Manager Project

PETEK ELGIN

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, East Hanover, NJ April 2013-November 2013

Finance Manager, Government Pricing

. Oversee the calculation, analysis and submission of monthly and

quarterly AMP to government.

. Perform analysis on chargeback and rebate concessions in AMP to

determine which contracts are having significant impact on the price.

This information is then relayed to the brand manager for follow up

and resolution.

. Partner with brands to answer any questions they may have regarding

new discounting strategies and the GP implications.

. Lead pricing calculation projects for updating ASP methodology.

. Act as liaison with internal and external legal counsel to interpret

and update proposed calculation changes to AMP based on latest

regulation changes

. Respond to various internal ad hoc requests for pricing and questions

regarding calculations.

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, East Hanover, NJ May 2009-April 2013

Finance Manager, Managed Market Finance

. Work with forecasting team on analysis and budgeting for Medicaid.

. Provide Monthly Reports to Financial Reporting & Analysis team &

Senior Management

. Responsible for the analysis and validation of Dispute Calculation

reports.

. Calculate and update pricing in I-many system each quarter so the

rebates can be paid for all states and all programs.

. Responsible for developing the strategies and methodologies related to

Medicaid and State Program rebate claim validation and dispute

resolution.

. Working with state Medicaid Pharmacy Directors on all aspects of the

validation and dispute resolution process.

. Involved in the internal analysis of all data and served as the

initial contact with the states.

. Ensure all aged disputes are resolved.

. Review historical trends, validate claims, calculate payments and

respond to states within aggressive timeframes.

. Review Medicaid claims and dispute analysis completed by Sr.Analysts

. Responsible for review and accurate update of Contracts in the system.

. Assist Senior Management and other finance groups of the company with

ad-hoc analysis as needed

. Work with Brand teams and provide states with product information

. One of the leaders in outsourcing project. Responsible for creating

systems, SOPs and training of the new team in India.

May 2007-May 2009

Sr. Government Rebate Analyst, Government Rebate Administration

. Utilized CARS/Medicaid to calculate and process rebates for federal

and state programs

. Proactively resolved disputes through negotiations with states

. Assisted management in uploading WAC, AMP to CARS/Medicaid every

quarter.

. Provided state with product and Medicaid information

. Responsible for updated Supplemental contracts for the states each

quarter.

. Performed ad-hoc analysis as needed.

. Prepared Training Manual for Government Rebate Team.

. Performed prior quarter dispute resolution analyses with states

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TOYS R US, Wayne, NJ

Oct 2006-May 2007

Financial Analyst, Planning and Analysis

. Provided analytical support to develop, scorecard and achieve targeted

margin initiatives.

. Supported Divisional Merchandise managers and Buyers with vendor

analyses as needed to support ongoing business decisions.

. Analyzed vendor profitability results. Identified profitability

deterioration and discussed with buyer. Monitored improvement

updates. Make recommendations for improvement.

. Prepared analyses that identify vendors who are under supporting

marketing spend in an effort to recover additional vendor support.

. Assisted the Manager& Director in supporting Divisional Merchandise

teams and Senior Financial Management with ad-hoc financial analyses

and requests for assistance as it relates to vendor performance &

inventory.

. Analyzed score carding of the Private Brand initiative. Oversee

creation of Private brand P&L's and works with Product Development to

review results and drive improved performance.

. Analyzed the results of Global Sourcing efforts. Provide analyses that

recap results and helps pinpoint areas of deficiency and opportunity.

. Supported the on-going requirements of the Global Vendor Profitability

Initiative study working with International and Sponsor partners.

. Assisted with the development of margin guarantee contracts with Legal

and buying teams by providing appropriate analyses.

. Forecasted the quarterly and annual aged inventory reserve

requirements for both the TRU and BRU divisions. Provide insight into

aged inventory composition and assist with analyzing markdown

strategies to prevent conversion of reserve risk into financial loss.

JT INTERNATIONAL U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ Jan

2006-Oct 2006

Associate Customer Service & Logistics

. Responsible for creating and updating monthly forecasting models with

new assumptions using Excel, Access and SAP.

. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports, forecasting presentations for

finance meetings.

. Worked with sales and marketing department to prepare "monthly

district performance-forecasting".

. Created and analyzed customer purchasing and return trends in order to

create opportunities for additional sales.

. Follow up the trend changes by style for each warehouse and report

these changes to supervisor.

. Utilized Management Science Associates' customer information and sales

field data to determine whether sales between wholesales and retails

are in progress or in decline during the year.

. Provided finance support to all levels of management by calculating

monthly and weekly product usage based on each product and each

warehouse.

