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Meera Kiran

Meera Kiran

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Global Category Manager at Smiths Group Plc with expertise in data analysis and expense management. Proven track record in optimizing travel operations and enhancing compliance. Skilled in contract negotiation and effective communication, driving significant improvements in procurement efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering impactful results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Category Manager T&E

Smiths Group Plc
Bangalore
04.2016 - Current
  • Managed travel and expense card operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective usage across global operations.
  • Oversaw corporate card program, optimizing usage and enhancing compliance with organizational policies.
  • Spearheaded integration of travel management companies to streamline global travel operations.
  • Directed purchasing card processes, improving procurement efficiency and compliance standards.
  • Analyzed travel and expense data to identify trends, optimizing category strategies for better financial control.
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement to align travel and expense initiatives with organizational objectives.
  • Interpreted data analytics, enhancing the effectiveness of global category management practices.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to drive improvements in travel and expense management processes.

Operations Executive/Resource Controller

Blue Yonder
Bangalore
04.2014 - 04.2016

Conducted internal audits to identify overbilling and underbilling discrepancies.
Managed project assignments to optimize resource allocation effectively.
Tracked time and expenses (T&E) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Oversaw contracts management to maintain adherence to terms and conditions.
Processed purchase orders (PO) to facilitate timely procurement of resources.

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard
Bangalore
05.2012 - 03.2014
  • Conducted post-sales audits to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
  • Generated Management Information System reports for performance tracking.
  • Facilitated Quarterly Business Reviews with stakeholders to enhance collaboration.
  • Resolved missed sales issues through thorough analysis and corrective actions.
  • Utilized SANDY, My PRS, EOP, and PeopleSoft for efficient data management.
  • Implemented Manual Configuration ID mapping to streamline processes.
  • Leveraged BOSS (SAP Application - Business Objects Shared Service) for reporting enhancements.

HR Assistant

Tenneco
Bangalore
02.2011 - 09.2011
  • Processed payroll and managed time office operations for employee attendance and leave records.
  • Validated vendor purchase orders and supported efficient invoice settlements.
  • Maintained accurate employee data and promptly updated daily leave cards.

Education

MBA - Finance & Accounts

Sikkim Manipal University
Bangalore
01.2013

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College
Bangalore
01.2010

PUC - Commerce

Nagarjuna Pre-University College
Bangalore
01.2010

10th

Kendriya Vidyalaya (RWF)
Yelahanka New Town
01.2005

Travel & Tourism -

AAFT
India

Skills

  • Data analysis and expense management
  • Travel management
  • Expense reporting
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Pricing strategy development
  • Corporate card administration

Projects

Migration from HRG systems to AMEX GBT, 09/2018 to 08/2019, 12 markets out of 50 where Smiths is programmed. Remaining markets AMEX GBT had its program, therefore, no migration. Global Concur Expenses tool deployment project, 10/2018 to 09/2020, Which led to setup a team of 4 and named the team as Global Concur support team. TMC change project (GBT to Egencia), 08/2023 to 09/2023, Deployed Egencia for Smiths Globally (50 countries) for 9 months setting up a travel helpdesk team. Regulating and strategizing the T&E global/regional policies, BTA- Business travel account for all flights. a product of AMEX. Global Procurement Card (Pcard) rollout, 06/2021, Ongoing, From building a strategic process and global policy to execution of the Pcards and turning to BAU.

Languages

  • English, Advanced
  • Hindi, Advanced
  • Kannada, Advanced
  • Telugu, Upper intermediate

Timeline

Global Category Manager T&E

Smiths Group Plc
04.2016 - Current

Operations Executive/Resource Controller

Blue Yonder
04.2014 - 04.2016

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard
05.2012 - 03.2014

HR Assistant

Tenneco
02.2011 - 09.2011

MBA - Finance & Accounts

Sikkim Manipal University

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College

PUC - Commerce

Nagarjuna Pre-University College

10th

Kendriya Vidyalaya (RWF)

Travel & Tourism -

AAFT
Meera Kiran