Below are the 5 Supply Chain Planners, 4 Procurement Specialists & 4 Sr. Buyers with SAP SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers, supply chain analysts, SME's, ABAP developers, systems analysts, architects, data analysts, functional consultants, software engineers & SAP supply chain software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain planner with experience working in diversified chemical, specialty retail and beverage industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Information Systems. Technical skills include SAP (R/3, APO and BW), Ariba Buyer, Ariba Sourcing, VIEWS (Oracle), Transportation Management Systems (Logility), Warehouse Management Systems (Logility) and Oracle SQL. This professional impacted results towards overall improved finished goods supply service from an 84% average fill rate pre-ISIS to a 95% average fill rate post-ISIS. Also, optimized import planning by 66%, reducing time spent on planning by creating a macro that automates data analysis and generates a “focus list” of products to target for planning.

Some accomplishments included facilitating the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) team meeting for Supply Chain and Product Management to address financial forecast deviations, inventory key drivers, new business opportunities and identify escalation topics for the Executive S&OP. Serving in a diversified chemicals company as a supply chain planner, performed continuous optimization of SAP setup for multiple acquired sites, to diminish manual efforts, and enable higher efficiency resulting in successful customer order fulfillment.

Shared expertise by leading logistics team to a successful SAP implementation for USA manufacturing site, as well as monitoring data consistency and coherency for migration from legacy system to SAP. Acting as a supply chain planner in a specialty retail company, analyzed business impacts resulting from systems transition and implemented solutions to bridge the gaps between current and future ways of working.

How can a senior buyer/supply chain planner with SAP with extensive experience working in a hospital/medical center help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Professional certifications include Certification in Material Management/APICS. Technical knowledge consists of SAP SCM.

Working with challenging issues such as offering implementation and instruction of SAP, highly integrated software designed to enhance MRP and Accounting for all business units have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Acting as a senior buyer/supply chain planner with SAP, provided implementation and training of employees to create and approve purchase requisitions electronically in SAP. Also, performed pricing negotiation, payment terms, consignment implementation and vendor management agreements for direct materials used in manufacturing processes resulting in $380,000 in cost savings for local operations. This professional coordinated with Inventory Control to eliminate dead stock inventory and reduce inventory levels with inventory turns valuing at $75,000 and reduction of raw materials inventory by $46,000.

With a “can do approach” in the area of purchasing medical supplies used in all hospital depts. including Cardiac Cath Lab, Biomed, Radiology, O.R., and ancillary functions using MRP and electronic data interface have been career objectives. While working in a hospital as a buyer/supply chain planner, created pass-through savings to patient care through the implementation of corporate agreements, as well as collaborated with physicians to standardize products across multiple practices while implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Would hiring a supply chain planner who worked in government, packaging and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration: Major in Management. Technological know-how consists of SAP Ariba, JD Edwards and Oracle (ASCP). This specialist is skilled in Material Requirements Planning, knowledgeable in MRP systems’ inputs, controls, and risks, with specialization in Oracle, JD Edwards, & SAP, as well as Supply Chain Mgt. Also, knowledgeable in the key functional areas necessary to transform raw materials into optimal customer satisfaction.

Acting as a supply chain planner in a packaging company, managed $600,000 yearly 3PL invoicing using Ariba SAP. Some of the tasks were utilizing MRP to determine replenishment levels needed and orders materials accordingly, determining the appropriate amount of materials necessary to meet current and forecasted production levels. Also, maintained strong working relationships and communications with manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitored open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.

While working for a federal military reserve force, responsible for demand processing and mission support across the world. Other duties were helping develop work standards and methodology. Part of the job was to perform inventories, and ensure timely correction of discrepancies. Furthermore, prepared, analyzed, and evaluated reports, procedures, and policy data, as well as provided customer service.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this supply chain planner with experience working in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries? Educational attainment is composed of BBA and MBA Program. Computer knowledge involves SAP (R/3, ECC 6.0, APO, IBP and BW).

