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Jay Sandstrom

Cortland,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in business analysis and process mapping. Skilled in identifying improvement opportunities and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to enhance operational processes and achieve measurable results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Key User- Business Process Specialist

ALDI
Batavia, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced access to training materials for associate buyers, resolving complex issues and improving overall departmental efficiency.
  • Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
  • Supported data collection and documentation of workflows for process mapping.
  • Assisted in analyzing business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinated communication between departments to facilitate project alignment.
  • Supported company-wide digital transformation initiatives through the successful integration of technology into existing workflows.

Associate Buyer

ALDI
Batavia, IL
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Achieved significant success in managing beverage desk, leading to enhanced opportunities with the Nbuy NBC key user team after one year of dedicated service.
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize product selection and enhance inventory management.
  • Participated in promotional planning to align inventory levels with marketing strategies.
  • Streamlined procurement processes, reducing order cycle time and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to inform buying decisions and identify growth opportunities.

Catastrophe Logistics

ALE Solutions
Saint Charles, IL
04.2015 - 07.2022

Directed housing solution initiatives for catastrophe relief teams deployed in disaster-affected regions. Cultivated strategic partnerships with hotels, landlords, and corporate housing vendors to deliver effective solutions for diverse clients. Collaborated with insurance companies, Red Cross, paramilitary organizations, and construction teams to enhance accessibility to impacted areas. Oversaw training programs for new team members and facilitated cross-training across departments. Developed comprehensive reports to forecast trends in weather, billing, financial performance, and client engagement.

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Escalations Specialist, Compliance

Best Buy Inc
Richfield, MN
09.2013 - 03.2015

Achieved resolution of high-priority customer issues, enhancing overall service experience. Fostered collaboration between customers and internal departments to streamline issue resolution. Maintained adherence to service level agreements for call management. Elevated customer satisfaction and retention through strategic resolution approaches.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer concerns effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills when faced with complex customer situations, leading to successful resolutions that restored customer confidence and trust in the company.

Education

Associate of Science - Communications

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
08-2018

Skills

  • Business analysis
  • Workflow optimization
  • Process mapping
  • Lean six sigma
  • Operational excellence
  • Process improvement expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Key User- Business Process Specialist

ALDI
09.2023 - Current

Associate Buyer

ALDI
08.2022 - 09.2023

Catastrophe Logistics

ALE Solutions
04.2015 - 07.2022

Escalations Specialist, Compliance

Best Buy Inc
09.2013 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Communications

Elgin Community College
Jay Sandstrom