Below are the 4 Supply Chain Managers, 4 Supply Chain Planners & 3 SME's with Oracle SCM & other systems expertise. The Thor Group® provides Oracle experienced supply chain analysts, functional analysts, systems analysts, business analysts, developers, project managers & Oracle software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain manager with experience working in government, transportation and mining industries? Educational attainment is composed of MBA (Supply Chain). Professional certifications earned as: Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), Oracle EBS R12 SCM Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Purchasing, Oracle EBS R12 SCM Certified Implementation Specialist: Order Management and Oracle EBS R12 SCM Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Inventory. Oracle skills include iProcurement / iSupplier / WMS / Purchasing, Oracle E-Business Suite R12 / Oracle e-Business Suite CRM, Supply Chain Management / Procure to Pay (P2P), Oracle EBS Financials AR, AP, Adv’ Collection, CM, FM, as well as Demand Management / Supply Chain Planning. This specialist has developed integrated Oracle ERP business solutions CRM and SCM domains, as well as architected Oracle R12 SCM Sourcing, Self Service, Proc’ Contract, SLCM and iSupplier Portal.

Serving as a sr. EAM / ERP procurement specialist, proposed, planned INFOR, Oracle e-Business Suite and Unifier for integration, as well as integrated INFOR EAM, Inventory with Oracle SCM (PO, iProc) for fulfillment. Also, leveraged contracts in Unifier for Oracle SCM Sourcing, PO, iProc, INV, as well as configured users’ Oracle iProc’s for Punch Out / Shops for EAM orders.

As a sr. Oracle EBS SCM/EAM consultant, analyzed Oracle EAM, SCM processes, Oracle P2P Cycle, Spend Analysis and Vendor relations. Other duties were architecting, implementing Oracle R12, Sourcing, Procurement Contract and iSupplier Portal, as well as consolidating demands using 3rd Party Viziya tool Scheduler integrated through Oracle EAM / INV. As supply chain manager, tasks involved analyzing legacy data, mapping it to Oracle ERP, SCM and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). This individual managed Oracle SCM data team SMEs, business users, contractors, data load schedules / time as well as designed templates captured data from legacy, and validated data loaded into Oracle ERP system.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain manager with work experience in a general hospital, a healthcare system and a hospital network fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Business Administration. Technical knowledge consists of Oracle SCM, Oracle, PMM, Pyxis Supply Station, Pyxis Procedure Station, Gentran Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), SAP (MM, FI) and Lawson.

Some accomplishments included supporting the purchasing department’s technical/functional processes in transition due to new health system acquisition. Acting as a SCM analyst/buyer, executed all functions as a system administrator for PMM ERP including the handling of EDI transactions and maintenance. Also, developed and generated ad-hoc reporting as needed by management. Moreover, engaged with various inter-departmental teams to identify and resolve deficiencies thus creating positive synergies to optimize efficiencies.

Shared expertise by simultaneously serving as a cross-functional/technical subject matter expert on the Lawson remediation project which included further participation for implementation of Oracle ERP and Integration as well as interfacing of 12 Pyxis Supply Stations located throughout the O.R. Floor. While employed as a healthcare supply chain manager in a hospital system, supervised two direct reports in managing the day to day inventory needs for 15 to18 active operating suites.

How can a supply chain consultant/manager who worked in technology, IT services and software industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Marketing /Merchandising Management. Professional certifications involve CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) Certification. Software competencies involve Oracle Purchasing: 10.7, 10.7SC, 11.0.3, 11.5.7, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (17yrs User, Implementation Consultant, Trainer), Oracle iProcurement: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.2 (12 yrs. Implementation Consultant, Trainer), Oracle iSupplier: 11.5.10, 12.1.3 (6 yrs. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Sourcing: 12.1.3 (2 yrs. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Procurement Contracts 12.1.2 ( 1 Yr. Implementation Consultant), Oracle Discrete Manufacturing (WIP, BOM,MRP Planning, Costing, MES) 11.5.7, 11.5.9 ,11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (10 yr. Implementation Consultant), as well as Oracle Inventory: 10.7, 10.7SC, 11.0.3, 11.5.7, 11.5.9, 11.5.10.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3 (15 yrs. of User, Implementation Consultant, Trainer).

Working with challenging issues such as starting the cloud certification process for SCM and Procurement, as well as managing services support for various clients for all Supply Chain modules have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As an Oracle EBS consultant supply chain in the technology industry, led the upgrade from 11.5.9 to 12.1.3 Oracle Supply chain modules. This consisted of Discrete Manufacturing, Order Management, Purchasing, Costing, Inventory and Quality.

