Supported the Sales Finance teams of multiple FMCG companies with evaluation, response and recovery on claims from retail partners. Audit evaluations included detailed financial analysis and validating claim information with contractual agreements as per client records. Also involved finding information from systems like SAP, JDE and Cognos.
Clients: Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, Lindt Chocolates, Kimberly-Clark and Auto trader

Analyzed and implemented various high level cross functional projects to present conclusions for effective management and drive growth of the Hospital and Nursing Home business. Supported Vice President of sales with various analyses and reports to highlight variances of actuals from plan and forecasts. This included providing analytical support for budgetary planning for the next year and quarterly reforecasting.

As an Operations Analyst, mapped the solicitation process for a credit card line using MS Visio and worked with subject matter experts to identify and eliminate non value adding activities. Implemented the improved process through a pilot and standardized process for roll out across the division. The reduction in cycle time improved both operational efficiencies and speed to market.
• Reduced marketing process cycle time 15% by utilizing lean techniques for a credit card line

Managed financial analysis to estimate and bid on external projects. Reported to CEO. Prepared costing and pricing models to successfully bid for 3 contracts cumulatively worth $100M.

Led sourcing of materials for various in-house projects. Interacted with all elements of supply chain to ensure order fulfillment at lowest cost. Reported to Group Vice President, Procurement. Reduced working capital cycle by 30% for $80M project by managing logistics and optimizing equipment inventory. Revamped supply chain for $100M Cold Rolling mill project in Indonesia. Reduced warehouse costs 90% by ensuring JIT inventory management.

Saved $2M in costs via negotiation of sourcing contracts, analysis of pricing models, and selection of vendors. Identified cheaper materials and substitutes that met engineering specifications saving $0.4M.