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Yafa Samaha

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Ernst & Young
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Led the creation of a user-friendly commercial landing page in ServiceNow to optimize procurement processes for 80,000 Associates
  • Partnered with stakeholders to collect business requirements, establish workflows, execute solution implementation and testing processes for a successful go-live.
  • Successfully executed comprehensive procurement transformation by managing timelines, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring seamless implementation across the organization
  • Led all PMO activities by developing content and leading SteerCo meetings, overseeing daily internal team scrum, and documenting RAID items and project plan while coordinating with other workstreams for seamless integration of tech, change management, and business process teams.
  • Generated engaging content for SteerCo and executive meetings, effectively communicating key information to captivate participants
  • Led a team of 50 associates in 5 regions, overseeing smooth user acceptance testing
  • Developed test plans, coordinated test execution, and promptly resolved issues, resulting in a successful go-live.
  • Oversaw engagement budget management and expenditure control. Assessed resource allocation effectiveness while closely monitoring quality standards and potential risks. Proactively managed change order processes.
  • Manage Procurement domain pipeline data and present to Senior Managers and Partners to provide insight on upcoming pipeline and staffing needs
  • Fostered professional development of EY team members, counseling them to achieve career progression and recommending them for promotions
  • Guided and coached interns through projects, serving as their primary point of contact

Process Management Analyst

W.W. GRAINGER INC
Lake Forest, Illinois
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Serve as subject matter expert for product cost changes process by being responsible for the execution of $300M worth of changes across ~2000 suppliers by utilizing Vendavo and SAP
  • Responsible for collecting over $500M+ through 3 supplier funds collection programs by evaluating contract language, outlining supplier obligations, implementing new agreements, and debiting suppliers using SAP
  • Supported negotiation process by collaborating closely with the Supplier Management group and delivering vital data points

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing
05-2020

Skills

  • English/Arabic (Native Speaker) Spanish (Working Knowledge)
  • Microsoft Suite
  • PowerBI
  • Tableau

Timeline

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Ernst & Young
01.2022 - Current

Process Management Analyst

W.W. GRAINGER INC
09.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University

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