Below are the 5 Sr. Buyers, 4 Supply Chain Planners & 4 Schedulers with SAP SCM and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides these and other buying, procurement, purchasing, inventory & materials specialists with SAP SCM experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior buyer with SAP & ARIBA with experience working in chemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries? Educational background involves BA Business Administration-Purchasing Management and MBA in Business Administration-Technology Management. Professional certifications involve Mediator (Certified Neutral Interventor) certification. This professional has undergone training and understanding in the use of SAP Enterprise, as well as responsible for Material Management, Strategic Sourcing, Business Process/Analysis, Contract and Project Management. This individual is a skilled negotiator with eight to nine figure budgets for Indirect & Direct Procurement and Capital Projects.

Serving in a materials-chemicals company as a senior buyer with SAP & ARIBA, developed a tracking process for Purchase Order rejections on the ARIBA system that was suggested to be extended to SAP. Part of the job was to drive implementation of global/national/regional/local agreement, as well as manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company. Moreover, executed Purchase Orders for goods and services in SAP and ARIBA system. Also, served as active contributor performing system analysis, system improvement ideas and data gathering of the Procurement Integration Strategy Plan for new stakeholders.

As a senior buyer with SAP in a biotechnology company, led the transition/implementation of the Purchasing SAP Module for the site. Additional responsibilities were acting as purchasing lead on project execution, as well as managing and assisting in the development of plans and budgets for site projects.

Would a detail-oriented senior buyer with work experience in a general hospital and a medical center fit in your organization? Software skills include SAP SCM, Lawson and Rumba Mobile Systems.

Some accomplishments included assisting in all phases of purchase order processing, contract agreements, standing orders, capital orders and special projects through the Lawson system and SAP systems. Serving in a hospital medical center as a senior buyer/inventory with SAP, primarily responsible for all phases of inventory purchasing, including taking the lead on processing materials throughout the medical center for transition to a new vendor distributor. Some of the tasks were working with the distribution vendor to assure that pricing, part numbers, and unit of measure coincides with the previous vendor specifications. This specialist reviewed requisitions and conferred with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity or cost of purchased goods or services. Other purchasing responsibilities included labs (sleep lab, microbiology, chemistry, pathology) physical therapy and security, facilities, all nursing units, NICU, Pediatrics, and Stomach Clinic.

Shared expertise by being responsible for delivery of inventory to all units throughout the medical center. Acting as a central supply tech, managed distribution of par level stock through the Value link System, as well as maintained transactions as items are being processed through the units.

How can a sr. buyer with SAP SCM who worked in energy/oil and design/testing industries help your organization? Professional certifications are composed of Procurement Academy Certificate, completed CIAPP+ Certification and Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management Certificate. Software skills involve SAP SCM, ERP/MRP, SRM, ARIBA, Dynamics AX, JD Edwards, AS/400 and Glovia.

Working with challenging issues such as being in charge of procuring all materials for the (SAP SCM) Control Modules including electronic components, electrical topsides, electronic PCB boards, electronic DHI cards, DCV Valves, fittings, hydraulics, flow meters for Western Region and purchasing from sister company in Norway have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a sr. buyer with SAP SCM, prepared direct and indirect material and services for (P2P) Purchase to Pay and worked closely with internal AP to ensure process was implemented. This specialist created POs from requisitions issued by the planning group, expedited all past due orders on a weekly basis and coordinated visits to suppliers’ site. An accomplishment was purchasing an average of $1,167,321 annually in parts while saving up to 40% of the standard cost.

With a “can do approach” in the area of utilizing SAP System to maintain open purchase order reports and purchasing requisitions list along with coordinating returns to vendor of non-conforming product as well as working with suppliers on continuous improvement have been career objectives. While employed as a buyer in an energy-oil company, carefully analyzed requirements of the requisition to effectively execute the purchase order in addition to soliciting and evaluating proposals for the requested product or service.

Would hiring a senior buyer with SAP ARIBA with experience working in IT services, industrial machinery and filtration industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Business Law. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing Management. Computer skills involve SAP SCM, ARIBA, JD Edwards, AS/400, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks and Kronos Timekeeper.

