Supply Chain & Finance Analytics Specialist

Jay Patel

Piscataway, NJ 732-***-**** *.*******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/jaycpatel2

Education

Rutgers University – Business School New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Science, Finance Sept. 2022 – Dec 2024 Middlesex College Edison, NJ

Associates, Business Information Systems Sept. 2020 – Dec 2022 Experience

Supply Chain Specialist Aug. 2025 – Present

Midea America Parsippany, NJ

• Optimized freight schedules for 125+ weekly shipments, ensuring on-time delivery across major retailers

• Reduced freight costs by 35% per month through inbound/outbound logistics and inventory tracking

• Monitored 4 core KPIs – freight costs, load utilization, inventory, and transit times for continuous improvement

• Collaborated with carriers and warehouse teams to enhance cost efficiency by 30% weekly and mitigate supply chain risks

• Prepared stakeholder reports on logistics performance to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline workflows up to 40%

Sales Consultant (Financial and Retail Operations) Aug. 2024 – Aug. 2025 Samsung/2020 Companies East Brunswick, NJ

• Assisted commercial team with financial reporting and pricing schedule maintenance, supporting 30% growth in client base through accurate contract and transaction management

• Managed 50+ customer contracts and transactions weekly, ensuring compliance with financial controls and policies

• Created stakeholder reports and presentations on sales performance to deliver strategic insights to management

• Strengthened risk mitigation up to 75% by resolving customer inquiries and maintaining high client satisfaction

• Collaborated cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and cost management processes by 35% Projects

Investment Analysis Walgreens Co. Sept. 2024 – Dec. 2024

• Prepared a detailed budget estimate and cost-benefit analysis using Excel financial modeling to evaluate investment potential and support data-driven decision-making

• Performed variance and sensitivity analysis to assess financial risk under varying conditions, applying analytical thinking to simulate real-world forecasting decisions

• Visualized key financial metrics via charts and dashboards to support investment recommendations

• Applied financial forecasting and cost-benefit analysis to simulate real-world investment decisions Financial Statement Analysis Microsoft Corp Feb. 2024 – May 2024

• Maintained and analyzed multi-year financial schedules in Excel to assess revenue trends, cost structure, and operating efficiency

• Evaluated multi-year income statements to assess revenue trends and operating efficiency

• Created ad hoc financial reports using advanced Excel functions to automate data analysis and ensure accuracy across periodic financial schedules

• Prepared periodic KPI summaries including gross margin, operating margin, and net profit margin to support management reporting requirements

• Interpreted financial results to provide recommendations for cost control and revenue growth Technical Skills

Programming: Java, HTML

Data Tools: Excel (Advanced), Tableau, SQL, MySQL

Financial: Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Risk Management, Cost Tracking, Data Analysis

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