Contributed to the organization by creating, leading and analyzing data for North American S&OP Meetings, as well as forecasting SKUs for products produced in North America and support of future markets. Serving in a biotech & pharma industry as a supply chain planner, successfully supported the launch of two new products, as well as supported SAP IBP Implementation with regards to setup, design, and unit/integration testing.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by transforming the site to be more proficient with SAP, as well as identifying and coordinating overall Master Data review of Production, Purchasing, and Quality. While working in medical equipment & devices company as a supply chain planner, monitored and coordinated activities of other departments as it related to the entire Supply Chain. Also, managed and led the site S&OP process, as well as created reports to review capacity constraints to reduce late orders. Furthermore, identified as SAP site lead (Head SAP Chair), as well as created and established SAP SME Team to conduct training, optimization, customization, and site support strategies.

Is impacting your organization with a sr. supply chain planner who worked in retail and telecommunications industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of AS Business Computer Science and CPF (Certified Professional Forecaster) program. Technical expertise includes SAP-ERP, MRP- ERP, JDA/Manugistics, JDA Vendor Collaborate and Apprise ERP.

While employed in a retail company as a sr. supply chain planner, developed and maintained S&OP reports (including scorecards and dashboards) for monthly collaborative meetings between planning, customer service, distribution, sales, marketing and finance. This professional managed and forecasted 700 SKUs (regular business, promotional and direct import)/$45 million net sales annually for one account, as well as responsible for a rolling 18 month forecast. Also, implemented a department discontinuation process for the account which minimized inventory carrying costs by ensuring getting the appropriate discontinuation lead time notification. Moreover, created rolling 2 years category POS reports & charts for Senior Management to show trend and seasonality curves.

Part of the job as a sr. supply chain planner was to proactively communicate forecast shifts to procurement and supply chain partners to ensure alignment to customer service and inventory targets. In addition, spearheaded discussions with key sales partners to understand customer metrics and inventory goals that could adversely impact the replenishment forecast.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a procurement specialist with SAP supply chain with experience working in telecommunications, beverage and logistics industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Business with coursework in Accounting, Finance, and Business Management. Software proficiencies involve SAP, Oracle, Ariba Network, Business Objects, PaymentNet, Xnet, PeopleSoft and EOS.

Serving in a telecommunications company as a procurement specialist with SP supply chain, generated daily SAP Reports utilizing Vlookups and Pivot Tables showing status of CTE/CPE Orders. Some of the tasks were implementing improvements with the closing of CPE/CTE On Hands process, facilitating Demo via WebEx for automation generating SAP CPE/CTE Reports and automation of closing CPE/CTE Orders, as well as analyzing SAP CTE/CPE Reports and communicated status of CTE/CPE Orders.

As a procurement specialist with SAP SCM & Ariba in a beverage company, gathered historical procurement data from SAP, Oracle, Ariba, and EOS as well as developed Excel Reports displaying purchases for all suppliers and vendors being used throughout the Texas and Oklahoma distribution centers. Moreover, recognized by the company as a Subject Matter Expert in using Oracle, SAP, and Ariba for procurement as well as trained ERP system end users throughout North America using Oracle, SAP, and Ariba.

Would a detail-oriented senior procurement specialist with SAP PO & SCM with work experience in diversified chemical and energy/oil industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BA in Supply Chain Management. Software proficiency consists of multiple ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle and Ariba.

Some accomplishments included performing SAP PO maintenance activity as required (PO closing, material price updates, OA updates, PO Change Order requests, etc.). While employed in a diversified chemicals company as a senior procurement specialist with SAP PO & SCM, directed procurement contact for internal clients located at various sites. Other duties were receiving requests via Corporate Services Requisition queue and email for processing into Purchase/Change Orders for the acquisition and management of software, hardware and peripherals, including software licensing and subsequent maintenance for the Global Procurement & Utilities Group & IT Categories team. Also, managed contracts and documentation in Ariba.

