Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Analysts & 4 Supply Chain Planners with JD Edwards SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® also provides buyers, inventory control specialists, logistic coordinators, schedulers & procurement specialists with your industry, JD Edwards Supply Chain on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. supply chain manager with experience working in filtration systems, manufacturing and business communications industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Operations Management and Information Systems. Certificate of Achievements involve Six Sigma Green Belt, APICS Certified, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPIM) and ISO Quality Auditor. Software skills consist of JD Edwards SCM. Core competencies involve Business Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning & Processes and Forecasting.

Serving as a sr. supply chain manager, led the global procurement strategy for North America and Europe. Some of the tasks were re-engineering the supply chain processes by restructuring the team and streamlining of supply base, as well as leading the start-up of Mexico plant and completing it on time and under budget. Part of the job was to develop the business strategy for Mexico plant and lead the start-up of plant from site selection, hiring to shipment of parts. This professional delivered $7MM of annual savings on Plastic, Stamping, Rubber and Filters by using total cost of ownership approach. Moreover, improved inventory turns from 9 to 12 in less than a year.

As a supply chain manager, developed shop floor scheduling process in JD Edwards and trained all the buyers / planners. Other duties were leading Kaizen events in Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Service and at Supplier Sites. Furthermore, implemented Total Cost of Ownership savings of $5M annually, as well as achieved OTD of 98% above while reducing the past due by 80%.

Would a detail-oriented logistics/supply chain manager with extensive work experience in a healthcare solutions provider fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BSBA with Emphasis in Management/Organizational Behavior and MBA. Professional certifications involve Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Software skills consist of JD Edwards, MOVE and SAP.

Some accomplishments included improving performance with regard to the following indicators: Delivery and Warehouse Labor % of Net Revenue, from 8.22% to 6.99% (approx. $750K annualized savings). While working in a healthcare solutions provider as a logistics/supply chain manager, did Operating Expense % of Net Revenue, from 3.38% to 2.87% (approx. $350k annualized savings), as well as attained delivery overtime, from 8.83% to 5.80%; and Warehouse Overtime, from 4.73% to 2.31%.

Shared expertise by directing and supporting logistics/supply chain functional area for the company’s central division (TX, LA, MS, AL, KS, MO, OK, IA, NE, and SD) consisting of approximately 70 branch locations, 50 supervisory, 250 delivery (mostly CDL) and 25 warehouse FTEs, as well as 50 branch managers. Also, drove continuous improvements in net revenue and operating income, as well as in logistics/supply chain key performance indicators, patient care, and compliance with various regulatory bodies (DOT, FDA, State Boards of Pharmacy, and the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). Furthermore, managed $180M annual net revenue; $13.0M annual labor and $7.5M annual other operating expense budgets.

How can a supply chain manager who worked in engineering, manufacturing and aerospace industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor Science in Marketing. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing Manager and ISO 9001, 2008 Lead Auditor Certification. Key accomplishments were strategic material cost reductions of $900K (2.5%) 2016, $500 K (1.5 %) 2015, $1.4 million (3.5%) 2014, $1.0 million (3%) 2013, $1.2 million (4%) 2012, $1.6 million (5%) 2011, $2.0 million (6%) 2010, $1.7 million (6%) 2009, $1.5 million (6%) 2008, $2.0 million (7.7%) 2007, $1.5 million (6.2%) 2006, and $1.2 million (5.4%) 2005. These were accomplished through low cost country sourcing, supplier process improvements and value engineering. Software skills involve JD Edwards SCM and Syteline.

Working with challenging issues such as organizing material flow to support lean manufacturing on major product line have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a supply chain manager in an engineering company, implemented new ERP system (Syteline) within 8 months period (operations portion of Syteline). Also, led the Value Engineering team to identify and reduce material /manufacturing cost of material ($500K, 2015, $900K, 2016). Moreover, managed forecasting process to improve manual master schedule process and implemented into new ERP system.

With a “can do approach” in the area of implementing work order release (90% completion on-time), reorganizing cycle count process and managing annual physical inventory have been career objectives. Acting as a supply chain manager in a manufacturing company, served as JD Edwards Implementation Team Member. Furthermore, achieved savings year over year of $ 1.5 million (3.5%) 2014, $1.0 million (3%) 2013, $1.4 million 2012, $1.6 (5%) 2011, $ 2.0 million (6%) 2010, $1.7 million (6%) 2009, $1.5 million (6%) 2008, $2 million (7.7%) 2007, $1.5 million (6.2%) 2006, and $1.2 million (5.4%) 2005.

