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Kawtar Akra

Montreal,QC

Summary

Operations and pricing specialist with 5 years of experience in optimizing efficiency, driving business growth, and leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in roles such as Pricing Analyst and Operations Analyst. Skilled in market evaluation, strategic pricing, process optimization, and data management. Committed to aligning results with organizational goals while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Professional Development & Personal Growth

Independent Projects
04.2024 - Current
  • Prioritized health and well-being, ensuring a balanced approach to long-term career success and productivity.
  • Immersed in Canadian culture through community involvement and volunteering, while expanding my network and social contributions.
  • Continued professional growth by conducting independent learning, staying updated on industry trends, and enhancing skills in operations and data analysis to ensure readiness for new opportunities.

Pricing Analyst

Wajax
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led pricing strategy development for 50+ products and services by evaluating market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior.
  • Worked closely with sales, operations, and senior leadership to create and implement competitive pricing strategies for bids, driving business growth.
  • Managed and maintained accurate pricing databases, ensuring consistency and data integrity across platforms.
  • Delivered actionable insights through detailed reports, supporting strategic planning, forecasting, and decision-making at all levels.
  • Identified and capitalized on cost-effective pricing opportunities, leading to increased revenue and improved market positioning.

Operations Analyst

Sandvine
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led the Product Change Board, overseeing the approval process for 6,000 use case and hardware products, driving cross-functional collaboration with VPs, Directors, and senior decision-makers.
  • Streamlined the approval process, cutting approval time from 60 to 20 minutes, and successfully launched 1,500 products over 18 months.
  • Led the creation of new processes, templates, and communication tools to enhance coordination across departments and improve operational efficiency.
  • Managed data integrity within SAP and Salesforce, ensuring seamless integration across platforms.
  • Optimized Salesforce CPQ for hardware products, and generated actionable insights from SAP KPI reports to inform business decisions.
  • Directed project management efforts for new software integrations, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Industrial Engineering

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
05.2001 -

Work Availability

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Timeline

Professional Development & Personal Growth

Independent Projects
04.2024 - Current

Pricing Analyst

Wajax
05.2023 - 04.2024

Operations Analyst

Sandvine
10.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Industrial Engineering

University of Ottawa
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Concordia University
05.2001 -

Courses

Salesforce CPQ offered by Salesforce, August 2022

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt offered by McGill, April 2019

SKILLS

Project Management, Process improvement, Data Analysis, Team work, Interpersonal communication, Problem Solving

Languages

French (Native), English (Native), Arabic (Native), Spanish (intermediate)

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