With a “can do approach” in the area of leading multiple Manufacturing and Oracle Supply Chain Implementations (12.1 & 12.2) have been career objectives. Acting as a senior consultant for manufacturing & supply, worked on Oracle Modules such as Discrete Manufacturing, MES, Costing, Quality, Inventory, Purchasing, iProcurement, Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, iSupplier, WIP and Bills of Material.

Would hiring a supply chain management consultant/manager with experience working in professional services, IT services, software and digital imaging industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics Major and Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance Major. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing and Financial Applications Professional (OCP), Certification in Supply Chain Management Sales and Pre-sales from Oracle, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certifications. Software proficiencies involve Oracle SCM, SAP and Lotus.

Acting as a supply chain management associate in the professional services industry, managed Supply Chain and Procurement projects, including software vendor selection for security and utility companies applying best practices such as using a Balanced Sourcing Model, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. Also, served as a team lead for major Procure-to-Pay projects implementing Oracle Purchasing, i-Procurement, Procurement Contracts, and Inventory in the software and utilities industries. Moreover, streamlined procurement processes with contract templates and buyer workbench. Improved process for handling blanket, contract and standard purchase orders and did standard, direct and inspection required receiving.

While working for the IT services Industry as a supply chain management consultant, acted as a team lead for Purchasing, Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) improvement projects by implementing, upgrading and troubleshooting processes and applications for SCM and ERP applications for the United States Air Force and defense industry. Applications included Oracle Inventory, Purchasing, i-Procurement Order Management and Accounts Payable.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain planner with experience working in software, IT services and telecommunications industries? Educational background is composed of Business/Computer Science. Professional certifications involve Oracle R12 suites ERP inventory, lifecycle product/data management 2010, Oracle R12 UAT1 Beta Tester user for OEM supplier planners/buyers for pilot launch 2009-2010, Oracle 11i and Oracle 10.7 (migrate modules Purchasing & Returns) Certifications. Technical skills involve Oracle SCM and Oracle R12,

Contributed to the organization by working on communications and updates directly to Oracle Reverse Supply Chain Ops division and third party. As a supply chain planner in the software industry, supported onboarding infrastructure and coordinated with on site management leads as well as in charge of a 3-month project to launch go live/EDI to support supply/demand backlog. Also, consulted global business teams daily on progress, troubleshooting, target date scheduling pilot, and reconciled ownership for other planning/commodity action items. Moreover, reviewed and migrated previous Oracle tool-users for job opportunity deployment, as well as mentored partner supplier team on Oracle R12 Training.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by maintaining inventory turnkey on Lifecycle commodities for a global IT services center. As a sr. planner advisor, engaged with 3PL Logistics on shippables and deliverables. Engaged with vendors and tracked performance, supplier goal lead times, with end to end supply chain departments. This included lean workflow process, policies/compliant reverse logistics, new, repairs, returns, upgrades and knowledge with tools/resources.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain planner with work experience in pharmaceutical, packaging and telecommunications industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Electrical Engineering. Credentials include Oracle Masters of Technology Credential Program, Certification in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) and Lean Manufacturing Certificate. Computer skills consist of Oracle 11i Applications, Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Inventory, Manufacturing (WIP, Inventory, BOM, Purchasing), Order Management, Oracle Applications Release 10.7SC, Manufacturing (WIP, Inventory, BOM, Purchasing) and Supply Chain Planning (MRP, MPS).

While employed in pharmaceutical packaging company as a production/material planner, scheduled production orders to support business development and commercial business, as well as purchased component materials to support the production plan. This professional promptly responded to customer service and marketing/sales inquiries, as well as entered and updated scheduling changes, date changes, quantity changes and cancellations for finished goods in both SAP and MES as needed.

Part of the job as a supply chain planning manager was to review sales orders and marketing forecasts with projected supply to develop monthly production plans consistent with customer requirements and corporate metrics. Moreover, responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials through manufacturing operations. In addition, in charge of managing full stream inventory for Network Processor and Modem integrated circuits.

Is impacting your organization with a sr. Oracle consultant/SME who worked in transportation, software and pulp/paper industries a current business consideration? Educational qualifications involve Bachelor’s Degree in Science and PGDCA (Post Graduation Diploma in Computer Applications). Professional certifications involve MCAD (Microsoft Certified Application Developer). Technical skills consist of Oracle Tools: Oracle 10g/9i/8i/8.X/7.X, Developer 2000 Forms 10g/6i/6.0/5.0/4.5 and Reports 10g/6i/6.0/3.0/2.5, Graphics, Oracle Jdeveloper, Designer 2000, SQL PLUS 8/3.3, SQL*Loader, Oracle Discoverer 4i/3i,BI Publisher, 10g Portals and Web services, as well as ERP Oracle Financials 11i/10.7(GL, AP, AR, OM, INV, HR, AOL, CRM, SCM, System Admin, Alerts and Workflow).