Shared expertise by receiving requests via SAP queue and email for purchasing of both contracted and non-contracted materials and services to company’s platforms and surrounding onshore refineries and terminals to ensure continued operation and prevent shutdowns. Serving in an energy-oil company as a senior procurement specialist with SAP, oversaw and provided proactive execution of complete P2P process of receiving requirements, creating Purchase/Change Orders, managing the procurement process, as well as overseeing logistics of equipment, services and personnel.

How can a procurement specialist with SAP SCM who worked in energy/oil, financial services and insurance industries help your organization? Technical skills include SAP PR4 & PRC Vendor Maintenance, Ariba Software, Sentinel World Check, FileNet IBM Software and Maximo IBM Software.

Working with challenging issues such as utilizing Ariba & SAP for invoicing and monthly reporting have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a procurement specialist with SAP SCM, processed requisitions received, enabling vendors to be processed efficiently in SAP and Ariba System. Other duties were working with accounts payable on resolving invoice problems and issues, as well as preparing and forwarding reports, summaries and requests for information in an accurate and timely manner. This professional reviewed and processed supplier’s invoices that cannot be handled automatically, then approving and initiating the check payment run.

With a “can do approach” in the area of maintaining SAP requisitioning for supplies and/or routine invoices and providing managers with periodic SAP reports including source expense tracking have been career objectives. Serving as a procurement specialist with SAP Supply Chain in an insurance company, planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.

Would hiring a procurement specialist with SAP supply chain with experience working in software, technology and retail industries help meet the needs of your organization? Software knowledge consists of SAP Fieldglass/Ariba/Concur, SAP AFO (Analytics for Office), Tableau, SAP R3, Oracle E-Business Suite R12 and PeopleSoft 7.5. Core expertise includes Project Management, Contract Supplier Management, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Risk Mitigation and Procure to Pay Process.

Acting as a procurement specialist with SAP supply chain, decreased $2mm in annual costs by base lining costs, consolidating vendors, and engaging national contracts. This specialist increased efficiency and integrity of corporate travel data to leverage spend by collaborating with multiple departments to align with stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and manage the implementation of both SAP Concur Travel booking and Expense reporting SaaS tools. Also, presented project to drive best in class MRO program by advising the capture of manufacture and manufacture part numbers, category realignment and identified partner vendors to standardize the stock materials realizing $5MM ROI over 3 years.

While working for a software and technology company as a procurement specialist, developed and managed superior supplier relationships which leveraged global buying power. Part of the job was to manage supplier selection process for projects for contingent labor and staff augmentation. Moreover, conducted RFI to identify pass-through partner suppliers, to reduce RFx projects and align direct efforts towards strategic engagements.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this sr. buyer with SAP Supply Chain Management with experience working in commercial services, technology and semiconductor industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA with professional certification as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management). Awards received include ARIBA Team award for successful implementation of eCommerce software. This professional is skilled in effective cross-functional experience in General Accounting, Supply Chain Analysis, Manufacturing, Fixed Assets, Capital Projects, Ariba Catalog /Electronic Commerce, Paperless (P2P) Processing and ISO QM Systems. ERP experience consists of SAP, NetSuite and applying BKMs of the Deming Cycle and Six Sigma.

Contributed to the organization’s success by serving as finance and SAP manufacturing liaison reconciling inventory material parts with accounts payable unrecorded liabilities, accruals, open orders, researching PPV versus standard cost, blind and physical material audits at off site locations as well as related invoicing / problem-solving issues with the supply base. As a sr. buyer with SAP Supply Chain Management, managed internal product orders against external revenue demand, RMA verifications, scrap and non-conformance material, SAP inventory location transfers and general task research.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by serving as an SME for SAP indirect procurement implementation and cross-functional Ariba e-commerce project team member. While employed in a technology company as a sr. buyer with SAP SCM & Ariba, successfully customized a 1099 efficiency program for greater code identity in SAP and developed a Negative Assurance program for quick payment of low-cost ad hoc purchases.

