Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Analysts and 4 Supply Chain Planners with JD Edwards and other systems expertise. These and other professionals with JD Edwards experience in your industry are offered through The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented production & supply chain manager with experience working in lubricants, digital image processing and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Mathematics. Professional certifications include Certified Production and Inventory Management-APICS and Lean/Six Sigma. Software knowledge consists of JD Edwards SCM, JDA, SAP and Cognos.

Some accomplishments included developing capacity planning process, redefining the planning & scheduling process, as well as developing an improved flow of documents through the organization. Acting as a production & supply chain manager in a lubricants company, developed an improved flow of product through the factory and warehouse, as well as redesigned warehouse stocking strategy. Some of the tasks were initiating data driven inventory strategy including a restructured ABC categorization, as well as shifting to end user customer support strategy.

Serving as a production & global supply chain manager, designed, developed and facilitated a monthly Global S&OP process, reports, metrics and meetings. Also, worked on sales performance, customer order performance (on time, in full, no errors), Inventory (turns, value, percent of sales), factory performance (delivery, cycle time, cost, quality, safety), vendor/supplier performance and Logistics (delivery, damage, expedite costs). This included corrective action(s), delivery dates and people. Furthermore, improved division productivity and profitability, led and participated in multiple Kaizen events, as well as implemented lean initiatives which created operational excellence. Improved global sales forecast error (6x improvement) while volumes grew to 10-15% per year and improved customer satisfaction from 88% to 98%-industry leader.

How can a global supply chain manager who worked vastly in a healthcare solutions provider help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Software skills involve JD Edwards, AS/400, SAP, Brio, Lotus Notes, Quickplace, GSQ and Client Express. In 13 years, this specialist played an integral part in developing a department from its inception, developing all SOPs and hiring and training of personnel as well as growing a business from under a 100-million dollar business to well over one billion dollars.

Working with challenging issues such as providing strategic planning support to meet Global General Anesthesia Critical Care supply chain business requirements with a tactical and strategic focus have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a global supply chain manager for the Anesthesia and Critical Care business of a healthcare solutions provider, was part of a cross functional team, working with warehousing, customer order management, transportation and finished goods planning to drive Customer Service Level performance, and inventory availability.

With a “can do approach” in the area of serving as a key thought contributor in weekly GACC franchise meetings supporting Suprane, Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, Brevibloc Bags and Transderm Scop products with both domestic and global perspectives have been career objectives. Also, previously held position of Manager Customer Operations for a healthcare and pharmaceutical company. Responsible for the management of customer service/order entry, ACD calls center, customer operations, accounts receivable, customer master, returns, complaints and account receivables areas of this business unit.

Would hiring a supply chain manager who worked in semiconductor, manufacturing and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Master of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve APICS- Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification and Excellence, Ireland Certificate in Internal Quality. Software knowledge consists of JD Edwards SCM.

Acting as a supply chain manager in a semiconductor company, acted as a key player in the design and implementation of supply chain management programs on JDE ERP systems. Key accomplishments were developing training materials and mentoring personnel focusing on maximizing the ERP system’s capabilities, as well as creating monthly inventory review reports encompassing turns and levels at over 70 consignment locations worldwide. Part of the job was to analyze data to determine effectiveness and efficiency of programs, as well as successfully process audits for multiple departments as a certified Quality Auditor.

While working as a supply chain manager, contributions included successfully maintaining customer relationships related to 65 – 70% of Transitions yearly business, as well as serving as key consumer liaison focusing on transitions management and related supply chain/logistics issues. Moreover, identified and cultivated relationships with key customer supply chain contacts. Furthermore, commanded the global MTS-VMI process and instituted strategic efforts to maintain optimal customer service.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager with experience working in automotive, manufacturing and retail industries? Experienced in establishing and executing manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory distribution requirement plans in both OEM and Retail products environment. Also, developed standard work instructions for mandatory DBE payments to the various DOT’s within JD Edwards Oracle, and input into the various DOT websites.

Contributed to the organization’s success by managing Supply Chain requirements including Procurement, Capacity Planning, Systems Development, and Accounts Payable activities. While working as a supply chain manager, developed systems and production routings that generated quantifiable measures to manage both Labor and Equipment. This specialist negotiated and entered into a variety of supplier agreements that reduced cost, and improved availability of production goods. These agreements generated savings averaging 15-25%. Moreover, implemented a realistic production schedule that improved customer delivery promise dates. This also gave visibility throughout the organization of priorities, backlog, and expectations. Additionally, managed the Accounts Payable process, and reduced unmatched PO receipts to invoices significantly (started with $3MM and average $50K currently).

Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing all Supply Chain requirements including Procurement, and Inventory Control, as well as managing staff of both Union and Non-Union employees. Acting as a supply chain manager, implemented a Kanban pull system that reduced material shortages by 80+%, and increased inventory turns by 20%. Furthermore, achieved a 10% material cost reduction in 2009 on a $40M spend by implementing a procurement strategy of re-negotiation, re-sourcing, and dual sourcing.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this lead supply chain analyst with experience working in manufacturing, insurance and banking industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA Finance and MBA. Has rich experience in JD Edwards Enterprise One (Oracle) and Manufacturing Resource Planning system and other inventory operation database software, as well as website developing technologies (Macromedia Suite), including Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, FreeHand and ColdFusion.

Contributed to the organization’s success by leading the operational supply chain by effectively managing product inventories at appropriate turns, avoiding stock outs and expediting inventory supplies, preventing excess and obsolete stocks, planning and implementing reliable inventory management processes and systems, as well as maintaining inventory running at the most cost efficient level. As a sr. global forecaster and lead supply chain analyst, this individual received President’s Award, Star Performer Awards, Certificate of Business Development and Certificate of Supply Chain Management.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing and maintaining JD Edwards EnterpriseOne System Inventory and Forecasting Module. Some of the tasks were training and improving the capabilities of employees in supply chain in headquarter and branch companies in various markets, as well as maintaining and improving the working relationship and communications with management teams in various markets.

Is impacting your organization with a corporate supply chain management analyst with work experience in automotive, logistics and retail industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Masters of Management. Software skills include JD Edwards OneWorld, AS/400, SAP, GT Nexus and Transportation Management System (TMS).

While employed in an automotive company as a corporate supply chain management analyst, managed the supply chain for the company and parts globally to optimize the flow, quality and cost. Key objectives were managing $20M of materials with responsibilities including material planning, scheduling, and inventory accuracy for using SAP, as well as managing a team that improved the JIT delivery rating score from 85% to 97%. Other duties were serving as a corporate administrator for small parcel program (campus ship program), as well as training administrators in each department on how to manage individual access and cost.

Part of the job as an operations manager-logistics in a logistics company was to develop and implement best practices for the supply base and North America operations. Areas of focus included Premium Transportation billing, on time deliveries, and use of JDE/EDI/CMMS systems common to the automotive component business.

What contributions could a supply chain management analyst who worked in retail, telecommunications and financial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Finance, MBA Finance and International Business emphasis. Skills summary involve JD Edwards SCM, Manugistics demand planning, Lotus Notes, Visio, Nimbus Control and SAP.

Challenges like providing full-stream supply chain support for JDE implementation for 13- state Midwest region, as well as full involvement in implementation, validation and testing, and go-live migration from legacy system were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as a supply chain management analyst, handled all procurement for region including inventory rebalancing amongst over 100 warehouses. Also, was responsible for warehouse consolidations and definition of procurement parameters for new systems, as well as conducted JDE training sessions for region.

Shared expertise by championing the creation of the Collaborative Planning Forecasting Replenishment model that integrates financial forecasting and unit production forecasting with business partners, maintenance and repair organization, platinum customers, third-party contract manufacturers, and indirect channels. As a global supply chain analyst, developed global demand forecasts for Material/Production Planners, Product Support, Vendor Partners, and Market Management. This individual monitored forecasts vs. business plan metrics and provided ad-hoc reporting. Furthermore, conducted operational Sales, Inventory, and Production Planning (SIPP) meetings for OEM product lines.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a sr. supply chain analyst/master scheduler with experience working in automotive, aviation and computer hardware industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Minor in Criminal Justice and Psychology, as well as MS Education with Masters in Sports Administration. Special skills consist of JD Edwards SCM, Manugistics, SAP, OBIEE, AS/400, and AMAPS.

Serving in an automotive company as a sr. supply chain analyst/master scheduler, managed, maintained, and monitored all forecasted demand for 15 locations and over 600 finished goods SKUs utilizing lean & JIT principles and schedules. This professional was responsible for customer shipping, scheduling, customer systems maintenance, customer routing maintenance and system set up. Also, communicated cross functionally any customer changes, as well as ensured all non-EDI requirements are properly entered in MFG PRO and IPC. In addition, maintained YFAI systems to ensure all part numbers, customer IDs and product data information flows through the system in an accurate and timely manner.

