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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas

• Management of Business and QA/Test Analysts• Work closely with business product and process owners to map business requirements• IT business and system strategic solutioning to meet the business objectives• Effectively define and communicate business requirements and project details cross-functionally – Development, Business. Project Management, and Operations• Coordinate change management plans and prepare change impact analysis with Development• Primary business facing lead between IT, Business Leads, and Management• Continual working knowledge with business applications through reporting tools (Cognos)• Validation of reporting data integrity related to business processes and system connectivity• DB2 experience through mid-range business application solutions and connectivity (Data Warehouse/Data Integration/Implementation)• Management of multiple medium to large scale IT projects and Minor enhancements (project readiness to deployment)• Management of the development process including planning and monitoring• Development of project plans, schedules, and detailed work analysis• Project Lead collaborating with cross-functional teams including architects, software engineers, developers, testers, technical leads, and deployment leads to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Austin Area, Texas

Austin, Tx

Consulting, Financial Budgeting, Forecasting,Planning, Reporting, and Analysis, Program Management, Process Management, Procurement Solutions, Cost Reduction• Preparation of financial reporting packets including pricing, cost benefit, and variance analysis (senior management)• Support distribution team to help make informed decisions/pricing recommendations for all device types & conditions • Managed inventory management process allowing for quick adjustments against market demands• Managed procurement process for parts and accessories for handset kitting process• Vendor manager between sales, supply chain, operations, and vendors• Prepare necessary ad-hoc reporting

Austin, Texas Area

Key Areas of concentration: Supply chain / Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management, Program Development, Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Management, Vendor Management, and Inventory• Supervised Inventory Analyst I and II positions• Prepared budget, weekly and monthly forecasting, and cost benefit analysis ($150M)• Managed the preparation of the financial reporting packets comparing against budget and forecast• Performed month-end accounting procedures• Project manager for reviewing, identifying, and implementing new opportunities resulting in improved efficiencies• Coordinated the preparation of Corporate Audit (Quarterly / Yearly)• Developed procedural guidelines for inventory controls • Created scorecard measuring operational and performance indicators for current and future planning• Negotiated supplier contracts• Developed and managed the reclamation and parts refurbishing process (Annual Cost Avoidance: ~$30M)• Managed procurement process for parts, handsets, and accessories for various programs• Designed, implemented, and managed parts centralization process of ordering and replenishing parts• Developed and managed the alternative procurement program (Annual Cost Avoidance: ~$10M)• Developed reverse logistics parts return process for refurbishment / recycling• Managed the parts in cross-functional life cycle management process• Managed insurance kitting program for customer upgrades• Prepared Ad Hoc analysis for various levels of management

Carrollton, Tx

Key Areas of Concentration: Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory, Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Auditing• Developed 2003 Corporate Budget and coordinated with Department Directors to ensure accuracy ($130M)• Performed month end accounting procedures and Ad Hoc reporting• Designed and managed forecasting and flash reporting process (Domestic and International)• Team lead in system conversion to Hyperion Essbase

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Key Areas of Concentration: Direct Mail, Manufacturing, Production, Operations, Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounting, and Financial Planning and Analysis• Supervisor of Junior Financial Analyst• Managed budgeting, forecasting, and flash reporting process ($275M)• Performed month-end close accounting procedures • Composed a month-end reporting package and prepared necessary Ad Hoc reporting

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Key Areas of Concentration: Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Analysis• Prepared budget, forecast, and variance analysis for the Southwest Region• Designed and maintained cost benefit analysis reporting packet• Maintained weekly and monthly revenue / order count reports for each branch office• Discussed procedure audit findings and recommendations with owners and office managers