Below are the 6 Supply Chain Managers & 5 Supply Chain Planners with JD Edwards SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides buyers, inventory control specialists, logistic coordinators, schedulers & procurement specialists with your industry and JD Edwards Supply Chain user experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a supply chain manager with experience working in manufacturing, software and defense industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Supply Chain Management degree with Supply Chain Management & Business Administration concentration. Professional certifications involve TPS Certificates, Lean Manufacturing Program, Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate and C52 Operations & Programing Certificate. Technical skills involve JD Edwards (JDE) SCM and Microsoft AX Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning software.

Acting as an IT global supply chain manager in a manufacturing company, managed implementation of Siemen’s product lifecycle management software and solution for internal engineering division. Part of the job was to manage migration of supply chain department shared drives to global SharePoint environment. Also, supported company Cost reduction and marketability activities to adapt with changing highly competitive markets, as well as supported Microsoft AX Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planning software implementation for various countries.

While working for other employers, gathered internal requirements and designed wireframe for JDE Enterprise Resource Planning software for Purchasing, Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Accounting and Sales components. Additionally, facilitated meetings with customers, stakeholders, suppliers/vendors and C-level management. Serving in a defense company as IT project manager, managed planning, design, development and delivery of global supply chain management and RF tracking software applications for aerospace and defense customers as product owner.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager with work experience in pharmaceutical, technology and chemical industries? Educational background is composed of BS Physics. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards SCM, Oracle, SAP and BPC experience in MRP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by overseeing purchasing, production planning, inventory management, shipping and receiving of a manufacturing facility of solid rigid PVC sheet. While working in a pharmaceutical company as supply chain manager, quickly drove process improvements in purchasing and scheduling to increase visibility as well as efficiency. Also, has experience working in GMP and cGMP environment. As a buyer in another pharmaceutical company, manually entered purchases orders into JD Edwards at a rate of 18 lines/hour (equivalent to greater than 27k lines/year).

Supported organizational goals in other jobs by effectively using JD Edwards to maintain high inventory turnover in unstable market conditions. While working as materials manager in a technology company, implemented consignment agreements and Kanban to maintain inventory turnover while introducing expensive new products. Furthermore, negotiated and/or sourced greater than a 5% savings of total stock purchasing to cut Prices on critical products to gain greater penetration into growth and retail markets.

Is impacting your organization with a sr. supply chain manager who worked in food, manufacturing and consumer goods industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Logistics & Transportation, as well as MBA. Software knowledge consists of JD Edwards (JDE) SCM and Oracle. Skills are also in project management, Cost benefit analysis, presentations, rate negotiations, demand planning/forecasting, partnership building, supply planning, and shipping/receiving.

While employed in a food group as sr. supply chain manager, used technical skills to improve Oracle/JDE production system to improve efficiency on production cycles and reduce safety stock levels. Moreover, acted as lead presenter/communicator of pet food supply plant and communication of plant production requirements or responsibilities ($600MM annually). Other duties were functioning as supply chain captain on leadership team responsible for building and start-up of new pet food manufacturing facility which consisted of planning safety stock build, manufacturing timeline, operational equipment moves, and estimated manufacturing volumes.

Part of job was to manage a project that established the construction and start-up of new rail service at a facility that had previously provided shipping by truck. Additionally, contacted construction companies for estimates/quotes as well as established the service, rates, contracts, and car supply. Furthermore, presented and gained project approval from senior management that would reduce annual transportation Costs by approximately $125,000.

What contributions could a supply chain manager with experience working in manufacturing, food and construction industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Diploma in Computer Information Science, Marketing Diploma, and BA in Human Development. Technical expertise consists of JD Edwards World and OneWorld, as well as ABS, SQL DB2, iSeries Query, IBM OS400, Gentran EDI, Remedy, Active Directory, Citrix, IBM iSeries, Client Access, Prism and Lawson. This professional has experience working with teams to create solid sustainable solutions, along with having multiple years of vendor relations with the ability to negotiate the right solution for any business.

Challenges like serving as liaison between business and information technology team for distribution/manufacturing were successfully completed on a regular basis. While working for a manufacturing company as supply chain manager, managed business intelligence team responsible for supply chain KPIs, as well as worked with warehouse team in the support of continuous improvement projects including process improvement and technical ERP improvements. Additionally, managed equipment and systems for global supply chain.

Shared expertise in other jobs by providing JD Edwards Enterprise support for following modules WMS, TMS, Sales Order Management and Purchasing modules. Acting as senior business analyst/project manager in the same company, served as liaison between business and information technology team for distribution/manufacturing. While employed in a supply chain manager in a food company, acted as business lead for implementation of system controlled traceability project.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain manager with work experience in biotechnology and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s degree and MBA, with additional training as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor as well as Logistics and Materials Management. Software skills involve JD Edwards SCM, GPM, CIMNET, and SAP. The professional also has extensive knowledge of purchasing management, as well as materials and inventory control management.