. Compared prior year's sales and production data with this year's

figures and submit monthly reports.

. Responsible for updating and loading production web tool for Supply

Network Planning (SNP)

. Received and input client orders using SAP.

. Responsible for physical inventory for each warehouse and running

aging report summary on SAP.

. Responsible for month-end-closing process on SAP.

. Ensure the complaints on any billing, credit memos and shipping are

solved in timely manner.

. Reconcile inventory daily and arranged transfers in between warehouses

when necessary.

. Follow up on import shipments and purchase orders.

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Mega Shipping and Forwarding LTD, New York, NY 2003-

2006

Ocean Operations Manager

0. Supervise six ocean import specialists in ocean department, worked

closely with the customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure

smooth operations to deadlines.

1. Researched, found and planned the most appropriate and cost-effective

way of moving goods between countries.

2. Analyzed market and performance of the company, developed plans to meet

goals and profits required

3. Involved with budgeting and forecasting with various projects.

4. Assisted in preparation of the weekly and monthly performance reports.

5. Obtained, checked and prepared documentation to meet customs

requirements, packing specifications, insurance and compliance with all

overseas countries' regulations.

6. Arranged payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment

on behalf of the client.

7. Acted as broker and consultant in customs negotiation in countries

throughout the world to guide the freight through complex procedures as

fast and reliable as possible.

8. Provided logistics and supply chain management solutions, maintained

visibility and control through all phases of the journey including the

production of management reports, statistical and unit cost analysis.

9. Prepared quotations and invoices.

10. Communicated with carriers and clients.

Ocean Import -Operation-

. Coordinated the arrangements to move cargo in most economical method

and in accordance with the customer's requirements.

. Organized the movement of goods on behalf of exporters and importers

or another company or person.

. Dealt with transport rates and schedules.

Ernst & Young LLP, Lyndhurst, NJ

2002-2003

Financial Planner

11. Analyzed financial data, identify trends, project future income and

expense models, and report on various alternate scenarios.

12. Counseled employees of Fortune 500 clients on personal finance

inquiries.

13. Assessed the financial needs of individual account holders.

14. Provided financial counseling to private individuals in the Private

Client Group.

15. Planed and advised clients on retirement, investments, education

funding, insurance and estate planning and income tax savings.

16. Assisted IT department with developing and updating the database for

the clients.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 2000-

2002

Professional Instructor & Tutor

. Taught Elementary Algebra to undergraduate students.

. Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in Economics, Math,

Business, Finance and Accounting.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 2000-2001

Graduate Assistant to Dean of College of Business Administration

. Oriented and advised students new to the university.

. Facilitated faculty performance evaluation.

. Maintained promotion and tenure files for faculty.

. Prepared electronic and hard copy communications within the college.

First National Capital Inc., New York, NY 1999-2000

Intern

. Analyzed market trends.

. Lead product sourcing and pricing negotiations.

. Ensured timely delivery of all goods and services.

. Developed relational databases for vendors and parts.

Forum, Ankara, Turkey May 1999-August

1999

Project Manager

. Organized international conferences.

. Marketed conference exhibitors and participants.

. Developed conference program content.

. Negotiated sponsorship in different countries for program development.

. Managed a team of 10 responsible for local and international fairs.

. Responsible for the projects' budget and schedule.

SERA Filmcilik LTD. STI. Ankara, Turkey 1998-1999

Marketing Assistant

. Designed and developed multimedia business education program for various

industries.

. Arranged for the development of videotape scripts.

. Selected film producers to handle the assignments.

. Developed and coordinated multimedia package-letters, video, and

brochures.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

SERA Filmcilik LTD. STI., Ankara, Turkey 1995-

1998

Market Researcher- Part Time

Researched and screened the market for television and education films for

business. Arranged and analyzed the

collected information for customers. Determined the market for new products

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration-International Business, Fairleigh

Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

B.A., Economics, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey

Trainings Completed:

. Fundamentals of exceptional Customer Services

. Working Effectively with Customers

. The Mechanics of Effective Communication

. Leadership without Authority

. An Essential Guide to Giving Feedback

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP, Excellent in MS Office XP (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word),

CARS/Medicaid,Visual Basic, SQL, Clarify, UltraEdit and Windows, MS-DOS,

Pascal, Peachtree, Quicken Books, Cargo, Visio, Microsoft Project, Outlook,

Lotus Notes, Adobe PhotoShop & Snag it 6.2, Retek.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English and Turkish. Reading and writing proficiency in German

and French

REFERENCE

Furnished upon request

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