ALEX WILLIAMS
Omaha,NE
Summary
Highly analytical and motivated professional with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service, merchandising/retail, product sourcing, supply chain and planning and allocation. I develop and maintain superior working relationships with internal/external customers. Ability to exhibit a consistent professional and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, bilingual (Spanish/English), strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized and detail-oriented. Able to quickly learn various computer applications, able to work independently, able to manage stress and handle difficult situations professionally, ability to prioritize and multi-task based on business needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Business Analyst Supply Chain
Conagra Brands
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - Current
- Assist with gathering and interpreting data, utilizing various levels of problem-solving
- Create reporting and metrics, providing analysis that drives action and resolution
- Coordinate with transportation and supply planning to ensure timely delivery of goods, improving fill rates and on-time delivery from 80% to 95%
- Document business processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency
- Deliver timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users
- Develop SOPs for all supply chain-related processes
- Present findings and recommendations in meetings with supply chain leadership
- Support my team of 8 specialists with problem-solving and coaching
Associate Services Business Analyst
Conagra Brands
Omaha, NE
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted in developing training materials for my team.
- Exercised judgment in financial, operational or transactional analysis to identify and help resolve issues
- Supported successful collaboration with internal and external customers and/or suppliers to meet business needs within the GBIS organization
- Reduced short text errors by 73% by partnering up with the Invalids' Team
- Recovered $1.5MM in BKR deductions for FY22, to help reduce the overall balance
- Worked with Sales and Sales finance to help resolve account and deduction balance issues
- Worked closely with Collections, Cash Application, Pricing Adjustment, Customer Program Management, Sales, and Reverse Logistics
- Worked across geographies and cultures to facilitate global initiatives
Field Support Specialist
Kiewit Corporation
Omaha, NE
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Accountable for prompt and accurate assignment and resolution of service requests
- Conducted employment verification, managed expense reports, and monitored pay rate adjustments
- Handled inbound calls, cases, and chat requests covering a variety of services provided by Kiewit Business Services
- Handled various business functions such as accounts payable, financial services, human resources, and payroll
- Responsible for providing outstanding support and customer service to all areas of the Kiewit organization
Business Analyst
Gordman's Headquarters
Omaha, NE
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Responsible for driving sales and profitability of selected departments through effective allocation strategies and analysis.
- Contributed to sales growth by analyzing store performance and implementing effective inventory allocation strategies.
- Selected the best methodology to allocate merchandise to 104 stores in a manner that drove sales, minimized markdowns, maximized gross margin, and optimized inventory turnover.
- Collaborated with Buyers to manage inventory assortment and receipts.
- Resolved store needs that were raised by store leadership and others through allocation adjustments or by encouraging Buyers to place special store buys.
- Partnered with other teams to support the business through analysis and data-driven recommendations.
Product Sourcing Assistant
Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, NE
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Assisted in supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies as well as day to day foreign vendor correspondence.
- Provided administrative support to the Buyers, Sourcing Specialist and Sourcing department including, vendor set up maintenance, item statuses, managing samples and creating quote sheets.
- Communicated and followed up with vendors regarding open issues.
- Researched and identified new vendors and made initial contact.
- Worked closely in a team environment partnering with other members of the sourcing team, merchandisers, inventory to execute merchandising needs, ensure product quality, meet on time delivery, support speed to market and maximize profitability.
- Collaborated and coordinated work with all other merchant support areas including but not limited to, QA, Testing, Inspections, Packaging, Inventory, and Imports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership Major
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE05-2026
Skills
- Analytical
- Attention to detail
- Bilingual in (English/Spanish)
- Client-focus
- Excellent problem solving
- Excellent Communication
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Planning and Allocation Expertise
- Relationship building
- Result-Focus
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Business process improvement
References
references upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Business Analyst Supply Chain
Conagra Brands
08.2022 - Current
Associate Services Business Analyst
Conagra Brands
03.2019 - Current
Field Support Specialist
Kiewit Corporation
07.2017 - 03.2019
Business Analyst
Gordman's Headquarters
02.2015 - 05.2017
Product Sourcing Assistant
Oriental Trading Company
07.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Leadership Major
Bellevue University