JOEL M. VARGAS ARAUZ
Miami,FL
Summary
Multi-tasking Pricing Analyst with expertise maintaining pricing models and evaluating customer costs. Analyzed business objectives and researched competitor pricing to pinpoint ideal pricing strategies. Worked smoothly under pressure with poise and composure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing Analyst
DB Schenker
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong analytical and financial skills, which helped to anticipate market and company needs.
- Carefully monitored market trends to ascertain best pricing for company's products.
- Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Monitored competitors' pricing activities to make effective decisions that would improve company revenue.
- Assessed profitability in effort to make adjustments using both company and marketplace data to develop decisive pricing and generate over 10% in revenue.
- Accumulate, analyze and report on variety of financial, operational, and/or technical data used in decision-making process to arrive at profitable pricing strategies in Ocean Freight Industry.
Financial Services Supervisor
Maersk Line
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained updated records of all financial transactions to support traceability.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies to minimize financial losses.
- Verified accuracy of accounting disbursements such as payroll and vendor payments.
- Assisted staff with resolving complex customer issues and implementing targeted solutions.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Maersk Line
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed LATAM Major Port accounts with over $500 million in monthly expenses.
- Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
- Verified accuracy of accounting disbursements such as payroll and vendor payments
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP BW and Power BI.
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Grainger
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Reviewed over 250 vendor invoices and expense reports, identifying discrepancies.
Education
BBA - Transportation And Logistics, Supply Chain
Universidad Tecnológica De Panamá
Panama08.2022
Bachelor of Aviation - Aeronautics - Aviation
HP - Flight School
Panama05.2018
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Cost Control
- Multi-tasking
- SAP ERP
- Operational Cost Analysis
- Procurement
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Management
- Accounts Payable Expertise
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Pricing Analyst
DB Schenker
07.2022 - Current
Financial Services Supervisor
Maersk Line
10.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Maersk Line
11.2017 - 10.2018
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Grainger
03.2016 - 11.2017
BBA - Transportation And Logistics, Supply Chain
Universidad Tecnológica De Panamá
Bachelor of Aviation - Aeronautics - Aviation
HP - Flight School
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