Lara Shahan Email & Phone Number

United States

Plano, Tx

Managed 7 employees in the Procurement process from PR creation through PO receipt including A/P problem solving. Oversaw the capital project process from request to project close. Responsible for the monthly cash capital and inventory issue data. • Analyzed internal processes to seek efficiencies and possible automation. Streamlined the Purchase Request process which produced a new online tool that reduced the overall processing time by two business days.• Served as point-of-contact for internal customers who sought guidance on the Procure-to-Pay and capital approval processes as well as team members requiring additional training.• Single-threaded group was responsible for many duties which at times resulted in backlogs. Resolution was in creating opportunities for extensive cross-training sessions for all team members.

Plano, Tx

Compiled weekly and monthly capital spend reports. Managed the capital project process. Facilitated the annual capital budgeting process through data gathering, tracking and reporting for senior level management.• Worked extensively with incoming CFO and newly formed FP&A group regarding the capital reporting and procurement processes. Included several document revisions and multiple presentations.

Plano, Tx

Produced weekly and monthly capital spend reports. Created purchase requisitions, performed goods receipts and invoice validation. Assisted with annual capital budgeting process.• Created the company’s first detailed Unit Cost Model at product level and updated annually. Included documentation of assumptions, glossary and formulas.• Managed over 500 projects annually related to the company’s nationwide fiber build.