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.
• 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.