Below are the 4 Buyers, 4 Logistics Coordinators & 4 Purchasing Agents with SAP SCM & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides supply chain managers, supply chain analysts, supply chain planners, product managers, systems analysts, software engineers, business analysts, functional consultants, developers and SAP SCM implementation consultants with your industry & your systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a buyer who is experienced in engineering, professional services and petroleum industries, as well as knowledgeable in SAP SCM and SAP R/3 pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes SAP SCM, SAP R/3 (in S4P, S8P, G9P), SAP Version 5.0, Lotus Notes 6.5 and IBM PROFS. This college graduate underwent extensive training in IMS computer, OnePass features and customer service, as well as hands-on training in computerized reservations system (S.H.A.R.E.S., SystemOne), airport operations, passenger service procedures and customer relations.

One of the major responsibilities of this SAP buyer included supporting strategic buyers with PO creation and changes. Key roles covered resolving blocked and parked invoices, as well as working closely with strategic buyers, vendors and clients. Assistance was provided with market research for sourcing plans. Performing supplier spend analysis was part of the positive experiences brought to the business table.

Another job covered processing requisitions into purchase orders using SAP in two environments (S4P/G9P). Buying also included finding appropriate vendor and pricing. Changes were made to purchase orders in SAP. Tasks consisted of working closely with the procurement associates and vendors to resolve blocked invoices. Customer service was provided to field and vendors. Functions involved utilizing eSpeedbuy to request vendor master changes. As agreement support, key roles covered maintaining SAP agreements in two environments (S4P/G9P) such as price updates, validity periods, material code management, partnering and creating new agreements.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a buyer who has work background in a general medical/surgical hospital and medical centers, as well as skilled in SAP SCM? Technical skills cover SAP SCM, PeopleSoft, Lawson, ESI MRP.

Main functions of this buyer involved purchasing and maintaining the inventory for a 150-bed hospital. This individual analyzed and recommended products using group purchasing organization guidelines. Critical items were sourced for the operating room and cardiac cath lab. Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships, as well as performing quarterly supplier reviews were some of the duties. Working with a company was done to drive cost savings and improve quality.

Notable tasks in another job included purchasing and maintaining the inventory for a 200+ bed hospital. Proper stock levels were ensured for the cardiac cath lab, clinical lab and radiology departments (catheters, fluids, tubing, film, dressing sutures, and capital equipment for office equipment and new construction). Responsibilities consisted of maintaining a positive supplier relationship and performing supplier performance evaluations. Skills brought to the table covered generating and reviewing PO’s and RFQ’s. The accounts payable department was assisted with invoice discrepancies. Working with the Lawson MRP system was done to maintain the inventory system and add new vendors.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this buyer who is experienced in aerospace, professional services and manufacturing industries, as well as proficient in SAP SCM, SAP MM and SAP WM? Technical competencies involve SAP SCM, SAP ECC Material Management (MM), SAP ECC Inventory management (WM), Siebel CRM, Salesforce.com CRM, Visual Studio, MS SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, WebSphere Application Server, and TCMIS. This college graduate is a Siebel Certified Professional (Version 8) and has training in Linux Administration (General & Red Hat 9).

Some of the important contributions of this SAP buyer were acting as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility to commit company resources up to authorized levels, reviewing purchase requisitions, soliciting quotations and awarding purchase orders for service buys. The job entailed identifying requisitions that can be placed directly on LTAs or other existing contract agreements. Tasks covered monitoring requisitions to identify commonly purchased items that would be candidates for volume agreements, LTAs, MOUs, or Price Agreements, apart from making recommendations for the purchasing supervisor.

This specialist reviewed bids, negotiated more favorable prices/ terms and selected suppliers subject to supervisor approval. Minimizing purchase order discrepancies was done through coordination with accounting and receiving departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, shipping errors and hold code problems. One of the skills consisted of providing high levels of customer service to both internal users along with Italian headquarters through communications, concerning supplier delivery schedules, quality and service levels. Process cycle times were reduced by providing rapid response to internal customers and headquarters’ needs via shorter turnaround time on purchase orders. New suppliers were identified and recommended.

