FATIMA CEESAY
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and driving process improvements for Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in financial analysis, project management, vendor relations, and optimizing supply chain and inventory systems. Adept at using data analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations, ensuring operational efficiency and cost savings. Known for strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining alignment with business goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Operations Analyst (Contract)
Coca-Cola
Atlanta, Ga
10.2024 - Current
- Budget Management: Lead the financial forecasting and budgeting process for key operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial targets.
- Cost Optimization: Identified and implemented process improvements that resulted in a 15% reduction in operational costs while maintaining service levels and quality standards.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely payments, improving cash flow and reducing payment discrepancies.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzed financial data and provided actionable insights to leadership, enhancing decision-making and improving operational efficiency by 20%.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined financial operations processes, resulting in a 10% improvement in reporting efficiency and reduced processing time for invoices and payments.
Inventory Planning Analyst
HD Supply
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Spearheaded projects to optimize inventory management processes, reducing excess stock by 25% and improving on-time delivery rates by 10%.
- Led vendor relationships and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving a 15% improvement in forecasting accuracy and reducing cycle count errors by 20%.
- Managed project budgets, implementing strategies that reduced carrying costs by 20% while ensuring compliance with financial and industry regulations.
- Developed and delivered executive-level reports and dashboards that improved decision-making and contributed to a 25% increase in reporting efficiency.
Operations Analyst
Amazon
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed a team of 50+ associates, improving warehouse productivity by 15% through streamlined processes and implementation of a new tracking system.
- Led operational process improvements, reducing product retrieval times by 25% and cutting overtime costs by optimizing task efficiency.
- Delivered key business process models and acted as a liaison between senior leadership and team members to ensure operational goals were met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Data Analytics Tools: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server Compact
- Software & Platforms: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SAP (eWM, Concur, Success Factor)
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban
- Business Process Modeling: Process optimization, process flow documentation, and business systems analysis
Core Competency
- Project & Program Management: Leading high-priority, non-IT business projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- Financial & Budget Management: Overseeing project budgets, identifying potential overruns, and recommending solutions for cost control and financial efficiency.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Maintaining strategic vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-departmental teams to achieve business objectives.
- Data Analytics & SQL: Utilizing advanced data analysis techniques and SQL to inform decision-making, enhance forecasting, and optimize business processes.
- Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization: Streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency in inventory management, achieving cost savings, and reducing lead times.
- Strong Communication & Leadership: Effectively communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and leading teams to achieve high performance.
Timeline
Financial Operations Analyst (Contract)
Coca-Cola
10.2024 - Current
Inventory Planning Analyst
HD Supply
01.2024 - 02.2025
Operations Analyst
Amazon
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
University of West Georgia