Acting as a senior buyer with SAP ARIBA in an IT services company, used software PeopleSoft, Maximo, and ARIBA with terms and conditions and in-depth scopes of work and service purchase orders. This professional has $100,000 in savings by outsourcing. Also, worked closely with planners, maintenance supervisor, crew leaders, and engineers to ensure on time customer service with on time deliveries. Other duties were doing cost savings potential on several projects with sourcing of suppliers, as well as working closely with payables to get invoice errors manageable and controllable. Defined work scope, terms and conditions monitor revisions as well as changes on purchase order from time of issue until delivery. Furthermore, used Maximo and ARIBA for bids on material with high monetary value to promote cost savings.

While working for an industrial machinery company as a senior buyer with SAP ARIBA, used PeopleSoft, SAP ARIBA, and Maximo software programs. In addition, ordered all pro-sourcing products for production of construction hoist, industrial lifts, mast climbing, work platforms, transport platforms, underground equipment, and champion elevator supplier facility. Managed purchase orders (national and domestic vendors) for materials management.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior buyer/purchasing with work experience in machinery, energy/oil and logistics industries? Educational background is composed of BS Business. Technical skills involve SAP SCM, SAP (MM), ARIBA, JD Edwards, Sincom, Peachtree and QuickBooks.

Contributed to the company by updating prices and dates in SAP, performing purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors, as well as evaluating Vendor Quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Serving in a machinery company as a senior buyer/purchasing, reviewed and analyzed purchase requisitions, as well as investigated and developed sources of supplies. Part of the job was to prepare bid specifications, send out/request quotes from vendors, as well as expedite orders. Moreover, created/distributed POs, as well as sent POs out to vendors for confirmation.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by maintaining and training procurement on vendor setup for MDO (Master Data Organization with SAP) with AMR. While working in an energy-oil company as a senior buyer/EProcurement-contracts analyst (SAP & ARIBA), solicited feedback for opportunities to consolidate and improve procurement processes around SAP, ARIBA and other procurement P2P processes within the group. Furthermore, created purchase information records and purchase orders (in SAP), as well as sourced lists and quota arrangements for procurement operations to submit orders to vendors based on contract targets, plant requirements, and critically in alignment with existing agreements for purchases of raw materials and components. Used SAP and ARIBA for pricing processes for procurement.

Is impacting your organization with a supply chain planner with experience working in materials-chemicals, packaged food and telecom equipment industries a current business consideration? Educational background involves Bachelor of Science and MBA. Professional certifications involve Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Production and Inventory Manager, E-Commerce Certificate, Project Management Professional, SAP Project System, as well as ISO Software Design and System Security certifications. This specialist has expertise in demand and supply chain planning, integrated business planning, business systems, lean operations, and continuous improvement processes. This individual has extensive background using and implementing business systems including Oracle and SAP as well as using data query tools, and excellent analytical skills.

While employed in a chemicals company as a supply chain planner, developed expertise in OMP Supply Chain software, participated on data science team developing decision support tools, and documented work instructions. Utilized SAP Business Objects to generate reports and measure KPI. Selected SAP roles and processed access authorization request using Remedy ticketing software. Also, received training in software design, security, and Agile/Scrum methods. During this time, continued independent study focused on demand planning processes utilizing SAP APO and IBP.

Part of the job as a supply chain planner was to serve as a member of Plan to Produce and Roles and Applications support teams supporting SAP end-users in manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as corporate offices. Moreover, provided first level support involving core business processes and systems (SAP, SAP APO, BW, WMS, I2 TMS).

What contributions could a SAP APO supply chain planner with work experience in diversified chemicals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering Management, Major in Supply Chain Management. Expertise in ERP systems involves SAP SCM, SAP R/3, Manugistics and SAP APO (DP /SNP/PPDS/CIF). This specialist worked on SCM Queue Manager to resolve CIF errors and carried out Live Cache Consistency checks to rectify Live Cache errors, as well as worked on Integration , between, PP, SD, MM and WM from R3 side. This is to provide seamless integration with the relevant APO components. Certified in SAP SCM 5.0 (Demand planning, SNP, PPDS, CIF).

