Supply Chain Project
Resume:
Nikolay (Nick) Stoychev
**** ******* ** **********, ***** ****@*********.*** 650-***-****
Business / Financial Analyst
Financial Analysis Data Analysis Process Improvement Operations Optimization Project Management
CAREER FOCUS
Highly motivated business professional seeking a Business/Financial Analyst position, where my experience, skills and knowledge
can make a difference. Eager to add value through an MBA level thinking, technical skills in business research, analysis and project
management, and passion about identifying business problems and devising solutions on tactical and strategic levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management: Coordinated purchasing commoditization and IT script writing projects at a leading bio-tech company;
managed a business development project at a logistic company.
Analytics: Manipulated and analyzed large data sets at Bio-Rad Laboratories. Performed financial and operational analysis at DS
Cargo and contributed for its (over 50%) business growth for a 3 year period.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel (Statistical & Financial Functions, V-lookup, Pivot Tables, Macros), MS Office (Outlook, Power
Point, Project); experienced with Baan ERP, Cristal Reports, Lotus Notes; working knowledge of SQL(querying, reporting).
Process Improvement: Improved the methodology for analyzing, auditing and reconciling trade data which increased the team
productivity with almost 60%. Introduced a time/cost saving approach for uploading data into the company’s ERP system.
Communication: Effectively interact with cross-functional team members; Strong public speaking and presentation skills: performed
numerous presentations at work, in business school and Toastmaster’s International.
Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic with positive working attitude and demonstrated sense of urgency; Ability to quickly learn and
apply new concepts, procedures and techniques.
WORK HISTORY
Bio-Rad Laboratories/LSG/, Hercules, California - Supply Chain Admin/ Project Coordinator 07/2012 – present
Oversee and support the Life Science Group’s supply chain department with analysis and project coordination.
• Proactively contributed to an export/import regulatory compliance project. Introduced a methodology for streamlining the
analytical and reconciliation process.
• Proposed and managed a project for mass-uploading data into the ERP system, which saved hundreds of hours of manual data
entry. Collected and communicated the business requirements to the IT department for writing the necessary scripts.
• Managed a purchasing commoditization project. Analyzed the purchase materials data and advised the managers for an optimal
redistributing of parts and suppliers between the different purchasing groups and buyers.
• Contributed for the supplier quality management through creation of file tracking the submission of vendors’ quality
documents. Involved with the development of VCAR and approval letters.
DS Cargo, Inc. DBA Clock Freight, South San Francisco, California
Operations Analyst 02.2009 – 06.2012
Conduct business/operational analysis and reporting. Advise superiors on tactical and strategic business decisions. Manage business
development initiatives.
• Performed ongoing operations analysis: identify, analyze and interpret trends and patterns in the operations;
• Assessed operational efficiency through collection and analysis of KPIs. Monitored capacity utilization and service quality.
• Maintained weekly sales reports and applied problem solving techniques to address any fluctuation or forming trends.
• Analyzed operational expenses (fuel, wages, and admin.). Devised solutions for cost optimization and waste reduction.
• Involved with Annual Budget and Monthly Forecast Process: annual and monthly sales, expense and cash flow forecasting;
• Performed periodic analysis of customers and competitors. Kept superiors aware of market threats and opportunities.
• Led business development projects, including the planning and implementation of a (SFO-LAX) line-haul connection.
Business Operations Lead 02.2004 – 12.2008
Oversee business operations through staff guidance, problem solving and overall operational support. Maintain expected productivity
standards and quality of customer service. Responsible for top clients account management.
• Evaluated the clients’ needs, listened to their specifications and provide service based on the information compiled.
Surveyed the existing customer base for complaints and possible gaps in actual and expected quality of service.
• Negotiated prices, resolved invoice issues, processed claims and settlements. Fostered strategic relationships with the
company’s external stakeholders: careers, freight forwarders and third party logistics.
• Oversaw the planning, scheduling and monitoring the movement of shipments in accordance with the company guidelines,
customers’ expectations and government regulation.
GAP Outlet/GAP Inc., Kittery, Main - Management Intern 07.2002 – 01.2004
• Assisted the General Manager in business analysis; tracked productivity; set goals and developed action plans
• Helped store managers with receiving and placing merchandise on the sales floor. Planed new product presentations.
• Ordered and maintained merchandise inventory to ensure consistent availability of all products.
• Worked with management on hiring, training, performance appraisal, and motivation of employees.
EDUCATION
2012, MBA. Operations and Supply Chain Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco
2002, B.S. Corporate Finance, School of Accounting and Finance, University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria
1996, A.S. Electrical Engineering, Technical College –Burgas, Bulgaria
ADVANCED COURSES, CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
2011, Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Golden Gate University, San Francisco
2010, Award Winner, People in Logistics (WIL) Scholarship
2009 – 2011, Advanced Courses: Finances, Statistics for Managers, Developing Strategy for Competitive Advantage Managerial
Finances Marketing Operations Management Accounting for Managers Quality Management Project Management
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