Functional Skills

Business Analytics
Business Unit Strategy
Cost Reduction
Data Analysis
Demand Planning
Financial Modeling
Operational Efficiency
Pricing Strategy
Process Improvements

Sector Experience

Business Services
Industrials
Manufacturing
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Languages

English

Countries Worked In

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Case Studies

dataScienceAnalytics
National Distribution Network Analysis
Manufacturing Data Analysis Process Improvements Cost Reduction
salesMarketing
Global Pricing and Revenue Performance Model
Transportation & Logistics Pricing Strategy Data Analysis Forecasting / Projections
operations
Forecasting and Data Integration Framework
Technology Operational Efficiency Demand Planning Business Analytics

Notable Clients

AppDynamics
Ford Motor Company
Honda Motors
Nissan Motors
S&P Global

Fortune 500

Experience

Nzuri Strategy Operations
CEO, Principal Consultant
4/2017 - Present
- Built forecasting, KPI, and data-integration structures for national and multi location programs, improving visibility into performance and cost drivers.
- Led rapid discovery cycles to identify operational bottlenecks, cross functional misalignment, and gaps in decision flow.
- Developed scenario models, root cause analyses, and prioritization frameworks that helped teams move stalled initiatives into execution.
- Supported leaders in defining clearer processes, ownership, and reporting rhythms during periods of transition or scaling.
- Integrated incentive, inventory, and sales data to diagnose cost movement issues and improve decision cycles.
- Developed forecasting structures to support in-month adjustments and longer term planning.
- Designed operational and analytical structures that support AI-ready data flows, clear KPIs, and faster cross functional decision making.

The Marketing Store Worldwide Operations
Director – Program Operations and Analytics
6/2012 - 4/2017
- Integrated operational, sales, and incentive data to evaluate performance trends and uncover root causes of cost and timing issues.
- Built quantitative models and cross functional dashboards that supported program decisions and aligned operational teams across regions.
- Streamlined communication flow between sales, inventory, and field operations to reduce delays and clarify ownership across handoffs.
- Developed structured frameworks that guided planning, prioritization, and execution for multi region operational initiatives.
- Provided analytical insight and process support that enabled more coordinated cross functional action and improved decision cycles.

Delta Air Lines Operations
Pricing and Performance Analytics
5/2011 - 8/2011
- Developed a standardized performance scorecard to evaluate pricing and revenue outcomes across more than 32,000 international routes.
- Conducted 24 analyst interviews and 4 working sessions to define adoption requirements and align the structure with daily decision needs.
- Built metric definitions, scoring logic, and reporting structure that clarified how performance should be evaluated across markets.
- Provided recommendations for integrating the scorecard into existing processes to improve clarity and reduce decision latency.

Carlisle & Company Operations
Manager, Operations and Supply Chain Strategy
9/2007 - 8/2010
- Built operational and financial models to evaluate parts distribution performance, warranty cost drivers, and channel effectiveness.
- Analyzed forecasting, labor utilization, and inventory positioning across national service networks to identify improvement opportunities.
- Supported pricing, cost modeling, and incentive structure design for large-scale parts and service programs.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to refine processes, reporting, and decision frameworks.

Stellantis Engineering
Product Engineer
6/2004 - 9/2007
- Conducted reliability modeling, validation planning, and structured testing for critical powertrain systems, contributing to improvements in cost, cycle time, and product performance.

Caterpillar Engineering
Product Design, Cost Savings
10/2000 - 3/2004
- Delivered $176,000 in cost savings on a high-output diesel engine platform through targeted design and sourcing improvements

Mercedes-Benz Engineering
Product Engineering (Germany)
1/2003 - 4/2003
- Supported cross-market engineering alignment for electronic stability control systems during early introduction into the North American vehicle program