Challenges like working on enhancements in the Planning area and planning object structure for the business to suit the Supply Chain planning process were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as an APO supply chain planner (SCM 4.1), added and defined new characteristics and navigational attributes in an already working structure( without deactivating POS) in the internal BW. Also, was responsible for business requirement collection for the implementation of Enhancements in Demand and Supply Chain Planning. Moreover, worked on data migration for an existing planning area into a new one maintaining the same data.

Shared expertise by being involved in a team effort to validate and correct data flow between SAP R3 4.6C systems and Manugistics. While working in a pharmaceutical company as a global supply chain demand validation (SAP R/3 and Manugistics) co-op, carried out process improvement and designed a validation process to validate the correct flow of demand within the two Systems (SAP and Manugistics) from the Distribution centers to Plants.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a supply chain planner who worked in agricultural chemicals, distribution and professional staffing industries? Educational attainment is composed of degree in Accounting and Business & Management Studies. This professional used SAP modules: MM, PP, LE, SD, FI, CO & WM. Core competencies involve Supply Chain Management, SAP Implementation, ERP-Based Solutions, Forecasting, Production and Warehouse Operations. Also, completed 4 SAP Full-Life Cycle Implementations.

Serving in an agricultural chemicals company as a supply chain planner, ensured compliance with global data governance initiatives and further rollouts of SAP in other regions, along with managing efficient short/mid-term supply planning and global inventory for designated crop. The job entailed developing, maintaining, and executing short-term supply plan for all commercial and basic materials. Moreover, managed facility-wide inventory classification, managed and monitored stock quality within SAP, identified future supply constraints and participated in site capacity planning processes. This individual also executed regional allocation plans, established KPI / PPI reporting process and corrective actions, as well as communicated with stakeholders.

As an SAP supply chain manager, coordinated initiatives with transportation and logistics teams to move inventory from production facilities to distribution centers / customers, including facilitating stock transfer orders in SAP system for timely delivery and tracking of co-manufacturers’ performance with SAP tools while effectively managing set of KPIs. Used SAP modules MM, PP, SD, IM, WM, LE, SCM, FI, CO, APO.

Would a detail-oriented supply chain planner with experience working in beverages, consumer staples and household products industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Business Management. Technical knowledge consists of SAP SCM and SAP ERP. Core competencies involve Strategic Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Project Management and Building Vendor Relationships. Professional certifications involve The SAP-training program, Certified Project Management, Certified Capital Management, SAP Fixed Asset Disposal Training, and Certified Engineering Start-Up Management Process.

Some accomplishments included utilizing SAP ERP tool, as well as reviewing forecast and demand to ensure Distribution Centers maintained inventory levels to maintain 98.7% or greater customer service target. As a supply chain planner, developed robust replenishment plans, while minimizing Non- Performing Inventory. This specialist analyzed trends and historical data to ensure master data settings met current demand flow. In addition, elevated risks to distribution centers, when production facilities were failed to deliver product on time. Part of the job was to create purchase orders for products not sourced internally, as well as work directly with Life Cycle Team to ensure new products arrived on target, to meeting promotion dates.

Shared expertise by developing short-term and long-term forecast projections to support Sales & Operations Process. Acting as a site integrated planner/SAP production execution key user, reviewed SAP system parameters weekly, monthly to clean up past due MRP elements and identify spikes in demand.

Would hiring a production scheduler with experience working in automotive, packaged foods and communications industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate’s Degree of Applied Science, Major in Information Technologies. Technical skills involve SAP SCM, AS/400 and BPCS.

Acting as a production scheduler in an automotive company, responsible for overseeing the timely preparation and overall quality of the Master Schedule. Some of the tasks were analyzing and evaluating reports and data pertinent to SAP systems, as well as informing management of status of delivery performance and results regarding the schedules. This specialist assisted in developing solutions to scheduling irregularities, as well as converted sales forecasts into production plans to accomplish scheduling and planning efforts. Also, responsible for reporting out status updates on aged vehicles due to float and swaps and communicating to the sales organization and other functional groups.

