Supply Chain Dal-Tile

Matt Pitts

Finance Professional / Business Generalist

Dallas, TX; **************@*****.***; 214-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic finance specialist who now applies generative-AI, machine-learning, and no-code/low-code tooling to every corner of the enterprise. Fifteen years guiding FP&A, capital programs, and supply-chain budgets have equipped me to translate business pain points into high-impact automations that slash cycle-times, surface real-time insight, and unlock entirely new revenue streams. Equally comfortable architecting LLM workflows serving as an “AI champion” who de-risks adoption and turns disruption into durable competitive advantage.

Core Strengths

• Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting • Variance Analysis & Cost Tracking • Data Management & Integrity• AI/ML-Driven Automation

& Predictive Analytics (Python, ChatGPT API, TensorFlow)• AI-Powered Dashboards & Visualization (Power BI, Tableau with Python scripts)• Machine Learning–Enabled Forecasting & Predictive Modeling• Executive-Level Reporting & Data Storytelling • Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration• Leadership & Team Mentoring • Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking • Adaptability & Resilience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS – CORPORATE INVESTMENT ANALYST (REMOTE) 2022 2024

● Developed and maintained comprehensive budget and forecasting models for a $130 M+ capital program, incorporating accruals and billing adjustments to ensure actual spend was accurately captured.

● Conducted monthly variance analysis on cost and usage metrics, presenting zone- and project-level insights via interactive Power BI dashboards, reducing review time by 35%.

● Automated large-scale data extraction and forecasting processes using Python and AI prompt-scripts, shrinking the monthly close cycle by 40% and improving forecast accuracy. ESSILORLUXOTTICA – SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST IV, NA SUPPLY CHAIN 2017 2022

● Managed a $50 M distribution-center budget; developed weekly KPI decks that trimmed reporting time by 40% and enhanced visibility into cost and rate variances.

● Built and maintained 22-site KPI dashboards for cost, usage, and performance metrics, driving a 15% productivity lift and streamlining budget monitoring.

ASSOCIATED AIR CENTER – ACCTG ANALYST, FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A ANALYST, SR. FP&A/PROGRAM ANALYST 2009 2017

● Led forecasting and variance analysis for 50+ aircraft projects ($1 – 60 M), ensuring accruals were accurate and budgets aligned with actual costs.

● Designed a Return-Material Authorization system that cut turnaround time by 30% and improved cash-cycle efficiency. EDUCATION

M.B.A., INFORMATION SYSTEMS - The University of Texas at Dallas 2014-2019 B.B.A., FINANCE - University of North Texas 2003-2009