What can a buyer III with work background in manufacturing, technology and professional services industries, as well as specialization in SAP SCM, PeopleSoft and MS Dynamics bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve SAP SCM, PeopleSoft, MS Dynamics and Access. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Executive Accounting and Transportation/ Traffic Management. This individual obtained professional certifications in General Accounting and as a Human Resources Specialist.

Working with areas such as facilitating procurement activities for success during upgrade from PeopleSoft to SAP implementation were part of this SAP buyer’s work experience. Duties covered managing the training of personnel in SAP Procurement use and formats, in addition to processing of indirect requisitions and reports. The procurement process was managed to avoid risk and ensure the most appropriate goods and services for the client customer.

Other jobs covered supporting non-inventory procurement of essential materials and equipment due to personnel shortage. Responsibilities involved procuring items, lumber, metal, gas and needed general supplies used on a daily basis, along with working cross functionally with different departments when needed to ensure the right and correct amount of materials were being purchased. SAP was used for entering and tracking orders. Performing the procurement of essential inventory, supplier management, materials management, inventory control and pricing negotiating was also completed. Managing the materials submittal process with general contractors and owners of government projects (state/ county/ city DOT) working within government contract requirements was efficiently handled. Lean construction projects were managed within the company in order to improve internal processes.

Could your organization use an international logistics coordinator who is experienced in manufacturing, chemicals and business services industries, as well as proficient in SAP SCM, SAP SD and SAP ECC? Technical proficiencies cover SAP SCM, SAP ERP (ECC6.00) Sales & Distribution, Master Data (Customer and Material), AS/400, Access and FrontPage. This Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is pursuing Associate in Science degree.

Some impact contributions of this international logistics coordinator included preparing quotes, processing and expediting orders, arranging multi-modal transportation, while also providing on-time delivery for five major accounts. This individual supported SAP Sales & Distribution for the international logistics department with focus on analyzing support requests regarding break/fix issues and customer master data maintenance. Key roles covered creating as well as maintaining master data in SAP on customers, pricing, sales deals and shipping routes. New employees were trained on Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Order management was overseen for export. Daily SAP issues were troubleshot and resolved with the IT department. Consistently testing data within the SAP test environment was done to ensure new requirements or changes to current procedures would not negatively affect production.

In other jobs, an important accomplishment included participating in the integration of SAP by defining better business practices, vigorously testing all test case scenarios within sales and distribution for foreign shipping. Project planning was also completed. The job consisted of providing customer and freight forwarder with export documentation such as inland bills of lading, invoices, packing list and export declarations. Freight invoices from carriers and freight forwarders were approved.

What can an SAP logistics coordinator with work background in petrochemical, automotive and manufacturing industries, as well as specialization in SAP SCM, Oracle and JD Edwards bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve SAP SCM, Oracle, JD Edwards, Power BI and Power Query. Educational attainment includes Master of Science in Informatics (concentration in Data Science/Data Analytics) and Bachelor of Business Administration (concentration in Business Marketing).

Working with areas such as advising and sustaining lubricants schematic migration within the SAP ERP system for nine (9) US delivery ports were part of this SAP logistics coordinator’s work experience. System errors were troubleshot in a web-based dashboard customized for US/Canadian distributors. Duties covered collaborating with global IT/SAP team to develop robust best practices to deliver orders-to-cash and closing monthly invoice volumes averaging 2mil liters. Creating ad-hoc reporting in SAP and Excel Developer, as well as engaging BP web-based server to liaise with sales/ distributors on inventory availability and scheduling OTIF were skills brought to the table. The job covered responding to international orders from Global Order Managers to supply customers in the Americas and East Canada. Apart from supporting HIDS investigation, feedback was provided on corrective action plan(s) in response to customer service.

