures, maintaining the correct SKUs, master data, analyzing gaps in process and recommending preventive actions. Accomplishments consisted of recovering $1 million from consignment profit erosion on freight and aged VMI by introducing EOQs, sailing scheduling, SKUs consolidation, timely inventory reconciliation and internal process improvements. Areas of expertise included material planning, manufacturing support, inventory control, SOP collaboration, logistics operations, process improvement, profit growth, project management and training.

Could your organization use a supply chain planner I who is experienced in manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, AS/400, MRP II, Lotus Notes, Stock Locator System, FGP, MPS and BPCS. Educational background includes BS in Business Administration and AS in Computer Systems Technology. This individual is pursuing APICS certification, along with certification in Basic Supply Chain Management, Master Planning of Resources, Master Scheduling, Situational Leadership Training and Supervisory/ Management Skills for the 21st Century Supervisor or Manager.

Key roles of this supply chain planner I included maintaining capacity-related information in the manufacturing system, creating the master production schedule and assigning the finished product to customer orders to meet internal or customer requirements for product quality and delivery time. This individual assigned quality released finished product to meet customer orders as indicated by documented ship dates or as directed by the appropriate logistics personnel and worked to achieve site targets. Timely communications on order assignment status were provided to warehouse and transportation personnel. Special customer dispositions from quality were requested to assure the timely availability for the shipment. Allocating the material per open order report and using the JD Edwards software comprised other tasks.

The job consisted of monitoring inventory designations and quantities in the logistics/ manufacturing systems, while also bringing suspected discrepancies to the attention of the appropriate personnel (corp logistics, local IS, local shipping, local QA). Master production schedules were provided utilizing thorough understanding of manufacturing capacities and up to date manufacturing system data to assure manufacturing efficiency.

Would a supply chain planner with familiarity in marketing, manufacturing and transportation industries, as well as skilled in JD Edwards SCM and SAP help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover JD Edwards SCM, SAP ERP and Celerant retail systems. Educational attainment includes Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, Master’s in Management, and BS in Business Administration.

Making a positive difference with utilizing JD Edwards supply/demand and exceptions reports to MRP plan over 1,000 SKU’s was one of the key focuses. Responsibilities covered planning over 800 labels and 200 raws across 6 plants, average on hand of $6M, annual spend of over $30M, in addition to supporting project teams on production launches, revisions and dispositions. Responsibilities covered working with shop floor to proactively communicate and problem solve issues, avoiding production disruptions, in addition to interacting with vendors to build collaborative planning relationship.

In other jobs, accomplishments involved helping the company sustain profitability each year during the worst of economic slump, with sales off by 40% across the industry. Inventory turns were improved from 3.5 to 4.2 by culling slow moving inventory; inventory debt was reduced by $.4M. This individual reduced expenses by 13% in 2008 and 11% in 2009, for a $.5M total spend reduction. Supply chain accuracy for trailers had improved to 99% plus with the new inventory management system. Tasks consisted of serving as supply chain project leader and implementing the Advanced Planning & Scheduling system. APS implementation maintained 100% schedule completion throughout go-live event.

Could your organization use a senior supply chain planner who is experienced in technology, business services and pharmaceutical industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, Oracle, JDA and BPCS (Business Planning & Control System). Educational attainment includes Master of Arts in Management and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. This individual is Certified in Six Sigma Greenbelt and Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM).

Primary tasks of this senior supply chain planner involved delivering inventory target achievement for a full formulary pharmacy that contained over 15,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs). This included daily review of all item attributes and stock levels of each drug compared to dispensing volume. The job consisted of creating a detailed line item forecast of weekly drug volumes for more than 5,000 SKUs to a large pharmaceutical wholesaler each month, providing detail to back up forecast and adjusting volumes as needed to match any changes in dispensing patterns.

Important contributions in other jobs included reviewing open sales orders and forecasting demand to ensure appropriate allocations were made. Monitoring on-hand inventory and providing order recommendations were also efficiently handled. Purchase orders were generated in JD Edwards based upon agreed to forecast requirements. Key roles covered working with contract manufacturers on an attainment report, conducting weekly reviews and monitoring suppliers to ensure on-time customer shipments and timely communication. This specialist was responsible for detailed scheduling and planning for the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in three compliant production buildings utilizing the JDA Master Planning tool. Other skills included analyzing purchase orders, supply chain processes, maintaining inventory accuracy and building relationships.

What can a supply chain planner II with work background in construction, technology and manufacturing industries, as well as specialization in JD Edwards SCM and SAP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM, SAP and AS/400. Educational background includes Bachelor of Business Administration (BBS) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS).

Some of the skills were serving as key member of a 2-person team responsible for operative planning efforts with day-to-day demands at one of the largest granite companies, while also collaborating with IT and strategic supply chain team to effectively utilize the company methodology. One of the duties covered achieving above standard service level deliveries by successfully forecasting and coordinating demand/supply management or delivery from the hub to various centers. Supply chain management and material resource planning skills were utilized in a fast-paced multinational environment. Responsibilities consisted of being liable for purchasing material from 3rd party vendors and determining scheduling material needs that maximized profitability. Skills also involved effectively reviewing historical sales trends to determine product volume adjustments, replenishments and allocations with demonstrating proficiency by moving over $300K of materials per month. Programs were driven to support lean inventory and field customer request for item inventory availability and/or projected lead times.

In another job, the individual also spearheaded all material requisitions and reconciled inventory variances by reviewing open orders in a warehouse and JD Edwards. Core skills and expertise included process improvement, procurement strategy, vendor relations, cross-functional team management, quality assessment/company policies, materials selection and strategic sourcing.