Would hiring a supply chain manager with experience working in education, automotive and diversified machinery industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Technology in Drafting and Design, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Master of Science Industrial Management and Post Graduate studies in Occupational and Adult Ed. ERP experience is composed of six years JDE PeopleSoft (Oracle), three year Indus Passport ERP, and two years PRMS.

Acting as a supply chain manager, responsible for supply chain management and procurement of production components for auxiliary compressor and pump systems related to Oil & Gas processing. Part of the job was to manage two Senior Buyers and Staff Buyer who negotiatde best price for instrumentation, pipe valves fittings, metals, casting, pumps, motors, and fasteners achieving 90% OTD and 98% quality. Also, the team outsourced sheet-metal and structural fabrication, NDT services, painting and system assembly. In addition, responsible for $30MM in annual purchases and $7MM inventory from 100+ suppliers located in U.S., Canada, Mexico, Singapore, UK, Italy, Germany, and India.

While working for an automotive company, responsible for $300MM spend for US and Canada rental operations. Moreover, utilized JD Edwards PeopleSoft ERP for Corporate procurement and PCARD payment systems. Furthermore, managed supplier performance through KPI of on-time delivery, price, quality, or customer service.

Would hiring a supply chain analyst with experience working in automotive and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Management. Computer skills involve JD Edwards, QS/ISO9000, Total Quality Management, Lotus Applications, MAPICS AS4000, SAP, MFG-PRP (QAD) and PeopleSoft. Executed budget savings of $150,000 for indirect services and $1MM for small package buy.

Acting as a supply chain analyst, received and processed customer orders, supervised the day to day activities of the Customer Service department, as well as managed the purchase order from entry through shipping to make sure the customer requirements are met. Some of the tasks were negotiating customer pricing to reduce cost and increase sales profit, as well as being responsible for maintenance of customer ASN’s and CUM adjustments. Moreover, managed daily shipping meeting and warehouse department, as well as managed sales forecasts along with the sales team, manufacturing and customer service.

While working as a senior supply chain analyst, managed all suppliers through the RFI process to adoption into the company program. Other duties were executing the Supply Base Management Process and Procedures, as well as managing the Supplier Adoption Alignment Process for all suppliers. Furthermore, managed the company Supplier Management Database and Diversity Supply Base.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this logistics and supply chain analyst with work experience in manufacturing, toy and publishing/media industries? Computer skills involve JD Edwards, SAP, BW and MRP, as well as SPARC.

Contributed to the organization’s success by creating, analyzing and modifying forecasts to determine and project inventory requirements for Key Accounts. As a logistics and supply chain analyst, worked closely with Brand, SCP and Sales Team, as well as coordinated the allocation of products, as set through pre-established agreements with the accounts, to achieve an equitable distribution of product. This specialist prioritized all account needs on critical items during periods of inventory shortages and implemented allocation plans based on defined guidelines.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by maintaining inventory integrity between JD Edwards and warehouse WMS, as well as tracking in bound inventory shipments and verifying transportation billings. Serving as a procurement and supply chain management analyst, monitored vendor’s KPI performance on a monthly basis, as well as provided daily communication between Sales, Logistics and Administration. Furthermore, searched for ways to improve procedures and communications, as well as to reduce costs.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain analyst-inventory planning who worked in IT solutions, retail and car rental industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) and Masters of Business Administration (Global Management). Technical skills consist of JD Edwards, JDA and COGNOS. Core competencies involve Quality Assurance, Sales, Time Management and Planning.

While employed in an IT solutions company as a supply chain analyst-inventory planning, successfully leveraged new and existing inventory related systems (i.e. JDA, COGNOS and JD Edwards). Some of the tasks were participating in the development and maintenance of SOPs and KPIs, as well as driving continuous improvement efforts. Moreover, collaborated with demand and supply planning in the design and execution of constrained need product allocations.

Part of the job as a supply chain analyst-inventory was to Use Demand Solutions software to analyze historical trends and systemic forecasts and place planned purchase orders. Other duties were creating purchase orders based on historical demand and sales forecast, as well as communicating carton printing and packaging expectations. Furthermore, communicated the expected delivery date to the supplier and internally.

What contributions could a supply chain management analyst-compliance with experience working in education and aerospace industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Mathematics. Technical knowledge consists of JD Edwards SCM. Core skills involve Data Management Tools, Statistics, Manufacturing, Simulation, Logistics, Predictive Analytics and Reliability Prediction.

Challenges like supporting New Product Introduction, Engine and Control Systems, placing P.O.s and Requisitions using JD Edwards were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a supply chain management analyst-compliance in an aerospace company, primary role was in the development of large scale bid package for machined parts to domestic and low cost suppliers, including generating workflows for document export, and tracking of quotations. Part of the job was to manage Purchased Mil Parts List for Compliance to support Buy America Act and Trade Agreements Act (30K parts) and expanded this database to a hierarchy of answers to address the needs of various requestors.

