Supply Chain Project Management

Poonam Ukarde

Boston, MA +1-857-***-**** ad5p01@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonam-ukarde CAREER OBJECTIVE

Experienced professional with a Master's in Project Management. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma and agile methodologies, skilled in strategic procurement, vendor management, and supply chain optimization. Recognized for leading technical projects to on-time, within-budget delivery. Seeking full-time opportunities for growth. SKILLS

Technical Skills :Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, JIRA, WIX, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Soft Skills : Leadership, Internal & External Stakeholder Communication,Adaptability & Problem-solving, Time Management Hard Skills: Project Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Management, Procurement and Vendor Management ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.

SPICELANDUSA.COM: Online Grocery Store website (WIX) January 2024 - March 2024

Developed and deployed a comprehensive e-commerce platform for an Indian grocery store, incorporating advanced functionalities such as search, shopping, secure login, and payment processing.

Ensured seamless accessibility and user-friendliness by optimizing the website for mobile devices.

Implemented an efficient inventory management system featuring categorized products and unique identifiers, enhancing organizational efficiency and facilitating streamlined tracking processes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VITAL ELECTRONICS AND MANUFACTURING CO, Senior Purchase Manager January 2018 - August 2022

Spearheaded project-based procurement ($80k - $120k each), ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and value optimization, while meticulously tracking tasks and delivery schedules, demonstrating strong Project Planning and Scheduling skills.

Managed a diverse team to optimize procurement operations and achieve cost savings, showcasing effective Team Leadership.

Leveraged negotiation skills with 50+ suppliers, improving delivery times and reducing costs, resulting in significant savings, highlighting Budgeting and Cost Management proficiency.

Employed problem-solving abilities to identify and address critical procurement issues, saving over $10,000.

Managed international trade by coordinating imports valued at $60k - $90k across multiple countries, ensuring timely shipments.

rovided exceptional customer support during the pandemic by recommending alternate suppliers, showcasing strong Communication and Stakeholder Management skills.

Led Tally ERP integration, enhancing data integrity and system efficiency across diverse product lines and customer segments, showcasing project planning, stakeholder management, and resource management expertise.

Maintained precise records using Tally ERP and Microsoft Office, demonstrating exceptional record-keeping proficiency. ASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD, Purchase Executive June 2015 - January 2018

Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, resulting in efficiency gains and cost reductions.

Generated $5,000 in savings through cost-saving analysis, showcasing adept Budgeting and Cost Management abilities.

Secured $20,000 in savings by sourcing high-quality alternate providers and ensuring timely deliveries.

Improved procurement with customized Tally ERP updates and process enhancements for various product lines.

Generated reports and analyses for senior management review and approval, highlighting strong Communication skills.

Contributed to customizing and improving the Tally ERP system for procurement and store departments.

Led implementation & buying of Vacuum Packing Machine, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Enterprise Resource Planning.

Balanced stock for 500+ items, critical for lean operations, showcasing Inventory Management proficiency.

Delivered monthly and quarterly progress reports and savings updates to internal stakeholders. VITAL ELECTRONICS AND MANUFACTURING CO, Purchase Executive June 2012 - May 2015

Supported procurement operations, managing 100+ purchase orders monthly for timely delivery and quality control.

Developed vendor relationships and facilitated rate comparisons to optimize purchasing decisions.

Maintained accurate records and documentation using Tally ERP software and Microsoft Office suite. EDUCATION

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Masters in Project Management in Leading and Managing Technical Projects GPA 3.7/4 March 2024

Mumbai University Mumbai,India

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication GPA 6.8/10 June 2012 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINER: ISO 2001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018

CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM) : SCRUM ALLIANCE (FEB 24 - FEB 26)

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