Project Management Supply Chain

Vrushali Patil

(Newark, San Francisco Bay Area, California)(mailto:*****.*****@*****.***)

Skills

● Power Skills: A strong work ethic, Can-do attitude, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Project Management (Strategy-Driven, Collaborative Leadership, Stakeholder-Focused), Business analysis (Business Objective, Critical and Analytical thinking, Creative Problem Solving)

● Project Management Tools: Asana, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace, Lucid Suite, Tableau, etc.

● Procure to Pay (P2P) Platform: Vendor Management, Contract Management, Invoices, Payables, e-procurement, Spend Management, Supply Chain, Regulatory Complaince

● Software Systems: Coupa, SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, Netsuite, Ivalua, etc.

● Artificial Intelligence: Chat GPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot Experience

Packard Foundation (Contract through Magnit Global) Los Altos, CA IT Business Systems/Project Analyst 2022 – May 2024

● Led the transition to a unified Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, securing stakeholder buy-in through comprehensive analysis and tailored vendor demonstrations.

● Directed the strategic pause and revitalization of a multimillion-dollar P2P project by optimizing internal procurement processes and developing training guides during the transition period to ensure a seamless restart upon funding availability.

● Streamlined Packard contracts data and provided insights to the Legal team for integration into a new Contract Management System. Del Monte Foods Inc. Walnut Creek, CA

Quality Assurance/Program Manager

2019 – 2021

Technologist (2013-15) -> Vendor/Program Coordinator (2015-17) -> Sr. Quality Tech (2017-19)

● Led a project with General Mills to launch 23+ new organic products domestically and internationally, successfully meeting tight deadlines.

● Executed a multimillion-dollar SAP ERP-PLM integration project, improving data visibility and decision-making.

● Trained Senior leadership and managed vendor approval and onboarding program audits, ensuring compliance with domestic and international standards. Buhler Group (Technology Company) India, Switzerland, Germany Assistant Engineer 2008 – 2010

Trainee -> Assistant Engineer -> In charge of Training Lab

● Paved the way for young women in India, and my achievements were featured in the book "Buhler, 150+ Years of Innovation” ( 63 Profiles Selected among 143 Countries).

● Conducted a year-long market research on semi-automatic rice milling plants in India, with additional research in Switzerland and Germany, to boost machinery sales and launch a unique demonstration/training lab center for employees and customers in India. Projects

Procurement Optimization (Packard Foundation)

● Streamlined internal procurement in 8 months, boosting efficiency with "Quick Wins" by revamping processes, workflows, and training materials.

● Leveraged and documented extensive groundwork from the "P2P project" (for future revival upon funding availability) for the “Procurement Process Optimization” project. SAP ERP-PLM Integrationtion (Del Monte Foods Inc.)

● Executed a multimillion-dollar integration project from conception to implementation at company headquarters, automating processes and enhancing supply chain visibility for data-driven decision-making.

● Streamlined quality control processes and integrated SAP and non-SAP systems with Tableau, aligning with key performance indicators (KPIs). Launch of 23 New Organic Food Products (Del Monte Foods Inc.)

● Got a slipping project back on track and launched the products domestically and internationally as a co-manufacturer.

● Led the company's first initiative to verify customer's non-GMO products through FoodChain ID, achieving up to 250% cost savings by avoiding expedited evaluations for label approval deadlines.

● Managed the certification program in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations, saving the company 30% in costs within a year by optimizing processes. Vendor Management Program (Del Monte Foods Inc.)

Managed the ingredient approval and vendor onboarding program, transitioning from Excel sheets -> SAP PDM -> Tracegains, ensuring the quality and safety of several hundred food products domestically and internationally. Education

Master of Science in Food Science [Graduate Fellowship] Chapman University Orange, CA, USA (2011-2013)

Milling Technology [Bronze Medal]

Central Food Technological Research Institute(CFTRI) Mysore, India (2007-2008) Diploma in Food Technology [College Topper]

K.K. Wagh Women's Polytechnic Nashik, India (2004-2007) Certifications

Project Management Professional Certificate (Google/Coursera, 2022), Hackbright Academy Python Fundamentals Prep Course (2022)

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