SULEIMAN (SAM) ARFAN

5064 Heather Dr. Apt. 103 Cell: 313-729-0511

Dearborn, Michigan 48126
Email: sa4b9396@westpost.net

SENIOR FINANCIAL EXPERT

Results-oriented financial professional, possessing several years experience, wi
th Tier-1 automotive suppliers. Significant knowledge of concepts, practices and
procedures of cost reductions, cost development, and month-end reporting within
SAP system.
Key strengths include:
* Account Management & Customer Support * Audit, Analysis and Research
* ERP experience and SAP Implementation * Estimating and Standard Pricing/Costin
g
* Accounting Process and Work Flows * Business Systems and Process Solution Dev
elopment
EDUCATION
MBA, International Business, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
BBA, Management, Davenport University, Dearborn, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VENATOR GROUP, Troy, MI
2004-2009
Specializing in temporary professional accounting and finance position at Detroi
t Diesel.
Financial Analyst, 2008-2009
Identified cost reductions and took appropriate action by implementing sound sol
utions for the Detroit Diesel pricing models for a joint venture.
* Participated in cost workshops for Daimler Truck North America, a joint ventur
e business between two large truck manufactures.
* Planned, reported variances, month-end close, product cost analysis and standa
rd cost roll.
* Compared standard costs to actual costs Variances, Production Variances and La
bor Variances and made adjustments in SAP system.
* Provided SAP implementation for Profitability Analysis (COPA) reporting in FI/
CO modular.
* Monitored Bill of Material, cost savings, analyzing actual manufacturing costs
and prepared periodic reports directed by Transfer Pricing Manager.
* Calculated steel surcharges for internal and external steel suppliers.
* Maintained and audited Axle tracking spec BOM on a monthly basis to ensure acc
urate cost structure.
* Created new Axle tracking specs for the joint venture to better monitor profit
margins for two large truck manufactures.
Customer Account Specialist, 2004 - 2008
Handled accounting and financial support related to the consolidation o
f the supply base.
* Analyzed quotes, source selection, transportation freight pricing and routes f
or GM assembly and manufacturing plants throughout North America.
* Resolved disputed balances, negotiated resolution of delinquent accounts by re
conciling account.
* Priced transportation in and out of North America, either rail or truck.
* Communicated remit detail using E-Decor, Covisint and BMW Group Portals for ca
sh reconciliation.
* Consulted AlixPartners with assessing the Market Basket Project prepared by Ch
ampion Enterprise.
* Audited and assessed segment-level material cost savings worth over $20 millio
n dollars and ensure FoxPro data accuracy.
* Calculated, prepared and presented tooling estimates, change control process a
nd piece price cost for the RFQ Nissan Motors program.
* Planned, organized and prioritized purchase parts detail bill of material (BOM
).
YAZAKI NORTH AMERICAN, INC., Canton, MI 2000-
2003
Global Tier-One electrical supplier and wire harness provider to the automobile
industry.
Program Controller, 2001 - 2003
Responsible for reporting financial status as required for Ford Motor Company pr
ograms and participated in development / modification of the Business Case model
using SAP R/3 (FI/CO) Solutions.
* Implemented SAP R/3 (FI/CO) as a team member and reconciled Sales vs. Cost of
Sales by program for month-end reporting resulting in a 15 % gross profit margin
.
* Acted as liaison, analyzing cost and margin levels between Program Management,
Engineering and assisted in interaction with the management team of the Joint V
enture between Siemens and Yazaki.
* Forecasted lifetime program related expenses vs. budget targets for the Mazda
program, outlining
cost reduction, including Japanese YEN.
* Calculated change control process (ECNs) and piece price cost for the RFQ Ford
Motor Company and Madza programs.
* Instrumental in creating ED&T values, supported sales price development and GB
M comparison for Mazda program.
Product Analyst, 2000 - 2001
Prepared quotes for engineering changes, cost reduction Ideas, variance pricing
complexities, and reading blueprints within engineering levels for DaimlerChrysl
er Business.
* Established RFQ's, calculated baselines by linear pricing strategies, and engi
neering change notices.
* Tracked and Calculated VA / VE ideas, reported engineering changes utilizing B
ill of Material to program management weekly.
* Monitored RFQ quoting issues related to Jeep truck and implementation of inter
nal controls.

Previous Employment: KELLY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, Dispute Resolution Specialist; P

RUDENTIAL SECURITIES, Financial Advisor.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows - 7, Office, and Word 5.0. Excel, PC Tools, Outlook, and Intui
ty Manager.
Systems Software: J D Edwards, Oracle, SAP (FI/CO), Profitability Analysis Repor
ting (COPA), Volunteer for Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl since 2003.