Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Planners & 4 Supply Chain Project Managers with JDA SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers, planners and project managers with your industry, JDA & other systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What contributions could a supply chain manager with experience working in JDA Software and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Logistics and International Business and Masters of Business Administration, Supply Chain. Selected accomplishments were implementing and/or undergoing training for the following JDA solutions: Fulfilment, Order Optimization, Dynamic Demand Response, Master Planning, Enterprise Supply Planning, Demand and Monitor. Also, experienced in managing both Supply & Demand Planning organizations to reach & exceed their respective targets; supply planning group controlled $315M and demand planning $500M of top line sales.

Challenges like managing inventory for $315M top-line business across 4 distribution centers and over 100 suppliers globally were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a supply chain manager in a machinery company, determined and maintained appropriate inventory levels to achieve both service level and inventory turns objectives. Moreover, collaborated with plants for effective capacity management & resource utilization; driving lean manufacturing initiatives, where appropriate.

Shared expertise by managing a four-person team of JDA Certified instructors to drive & execute $2.2M worth of education services throughout Canada, US & Mexico. While employed in JDA Software company as a senior education architect/training manager, delivered approx. $300K worth of training on JDA Fulfilment, Master Planning & Order Optimization to 252 participants in 2012; 2nd highest revenue contributor on a 20+ person team. As a global supply chain consultant in a Manugistics Group, worked with internal Engineering and Consulting Services Teams in development of future releases of NetWORKS Fulfilment, NetWORKS Master Planning and Manugistics Service and Parts Management (S&PM) solutions.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain manager with extensive work experience in a healthcare system? Educational background is composed of Accounting Diploma and Business Management. Technical skills involve JDA Forecasting & Statistical Modules; SAP, Oracle PeopleSoft FSCM, AS/400 and Manugistics.

Serving in a healthcare system as supply chain manager, responsible for the Supply Chain process maps redesign, and KPIs. Other duties were monitoring and reporting process Performance against KPIs, as well as facilitating process improvements activities with other process owners within the value chain and other interfacing processes to ensure appropriate process designs, including the correct business requirements. Moreover, sponsored business process changes that included areas like Planning, Purchasing, AP and AM.

As a regional demand & business excellence manager, oversaw and managed the successful execution of Global Demand Planning, Business Excellence initiatives and mentored the local site BEx and Demand managers. This individual provided education, training and consultancy in JDA , S&OP and Demand Processes. Key contributions & accomplishments were executing Global Demand Planning process improvements which led to major reductions in forecast errors by 5%. Furthermore, rolled out JDA upgrades and conducted five major Demand trainings in several Global sites (Asia, Latin America, Europe and the US).

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager who worked in apparel, textile and retail industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Psychology and Business Management / Psychology. Computer knowledge consists of JDA Demand, Demand Solutions, Logility, SAP, SQL and Tableau.

Some accomplishments included managing finished goods stocking strategy based on customer and business requirements to driving continuous improvement in service. Part of the job as a supply chain manager was to ensure planners are consistently meeting key KPI’s: RLIP, DRM, fill rate, slow moving inventory, and backorders. In addition, reduced Canadian lead time by 1 week by moving to a direct vs. hub & spoke shipment model.

Shared expertise by using statistical models within Demand Solutions and JDA Demand to develop the most accurate forecasts. While working in as a demand planner in an apparel company, acted as division leader in the implementation of JDA Demand, as well as responsible for data cleansing, data testing, ACS system mapping, and Demand Planner assessment. Furthermore, managed the Demand Planning tasks for two divisions totalling $350M in wholesale shipments.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain manager with demonstrated talent for leveraging new systems capabilities to improve business processes? Technological knowledge consists of JDA (Manugistics) Fulfillment, Master Planning, Demand Planning, and Inventory Policy Optimization. Core competencies are composed of project management, business process design, financial analysis and supply chain execution.

Contributed to the company’s success through providing subject matter expertise to implement JDA (Manugistics) Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Software and instructing clients in the use of the software. Determining client business needs and designing software configuration to support those needs were also some of the duties performed. Additional tasks were optimizing business processes to take advantage of improved capabilities, as well as applying supply chain planning/forecasting tools and methods to reduce inventory for large retail clients.

Supported company goals and objectives by managing consulting projects, teams and projects to implement JDA (Manugistics) Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Software and analyze as well as improve processes around that software. This specialist developed plan to reduce warehouse footprint and restructure logistics group resulting in a potential inventory reduction of $2.1MM and annual savings of $1.5MM. Furthermore, managed project and provided analytical support to outsource Exelon Payment Processing, resulting in $5MM savings.

