Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Aadit Ravi Swamy

Arlington, Texas ***** 817-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadit-swamy-a3114b191 *****.*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven supply chain and operations professional with 3+ years of experience.

Experienced in processes like Continuous Improvement, Cycle Time Reduction, Error Elimination, Labor cost reduction, Demand Forecast, and Data Analysis using software tools like SQL, Tableau and Microsoft Excel.

Analytical and organized nature with a collaborative and team player mentality.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Supply Chain: Inventory Management, Risk Pooling, Inbound and Outbound Transportation, forecasting methods, Simulation techniques, Inventory Planning, MRP, WMS, Supply Planning, Cost Management, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Management, Warehouse Management, Dynamic Slotting, Procurement, Agile, Quantitative analysis.

Six Sigma Lean Tools: JIT (Just in time), Kaizen, 6 Sigma, 5S, Kanban, Bottleneck analysis, Value Stream Mapping, KPI, FMEA, SPC, FTA.

Software & Languages: Lucidchart, MS Office Suite, Asana, VBA, WMS, Tableau, SQL, PowerPoint, R-Programming, Google Suite, Pivot tables, H-Lookup, V-Lookup and Microsoft Excel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Master Halco August 2022 - Present

Pricing Analyst Dallas. Texas, USA

Maintained stringent data accuracy and executed in-depth pricing analysis utilizing SQL and Excel, significantly influencing strategy formulation and key decision-making processes.

Collaborated closely with 79 Branch Managers, Purchasing Managers and 5 Regional Managers in conducting operational analyses on inventory turnover, providing recommendations for additional purchases or inventory liquidation to prevent shortages and surpluses.

Spearheaded initiatives to optimize sales profit margins, successfully achieving a 5-15% increase by employing data-driven strategies and making informed pricing adjustments across over 20 product lines and a customer base of 10,000+.

Expertly utilized Excel VBA/Macros and Tableau for comprehensive financial insights, enabling the establishment of competitive and profitable pricing structures. This included conducting variance analysis for a detailed visual and comparative assessment of active/inactive items, and routinely enhancing pivot tables in the Cost Simulator for all branches, thereby ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Generated and periodically revised Purchase Agreements on the ERP Infor M3 server for over 100 vendors to ensure current and effective vendor relations.

Trained Branch Managers and their sales teams on the functionality of pricing within the ERP system and imparted comprehensive knowledge on pricing structures for over 10,000 products, enhancing operational proficiency and product knowledge. Worked in cross functional teams to enhance cost reduction and save time.

Ketan Enterprise April 2017 - June 2018

Supply Chain Coordinator Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Displayed strategic leadership by implementing lean six-sigma principles throughout the company increasing production quality by 15% and reducing waste by 10%.

Designed KPI matrix for the vendors of radiators and water tank components in Gujarat region and ordered $5000 inventory weekly.

Managed supply chain KPIs like inventory turnover which aided in improving cycle by 10% time and forecast accuracy by 6%.

Introduced a new data collection system which improved database efficiency by 24%.

Saved $4,500/week in operational costs by successfully renegotiating 6 vendor contracts.

Trained 2 new members of staff and conducted 3 Excel training sessions for the Sales and Logistics departments.

Analyzed sales data and market trends to manage demand forecasts, assuring product availability and reducing inventory waste by 8%.

Influenced Supply Chain Manager to make to technological modifications to increase manufacturing efficiency by 15% and reduce work in progress by 10%.

Achieved operational excellence by carrying out trend analysis and root cause analysis to eliminate future risks.

Ketan Enterprise August 2013 - April 2017

Trainee Engineer Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Collaborated with clients to oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment for local automotive.

Evaluated, designed, and developed side-frame specifications resulting in 5% uplift in efficiency.

Built strong relationships with co-workers, customers, clients, and management through exceptional communication.

Diagnosed and rectified 100+ errors in design of side-frames thereby improving production accuracy by 15%.

Made monthly summary report of manufactured and faulty products.

Assisted in production of castings and forgings used in side-frames for water tanks and radiators of heavy duty automotive.

Maintained a 99% accuracy rate in adhering to product specifications and quality standards.

Demonstrated adaptability by taking on 20% more diverse tasks and responsibilities, showcasing versatility and problem-solving abilities.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering January 2021 - April 2022

Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering August 2010 - December 2015

Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

CERTIFICATION:

SQL Basic, Hacker Rank Certification May 2022

Google Data Analytics Certification, Coursera March 2022

LinkedIn Learning Curve: Become a Supply Chain Manager February 2022

LinkedIn Certification: SQL Essential Training February 2022

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

AASMAAN Foundation June 2016

(Non-Governmental Organization) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Raised $3000 for education of underprivileged children by collaborating with a team of 100 volunteers to sell food to common people over span of 2 days.

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