While working as a master scheduler in a packaged foods company, achieved/maintained company super-user status for Master Scheduler. Other duties were developing and maintaining scheduling tools to use with SAP, as well as providing daily, weekly, and monthly reports as needed. Furthermore, developed production schedules (weekly/monthly) for three manufacturing sites based upon sales forecasts, orders, and inventory balances.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this master production scheduler with work experience in beverage, manufacturing and agricultural products industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Professional certifications earned: CPIM-Certified in Production and Inventory Management, BSCM- Basics of Supply Chain Management, MPR-Master Planning of Resources, DSP- Detailed Scheduling and Planning, ECO- Execution and Control of Operations and SMR-Strategic Management of Resources. SAP expertise consists of SCM, APO-Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning and APO PPDS (Planning & Scheduling).

Contributed to the organization by scheduling 3 productions lines in make to stock environment (MTO-MRP) in a finite capacity using SAP/APO. Acting as a master production scheduler in a beverage company, performed go live in SAP-APO, after 1 month of preparation (SAP data to ensure accurate, BOM, batch size and safety stock) ensuring the transition was smooth and APO was a success. Moreover, creating weekly process in which to review the next week’s details schedule with stakeholders, and communicating with the leads to help improve the employees’ attitudes toward work environment and the necessary daily tasks at hand.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by launching department-wide SAP implementation in less than one month. As a master scheduler in an agricultural products company, actively problem-solved with Supply Chain Management, various production facilities, and CSRs. Notable achievements were achieving fill rate above 99.5% within five warehouses by utilizing DRP to ensure timely and accurate product transfers.

Is impacting your organization with a scheduler who worked in electronics, technology software and beverage industries a current business consideration? Specialized training involves APICS Detailed Planning/Scheduling; Master Planning of Resources, Six-Sigma Green Belt and Successful Project Management. Technical skills include SAP SCM, SAP PLM, Oracle, Arena PLM, MS Dynamics AX, and TOMAX-Retail Net. Professional certifications include SAP R/3 Certification.

While employed in an electronics design, production and product management services company as a scheduler with SAP, created new part numbers for assemblies or sub-assemblies according to corporate SAP parameters and extended all the required SAP views as necessary. Some of the tasks were performing BOM (existing and new) as well as creating new parts in SAP (ZROH, ZPRP, HALB, FERT) with right parameters namely Create Rate Routings, Production Versions, Cost Collectors in SAP PLM and Kinaxis Rapid Response. Also, was responsible for production loading and OTD for entire plant.

Part of the job as a master scheduler in a technology software company was provide management with monthly and quarterly profit and loss statements, charted measurement monthly and quarterly reports to generate and track departmental performance and resource utilization through SAP/PS, MS SafeSource, and other reporting applications. Furthermore, established and maintained oversight of project scheduling group, offshore production operations and production coordinators.

What contributions could a senior scheduler with experience working in entertainment, aerospace/defense and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Organizational Management. Professional certifications involve APICS CPIM Certification. Technical skills consist of SAP SCM and SAP R/3.

Challenges like performing SAP Production Planning efforts in support of James Webb Space Telescope deliverable milestones; linking activities of Quality, Industrial Engineering, Process Planning, Program Management, MPS, and MRP & PMI Make / Buy Offices were welcomed and successfully completed. Serving as a master scheduler with SAP in an aerospace & defense company, extracted, compiled, analyzed, and presented SAP Planned and Production Order trends for 48 months of system activity for presentation to Management and Site Leadership to aid Staffing and Work balancing decisions.

Shared expertise by developing SAP system enhancements with Master Data and IT groups to expedite DVD product flow. As a senior scheduler in an entertainment company, primary MRP software utilized was SAP R/3. Other duties were scheduling high volume production in four distinct operations over thirteen different work centers, as well as managing capacity planning for both domestic and European operations. Furthermore, organized and led daily Operations Management meetings, as well as provided direction on the production plan, priorities, any obstacles to achieving them and solutions for on-time successes.