Senior Analyst Inventory Management

An analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst with 9+ years of fuel inventory management and

financial analysis experience in the oil and gas industry. Excels at optimizing inventory processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Experienced accountant with a strong background in cost accounting, month and year-end closing procedures, budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and process improvements, focusing on accuracy and efficiency. A highly motivated individual who can manage multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and deliverables. Capable of working unsupervised and independently while collaborating within a team environment.

ALMA MARTINEZ-NUNEZ

634 Yorktown Dr, Garland, TX 469-***-**** ************@*****.*** PROFILE SUMMARY EDUCATION

THE INSTITUTE

Insurance Basics & Commercial

Liability

WESTERN GOVERNORS’

UNIVERSITY

Bachelor, Business Administration

in Accounting

Expected Graduation Date: 2026

SUNOCO LP - Dallas, TX

Senior Analyst - Fuel Inventory Apr 2016 - Present

• Improve the company's financial health through accurate and timely financial reporting, inventory valuation, reconciliations, and analysis.

• Resolve critical financial issues, including inventory, sales, billing, and payment discrepancies, through effective collaboration with suppliers and customers.

• Evaluate controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and recommend and implement new processes/procedures to facilitate increased controls and accountability.

• Handle manual purchase order creation in SAP, ensuring seamless supply chain operations when automated processes are unavailable.

• Analyze pricing, sales, and revenue data, identify key trends and opportunities, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

• Monitor product and service sales performance, making data-driven adjustments to pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.

• Analyze accruals and variations from budget and forecast.

• Conduct detailed trend analysis to analyze patterns and variations in fuel inventory levels and sales figures to effectively manage profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet accounts.

• Prepared and reconciled general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions were accurately recorded and balanced. This supported successful quarterly and annual audits by maintaining precise and reliable financial records.

• Provide teams with training on new financial systems, specifically transitioning from PDI (an older system) to SAP (a newer, more advanced system).

• Work closely with cross-functional procurement, logistics, and finance departments to ensure effective fuel inventory management.

• Review financial transactions, including cash handling, sales transactions, and refunds, to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Prepare accounting schedules and accurately analyze general ledger balances to state tax assets and liabilities.

• Provide training and support to staff on compliance requirements and best practices for operational excellence.

• Manage calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining financial and accounting records.

Key Achievements

• Resolved discrepancies in $45M worth of invoices, ensuring that all invoices were properly accounted for and aligned with financial reporting standards.

• Decreased the month-end closing time by 40% by identifying and implementing automation opportunities, leading to faster financial reporting and improved operational efficiency.

• Discovered and resolved billing errors and inventory discrepancies, saving the company millions of dollars annually in potential losses and overcharges. EMPIRE PETROLEUM - Dallas, TX

Accounting Retail/Wholesale Auditor Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

• Implemented and upheld compliance standards in procurement processes, ensuring that supplier evaluations were conducted effectively.

• Conducted rigorous inventory audits to ensure alignment with financial records.

• Performed detailed warehouse counts, manual merchandise verification, and discrepancy identification to maintain accurate accounting.

• Performed store audits to assess retail strategy effectiveness, implemented corrective actions, and developed standardized digital checklists to drive process improvements. WORK EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL

SKILLS

Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx

CORE

COMPETENCISES

• Inventory Control

• Data Analytics

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Financial Reporting

• Regulatory Compliance

• Problem Solving

• Process Optimization

• Fuel Logistics

• Cost Reduction

• Risk Management

• Trend Analysis

• Strategic Planning

• Communication

• Organizational and Time

Management

NOVITEX ENTERPRISE SERVICES - Richardson, TX

Team Lead Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

LIBERTY MUTUAL SOUTHWEST REGION - Richardson, TX

Insurance Assistant (Commercial Underwriting/Rating Support) Nov 2007 - Dec 2013 ADLETA CORPORATION - Carrollton, TX

Phone Sales and Shipping/Receiving Clerk Jul 2000 - Nov 2007 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Analyzed shopper experience, product availability, employee assistance, and stock levels using specialized audit software.

• Optimized evaluation criteria and processes to enhance procurement efficiency, leading to better supplier performance and more cost-effective purchasing decisions.

• Performed comprehensive audits of retail operations to ensure adherence to financial standards and regulatory requirements.

• Examined financial records, processes, and procedures to identify discrepancies, ensure compliance, and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.

• Managed preparing and reconciling general ledger accounts, ensuring all financial transactions were accurately recorded and balanced.

• Assessed financial information and transactions to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and agreements while verifying the accuracy and legality of transactions.

• Conducted the final review of audit reports and audit and analysis procedures and resolved any issues that required supervisory approval.

• Exercised discretion when interpreting costs and financial data during audit procedures and subsequent analysis.

• Identified audit issues that must be discussed, resolved, and applied generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) to complete audit work. Key Achievements

• Boosted financial accuracy by identifying and correcting discrepancies in financial records, leading to improved accuracy and reduced audit adjustments.

• Implemented new audit procedures that decreased audit cycle time, resulting in more timely financial reporting and improved operational efficiency.

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