As a global supply chain specialist, led a cross functional supply chain management team for a large Contract Customer that was rated best in class for three years. A $55 million-dollar annual contract was granted, managing over 90 Finished Good SKUs, with over 800 components and raw materials.

Is impacting your organization with a global supply planner with experience working in specialty chemical and computer hardware industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of AAS International Business and BBS International Business Administration. Has in-depth understanding of JD Edwards Solutions Explorer.

While employed as a global supply chain planner, responsible for all DRP segment activities within the company’s Global Distribution network, including 5 manufacturing sites, 5 tolling operations and 13 global distribution centers. Some of the tasks were planning and releasing daily stock transfers into company’s Global Distribution network, implementing Stocking Policy management tool, as well as implementing Order Exceptions process. Moreover, implemented Unit of Measure/Shop Order Auto release process, as well as identified return process changes to better align inventory routing with current business needs.

Part of the job as a distribution planner was managing the daily operation activity within Global Supply Chain, as well as directing ERP responsibilities for three manufacturing sites, four international subsidiaries and three domestic distribution centers. Other duties were participating in a corporate project to optimize global Supply Chain Management process and define inventory levels. Furthermore, defined and implemented warehouse strategies including improved processes, tools, and methodologies to achieve best practices and to increase capability of the enterprise.

What contributions could a supply chain planner with work experience in food processing, manufacturing and building materials industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Logistics and International Business. Technological skills involve JD Edwards SCM, 4th Shift, Proquis, PeopleSoft, Manugistics, TM1, Varnet, JDA and Epicor, SAP (6.0, P2R, APO/SNP), EDI and A/S 400 (SNET).

Challenges like planning and executing dry and frozen finished goods production and deployment against forecasts and sales history from seven co-packer locations to nine distribution centers were welcomed and successfully completed. As a supply chain planner, assisted with the implementation of a smooth transition of company for production, deployment and inventory for Canada and US locations. Also, organized and participated in meetings with 3PL’s to align with transition cutover timing for production, deployment and inventory. This included EDI transactions, on hand inventory volumes, and inventory processes / procedure requirements.

Shared expertise by maintaining target inventory levels for twelve distribution centers including five company locations in the JDA supply chain management planning system. Serving as a senior supply chain planner, facilitated all sourcing responsibilities which included properly sourced orders, customer catalogs, and full truck logic. In addition, maintained and updated all planning settings in JDA to ensure efficiency.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain planner who worked in automotive, manufacturing and retail industries? Educational background consists of Bachelors of Arts in Supply Chain Management. Professional certifications involve APICS CPIM. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards, Oracle and SAP. Core competencies involve Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, RFQs, MRP and EDI/ASN.

Serving as a supply chain planner, utilized SAP Modules (MM/SD/WM) to maintain releases to key suppliers, monitor customer requirements and facilitate ongoing accuracy of physical inventory. Also, visited suppliers regularly to follow up on RFQs, build plans, raw material, delivery time, line capacity and run it rate. Some of the tasks were working with freight forwarding companies on an international and domestic level assuring the most cost-effective modes of transportation that will ensure on time delivery. Moreover, managed inventory minimizing days on hand, effective space utilization and always found ways to have limited obsolescence cost, particularly during build outs.

As a material planner-supply chain management in a retail company, evaluated and monitored the releases through JD Edwards from affiliates (worldwide wire harness production facilities) assuring consistent error free EDI transmission. In addition, stabilized logistical activities to improve oversight and measurement, identified and implemented milkrun and consolidation opportunities.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain planner/demand planner with experience working in food processing and retail industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Academic Honors Diploma. Technical skills involve JD Edwards SCM, Mapics, Maximo, PLMC, and SAP. Key areas of expertise involve Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Process Reengineering, Project Management, Financial Analysis/Modeling, Process Improvement, Asset Manager, Planner/Scheduler and Preventative Maintenance.

Some accomplishments included corporate purchasing and reviewing multiple categories across the corporation, as well as reviewing and analyzing procurement categories between regions. Acting as a supply planner/demand planner, modified system parameters in response to differing business conditions, as well as maintained 99.5% or greater End Customer Service Level. Served as a key contact for national suppliers. Key duties were decreasing network inventory days of supply based on history and forecast.

Shared expertise by managing a department of 9 parts room clerks and 2 buyers, as well as working on Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Scheduling. While employed in a global food processing company as a maintenance inventory supervisor/planner scheduler/purchasing, assisted in writing scopes of work for all outside services. Furthermore, scheduled daily, weekly and monthly jobs for 94 mechanics in regard to extensive preventative maintenance program.