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Sameena Lore

Sameena Lore

Kurla West, Mumbai

Summary

Business professional with over 12 years of experience in process and data management. Expertise in process improvement, vendor management, and global customer master data. Demonstrated success in streamlining business processes and enhancing operational efficiency through data analysis and strategic planning. Skilled in implementing data governance structures and developing robust data solutions to drive business intelligence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Data Specialist

WPP Marketing Communications India Pvt Ltd
MUMBAI
05.2024 - Current

Streamlined data processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams, increasing data accuracy and reliability.

  • Developed comprehensive documentation for master data procedures to ensure consistency.
  • Trained staff on effective data entry and management best practices.
  • Conducted training sessions focused on managing Master Data Records effectively.
  • Analyzed data discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to maintain accuracy.
  • Managed three processes simultaneously within SLA, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
  • Migrated two major processes from UK and Ireland, improving operational workflows.

Assistant Manager

DP World
Mumbai
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supervised daily operations, optimizing shift scheduling and duty assignments for efficient team performance.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts, ensuring operational continuity and enhancing collaboration across teams.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review performance metrics, aligning team objectives with prioritized goals.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain high company standards across processes.
  • Ensured consistent compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

  • Migrated processes from over 100 countries, establishing finance shared service center in Mumbai.

Master Data - Team Lead

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Led team of 6 in managing customer and vendor master data
  • Allocation of daily volumes and quality check in a diligent manner with established goals
  • Served as primary contact for clients, stakeholders, and team
  • Developing, monitoring, and reporting of monthly KPIs
  • Identifying areas of improvement across the team
  • Standardized customer and vendor master data processes across regions and reviewed updates to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members to assess strengths and areas for development.

Master Data Specialist

FinancePlus, Part Of WPP
Mumbai
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and maintained client and vendor processes in Maconomy business systems, Media Ocean, and related platforms to enhance data management.
  • Ensuring that data is maintained to a high standard of accuracy and within defined SLA’s
  • Investigated and resolved issues related to systems master data to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
  • Involvement in project-based activity such as data collection, cleansing, migration and testing
  • Ensure to comply with SOX Controls
  • Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
  • Supporting peak business periods and escalation requests
  • Cross trained on other processes and contributing towards overall MDM team

Senior Process Specialist

Morningstar India Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supported global vendor master data and T&E process as contract staff.
  • Analyzed and improved operational workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop process improvement strategies.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on standard operating procedures.

Marriage and Maternity
03.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Process Specialist

Morningstar India Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Created and maintained approximately 8000+ global vendors in Coupa.
  • Ensuring the master data is created accurately and within the defined SLA
  • Serving as one point of contact for vendors and finance team for an end-to-end vendor setup
  • Provided timely resolutions to vendor queries as a subject matter expert.
  • Led and monitored multiple projects.
  • Provided quarterly process metrics and insights through newsletters to a global audience, enhancing stakeholder awareness
  • Participated actively in automation and process simplification initiatives.

Senior Research Analyst

Morningstar India Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Led data quality control initiatives, safeguarding integrity of research data
  • Managed data processing and maintenance for corporate adviser filings, enhancing accuracy and accessibility
  • Creating Research Reports for BSE listed companies
  • IPO tracking for companies to be listed in United States & U.K
  • Executed non-financial security setup for globally listed companies, ensuring compliance and operational readiness

Education

PGDM - Business Administration And Management

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
Distance Learning
09.2012

B.com - Accounting

Mumbai University
Mumbai
03.2011

Level 5 BTECH I Higher National Certificate In A - Travel & Hospitality.

Frankfinn Institute
Mumbai
09.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Data analysis tools
  • Resource allocation
  • Employee evaluation
  • Performance metrics
  • Complaint resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Master data management
  • Production monitoring
  • Data management and migration
  • Documentation processes
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Received onshore appreciation for the successful transition of the process.
  • Recognized as Star of the Quarter for Q2 2018.
  • Recognized as Star of the Quarter in the Global Finance Town Hall.

Projects Undertaken

  • Led a project in writing business content on different industry- and sector-based companies.
  • Data Integration.
  • Process Migration.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading, Writing Poems

  • Volunteering and community involvement

  • Sports

Languages

  • 5,Advanced (C1),English
  • Marathi
  • Upper intermediate (B2)
  • 4
  • Hindi
  • Upper intermediate (B2)
  • 4

Personal Information

Title: Master Data Management Lead

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Master Data Specialist

WPP Marketing Communications India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

DP World
01.2024 - 04.2024

Master Data - Team Lead

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 02.2023

Master Data Specialist

FinancePlus, Part Of WPP
06.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Process Specialist

Morningstar India Private Limited
10.2020 - 05.2021

Marriage and Maternity
03.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Process Specialist

Morningstar India Private Limited
10.2016 - 03.2019

Senior Research Analyst

Morningstar India Private Limited
10.2012 - 09.2016

PGDM - Business Administration And Management

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India

B.com - Accounting

Mumbai University

Level 5 BTECH I Higher National Certificate In A - Travel & Hospitality.

Frankfinn Institute
Sameena Lore