How can a supply chain planner with experience working in retail and furniture industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems/Microcomputer Systems, Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Master of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve Certification in RPG Programming & Networking. Key competencies and skills include JDA SCM, SAP and Oracle. Technical knowledge consists of Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Planning, Business Analysis, Logistics and Materials Procurement.

Working with challenging issues such as maximizing GMROI and minimizing unproductive inventory through analysis of merchandise demand patterns have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed as supply chain planner in a retail company, updated forecasts in JDA software for food and Beverage categories, as well as partnered with category leaders to ensure alignment with inventory and sales goals. Moreover, ensured all items are set up correctly in JDA and Enterprise programs for maximum results.

With a “can do approach” in the area of planning and forecasting future merchandise buys based on sales history, receipt projections, and planned inventory levels for food and sporting goods departments have been career objectives. As a replenishment manager in another retail company, delivered YTD sales +6% to plan and +8% to LY with inventory -9.9%, leading retail food division in sales gains. Furthermore, researched previous inventory movement then planned and forecasted merchandise buys based on history.

Would hiring a supply chain planner with work experience in retail, cosmetics, food and entertainment industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA Business & Computer Information Systems. Software expertise consists of JDA Manugistics, AS/400 Mfg. System and SAP/APO.

Acting as a supply chain planner in a retail company, led the optimization of SAP/APO demand planning, as well as reviewed global forecast on a monthly basis. Some of the tasks were analyzing sales of new and existing styles and comparing/reconciling forecast to unit sales budget. Additional responsibilities were proposing monthly vendor Purchase orders based on net requirements, as well as acting as a high profile liaison between brand, sales, operations and finance. Moreover, participated in quarterly line reviews with brand, sales and product development to evaluate the status of all collections, as well as took part in establishing shared business goals.

While working for a cosmetics company as global supply planner, used Manugistics, as well as monitored and tracked deployment of finished goods inventory to major DCs. Part of the job was to redirect ocean shipments to air accordingly to meet urgent supply needs and work closely with logistics to ensure timely deliveries. Furthermore, prioritized and rescheduled urgent needs with production team to meet frequent changes in demand.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain planner who worked in retail, rental and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising/Marketing and Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science. Software skills involve JDA SCM and JDA Replenishment System. Key skills consist of Data Analysis/Mathematics, Communication, Time Management, Team Player and Leadership.

Contributed to the organization’s success by maintaining and updating seasonal profiles in JDA replenishment system. While working as supply chain planner in a retail company, accomplishments involved maintaining proper safety stocks at DCs and stores to ensure inventory availability while also minimizing unproductive inventory, as well as developing Order quantities and timing for each SKU based on historical transaction data, forecasting sales and current inventory levels. Also, ensured product availability prior to Ad break by reviewing all Ad proofs with merchants, as well as managed replenishment of merchandise from vendor to DCs to stores.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by working in a cross-functional capacity with Sourcing Manager to expand the current supplier base. Acting as purchasing manager in a manufacturing company, identified opportunities for new business through competitive shopping and trend analysis. Furthermore, minimized risks through creative and strategic planning and forecasting of inventory demands.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain/demand planner with experience working in pharmaceutical, chemical and business communication systems industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Associate’s Degree in Electronics and Bachelor of Science in Finance. Technical skills involve implementation of JDA (Manugistics) and SAP APO, as well as experience with numerous ERP systems SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle and IBM AS/400.

While employed in a pharmaceutical company as supply chain/demand planner, helped reduce backlog from $6M to $1.2M, as well as reduced report times from days to hours on trending backorder report and an inventory short date report. Other achievements were increasing forecasting accuracy by 11% from 69% to 80%, as well as conducting and leading monthly Demand Review meetings, highlighting forecast accuracy and bias for over 400 SKUs across two business units. Moreover, analyzed new business bids, ensuring serviceability, and determining timelines for supply.

Part of the job as a supply chain planner in a chemical company was to improve forecast accuracy on import Business from 18% to 33% and on domestic Business from 63% to 76% (both at a customer article level). Some of the tasks were running three demand review meetings a month for different business groups including a global S&OP, as well as functioning as key facilitator of APO implementation. Furthermore, documented the process and procedures for S&OP calendar as well as demand validations.

What contributions could a manager of supply chain projects with vast experience working in the pharmaceutical industry bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters of Science in Leadership and Information Technology. Professional certifications involve Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP) and APICS Completion Certificate for: Basics of Supply Chain Management. Technical skills consist of Manugistics JDA (7.1, 7.6, 7.8), SAP, IBM, AS400/Prism and Cognos.