Serving in a biotechnology company as supply chain manager, managed key suppliers and negotiate optimum pricing and Order quantities. Part of the job was to manage direct reports and interact with all levels of staff and management (Finance; Purchasing; Receiving; Scheduling; Quality Assurance; Engineering; Operations; and Inventory Control). Other duties were developing and implementing use of JD Edwards for use as system of record, as well as promoting Lean Practices and 5S while controlling Cost/spend.

In a manufacturing company, performed Purchasing & Materials Management, Inventory Control Management, Scheduling, Cycle Count Program, and Year End Inventory, as well as developed Procedure and Process documentation. This specialist reduced inventory from $10.9 Million to $8.1 and attained $356,000 favorable PPV 2013. Moreover, managed key suppliers and negotiate optimum pricing and Order quantities, as well as managed eight direct reports (4 Purchasing, 1 Receiving, 2 Scheduling, and 1 Inventory Control).

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How can a supply chain planner with experience working in manufacturing and food industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate degree in Business Management, as well as degree in Theology. Technical skills consist of JD Edwards SCM, Oracle and EFI Logic Systems.

Working with challenging issues such as planning and organizing operations to ensure maximum Performance and minimum delay, as well as determining manpower, equipment and materials needed to cover production demand were part of this specialist’s work experience. As a supply chain planner in a multi-level Marketing company, assigned workers and other staff to particular production operations, as well as scheduled shifts according to production needs. Also, monitored jobs to ensure that they would finish on time and within budget, as well as addressed issues when they arose, aiming for minimum disruption.

Also part of the job was developing standard work with the transaction team for multiple administrative processes, creating step by step job aids, checklists and training resulting in a more robust process as well as significant Cost savings. This specialist worked within JD Edwards and EFI-Logic systems, as well as CMX, OBIEE and more to validate item data setup, work Order creation, verifications, and association of orders between the systems. Furthermore, analyzed, tracked, and managed quality control data for the EPA.

Would hiring a supply chain planner with extensive work experience in a pharmaceutical industry help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Management. Software skills involve JD Edwards SCM, SAP 4.6 MRP, DRP and ERP. Core competencies consist of distribution management, demand planning, inventory control, forecasting, strategic planning and supply chain logistics.

Acting as a supply chain planner in a pharmaceutical company, received incoming forecast from domestic and international markets. Responsibilities were analyzing JD Edwards outputs and prioritizing where needed, as well as collaborating with production departments on SFP (semi-finished) needs and scheduling. In addition, collaborated with purchasing on purchased items based on DRP calculations. Moreover, analyzed and evaluated inventory status, expiration dates and effective dates in JD Edwards for accuracy.

While working in another job, generated customized and standardized reports related to global backorders, customer service, inventory and other business needs. Part of the job was to create global replenishment plan for the company and various 3rd party contract manufacturing locations. Furthermore, administered and managed GST planning tool database for use in forecasting, as well as planned and purchased 3rd party produced items; budget value of $1.3 Million.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain planner who worked in government, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries? Educational background consists of Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration (major in International Business and Logistics Diploma), as well as Masters in International Business Administration (major in Global Logistics). Credentials include Supply Chain Management Certification, SAP Planning/Procurement Certified and Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. Technical background consists of JD Edwards (JDE) SCM, Sage MAS 90, Navision and SAP. The professional is adept at optimizing inventory levels through use of extensive logistics, procurement & planning knowledge.

Contributed to an organization’s success by executing the full supply chain planner and buyer roles during the CRYO Subs and AFA line project, as well as performing data analysis and designing processes to effectively support the supply chain. Acting as supply chain planner in a medical devices company, led AFS AFA Supply Chain organizational business unit, devised and monitored manufacturing plans. Additionally, established around manufacturing line capacity, disseminating on time delivery metrics and scheduled adherence, as well as expedited the QA process of relating to supplier issues or delays.

Supported organizational goals in another job by directing day-to-day purchasing of precious metals, molded plastic parts, production supplies, packaging and machinery parts from international suppliers. The individual was responsible for the procurement of raw materials in line with SAP, JDE, Sage MAS 90 and Navision MRP recommendations. Furthermore, ensured the maintenance of inventory levels in line with the annual operations plan, as well as collaborated with management to implement or use appropriate/ differing strategies to meet and exceed planned goals.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain planner with experience working in chemical, manufacturing, engineering and wholesale industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Operations & Materials Management course. Technical skills involve JD Edwards ERP, JDA Forecast Modeling and SAP. The professional is CPIM.

While employed in chemical company as supply chain planner, increased throughput by 9.5% by optimizing production schedule, as well as created Excel based priority list to boost internal line fill rate by 4%. This specialist validated additional head count at plant operations level by developing a manpower analysis method, as well as interviewed and extended Offers to Logistics Intern and Supply Chain Planner. Moreover, developed a theoretical capacity plan for 208 Million pounds of current and upcoming reactor/asset capacity.

Part of the job as a demand planner in an engineering company was responsible for calibrating the regressional forecasting variables to ensure future forecast coordinated with historical forecast figures. Some of the tasks were compiling data for monthly S&OP meeting with North American operations president, as well as supporting other teams with collaborative documentation to improve demand planning. Furthermore, helped achieve an increased aggregate forecast accuracy, as well as performed integration with JDA, JD Edwards, and AS/400.

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