Sonia Akhtar
About Sonia Akhtar
Sonia Akhtar is a Materials Management Specialist at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with a background in HR and sales and marketing contract administration.
Title: Materials Management Specialist at Chevron
Sonia Akhtar currently holds the position of Materials Management Specialist at Chevron in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading and supporting training initiatives, ensuring onboarding consistency, and analyzing financial aspects of vendor contracts to reduce inventory costs. Her responsibilities also include specializing in SAP Reporting and Analysis, contributing to increased productivity within the business unit.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before her current role, Sonia Akhtar served as a Sales and Marketing Contract Administrator at Chevron from 2012 to 2015. Based in the Houston, Texas area, she focused on sales and marketing administration, developing essential skills in contract management and business operations. During her tenure, she achieved notable success in cost reduction by identifying business needs, which led to savings of 1.5 million dollars in 2016.
Career Experience in HR
Sonia Akhtar's career in human resources includes a role as HR Director at All About Home Care, Inc. from 2010 to 2012, where she managed HR functions and supported company objectives. Before that, she gained experience as an HR Intern at The Methodist Hospital for 11 months in 2010. These roles provided foundational experience in human resources management, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee training.
Education: Business Administration and Management
Sonia Akhtar earned her Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She also studied at the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, management strategies, and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Achievements in Business Efficiency
Sonia Akhtar has a track record of increasing productivity and achieving business goals. Notably, she increased productivity by 20% within her business unit by streamlining communication between departments. Additionally, her efforts in financial analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities led to savings of 1.5 million dollars in 2016. Her proficiency in SAP Reporting and Analysis has been instrumental in her success in these areas.