Challenges like serving as a Super User (Manugistics-JDA, Cognos, DCS) / Business Expert Contact for systems supporting the business groups were welcomed and successfully completed. Acting as manager of supply chain projects, implemented Manugistics-JDA 7.8 initiatives for Demand/Supply Planning; created UPC process to support SAP implementation. Also, created item Master Data in legacy system and SAP: Global Master Number, UPCs, GTINs, NDCs and Cognos/iSite).

Shared expertise by ensuring Supply Chain Business Cutover project delivery activities for SAP implementation were on track and over 200 milestones were completed on time for a successful launch. Serving in a pharmaceutical company as supply chain project manager, identified and monitored E2E dependencies integral to the success cutover activities (e.g. M-ERP deployment activities, site harmonization, Serialization, item and promotional master data etc.). Furthermore, ensured robust, proactive risk management processes used within project scope.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior project manager for supply chain with work experience in telecommunications, apparel and machinery industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance. Professional certifications consist of Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean expert and APICS CPIM Certifications. Technical knowledge involves JDA SCM and JDA Transportation Management System.

Serving in a telecommunications company as a senior project manager for supply chain, led JDA Transportation Management System implementation for all of the company’s inbound and outbound shipments. Other duties were managing a core project team of 12 cross functional SMEs. Key capabilities to be delivered included Transportation Planning/Execution/Modeling/Analytics, where estimated annual ROI was $ 3.2 MM. Additionally, implemented JDA Sales & Operations software in a private cloud model to support top down approach of demand forecasting and resource planning across 2 DC’s and 2000 plus VZW retail stores. Estimated ROI was $7.3 MM.

As a senior manager of supply chain integration in an apparel company, successfully led the implementation of VMI program with 3 high volume vendors making exclusive products. Additionally, achieved goal to reduce average lead time from 16 weeks to 6 weeks, increased inventory turns from 4 to 6, and reduced inventory carrying costs by $300K. Furthermore, championed Six-Sigma initiatives across 7 DCs and the Planning group.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain project manager who worked in logistics and database industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Master of Business Administration and Management. Software knowledge consists of JDA SCM, JDA/i2, GT Nexus, SAP, Red Prairie, and Oracle ERP.

Some accomplishments included integrating IT solution with other software partners such as GT Nexus, SAP, Red Prairie, and Oracle ERP, JDA / i2 among others. While employed as supply chain project manager in a logistics company, worked effectively with clients, staff, and vendor. Additional duties were managing projects, project teams ranging from 5 to 30 off-shore developers, the project plan, tracking costs, budget, and completing projects on time and within budget. In addition, managed and implemented transportation (ocean), warehousing and brokerage projects for Fortune 500 accounts, as well as provided daily contact with the customer as a liaison, and manager of all project resources to ensure on-time, on budget delivery of the IT solution.

Shared expertise by implementing Standard Operating Processes for project implementation. Serving as logistics project manager in a database company, accurately reconciled invoices to manifests, as well as prepared audit reports and assisted the Vice President of Finance with special projects as assigned. Furthermore, analyzed then negotiated pricing, as well as integrated business functions such as Fulfilment, Order Management, customer service, and integration with key ocean partner.

How can a supply chain project manager with experience working in BPO, manufacturing and technology solutions industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor in Electronics and Communication and Master of Supply Chain Management. Software expertise consists of JDA SCM, JDA WMS, Oracle ERP and Spotfire Visual Analytics.

Working with challenging issues such as implementing strategic, operational and tactical KPI dashboards containing 80 key warehousing and transportation metrics for a $15.4B multi-national retailer, turning data into actionable business knowledge while reducing annual inventory and labor costs by 20% have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a supply chain project manager in a BPO company, benchmarked warehouse operating practices against industry best practices and identified 11 improvement opportunities to increase competitiveness and enhance customer service resulting in 10% increase in revenue. Also, performed detailed warehouse Cost to serve analysis highlighting current warehouse Cost per unit, returns Cost per unit, Cost per unit across key customers and margin per unit as well as provided recommendations for reducing Cost per unit by 35%.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing three consultants in warehouse implementation project involving ASN receiving, Order waving, carton picking and parcel shipping for a $6B major US book retailer, successfully completing on time and decreasing annual spend on IT technology infrastructure by 30%. While working as a supply chain project manager, performed inventory cover and slotting analysis to identify slow moving and obsolete stock and recommended solutions to strategically define storage and picking areas, which increased labor productivity by 25% and reduced inventory Costs by 10%. Furthermore, reviewed standard operating procedures of end to end warehouse operations and trained over 100 employees including receivers, inventory team, wave planners, pickers and loaders to perform daily tasks more efficiently, reducing work related errors by 20%.