Is impacting your organization with a sr. buyer with SAP Supply Chain with work experience in financial services, asset management and pharmaceutical industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Purchasing Management Certificate. Credentials involve CPT Codes; ICD 9 Codes; HCPCS; Billing; and Coding (Certificate) and completing IMF & IDX Training. Computer skills include SAP Ariba eSourcing Tool, Ariba Buyer 8.1, eSP/JD Powers (Ariba) and PeopleSoft.

While employed in a financial services company as a sr. buyer with SAP Supply Chain, supported a company on all MRO purchases, as well as supported global chemical manager on sourcing chemicals globally for the company. Some of the tasks were purchasing indirect materials and supporting internal departments, as well as interacting with chemical suppliers on a daily basis. This professional processed chemicals and chemical sample orders for the company globally. Moreover, supported and interacted with internal customers as a Super-User on SAP and as well as supported external customer.

Part of the job as a sr. buyer with SAP SCM & Ariba in a pharma company was to generate projects/events by using the SAP Ariba eSourcing Tool. In addition, compiled bid responses, completed cost/analysis benefits, & presented bid analysis to affiliate companies. Key attainment were leading and managing team projects that successfully reduced cost by $1.13M and strengthening key supplier relations achieving the annual cost savings objective, as well as developing a Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) pipeline for company outsources Facilities Services and achieving individual CIP cost savings of $1.13M. Furthermore, accomplished $500K savings goal on various negotiated contracts, as well as delivered approximately $1M in cost savings to support affiliates through the use of competitive bidding and negotiation strategies.

What contributions could a senior buyer with SAP Supply Chain & Ariba who worked in energy-oil, manufacturing and computer hardware industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate Degree in Business Administration. Software skills include SAP, AS/400 operation, Ariba and SPIKE (Online Bidding Software).

Challenges like reviewing and processing requisitions for various production sites throughout the United States, as well as reviewing requisitions for completeness before processing were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a senior buyer with SAP Supply Chain and Ariba in an energy-oil company, ensured C-TPAT compliance for all purchases coming from outside the United States, as well as reviewed and requested agreement partnering to various plants to allow “buyer free” processing . This specialist utilized e-Enablement process for SAP Ariba processing of purchase orders and invoices, as well as processed Standard Procurement Agreement Awards for all requisitions over 300k per procurement compliance procedure.

Shared expertise by receiving, negotiating, processing and expediting all outsourcing requirement for production/sales requirements. Serving as a senior buyer with SAP SCM in a manufacturing company, responsible for all office supply and renegotiation of pricing for a 22% overall savings staying with incumbent supplier. Moreover, reorganized and implemented MRO/Shop supply purchases to capture 12.5% discount and free shipping utilizing online purchasing from Grainger.com and empowering shop managers to purchase online with approvals in place.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior buyer with SAP SCM with experience working in engineering, construction and beverage industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. System skills include SAP (six years of experience including role as Power User and Trainer), Ariba eBuyer, Ariba eSourcing and Procuring (Super User). Areas of specialty consist of Master Supply/Services Agreements, Vendor Pre-qualification/Vendor Development, Claims Avoidance, Negotiated Savings, Competitive Bid Processes (RFP, RFQ, IFB, eRFP), Contract Administrations and Contract Compliance, as well as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This professional provided oversight and review of $1.3 billion EPC performed scope of work, as well as achieved documented savings in excess of $5 million.

Serving in an engineering and construction company as a senior buyer with SAP SCM, served as a former SAP Power User and was tasked to provide counsel with SAP purchasing procedures. Through a variety of techniques, mitigated risk in contractual relationships. In keeping with corporate objectives, performed regular cash flow analytics prior to awarding major contracts. In addition, worked closely with members of project management, engineering and construction disciplines, as well as coordinated preparation of requests for proposal (RFP).

As a senior buyer with SAP Supply Chain in a beverage company, obtained bids, performed bid analysis, and converted SAP requisitions to purchase order to establish contracts. Also, gained proficiency in SAP (materials management, inventory management, and finance modules).