While employed in the transportation Industry as a sr. Oracle consultant, worked with functional experts to gather the requirements for interfaces and Business Reports. Some of the tasks were designing new custom form and customizing as well as adding the Descriptive Flex fields in Financial module and registering the AOL module. Informatica, data warehouse, and OBIEE admin responsibilities were extracting Source Data using Informatica and stored procedures from Source Systems, as well as developing transformation logic and designing various Complex Mappings and Mapplets using the Informatica Designer.

This Oracle technical consultant, while working in the software Industry, setup purchasing creations, purchasing orders, purchase quotations, receiving options, and payables options. Another job entailed setting up Suppliers, Matching and Tolerances, Pay on Receipts, Budgetary Control, Receipt Accrual, and Bank Reconciliation for Procure to Pay cycle.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a demand planning manager/supply chain manager with experience working in manufacturing, transportation and packaging industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Master of Business Administration in International Business. Technical skills involve Oracle SCM, MS Dynamics AX, Syteline and OneView. A key accomplishment was decreasing ocean freight cost nearly by 7% on a $1.2 million expenditure by increasing communication and accountability with international suppliers.

Serving as a demand planning manager, managed a team that was responsible for the procurement and logistics of over 3,000 SKUs in the commercial office product and luggage divisions. This professional on-boarded 15 vendors due to acquisitions while also developing existing relationships with 35-40 suppliers globally. Also, effectively analyzed 3 plus years of historical sales data, identified seasonal trends and worked closely with product managers to forecast demand for complex product lines warehoused in multiple distribution centers globally.

As a purchasing & logistics agent, generated new contacts and developed existing relationships with suppliers globally, as well as oversaw 6 complex product lines and more than 2,500 SKUs in the metals industry. Furthermore, analyzed historical sales data and worked closely with sales team to forecast demand and manage inventory levels. Additionally, managed a team that was responsible for coordinating an average of 15 outbound pipe shipments that delivered to over 50 customers across the US every week.

Would hiring an SME SCM lead with extensive experience working in the web services and tractor industries help meet the needs of your organization? Skills in Oracle application(s) include SCM, Agile PLM solutions and MDM (PIM/ PDH) solutions. Expertise in RDBMS/GUI tools are composed of Oracle [8i.x/ 9i.x/ 10g], MS Access and Oracle Developer 2000 (Report 4.5/6i, Forms 4.5/6i).

Acting as a senior SME SCM lead in a web service company, reported to the CIO & senior leadership team as well as led and managed IT teams towards the transformation, implementation, integration, and architecture for cross-functional processes and IT solutions. It was a 30M$ initiative towards its Datacenters worldwide. As a Subject Matter Expert, spearheaded the business requirement definitions & designing solutions as well as mapping solutions onto the Oracle EBS 11i for enabling the new Oracle Inventory/ SCM/ Mfg/ EAM/ IB/ WMS business model (Phase 1).

In the tractor industry, this SME led the migration, financial reconciliations and implementation of the entire Oracle Applications from 11.5.9 to 11.5.10. The job entailed ensuring the current functioning and streamlined implementation of the existing processes as well as business processes using Oracle Apps new version mappings. This individual implemented Oracle Procurement and receiving for purchased finished goods as well as defined locations, buyers, approval groups and assigned limits to approval groups. This encompassed receiving options and receiving tolerances including approval hierarchies, requisition templates, defined document types controlling Purchasing Periods, and sourcing rules.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this project senior director/SME with work experience in software, manufacturing and maintenance services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Information and Decision Sciences, Major in Management Information Systems and Minor in Math/Computer Science, History of Architecture and Art. Application knowledge involves Oracle Applications: Oracle E-Business Full Suite, Supply Chain, Financials, and Value Chain Planning (VCP).

Contributed to the organization’s success by leading successful global business and IT implementations, upgrades migration programs, along with recovery projects. Upgrades included EBS R11i to R12.2.6. Application footprint included most of the Oracle EBS applications, along with integrations with 3rd party solutions. This project senior director was responsible for all aspects of program and portfolio management including: Steering Committee communication, escalation management, deployment strategy, PMO, budget, team management and transition management.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by providing all aspects of project management, including managing relationship with the client (IT and Business), Oracle Support, and global delivery teams. Serving as a project director, delivered successful implementations by managing client, resources, deliverables, processes and budget. Also, as a business development & bid/proposal manager, developed Business Solutions for clients, based on their strategy and business requirements.