Raha Poulad
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and extensive experience in financial analysis, supply chain management, and client services. Skilled in data management, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Seeking to leverage analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities in a dynamic role, contributing to safeguarding organizational assets and ensuring operational integrity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Power Plant Services (PPS)
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for procurement of manufacturing products, raw materials, and services for a multi-plant network within the power generation industry.
- Compiled, maintained accurate inventory records and lead times, and prepared procurement requests.
- Managed and tracked the requisition and approval process for purchase orders.
- Accountable for the negotiation of assigned vendor agreements and expedited orders.
- Improved procurement process efficiency by 25%, and reduced lead times by 15% through better vendor negotiations and streamlined approval processes. Achieved a cost savings of 10% on raw materials procurement, equating to an annual savings of approximately $200,000.
- Identified and secured a 2-year contract with a new vendor, resulting in a 20% reduction in raw material costs.
Application Review Specialist
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed applications and facilitated funding for housing and mortgage loans for Illinois residents needing assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Successfully uncovered and prevented fraud in about 20 applications (15% of the total), which amounted to over $150,000 in misallocated funds. Utilized keen observational skills and thorough document verification processes to detect discrepancies.
Accounting Clerk
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Reviewed expense reports on Deltek, discovering 11 discrepancies that saved $30K in misreporting.
- Collaborated with internal project managers, and vendors to review vendor bills and receive payment approval.
- Identified and resolved 74 payment errors, which boosted reporting accuracy to 98%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Skills
- ERP Systems Expertise (Epicor, Deltek Vision)
- MS Office Suite
- Customer Relationship Management
- Fraud Detection
- Data Management
- Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Power Plant Services (PPS)
03.2022 - 11.2022
Application Review Specialist
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
08.2021 - 12.2021
Accounting Clerk
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration- Finance
University of Illinois At Chicago
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