Shared expertise by demonstrating initiative by searching for contacts and SMEs, Data Mining of Commodity Files and LTA Exhibits to expand database, as well as identifying risk areas due to multiple suppliers and obsolescence. Furthermore, supported Proposal Teams and Work Transfer with multiple system queries on part histories.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this sr. supply chain management planner with experience working in manufacturing, education and computer hardware industries? Software knowledge consists of JD Edwards, Retek Merchandising Systems, Kronos, SAP and Oracle. Core competencies involve Project Management, Process Improvement, Cost and Lead Time Reduction, IT Inventory, Capacity Planning, Client Satisfaction, Sales Forecasting and SOP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by effectively scheduling assembly and plant production utilizing MRP, inventory targets and component availability within JD Edwards. As a senior supply chain management planner in a manufacturing company, identified and communicated production issues and collaborated cross functionally to resolve issues. Some of the tasks were managing relationship with outside processing vendors, including price quotes for new products, expedites of material to meet assembly requirements, work order and purchase order clean up within JD Edwards.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by reducing supplies expense by approximately $350,000 from 2005 to 2007 through management of annual bid process, ensuring vendor pricing remained competitive. Functioning as SCM operations supervisor, designed and implemented month-end accrual process; developed and submitted accrual reports, which reflected 50% increase in accuracy of actual-to-budget numbers.

Is impacting your organization with a senior supply chain planner (SCM) with experience working in consumer products, furniture and retail industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Business Administration, Minor in Marketing. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards ERP OneWorld (7.11) and EnterpriseOne (8.10), SAP and Manhattan Associates Infolink (WMS).

While employed in a consumer products company as a senior supply chain planner (SCM), performed demand planning (forecasting, planning, buying, and inventory) processes for manufacturer and distributor of retail and commercial lighting products utilizing JD Edwards ERP and MRP systems. Also, was responsible for developing and executing demand inventory plans with high SKU count that enable the organization to meet sales and service objectives. Moreover, supported annual sales volume of $150 Million, as well as balanced inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with 99% order fulfillment levels, inventory turn goals and back-order reduction initiatives.

Part of the job as a supply chain manager (SCM) in a furniture company was to manage and supervise staff of three for all purchasing/buying/inventory management functions utilizing JD Edwards ERP and MRP systems. This has annual purchases of $22 Million including: finished goods, raw materials, and MRO responsibilities. Furthermore, acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for JDE Procure-to-Pay and Demand-to-Available modules.

What contributions could a sr. supply planner who worked in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and engineering industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting, Minor in Management and MBA. Professional certifications involve APICS-CPIM. Core skills include Advance Supply Chain Management. Computer skills consists of JD Edwards, JIRA, SAP, Hyperion, Manugistics, and Business Intelligence.

Challenges like supporting the global Supply Chain Management organization in the supply planning and inventory optimization of products and materials required to meet master production schedule and customer service fulfillment targets were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed in a manufacturing company as a sr. supply planner, supported the S&OP process, collaborated with sourcing, manufacturing and quality teams to generate and lead initiatives that will improve fill rates, inventory goals, service measures and reduce the length of supply chain. Also, managed SIOP process and action plans, issue resolution tracking, as well as drove accountability and process improvement based on key performance metrics and targets.

Shared expertise by generating and analyzing data to support continuous operations and problem-solving activities to deliver integrated, cost-effective solutions. As a senior logistics planner in a pharmaceutical company, developed and executed short-term and long-term planning activities at a tactical level to support business needs, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. supply chain planner (SCM) with experience working in pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering and Master of Science in Project Management. Technical skills involve JD Edwards/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Core competencies include Employee Relations, Product Development, Process Development, Partnership Building and Collaboration, as well as Project Management.

Serving in a pharmaceutical company as a sr. supply chain planner (SCM), successfully transitioned department to JD Edwards/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage scheduling which increased clinical supplies visibility across the organization. Also, acted as a project manager for the transition of retain handling and storage from GMPQ to Operations. Some of the tasks were actively managing the supply chain to satisfy customer expectations and clinical trial requirements, as well as analyzing and updating the production schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet dates according to forecasts or customer orders. Moreover, led the site planning discussions with each work center to ensure on-time delivery of critical supplies.

As a supply chain planner, developed and maintained an Access database used to track production and schedule adherence metrics. Implementation across multiple sites has resulted in data collection and reporting uniformity, and a central location for reviewing performance.