Functions in another job included managing off-site inventory yards, in addition to ensuring database accuracy, systematic approvals, and port authority compliance in HSSE measures for warehousing, vendors and transportation teams. This individual was skilled in SAP modules and TMS platform for implementing strategic work-around to meet drill-site production deadlines. Scheduling ship-direct from container vessels with a cost savings of 7% per quarter was achieved.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this international logistics coordinator experienced in chemicals, recreation and business services industries, as well as proficient in SAP SCM? Technical competencies involve SAP SCM, PKMS, Kronos, Crystal 10, Scheduler and various spreadsheets/ reports. Educational background includes Journalism and Freshman Pre-Requisite Studies.

Part of the important tasks of this SAP international logistics coordinator included working closely with vendors and customs brokers to ensure timely documentation as well as customs clearance of incoming materials. The job entailed arranging for storage or delivery to toll manufacturers based on need and production planning process SAP transaction to reflect inventory in/ out. Duties involved generating stock transport orders in SAP for delivery of raw materials and packaging to toll manufacturers according to their production schedules or storage capacities. Overseeing and arranging transport of large shipments of agricultural chemicals, by ocean transport and air to global distributors (primarily Latin America or Australasia) were efficiently handled.

This individual arranged order placement, shipment instruction to and pickup from toll manufacturers, including detailed instructions on container and/or pallet content, overpack procedures, banding, product labeling, pallet specs/loading, blocking, bracing and special markings/ placards. Skills brought to the table involved administering the delivery and retention of all export documentation, hazardous goods declarations, bills of lading and invoices, in addition to creating certificates of analysis and packing lists.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a logistics coordinator work background in professional services and chemical industries, as well as skilled in SAP SCM and SAP R/3? Technical skills cover SAP SCM, SAP R3/WP1 BW, TMS and CASS Freight System. Educational attainment includes BSBM and Certification in Human Resources. Other skills involved using SAP R3/WP1 BW for warehouse management, managing production levels, inventory maintenance, creating delivery notes, purchasing and monthly reconciliation.

While working for a professional services company, main functions of this logistics coordinator included managing all aspects of logistics and modes of transportation, while also providing support to the production team, estimating department and project managers to search for best transportation options and pricing within budget contracts. Valued relationships with carriers and brokers were created. This individual managed carriers and pricing, as well as managed and dispatched company vehicles. Apart from transportation invoicing, reconciliation and remediation, the training manual for parcel shipments was created.

Notable tasks included managing inventory and forecast usages, in addition to managing the railcar fleet and determining the fleet requirements for forecasted sales or production levels. Responsibilities consisted of generating billing for inbound/ outbound shipments to include EDI billing, creating procedures and training shippers in SAP, along with handling shipping and production inventory management. Other roles covered ensuring all shipments meet quality specifications as specified by customers, training shippers on QA specification procedures, besides collaborating with railroad and carriers on a daily basis. Managing all open orders and ensuring they shipped to customers on time were also completed.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this purchasing agent who is experienced in manufacturing, chemicals and business services industries, as well as proficient in SAP SCM? Technical competencies involve SAP SCM, IBM RentalMan, Magellan, B-PICs and Citrix Network. Educational background includes courses in Pharmacy and Business Management.

Important contributions of this purchasing agent included acknowledging procurement requests for region 1 and off-site branch locations (in plant service centers), while providing support to the director of purchasing and corporate procurement buyers. The job entailed approving to initiate PO’s valued at $20k, including AFE submittals. All commodities orders were purchased and expedited. An additional task covered ensuring that products were available and on hand by communicating with vendors and staff members. This individual worked closely with the accounts payable department to clear up blocked invoices to ensure on-time payments to the vendors.

