Analyst

Industry of Focus: Logistics

Qualifications Profile

Strategic, multifaceted, and performance-focused professional, offering extensive experience in logistics, operations, and project management within the Fortune 50 companies; complemented with strong background in supply chain, warehousing, and inventory control.

Known as an analytical planner, expert at developing and implementing effective plans to drive continuous process improvement and operational streamlining through Six Sigma methodologies. Expert at leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams including vendors and stakeholders to coordinate seamless flow of processes toward organizational efficiency and productivity.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Inventory Planning and Implementation

Information Technology Management

Inventory Variances Reduction

Data and Business Analytics

Contract and Pricing Negotiations

Fleet and Asset Tracking

Profitability Optimization

Supplier Sourcing Operations

Process Reviews and Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Logistics Team Member 2018–Present

Fulfill wide array of tasks which include warehousing and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies throughout the center

Take charge of receiving, preparing, and delegating all clinic and department supply, while guaranteeing that all inventory level reorder points do not reach zero inventory on critical stock in areas such as Surgery, Intensive Care, and Emergency Room

New Creations LLC, Rosemount, MN

Project Manager Systems Analyst 2008–2016

Expertly led various projects, system developments, and services for the company, while administering pricing for the construction contractor

Worked collaboratively with various professionals including the president in creating project schedules and handling budgets; as well as with the subcontractor in coordinating schedules against the project timeline

Provided hands-on support to the business by analyzing all accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and formulating intelligent solutions

Strategically planned and maintained alignment of budget and profitability index to attain margin goals

Played an integral role in managing pricing supplier negotiations, thus driving project margins improvement and maximum profitability

GE Capital Fleet Services, Eden Prairie, MN

Strategic Customer Manager 2007–2008

Displayed skills in maintaining strategic relationship of a Union Pacific Railroad account valuing $110M within the Fleet Management Solutions Group

Supervised three full-time employees as well as consulting regarding customer dashboards and monthly metrics

Assumed responsibility in directing all facets of customer spend and analytics concerning fleet performance, fleet size, maintenance, fuel, and replacement

Initiated digital dashboards development for the fleet

Demonstrated competency in delivering monthly onsite executive reviews presentations to guarantee adherence to established saving targets and fleet spending

Employ keen attention to detail in monitoring fleet, assets tracking active, and under-utilized assets through geographic information system (GIS) technology

Performed key tasks in close collaboration with the following individuals:

-Customer in conducting annual orders forecasts in compliance with the cycle model replacement and financial guidelines;

-Multiple departments in determining customer savings opportunities; and

-Strategic Consulting Group in overseeing areas of At the Customer – For the Customer

Made major contributions in establishing and streamlining new processes with key stakeholders through customer reviews of all fleet processes

Brought significant growth to the company by generating customer year-end savings target of $5M

Supplier Network Manager Vendor Network

Keenly oversaw the supplier network, providing PDI and courtesy delivery processes as well as new vehicle purchases for fleet customers

Seamlessly spearheaded $1.5B assets movement through the OEM delivering dealer lifecycle

Set strategic direction in implementing tiered structure and leveraging spend to channel volume, thus streamlining supplier network

Effectively handled contract negotiations and qualified suppliers through extensive onsite travel

Initiated the automation of volume purchase plan billing system and account receivable systems

Ensured alignment of suppliers to customers by executing the GIS technology

Successfully generated $1.0M savings by decreasing overall delivery fee average within the supplier network

Capitalized on industry expertise in boosting 20% ($250K) of the volume purchase rebate revenue stream

Earned distinction for receiving the President’s Award Recipient in Supplier Sourcing Strategy

Earlier Positions Held:

GE Capital IT Solutions, Minneapolis, MN

North American Warranty Leader

Information Technology Business Analyst

National Logistics Senior Planner

Wang Global, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN

Logistics Planner

Military Experience

United States Army, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, OK

Corporal (E-4) Staff Executive Assistant

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, In Progress (Expected Graduation Date: Jun 2020)

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts

Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN

Professional Development

Certification:

Six Sigma Certification

Trainings:

General Electric Core Management Training

General Electric Six Sigma Certification Training

General Electric Lean Six Sigma Training

Activities

Community Volunteer, General Electric Volunteer, Special Olympics

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Visio) Siebel

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