David H. Keita

Reynoldsburg, OH ***** 614-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-keita/

ac6pfp@r.postjobfree.com

Efficiency-Oriented Contract analyst

Consistent ability backed with reliable experience to maintain accurate and efficient systems to exceeds customer standards. Experienced in reporting, variance, financial analysis and cost controls to optimize profitability and foster sales growth. Bilingual in English and French.

Technical skills:

HP Quality Center

IBM SPSS

SAP CRM, ECC

Excel

Hyperion

Oracle

Business Intelligence

Inventory Management

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Informatic/Aurora

SXe. Gui

Software Testing

Employment History

WW WILLIAMS, Columbus, Ohio 01/18 – 06/18

Corporate Pricing Analyst

Analyzing cost trends and limiting pricing exceptions to protect margins

Proactively analyzing historical sales data to pin point opportunity to grow sales and margin rates with improved pricing techniques

Creating queries and exporting data via reporting system (Hyperion) for quantitative analysis

Reviewed large customer contracts to ensure proper pricing implementation

Contributed to a minimum of $2 million revenue increase while keeping cost relatively constant

HUSKY ENERGY INC., Columbus, Ohio 10/17 – 01/18

Financial Analyst (Consultant, US Products Marketing Fuels)

Submitting inventory, accounting, sales and purchase accruals for month end reporting

Developing and conducting daily margin analysis (economic income analysis)

Working with Business unit to capture and explain operational drivers behind cost variances

SIMONTON WINDOWS, Columbus, Ohio 10/17 – 11/17

Cost Accountant (Consultant)

Assembled multi plant reports to measure and control total cost of quality and improve profits

Managed costing projects on expensed materials/goods to control internal costs

AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING, Columbus, Ohio 07/17 – 10 /17

Inventory Cost Accountant (Consultant)

Completed new product master set – ups to reflect proper standard costs thus ensuring productive gross profit margins

Resourcefully maintained and monitored finished goods inventory cost to safeguard reasonable profitability

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC., Columbus, Ohio 08/15 05/17

Finance & Operation Business Analyst

Resolved and adjusted multiple cost related errors increasing margins by 20 to 30%

Strong contributor in detecting and correcting underpriced maintenance contracts raising revenue by a minimum of $200 K

Performed monthly revenue accruals to reflect proper contract agreement

Executed contract renewals on company fixed assets to ensure legal compliance

Monitored multi business unit’s telecom expense trends exceeding 300K annually, enhanced reporting to maximize visibility in trends and explore saving avenues

Inventory Analyst/Buyer 09/16 02/17

Adapted strategic procurement approach that minimized inventory overheads

Executed precise inventory adjustments, leading to efficient material sourcing and reliable inventory records

Oversaw material procurement from US, intercontinental counterparts and 3rd-party vendors permitting timely execution for multiple projects (over $1M monthly)

Analyzed external and internal quotes, ensuring competitive pricing and maximizing profit

Successfully managed procurement chain for multiple business units with revenue, exceeding $100M annually

Secured parts product line profitability for the Product Inspection Division (multimillion dollar unit) via extensive cost analysis, regular price auditing thus ensuring sound margins

Sales Operations Analyst 09/13 08/15

Led team in individual performance, trained 3 other analyst on proper procedures

Carefully analyzed quotes and purchase orders for pricing issues and monitored conversion into sales orders resulting in 15% reduction of pricing discrepancy

Examined project related documents and contracts, and recommended changes on financial aspects

Monitored and maintained contract pricing for top tier customers

Top contributor in SAP data cleanup projects supporting enforcement of accurate customized pricing and data integrity

LIMITED BRANDS INC., Columbus, OH 02/12 12/12

POS Analyst & French Translator (Consultant)

Detected and logged multiple defects using HP Quality Center database, minimizing errors/bugs

Productively executed multiple French translation projects, exceeding deadline expectations and cutting translation cost to over 50%

Translated over 1,000 pages of legal documents, training manuals, and company webpages

WAL-MART STORES INC., Columbus, OH 09/06 01/09

Department Manager

Implemented strategic sales and inventory analysis, enabling timely and efficient replenishment

Properly executed pricing strategies, supporting revenue increases and favorable inventory movements

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Economy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Financial Accounting (Certificate), Eastland Career Center, Groveport, OH

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