Roberta Cook
About Roberta Cook
Roberta Cook serves as the Operational Data Associate Lead at Navistar Inc, where she has successfully converted 65 suppliers to EDI 810 invoice processing, significantly reducing manual invoice entries. With over 20 years of experience in accounts payable and data analysis, she has a strong background in improving financial processes and reporting.
Work at Navistar
Roberta Cook has been employed at Navistar Inc as an Operational Data Associate Lead since 2017. In this role, she has focused on enhancing accounts payable processes through collaboration with team members. Cook has played a significant part in converting 65 suppliers to EDI 810 invoice processing within a ten-month timeframe, which has led to a notable reduction in manually keyed invoices. Prior to her current position, she served as a System Support Analyst and PeopleSoft Functional Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert at Navistar from 1998 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Roberta Cook studied at Knoxville Business College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Computer Programming. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in her roles within accounts payable and operational data management. Her expertise includes validating EDI raw data and ensuring successful invoice processing in ERP systems.
Background
Before joining Navistar in 2017, Roberta Cook worked at General Electric as an Accounts Payable Payment Specialist from 2013 to 2016. During her tenure at General Electric, she gained valuable experience in accounts payable processes. Cook's career in the field began at Navistar, where she worked for 15 years in various capacities, including as a System Support Analyst.
Achievements
Roberta Cook has made significant contributions to the efficiency of accounts payable processes. She successfully streamlined the IT Vendor Spend Report process, reducing the report generation time by 2 hours. Additionally, her efforts in converting suppliers to EDI 810 invoice processing have resulted in a decrease of 21,586 manually keyed invoices annually, showcasing her impact on operational efficiency.