Caleb Tanui

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Grand Junction, CO • 770-***-****

Summary

Summary

Dynamic and data-driven Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience, adept in leveraging Agile methodologies and SAP ERP systems to bridge the gap between business requirements and IT solutions. Recently expanded expertise through comprehensive SAP ERP Essential training, gaining a deep understanding of both SAP Technical and Functional Modules. Proficient in building reports in SAP, with a particular interest in applying these skills within the supply chain domain. Experienced in implementing SAP modules, especially SAP MM, PP and SD to enhance business processes and operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in process improvement, increasing user engagement, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Skilled in requirements gathering, solution design, and user acceptance testing, while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Committed to continuous professional development, as evidenced by certifications in Certified Scrum Master, Business Analytics Translator, and in-depth training in SAP ERP essentials.

Professional Skills

Project Management: Agile (Scrum, JIRA, Shortcut), Waterfall, Hybrid

Data Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, DOMO, Alteryx, SQL

Business Analysis: Requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design

Communication: Excellent written & verbal communication, presentations, stakeholder engagement

Collaboration: Cross-functional team leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation

Technical Skills: Project management software, BI tools, ERP systems (SAP)

Leadership: Visionary, strategic, decisive, team player, problem-solver

Industry Knowledge: Supply chain management, logistics, inventory management

Career Experience

Business Intelligence Analyst 07/2023 – 10/2023

Gloo, Boulder, CO

Analyzed data related to user engagement and platform reach, offering insights on usage patterns, demographics, and communication strategy effectiveness.

Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) using DOMO and google sheets by performing data analysis, interpreting and validations to evaluate the success of platforms in engaging members and reaching new individuals.

Facilitated market research to identify trends and recommend improvements, leading to a 20% increase in platform efficiency.

Coordinated with marketing and product development teams to integrate stakeholder feedback into platform strategy, improving user satisfaction by 25%.

Implemented predictive analytics and executing data cleaning, joining and shaping processes in DOMO to forecast future trends in user engagement and reach, reducing decision-making.by

Partnered with internal stakeholders such as marketing, product development, and customer support teams and the BI Manager to understand business requirements, translating them into actionable dashboards that continuously add value.

Developed KPIs, employing data analysis to validate and evaluate platform success in engaging members, quantifying a 30% increase in user engagement.

Managed and monitored key IT projects, using Agile methodologies to enhance user engagement and platform reach.

Business System Analyst 09/2022 – 01/2023

JODA Solutions, Silver Springs, MD

Streamlined project requirements gathering and analysis by utilizing JIRA to conduct and coordinate JAD sessions with project managers, stakeholders, and SMEs, effectively capturing and documenting business needs for various departments and facilitating system expansions.

Enhanced system performance and agility by leveraging JIRA to manage multiple system modifications, leading to a 30% improvement in performance and increased responsiveness to evolving business needs.

Managed various initiatives in JIRA to decompose high level business need into functional specifications, ensuring clarity and traceability of requirements.

Improved operational efficiency through JIRA-driven documentation by developing and maintaining comprehensive system infrastructure documentation in JIRA, contributing to a 15% increase in operational control effectiveness.

Collected, defined and analyzed business requirements, leveraging JIRA to organize, prioritize and track requirements effectively.

Planned and conceived computer systems using information engineering, data modelling and structured analysis methodologies

Developed flowcharts and diagrams utilizing Visio, to describe and lay out logical operational steps, using JIRA as a central repository for version control and stakeholder feedback.

Conducted research and consolidated business rules for system enhancements, employing JIRA's collaboration and documentation features for efficiency.

Facilitated training sessions, and used JIRA to schedule, plan, and track training sessions, achieving a 50% increase in system adoption among users.

Analyzed business requirements independently and translated them into functional specifications using JIRA to manage and document this process.

Business Translator/Data Analytics Engineer 07/2022 – 01/2023

International Flavors and Fragrance, Wilmington, DE

Implemented demand management strategies using SAP PP, enhancing the accuracy of production forecasts by 30%, and aligning production with market demands.

Conducted capacity evaluations using SAP PP tools, aiding plant managers in optimizing resource usage and contributing to a 20% increase in overall plant capacity utilization.

Utilized JIRA for planning, tracking, and managing complex capacity management and profit optimization projects, ensuring adherence to deadlines and efficient resource allocation. Leading to a 25% increase in production efficiency.

Integrated SAP MM with SAP PP, providing real-time inventory insights that led to a 15% improvement in production planning accuracy.

Employed SAP FICO for profit optimization, analyzing departmental costs and achieving a 10% reduction in operational expenses through cost center accounting.

Executed profitability analysis (CO-PA) with SAP FICO, identifying profitable market segments and products, resulting in a 12% increase in profit margins.

Enhanced financial reporting using SAP FICO, offering comprehensive insights into the financial aspects of the profit optimization project.

Integrated SAP SD with SAP FICO to gain sales insights, crucial for effective profitability analysis and decision-making.

Translated complex business requirements into technical specifications using JIRA to document, track, and manage these requirements, aligning system integrations with business objectives.

Developed and maintained strategic dashboards using Tableau, enhancing decision-making efficiency by 30% and supporting critical capacity management and profit optimization initiatives.

Employed JIRA to facilitate transparent communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams (IT, stakeholders, McKinsey consultants) throughout project lifecycles.

Leveraged JIRA to identify, prioritize, and resolve critical business issues related to production planning, resource utilization, and profitability, driving continuous improvement.

Utilized data extracted from SAP PP and SAP FICO to perform strategic analysis, generate reports, and develop prototypes to improve machine-learning solutions, leading to a $160M increase in revenue and a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.

Communicated technical findings and data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and understanding of complex data.

Business Intelligence Analyst, 03/2022 – 07/2022

FedEx Supply Chain, York, PA

Implemented SAP EWM to enhance warehouse management, achieving a 30% improvement in storage utilization and reducing bottlenecks in goods movement through real-time tracking.

Optimized order fulfillment processes using SAP EWM, leading to a 25% increase in order accuracy and a 20% reduction in processing times by monitoring picking and packing activities.

Analyzed labor performance data with SAP EWM, identifying training and optimization opportunities that resulted in a 35% increase in warehouse labor productivity.

Improved inventory visibility and control through SAP EWM, enabling better forecasting and safety stock management, which contributed to a 40% reduction in stockouts.

Utilized SAP TM for transportation planning and optimization, leading to a 15% cost saving in transportation and a 20% improvement in on-time delivery rates by planning optimal routes.

Enhanced shipment visibility and tracking with SAP TM, providing real-time updates and proactive intervention that increased customer satisfaction by 40%.

Developed and maintained BI solutions, reducing error rates by 60% through effective data visualization and collaboration with teams.

Mentored staff in data exploration tools with SAP EWM and SAP TM, resulting in a 50% increase in self-service data usage among the team.

Communicated complex BI findings to non-technical stakeholders, improving operational transparency and stakeholder engagement.

Collaborated with IT teams for system integration between SAP EWM, SAP TM, and other systems, enhancing data accuracy and supporting scalable logistics operations for the E-commerce business.

Business Operations Specialist, 12/2021 – 03/2022

United Healthcare Group, Grand Junction, Co

●Developed data dashboards in SAP BI to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to insurance claim processing, reducing claim turnaround time by 18% and improving first-pass claim accuracy by 15%.

●Analyzed claim data with SAP BI tools to identify areas for process improvement, leading to a 20% reduction in manual claim adjustments and streamlined workflows.

●Collaborated with IT to customize SAP BI reports to address specific claim processing needs, resulting in improved data accessibility and visibility for internal stakeholders.

●Trained colleagues on interpreting SAP BI dashboards and reports, empowering them to make data-driven decisions and identify potential issues proactively.

●Utilized SAP BI to analyze service level agreements (SLAs) with external partners, identifying areas for renegotiation and achieving a 12% cost reduction on claims processing services.

●Facilitated process mapping using SAP BI data insights, streamlining insurance claim workflows and eliminating redundant steps, leading to a 10% increase in team productivity.

●Communicated complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders, promoting data-driven decision-making and fostering collaboration across departments.

Data Analyst, 06/2021 – 11/2021

Cnergy Analytics, Charlotte, NA

●Developed visually impactful Tableau dashboards for data reporting by utilizing Sets, Parameters, and Tableau Calculations, and analyzed raw data to identify key insights and turn it into useful information.

●Designed and optimized a wide range of MySQL queries and employed join and union operations to generate required reports.

●Created Tableau dashboards, optimized MySQL queries, and automated data processes using Alteryx.

●Translated client objectives into technical specifications using a storytelling approach.

●Extracted, cleaned, and manipulated large datasets for reporting and analysis using SQL.

●Created interactive Tableau dashboards to provide insights and visualization for key stakeholders.

●Automated data preparation and cleansing processes using Alteryx, resulting in a 50% reduction in data preparation time.

●Worked closely with cross-functional teams for business problem-solving using data.

●Communicated findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Supply Chain Operations Analyst, 09/2017 – 05/2021

McKinstry, Seattle, WA

Eliminated backorders by 15% through proactive identification of material needs using SAP MM inventory usage reports and MRP functionalities.

Reduced procurement cycle time by 10% by optimizing purchase requisition and purchase order creation processes within SAP MM, minimizing delays and streamlining supplier communication.

Improved inventory accuracy by 20% by conducting regular physical inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies within SAP MM, ensuring data integrity and transparency.

Implemented material valuation strategies in SAP MM resulting in a 5% decrease in material costs by optimizing pricing models and identifying over-priced vendors.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze data from SAP MM and SAP BI, reducing stockouts by 25% and increasing on-time delivery by 12% through improved forecasting and logistics planning.

Established a rush delivery service, utilizing SAP TM functionalities, that reduced labor costs by 20% while maintaining quality and budget constraints.

Education

UoPeople – BSc Computer Science, In View

Highschool Diploma, 2000

Sunshine Highschool

Certifications

Data Analytics (2021)

Certified Scrum Master (2023)

Business Analytics Translator (2022)

JIRA Project Management (2023)

SAP ERP Essential Training Certificate (2023)

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