ZAREEN IMRAN
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Self-motivated, articulate, and resilient professional with a variety of skills and experiences. Critical thinker with well-developed problem-solving skills. Entrepreneurial spirit with excellent collaboration and teamwork skills. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Offering over 15 years of Experience as Account Analyst and Project Analyst.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Buyer Specialist
WorleyParsons
Edmonton, AB
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
- Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Project Management (Practicum)
City Of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts. Summarize and develop the feedback of the Stakeholder
- Use technology to evaluate internal talent pool. Created a spreadsheet for Parks & Road Services.
- Identified a member of the organization to promote internal recruitment.
- Manage Project Folder, Create Document Template, Created Gantt Chart/ Project Plan.
Admin Assistant (Temp.)
Distribution Now
Nisku, AB
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Account Payable/Key Account Analyst
Al Hassan Engineering
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Forecasted account needs and metrics based on market and product data.
- Interacted professionally with clear, intentional communication and set appropriate expectations on timeline of deliverables.
- Supported Account Manager with incoming inquiries from existing clients.
- Developed and maintained successful business partnerships to address and proactively manage service issues.
- Researched and resolved billing problems that had been previously missing.
- Processed vendor payments using accounting software and mobile deposit technology to achieve timely funds transfer.
- Participated in quality assurance and continuous improvement studies, documenting standard operating procedures and policies, and recommending adjustments to streamline workflow.
- Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers.
- Verified details of transactions, including funds received and total account balances.
- Provided prompt and professional responses to vendor account balance inquiries and rush payment processing requests.
- Deposited third party checks, as well as monthly reserve transfers.
- Coordinated approval processes of all account payable invoices,
- Balanced batch summary reports for verification and approval
Analyst
Clark Builders
Edmonton, AB
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
- Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
- Analyzed business processes, procedures to identify problems and determine solutions.
- Proactively managed the contractual, commercial, and comprehensive element of contracts in relation to direct labor and sub-contractor reactivate/quoted.
- Reviewing engineering and sub-contract purchase order requests from internal teams to proactively support the analysis and reporting.
- Evaluated performance benchmarks and established review metrics for future tracking.
- Completed quality assurance reviews to assess accuracy of data and validate results.
- Assessed program risks by reviewing plans and analyzing available data.
Project Accountant
Ledcor Group
Edmonton, AB
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Reviewed project employee credentials and approved or rejected account access as appropriate.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Processing invoices for payments, Data Entry to JDE.
- Tracking and vendor checks, working with vendors to resolve issues or concerns, Purchase order tracking, filing, and maintaining and creating.
- esponsible for the accuracy and timeliness of entries into the financial system, JD Edwards, including account payable, subcontracts, and payroll and equipment time entries.
- Review invoices, timesheets, and billing for valid coding and approvals.
- Review employee expenses for accuracy, required backup, and approvals Reconcile vendor statements and follow up to resolve any discrepancies Liaise with client, subcontractors, and project team to ensure all AP invoices are approved and submitted for payment to meet weekly deadline.
- Utilized JD Edward system to process subcontractor payments bi-monthly.
- Created purchase orders, subcontracts, and change order requests.
- Managed unconditional waivers with payment for subcontractors based on project requirements.
- Analyzed dates, coding, commitment, and retainage for completeness prior to submitting.
- Drafted and submitted tax returns and government reports in proper format to IRS as required by law.
Education
Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CDI College
Edmonton, AB 01.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Adamson University
Manila, Philippines 06.1989 - 04.1993
Skills
Analytical & problem-solving skillsPurchasing cycle management Accounting SkillsContract & inventory management Negotiation SkillsMS Office proficiency Demand planningCustoms management International transportation & freight
Merchandising operations
Vendor coordination
Recordkeeping ability
MRP Knowledge to determine when materials will be needed for production before initiates the purchase, Material Sourcing
Generating Reports for sales managers in SAP for analyzing sales transactions and trends
Timeline
Buyer Specialist
WorleyParsons
07.2023 - Current
Admin Assistant (Temp.)
Distribution Now
05.2023 - 07.2023
Project Management (Practicum)
City Of Edmonton
09.2022 - 11.2023
Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CDI College
01.2022 - 11.2022
Account Payable/Key Account Analyst
Al Hassan Engineering
03.2016 - 08.2018
Analyst
Clark Builders
10.2014 - 03.2016
Project Accountant
Ledcor Group
01.2004 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Adamson University
06.1989 - 04.1993