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Pravina Suratia

Falls Church,VA

Summary

Self-directed, results-focused, Meticulous and resourceful logistics operations professional with several years' experience excelling at prioritizing and following through to achieve project goals. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, training staff and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency. Problem resolver and vendor relationship manager seeking to leverage background into a professional position with a progressive organization. Hardworking professional with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Coordinator

Veracity International Inc.
Pennsauken, NJ
11.2018 - Current
  • Established and cultivated relationships with current vendors while actively seeking out new vendors to meet emerging needs
  • Streamlined and optimized procurement methods to achieve higher levels of efficiency
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely availability of materials
  • Maintained timeliness and accuracy in processing payments.
  • Supported procurement team in negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for pricing and payment schedules.
  • Prepared requests for proposals for organization-required goods or services.
  • Facilitated efficient supply chain management by creating purchase orders, monitoring shipment progress, and ensuring prompt delivery of items
  • Researched and identified suppliers offering competitive pricing for high-quality products.
  • Entered new vendors and products in system and inputted special shipping codes as required.
  • Enhanced budget by reducing expenses through supplier optimization.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies with vendors and customers to trace missing material and shipments.
  • Increased revenue through effective coordination with vendors for product shipment logistical support and quality control.
  • Maximized cost efficiency and delivery timeliness by negotiating and finalizing vendor contracts.

Business Information Systems & Database Administrator

Novartis
06.2006 - 07.2008
  • Primary work centered on improving processes in Accounts Payable, provided IT support to sales department reflecting local and national data, and gathered business requirements from end-users to perform an initial analysis and then create functional documents
  • Analyzed and documented technical processes and procedures to comply with SOX standards
  • Created and maintained SAP mapping tables to maintain data integration and process flows
  • Execute SQL queries on SAP system to monitor and reconcile deductions and settlements

Export Coordinator – International

Macrobiotech
03.2003 - 06.2006
  • Confirmed all shipping details before allowing packages to leave facility
  • Maintained an updated database of all shipments deliveries and returns
  • Coordinated overseas shipping with customs agents for clearance
  • Handled claims with insurance companies for issues with shipments
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner
  • Arranged domestic and international shipments
  • Prepared inventory and sales reports

Financial Analyst - Information Systems

Medco Health
06.2000 - 02.2003
  • Project coordinator in financial department for several major systems implementations
  • Worked with executive level management team to gather requirements and provide solutions
  • Documented technical processes and procedures for HIPAA testing
  • Analyzed and assisted in formatting the 1020 and 837 CDL layout for HIPAA
  • Created and formatted CCPD (Custom Client Development Policy) reports for upper management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers University

Skills

  • Bidding coordination
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Document Preparation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Procurement planning
  • Trend Analysis

Early Career:

Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams Project,

Data Ninja (MES and EBR solutions for inventory operations), SAP, SQL, JD Edwards, People Soft

Timeline

Procurement Coordinator

Veracity International Inc.
11.2018 - Current

Business Information Systems & Database Administrator

Novartis
06.2006 - 07.2008

Export Coordinator – International

Macrobiotech
03.2003 - 06.2006

Financial Analyst - Information Systems

Medco Health
06.2000 - 02.2003

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Rutgers University

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