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Rugved T

Operations Associate

Washington, DC, United States7 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Led cost-saving initiatives saving millions at Rivian.
  • Developed inventory optimization models at Tesla.
  • Expert in data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Data Analytics expert in the Automotive sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalyticsProject Management

Other Skills

3D Modeling3DEXPERIENCEANSYSAdvance Microsoft ExcelAnsys FluentAutoCADAutomation DesignBusiness AnalysisCapex/Opex Cost AnalysisConfluenceCost-Benefit AnalysisCreo ParametricCustomer Satisfaction SurveysCustomer ServiceDELMIA

About

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.

Experience

7 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr
Average Tenure
1 yr 2 mos
Current Experience

Amazon

Supply Chain Manager II - Global Procurement Organization

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site

Rivian

Sr. Supply Chain Engineer

Jan 2024Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Normal, Illinois, United States · On-site

  • Spearheaded just-in-time program generating $6.89 million in inventory savings by implementing strategies with localized suppliers, achieving a 67% reduction in Days of Hand (DOH).
  • Incorporated "warehouse on wheels" storage, freeing over 100,000 sq. ft. resulting in $10M storage and handling cost savings
  • Reduced labor costs by 35% by streamlining logistics activities through MTM time studies and Yamazumi analysis, optimizing headcount allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Developed a space forecasting model to accommodate dynamic changes in the Master Production Plan (MPP) for DCFC finished goods, supporting seamless shipment, production, and installation of charging networks.
Cost-Benefit AnalysisSupply Chain ManagementData AnalyticsLogistics OptimizationProject Management

Tesla

2 roles

Industrial Engineering Intern

May 2023Aug 2023 · 3 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

  • Overhauled supply chain inbound model by reviewing demand of inventory, capacity of warehouse, in-house storage using Python to integrate with proprietary tool
  • Employed Revit and AutoCAD tools for lineside material flow design, route and inventory planning for upcoming Tesla models
  • Executed Capex/Opex cost analysis to employ WOW, metered warehouse or automation system for parts, bringing the ROI value within targeted payback days
Data AnalysisPythonCapex/Opex Cost AnalysisMaterial Flow DesignData AnalyticsSupply Chain Management

Automation Project Intern - Material Flow

Jan 2023May 2023 · 4 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

  • Optimized process flow simulation models for evaluating automated system like conveyance, lifts, AGVs, robots, and storage and retrieval systems’ capacity, thereby improving KPIs and utilization
  • Prepared RFQs, validating and expediting POs, reviewing suppliers’ automation design & capacity, scope, BOM, Factory Testing, Site Testing and Installation for expediting the manufacturing capabilities for upcoming Tesla models
  • Resolved issues in the project pipeline through project trackers, dashboards and analytics using JIRA and confluence
Process Flow SimulationProject ManagementAutomation Design

Rivian

Material Flow Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May 2022Aug 2022 · 3 mos · Normal, Illinois, United States

  • Optimized material flow of upcoming lines and sub-assembly stations to achieve 30% increase in jobs/hr for R1 models
  • Automated the replenishment order profiles with Python for ramp-up and cap-up project at different jobs/hr with estimated manpower savings of $3M through reduction in idle time and delivery route optimization
Material Flow OptimizationPythonSupply Chain Management

Department of engineering technology & industrial distribution at texas a&m university

2 roles

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Promoted

Jan 2022Dec 2022 · 11 mos

Student Assistant

Sep 2021Dec 2021 · 3 mos

Texas a&m transportation services

Technical Writer

Oct 2021Jan 2022 · 3 mos · College Station, Texas, United States

  • Assisted with IT project management processes, documentation, organization of data files and provide administrative IT support
  • Created knowledge-based articles for software use and standardization of documentation
  • Developed customer satisfaction survey, monitored responses, and provided reports for effective methods of communication to customers.
IT Project ManagementDocumentationCustomer Satisfaction SurveysProject Management

Thermax limited

2 roles

Logistics Project Engineer

Aug 2019Jul 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Used proprietary analytical tools to understand and cater to requirements of process heat and power to varied industrial sectors encompassing food, textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, automobile, steel production, hospitality.
  • Handled CapEx and OpEx EPC projects worth over million dollars and carried associated activities in PLM and ERP for project management and planning, costing, setting WBS, techno-commercial bidding along with design of boiler and balance of plant equipment, reviewing Piping & Instrumentation and layout drawings.
  • Built product configurator using VB and Advance Excel tools by identifying standardization parameters, expediting the work order flow
Business AnalysisProject ManagementMaterial Requirements Planning

New Product Development Intern

May 2018Jul 2018 · 2 mos · Pune Area, India

  • Developed business model for combined process heat and power achieving 23% improvement over previous product
  • Executed break-even analysis for incremental cost of product over operational cost savings to obtain discounted payback period in range of 3-5 years for customers
  • Incorporated the model over existing customer cogen plants to generate additional source of revenue to business unit
Data Analytics

Bhilai steel plant

Internship Trainee

Dec 2017Dec 2017 · 0 mo · Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India

  • Studied various metallurgical and manufacturing processes in steel making workshops
  • Assimilated concepts of Inventory Control, Forecasting Methods, Line Balancing, Material Requirement Planning

Visvesvaraya national institute of technology

Training and Placement Coordinator

Aug 2017May 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

  • Assisted Training & Placement department with framing of policies, publicity and conducting workshops
  • Assisted students with training for soft skills, building apposite job profile and with applications
  • Reached out to prospective companies and coordinated for conducting campus drives smoothly
Public Speaking

Education

Texas A&M University

Master of Science - MS — Industrial and Systems Engineering

Aug 2021Dec 2023

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2015Jan 2019

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