Does a supply chain analyst who is experienced in business services, pharmaceutical and aerospace industries, as well as knowledgeable in JD Edwards SCM, SAP and Infor Lawson pique your interest? Technical knowledge involves JD Edwards (JDE) SCM, SAP, Infor Lawson M3, Jobscope, Tableau, SPSS, Crystal Reports, SQL and Coupa. Educational attainment includes B.S. degree in Business Administration-Supply Chain Management. Professional affiliations include Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

Major responsibilities of this supply chain analyst included configuring then maintaining M3 maintenance, manufacturing, distribution, purchasing and accounting modules. Other tasks were managing user security; setting up new users and configuring new roles. Working with the financial institutions to ensure that checks conformed to banking standards and addressing modifications to the APS141PF and PPS601PF stream files comprised other jobs. This individual created custom views in various M3 programs held meetings with stakeholders to discuss M3 projects and coordinated developer recourses for needed enhancements to the M3 system. Complex AP/GL accounting issues were solved. Assistance was provided with mass data loads into M3 (suppliers, items). Junior business analysts were mentored.

Other jobs involved providing support for Coupa and Ariba e-procurement application in various locations. Along with performing daily JDE and Coupa administration duties, the individual managed data integrations from Coupa to JDE. As part of the implementation of Lawson M3 ERP system, one duty was creating functional specifications for configuration and modification enhancements to M3. The job required working with stakeholders, project sponsors, and super users to analyze legacy Royal 4 ERP data for migration and data mapping to M3.

What can a supply chain analyst who has work background in pharmaceutical, real estate and printing industries, as well as specialization in JD Edwards SCM, SAP and Oracle bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve JD Edwards SCM, SAP, Oracle, ABAP, AS/400, SharePoint, Coupa, Ariba and Lotus Notes. Educational background includes Master of Project Management and Bachelor of Human Environmental Science.

Working with areas such as reviewing, analyzing and processing customer requisition data were some of the skills brought to the table. Duties covered placing purchase orders utilizing JD Edwards or PRMS to obtain materials, supplies or services, as well as processing orders for MRO items of over $5,000 in value. Analyzing order and forecasting data received from various division, corporate marketing and planning groups in relation to existing orders were some of the tasks. Key roles covered developing and maintaining key purchasing databases relative to strategic supply chain management objectives of division and corporation. This individual prepared and solicited bid packages in conjunction with SE buying staff, analyzed bids, and prepared summary from bids submitted for review by the staff.

Apart from identifying improvements in current work methods or systems, an additional function covered developing well thought-out action plans to reduce procurement cost, eliminating non-value-added activities and unnecessary costs. Selected achievements included negotiating a major contract agreement of 2.2 million with a commercial renovation company, driving a first quarter cost savings of $500,000 and streamlining department processes/ procedures to determine optimism staffing levels. In addition, metrics was instituted to document cost savings and purchase requisition turnaround.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain analyst who worked in construction, manufacturing and education industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM, Oracle and SAP? Technical competencies involve JD Edwards SCM, Oracle, SAP, SQL, Access, Publisher and SharePoint. Educational attainment includes Master’s degree in Engineering & Industrial Management, as well as Plastics & Polymer Engineering Diploma.

Important tasks of this supply chain analyst included monitoring inventory levels of all OTC and Rx products in relation to sales forecast and demand, as well as analyzing and reporting customer buying trends/demand changes to ensure adequate inventory levels to meet demand. Generating periodic inventory and sales reports, then distributing to key staff and corporate team members were also completed. Skills involved managing the inventory turnovers on ERP MM, and managing forecasting using APO modules. This specialist played a key role in estimating and creating BOM and products with regular analysis. Down pouch production was also tracked. Supply chain demand planning, forecasting and network design were managed using JD Edwards Oracle tool.

Key roles involved maintaining customer and vendor files, in addition to providing support in all other supply chain functions and tasks as needed. Functions involved managing SQL scripts using the database and manipulating it with current given data. Designing new metrics and enhancing the existing metrics to support the future state of business processes and ensure sustainability as well as scalability were efficiently managed. Areas of expertise included project management, planning/implementation, raw materials procurement, logistics management, conflict management, just-in-time sourcing and client relationship management.

Could your organization use a supply chain analyst who is experienced in cosmetics, manufacturing and education industries, as well as proficient in JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld and SAP? Technical proficiencies cover JD Edwards SCM, JD Edwards OneWorld, SAP APO, Python and Tableau. Educational attainment includes MS Information Technology; MS Supply Chain Management (emphasis in S&OP and Logistics); and BA Accounting. This specialist obtained certifications in APICS and IATA DGR.

Primary tasks of this supply chain analyst included managing the daily KPIs and backorder reports for 800+ SKUs to support S&OP demand analysis and developing the pivot chart dashboard in Excel to strengthen daily order projection accuracy/ visibility. Negotiating and achieving the annual cost savings of $55k on all inbound freights, with 120+ TL per year were achieved. An additional role covered ensuring 8+ cross-border finished goods (>$900k) freights on-time delivery monthly. Detailed requirements on ERP modifications to the programming team as liaison were provided.

One project involved ‘pick to light’ and SAP EWM for warehouse picking system as well as WMS implementation. Detecting 10+ association rules for best products slotting and saving pickers’ travel by 15% as well as increasing the hourly picking capacity from 200 to 250 orders on the line were some of contributions. This individual acted as data owner verifying 1300+ active movers’ JD Edwards master data migration into SAP EWM.