SAP
ASHLEY LOVE
Data Analyst
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Pricing Analyst with over 4 years of experience in implementing pricing strategies, optimizing vendor contracts, and analyzing profitability. Proven track record in driving revenue growth by correcting margin inaccuracies, managing large datasets, and fostering strong vendor partnerships. Skilled in financial analysis, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to maximize business efficiency and profitability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Analyst
SpartanNash Corporate Office
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and filed monthly state tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and mitigating tax liabilities
- Reconciled monthly accounts up to $500K, ensuring accurate updates to the general ledger and proper handling of financial transactions
- Provided in-depth analysis of tax issues, offering recommendations to management for improved tax compliance and financial reporting
Pricing Analyst
Gordon Foods Home Office
10.2022 - 5 2024
- Managed and implemented vendor contract pricing for 16,000+ products monthly, ensuring accuracy in pricing and margin calculations
- Drove $178K in profit by identifying and rectifying pricing discrepancies across margin reports, improving overall pricing accuracy
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with international vendors, boosting vendor satisfaction and increasing profitability from 41% to 98%
- Coordinated updates to rebate structures and freight fees, ensuring alignment with market trends and contract terms
- Analyzed pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness in the market and maximize profitability
Financial Analyst
Configura Design Space
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Revamped financial forecasting models, enhancing accuracy and enabling more strategic decision-making
- Identified billing discrepancies and implemented new processes that reduced inaccuracies from 37% to 4%
- Produced detailed income reports and financial analysis to support budgeting and business forecasting
Data Analyst
Kellogg Global Business Center
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis for pricing, contract deductions, and freight issues, cutting processing time for aged deductions and saving the company $1.3M in write-offs
- Worked across teams to merge data into a new contract coding system, improving accuracy and efficiency in pricing and contract management
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI 05.2001 - 05.2025
Skills
Vendor contract pricing and vendor relations
Margin analysis
Profit optimization
Pricing strategies
Operational efficiency
Data management
Accomplishments
- Rectified margin inaccuracies, driving $178K profit in 8 months at Gordon Foods.
- Improved vendor satisfaction from 41% to 98% through relationship management and pricing strategy updates.
- Enhanced financial forecasting accuracy at Configura Design Space, improving strategic decision-making for business operations.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Tableau
Nelnet
Oracle/Peoplesoft
High Radius
QuickBooks
Genesys
Timeline
Tax Analyst
SpartanNash Corporate Office
06.2024 - Current
Pricing Analyst
Gordon Foods Home Office
10.2022 - 5 2024
Financial Analyst
Configura Design Space
03.2022 - 10.2022
Data Analyst
Kellogg Global Business Center
07.2018 - 03.2022
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Davenport University
05.2001 - 05.2025