James Poggi
Pace
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in specialized roles, bringing valuable insights and practical expertise. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving objectives. Reliable and adaptable, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Equipped with essential skills in project management, problem-solving, and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Specialist MRO/Indirect Procurement
Celanese
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
- Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Supported department leadership in implementing new policies, procedures and controls.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that benefited the organization''s bottom line.
- Negotiated high-value contracts to secure favorable terms and bolster company profits, leveraging strong relationship-building skills.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and proactive communication efforts.
Financial Planning and Analysis
Celanese
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced company profitability through strategic financial planning and analysis.
- Achieved departmental budget optimization by implementing strategic financial planning and analysis.
- Championed data-driven decision-making by promoting the use of advanced analytics techniques within financial planning and analysis processes, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency.
- Spearheaded process improvements in financial planning and analysis, increasing responsiveness to changing market conditions.
Financial Analyst / Controls Advisor
ExxonMobil Chemical Company
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
Project Procurement Advisor
ExxonMobil Global Services Company
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Spearheaded procurement efforts during major projects, coordinating resources efficiently to minimize delays or disruptions.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Management
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY05-1988
Skills
- Innovation management
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Customer relations
- Continuous improvement
- Vendor relations
- Knowledge sharing
- Business reporting
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Reliability
Timeline
Sr Specialist MRO/Indirect Procurement
Celanese
06.2023 - 05.2025
Financial Planning and Analysis
Celanese
12.2021 - 05.2023
Financial Analyst / Controls Advisor
ExxonMobil Chemical Company
06.2015 - 11.2021
Project Procurement Advisor
ExxonMobil Global Services Company
06.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Management
St. John Fisher College
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