Rugved T — Operations Associate
I am a supply chain and data analytics professional with over 4 years of experience. I hold a Master’s in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from VNIT, India. As a Supply Chain Manager at Amazon, I am part of their Global Procurement Organization handling reusable assets over NA and EUK region. At Rivian Automotive, I lead cost-saving initiatives, including a just-in-time and warehouse-on-wheels program that saved millions of dollars. My experience at Tesla involved developing inventory optimization models, enhancing material strategies, and improving operational efficiencies. Previously, I managed multi-million-dollar projects at Thermax Ltd, achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing. I excel in process optimization using tools like Python and FlexSim, and I'm skilled in time management and communication. Incorporating the concept of Kaizen in everyday life, I am a passionate problem solver who consistently strives to enhance processes and deliver impactful results. My approach is rooted in adaptability, data-driven decision-making, and effective collaboration across teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Data Analytics expert in the Automotive sector.
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Experience: 7 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- Led cost-saving initiatives saving millions at Rivian.
- Developed inventory optimization models at Tesla.
- Expert in data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
Work Experience
Amazon
Supply Chain Manager II - Global Procurement Organization (1 yr 2 mos)
Rivian
Sr. Supply Chain Engineer (1 yr 3 mos)
Tesla
Industrial Engineering Intern (3 mos)
Automation Project Intern - Material Flow (4 mos)
Rivian
Material Flow Manufacturing Engineering Intern (3 mos)
Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University
Graduate Teaching Assistant (11 mos)
Student Assistant (3 mos)
Texas A&M Transportation Services
Technical Writer (3 mos)
Thermax Limited
Logistics Project Engineer (1 yr 11 mos)
New Product Development Intern (2 mos)
Bhilai Steel Plant
Internship Trainee (0 mo)
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Training and Placement Coordinator (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Master of Science - MS at Texas A&M University
B.Tech at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology