Apr 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Managed centralized automated procurement of over $500M annually for PAN India (600K+ SKUs)
• Designed and integrated ensemble-based demand forecasting using statistical modelling
• Built procurement engine ground up by aggregating inputs dynamically from various data sources
• Worked on integrating complex supply chain needs for B2B<>B2C supplies synergy
• Managed Inventory planning for expansion to 15+ new cities within a year.
• Headed network inventory optimization, margin improvement and lost order reduction initiatives
• Lead and mentored a team analysts.
• Worked cross-functionally, engaging with the management, data-science, data-warehousing, and IT teams

May 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Intiated,designed and implemented centrally automated analytics driven PO creation processes.
• One of the first few members of the analytics team, created processes and frameworks for monitoring key business metrics.
• Automated dashboards and alerts to drive actionable outputs.
• Conducted various exploratory data analysis to derive insights and carry out root cause analysis.
• Awarded Outstanding Performer for the year 2019-2020
• Tools majorly used : SQL, Google Scripting, VBA, MS-Excel

Dec 2016 – Sep 2017 · 9 mos · Cupertino,CA

• Handling Worldwide Ancillary Supply-Demand Balancing, Geo Reporting and Purchase Planning for over 80 SKUs
• Assisting Worldwide NSO Supply-Demand Balancing and Purchase Planning and for more than 200 SKUs of Watch Elements
• Demand Forecasting and Planning of Demo Graphics for Worldwide Channel Sales during New Product Introduction
• Using a BI tool to run queries and analyze data for Planning of Fixtures/Ancillaries for NPI, NSO and Retrofitting.
• Managing 4 Fixture Vendors and 4 OEMs for WW managed Apple Premium Reseller Program, handling operational tasks, ramping up process during launches and collaborating cross-functionally within the Apple Network.

Oct 2016 – Nov 2016 · 1 mo · Atlanta,GA

• Data Analysis, SKU rationalization and consolidation to understand the buying trends to improve cost savings.
• Actively participating in the on-boarding ramp-up process by drawing a communication channel between suppliers and end users.

Aug 2016 – Sep 2016 · 1 mo · Joliet, IL

• Coordinated NPI change management with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality to
• facilitate the transition of the manufacturing unit to Mexico.
• Supported a reverse PPAP Project and created Control Plans to maintain the Quality Standards

Aug 2015 – May 2016 · 9 mos · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Jun 2015 – Aug 2015 · 2 mos · Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Part of the Kaizen team to reduce the Work in Progress inventory and improve productivity of the existing line
• Performed Line-Balancing to achieve the targeted output rate
• Handled plant layout for a division at the automated start-up facility
• Conceptualized the Kanban system at the automated start-up facility
• Participated in a cross-functional event for Process Flow Mapping and Gap-Analysis

Jul 2013 – Sep 2013 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Modified and developed the fixture design for a high precision part manufacturing
• Reduced batching, to obtain one-piece flow
• Introduced Poka-Yoke in the manufacturing process which improved quality of the output