Supply Chain Management

Patrick M. Cogan

*** ******* ****** #*****, ********, Ohio 43215

******@*****.*** 614-***-****

Qualifications

AMBITIOUS FINANCE PROFESSIONAL WITH EXPERIENCE IN AUDITING, GLOBAL

PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND BRAND

PROTECTION. OTHER SKILLS INCLUDE:

Account Management Budget Development and Procurement

Financial Analysis Management Measurement of

Forecasting Cost Reductions Productivity and

Risk Management Efficiency Processes

Inventory Management Improvements Creation of Templates

Auditing and Procedures

Education

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, FISCHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - COLUMBUS, OHIO

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2007)

. Earned a Double Major in Finance & Risk Management and Insurance

Career Experience

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, COLUMBUS, OH

Brand Protection Specialist (March 2010-Present)

. Promoted to Brand Protection Program.

. Manage and distribute second-quality product to global buyers.

. Analyze excess product and distribute to Abercrombie & Fitch

Outlets.

. Provide direct support to Brand Protection Program that works

with world-wide legal forces to prevent counterfeiting.

. Allocate and manage raw material liabilities in Hong Kong

Division.

. Forecast to senior leadership the financial liabilities directly

related to excess product and its distribution.

Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus, OH

Financial Analyst (January 2009-March 2010)

. Promoted to Supply Chain Finance Division.

. Allocated cost savings through identification of inaccurate and

unnecessary vendor payments.

. Spearheaded the implementation of database that improved

efficiency of vendor liability payments.

. Closed and prepared monthly financial statements.

. Performed account analysis and reconciliation and submitted

journal entries.

. Maintained merchandise in-transit account for global supply

chain.

Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus, OH

Global Procurement (July 2008-January 2009)

. Collaborated with on-site construction teams to ensure

procurement of capital goods and services.

. Delegated to vendors in order to expedite fulfillment based on

contract terms.

. Formulated purchase orders and coordinated delivery schedules

for new store openings.

Micro Electronics, Columbus, OH

Sales and Use Tax Auditor (April 2007-July 2008)

. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and

operational efficiency.

. Audited all untaxed transactions conducted in the retail store

of Micro Center.

. Supervised two audits that resulted in no fines or penalties.

. Systematized inter-office filing program to create efficiency in

bookkeeping.

Sawmill Auto Wash, Columbus, OH

Manager (August 2003 - August 2009)

. Managed the operations of two car washes; responsible for

inventory management, customer relations, leasehold

improvements, and facility upkeep and maintenance.

Extracurricular and Philanthropic Activities

. KIDS N' KAMP TO BENEFIT FAMILIES DEALING WITH CANCER - VOLUNTEER

. Liberty High School Lacrosse - Assistant Coach

. Cato Institute

. The Justice League of Ohio

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