John Paul Raj
Project Specialist - Growth & Strategy @Saint John Region Chamber Of Commerce
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WORK HISTORY
Project Specialist - Growth & Strategy @Saint John Region Chamber Of Commerce
Saint John, NB, CA
As a Project Specialist intern, I was responsible for supporting the Chamber’s mission to drive economic growth and regional development through strategic initiatives. My role focused on aligning projects with organizational priorities, analyzing business opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.Key contributions included:Assisting in the development and execution of growth strategies to strengthen member engagement and retention.Conducting market research and data analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for local businesses.Supporting project planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives - Through new CRM system implementation and a project planPreparing presentations, reports, and business cases that informed leadership decisions on growth and strategy.
EDUCATION
St Lourdes School
High School
Christ university
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
Alliance Business School
Executive MBA, Business/Commerce, General
University of New Brunswick
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT JOHN PAUL RAJ
As a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience, I specialize in retail planning, inventory optimization, supply chain strategy, and process automation within the retail industry. Most recently, I served as Inventory Planning Manager at Anko, where I supported K-mart Group and Target Australia by driving inventory capabilities, process automation, and optimization initiatives from the GCC. My work enabled streamlined inventory planning and improved operational efficiencies across channels. Passionate about problem-solving and leveraging advanced analytical skills, I focus on creating scalable solutions that enhance business continuity and optimize supply chain operations. Passionate about innovation, I am pursuing an MBA at the University of New Brunswick to deepen my expertise in business management and analytics. Excited to collaborate on impactful projects within dynamic, forward-thinking organizations.WINs: Working with leading MNCs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, building a diverse customer-focused business across these zones. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, executing multimillion-dollar projects ($1M–$5M), and driving operational efficiencies through process optimization and digital transformation.Skilled in stakeholder engagement, procurement strategies, risk mitigation, and contingency planning, with experience in delivering cost reduction initiatives of up to $2M and revenue growth of 8% YoY across categories. Adapt by leveraging tools such as SAP Ariba, Blue Yonder, Power BI, Tableau, and Agile frameworks to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making.
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