Supply Chain Analyst

Nikhil Reddy Vakiti

Houston, TX *****

Email: ******.*****@*****.***, Cell: +1-832-***-****, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilreddyvakiti/ SUMMARY

Supply Chain Analyst with 4 years of experience in optimizing logistics, implementing SAP, quality systems, procurement, inventory management, S&OP, data analysis, purchasing, strategic sourcing, production planning and leading process improvement initiatives. Proven expertise in six sigma methodologies, supply chain analytics and project management, with a strong professional background in supply chain management, operational efficiency and developing process improvement. EDUCATION

University Of Houston, C. T. Bauer College of Business, Houston, TX Jan’23-May’24 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, University of Houston, Houston, TX Jan’23-Present

• Instructed curriculum focusing on engineering principles, quality systems, and maintenance technologies, enhancing learning for over 250 undergraduate students in supply chain and engineering courses.

• Delivered lean six sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) training sessions, equipping students with skills to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency in manufacturing settings.

• Supported students in mastering inventory management, equipment maintenance principles, and Early Management strategies using SAP simulation, improving practical understanding of ERP in manufacturing and retail environments. Supply Chain Analyst - SAP/Application Development Analyst, Accenture, Hyderabad, India Jul’21-Dec’22

• Analyzed KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement, standardizing work processes to minimize variation.

• Implemented SAP (MM, SD, PP, Ariba, EWM, S/4 HANA) to optimize manufacturing operations, enhancing system efficiency, equipment performance, maintenance scheduling and resolved over 30 to 40 order amendment tickets on ServiceNow weekly.

• Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to improve performance through root cause analysis and Kaizen, resulting in a 15% increase in on-time deliveries and reduced equipment downtime.

• Executed repricing initiatives for over 50 suppliers, leading to a 10% reduction in procurement costs.

• Conducted financial health analysis of suppliers, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and improved payment terms.

• Managed continuous needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw materials, components, and finished products, improving inventory accuracy and equipment utilization by 20% while reducing unplanned downtime.

• Maintained and managed Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to ensure seamless tracking of new product releases and engineering change orders.

• Enhanced data visibility and reporting capabilities using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau and SQL, enabling informed decision-making across manufacturing operations and maintenance activities.

• Contributed to the development of Equipment/Process Management of Change (MOC) programs, ensuring proper reviews and procedures for executing changes within production facilities. Business Development Associate, Mercury Associates, Hyderabad, India Dec’20-May’21

• Conducted market research and competitive analysis, identifying new business opportunities that expanded client base by 15%.

• Tracked the status of supplier contracts and collected monthly supplier scorecard data from stakeholders, contributing to improvement in supplier performance monitoring.

• Utilized digital tools to issue communication to suppliers, achieving a 15% increase in response rates during repricing exercises. CASE COMPETITIONS AND ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Supply Chain Corporate Project (University of Houston) Jan’24-May’24

• Collaborated with APQC to integrate advanced analytics into manufacturing processes, aiming for a 25% benchmark improvement in analytics adoption.

Halliburton Strategic Sourcing Case Competition (University of Houston) Jan’23-May’23

• Developed sourcing strategies projecting a 20% cost reduction, utilizing data-driven decision-making tools such as power BI, tableau, and advanced excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and Macros).

• Consolidated and analyzed data related to Excess and Obsolescence (E&O) material at suppliers, providing actionable insights that supported finance partners in reducing costs. SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Skills: SAP (MM, SD, PP, Ariba, EWM, S/4 HANA), Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Agile Systems, ServiceNow, MRP, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, Q2C, SQL, PLM, AutoCAD, R-Studio.

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

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