Archana Venkatesh

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in inventory management and reduction.
  • Achieved >90% on-time shipment and accuracy in promise dates.
  • Expert in cross-functional collaboration for seamless operations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Specialist with expertise in Healthcare logistics and inventory management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Order ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementSupplier ManagementLogistics ManagementInventory Management

Other Skills

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Organization SkillsSupplier Delivery PerformanceManufacturing Operations ManagementDemand FulfillmentDemand ForecastingCross-functional CoordinationSupplier NegotiationSupplier DevelopmentSupplier EngagementOperational EfficiencyFulfillment ManagementEnd to End DeliveryStrategic Supplier DevelopmentCustomer Satisfaction

About

If there's one thing I have learnt in the supply chain industry, its that the devil is in the detail. My journey began at GE Healthcare, where I cut my teeth in all aspects of Supply chain planning and execution. Dynamic and results-driven supply chain professional with 3.11 years of hands-on experience in material planning, supply delivery optimization and Order to Remittance role, I have a proven track record in inventory management and reduction, demand forecasting, streamlining logistics and working on fulfilment issues related to supplier delivery. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams to ensure seamless operations from procurement to delivery. I’m always eager to learn and grow, and I’m eager to connect with fellow professionals and explore opportunities to contribute to impactful supply chain initiatives Outside of work - I am a Yoga Trainer, with a deep passion for fitness and an animal lover. I rescue domestic animals and birds.

Experience

3 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
2 mos
Current Experience

Exxonmobil

Volume Management Specialist

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Ge healthcare

3 roles

Order Fulfillment Specialist

Mar 2025Mar 2026 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Role constituted of demand and supply forecasting to the manufacturing plant, master scheduling of the products, customer relationship management, order management based upon the customer requirement, aligning and overseeing manufacturing activities to meet the customer demand, allocation of products based on the requirement, inventory management, and outbound logistics.
  • >90% SCOT with on time shipment of products to the customers and >90% accuracy of factory promise dates creating an undisrupted communication with the customers.
  • Continued to ensure 100% delivery performance for service parts delivery globally for six consecutive months.
  • Going above and beyond to meet the customer needs as customer is my number 1 priority.
  • Negotiation of orders and order dates with the customers and aligning actions with the cross-functional teams to improve site delivery metrics.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Organization SkillsOrder ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Delivery Leader

Jun 2024May 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • The role involves overseeing and enhancing on-time delivery performance of external suppliers.
  • Implementing strategies to manage the supply chain to guarantee the consistent operation of production lines by investigating and addressing fulfillment challenges with suppliers at various levels to enhance delivery performance.
  • MOQ and LT negotiation.
  • Effective engagement with key suppliers and CFTs like sourcing, engineering, program team, etc. to proactively mitigate fulfillment challenges.
  • Exploring alternative suppliers to mitigate dependence on single-source suppliers with continuous delivery challenges.
  • Developed alternative suppliers with the help of engineering team for chronic suppliers with persistent issues.
  • Regular operational review meetings with the purchasing team and communication with suppliers to address and resolve immediate operational roadblocks and to assess on-time delivery performance, confirm promised dates and ensure accurate ASN reporting.
  • Implementing strategies to shorten lead times in collaboration with suppliers, aiming to optimize inventory management, maintain accurate safety stock, reduce GE’s financial risk and enhance supply chain effectiveness.
Organization SkillsSupplier Delivery PerformanceSupplier ManagementLogistics Management

Materials Specialist

May 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Role constituted of demand forecasting for external vendors, order management, managing inbound logistics, warehouse activities, and inventory optimization
  • Ensure forecast availability to suppliers for rolling 4 quarters and collaboratively worked with suppliers to work on expedition and mitigate line stoppages.
  • Developed dynamic relationship with some of the chronic suppliers. Effective engagement with key suppliers and CFT by establishing regular op-mech to improve delivery performance and ensure on time customer fulfillment.
  • Efficiently managing inventory levels to ensure ready availability of material to meet production and fulfillment targets.
  • >95% SCOT with on time availability of materials and customer shipments. Worked towards Zero shortages.
  • SPOC for Logistics and customs activities for the site to reduce late fine fee and demurrage on inbound shipments.
  • Drive systemic approach for increased efficiency – ASCP utilization > 80%, Green on supply chain planning metrics –LTV, Supplier delivery & Aged PO’s.
  • Seamless execution of ECR/ECO implementation to ensure PIPO and optimize inventory with minimal scrap.
Organization SkillsManufacturing Operations ManagementInventory ManagementLogistics Management

Education

CMR University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Mechanical Engineering

Aug 2017May 2021

Mount Carmel College, Palace Rd, Bengaluru

PUC — PCMB

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Air Force School, Hebbal, Bangalore

10th CBSE Board

Jan 2014Jan 2015

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