One of the key roles in another job was administering purchasing support to the engineering staff and plant maintenance department. Utilizing SAP, skills consisted of reviewing and processing purchase requisitions efficiently to help maintain daily operations. Responsibilities involved tracking and expediting orders for on-time deliveries. Ensuring inventory and consignment programs were accurate, maintaining the vendor management process and preparing vendor pre-qualification packets were also completed. Interfacing with vendors was done to ensure the organization received maximum value in terms of price, quality and reliability. The senior buyer was assisted in reviewing RFPs, contract pricing, proper terms and conditions. Short SAP training classes were setup to ensure that employees understood and supported the program.

What can a purchasing agent who has work background in manufacturing, banking and retail industries with specialization in SAP SCM bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve SAP SCM and AS/400. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Marketing and Management.

This purchasing agent’s work experience involved giving thorough comprehensive product, service and supplier evaluation, selecting, along with negotiating for a variety of goods and services that resulted in substantial savings in direct purchasing costs over the past several months. Duties covered developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers (including distributors, transportation companies, service providers), resulting in substantial savings and improved service for the company. The purchasing process was streamlined through single sourcing of suppliers who have been proven to provide the best product, service, price, quality and reliability. An additional role covered negotiating with vendors for best prices and payment terms. Tasks involved processing requisitions and using SAP, preparing purchase orders for supplies, equipment as well as services used in daily operations of manufacturing facility.

Deliveries were monitored to ensure that goods and services arrived in-house when required. The job covered recording and tracking purchases, agreements, vendor/product comparisons and prices. Functions involved monitoring and acting on all unreasonable price increases. Using Excel, weekly cost analysis on airfreight shipments was performed.

Could your organization use an MRO purchasing agent who is experienced in the manufacturing industry and proficient in SAP SCM and JD Edwards? Technical proficiencies cover SAP SCM and JD Edwards. Educational background includes coursework in Business Administration.

Maintaining and developing an approved vendor/supplier list was done by updating files and keeping information current. This specialist engaged professionally with suppliers to leverage the purchasing process and performed effectively within a commercially driven environment as an astute inventory and purchasing manager possessing the ability to manage multiple tasks through effective prioritization. Recommendations were provided for sales, marketing and operations managers for departmental meetings based on collaborative knowledge of company objectives or demands. Supply chain management experience was applied, along with twenty (20) years of working knowledge of local and global supply base commodities within project based organizations. SAP was utilized for purchasing equipment, ordering and receiving parts, repair services, maintaining inventory and preventative maintenance.

An important accomplishment included creating BBPs (business blueprints) that captured in detail the steps required to configure SAP (system applications products). The job consisted of working effectively and functionally within all departments to assist with inventory related to stock availability, replenishment control and offering analysis to solve inventory issues. Tasks involved monitoring and notifying departments in a timely manner of backorders, delays in shipments and stock outs that would impact the consistent flow of supplies from vendors. Orders were reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure supplies were effectively managed. Stock requirements were maintained, as it related to departmental budgets, demands and productivity goals.

Does a purchasing agent who is experienced in manufacturing and aerospace industries, as well as knowledgeable in SAP SCM pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes SAP SCM. Educational background includes Master’s in Business Administration.

Major responsibilities of this SAP purchasing agent included coordinating activities involved with procuring goods/ services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies, as well as managing the supplier process to ensure quality and on-time-delivery. Key roles covered maintaining and tracking measures for performance against control tower goals. The job involved working with cross functional teams to achieve overall goals. Developing and implementing internal/ external suppliers, as well as commodity strategies resulting in long-term improvements in quality cost and delivery were positive experienced brought to the business table. All purchasing documents within the SAP ERP system were managed, while managing work queue of parts and services.

Tasks consisted of conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule, in addition to creating and deploying cost models for designated commodities/services. Purchase orders or bid requests were prepared. Apart from reviewing bid proposals, contracts were negotiated within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Defective or unacceptable goods or services were discussed with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble to take corrective action. Invoices for payment were approved. Developing as well as implementing global external supplier and commodity strategies that drove long-term improvements in quality, cost and delivery were completed. Work queue was managed, including the sourcing of parts/services, raising and management of all purchase documents within the purchasing system.