Supply Chain Operations Management

SNEHA PRATHYUSHA KOLUKULA

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SUMMARY

Results-driven supply chain professional with expertise in procurement, logistics, and operations management. Proven track record of driving cost reductions and improving supplier relationships through data analysis and strategic negotiations. Skilled in demand forecasting, budget analysis, and ERP systems, with strong leadership and collaboration skills EDUCATION

Purdue University, Daniels School of Business, West Lafayette, USA August 2024 – Dec 2025 Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management GPA: (3.5/4.0) Operations Management, Logistics, Financial Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Strategic Management, Negotiations, Strategic Sourcing

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies June 2018 - May 2022 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering GPA: (3.6/4.0) Manufacturing methods and processes, Process Safety and Hazard Analysis, Statistical Process Control SKILLS

Statistical and Data Visualization: Python, R, SQL, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Power BI, MS Excel (Pivot, Macros, VLOOKUP, VBA), Tableau, MATLAB, SAP ERP, Minitab, MS Project, HTML, MOSS, Aspen plus Continuous Improvement: 5S, DMAIC, Kanban, JIT, TPM, PDCA, Kaizen, Process Control, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, SIPOC, ABC Analysis, BOM, Failure Analysis, PDLM, Lean Manufacturing, Risk management, six sigma Management Skills: Bid Analysis, Purchase Orders, Procurement, Demand Forecasting, Budget Analysis, Budget Management, Strategic Negotiations, MRP, Supplier selection & Qualification, Logistics Management, Vendor Management, Project Management, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supplier Relationship Management, contract management, Tender management, Global sourcing, cost reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Larsen & Toubro Vadodara, India

Procurement Manager June 2022 – June 2024

• Led a team of 20 buyers, leveraging advanced Excel skills to streamline bidder list and CRS sheet management, ensuring timely submission for client approval, and achieving a 25% increase in team productivity

• Directed a $3+ billion project with a Saudi client, expertly coordinating supply chain logistics and ensuring seamless project execution, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate and a 10% reduction in project timelines

• Managed logistics operations for a global oil and gas project, coordinating international shipments, customs clearance, and freight forwarding, achieving a 25% reduction in lead times and 15% cost savings

• Saved $2 million in procurement by reducing expenses by 18% and increased savings by 12% through cost control and vendor benchmarking, visualizing results in Power BI and Tableau dashboards to track and optimize procurement performance

• Led international procurement (Purchasing) and operations management for EPC projects, securing over $7 billion in contracts, boosting successful bids by 25%, and ensuring seamless project execution through strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization

International Procurement Buyer

• Spearheaded procurement initiatives that saved costs and optimized the supply chain network, achieving a 20% reduction in procurement errors and a 15% increase in process efficiency

• Successfully managed $5 billion in procurement spend, maintaining accurate cost sheets, optimizing supply chain networks, and securing competitive offers from 200+ vendors, resulting in enhanced vendor quotations

• Implemented effective procurement strategies, floating 400+ RFQs, benchmarking 100+ tagged items, and placing 100+ purchase orders, ensuring 99.5% compliance with agreed payment terms

• Effectively managed a diverse vendor base of 40+ international and 100+ in-house vendors, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, including incoterms and terms & conditions, to optimize procurement outcomes

• Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable contract terms, leading to a reduction in overall procurement costs and an improvement in supplier performance, achieving a cost savings of 12% Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) IICHE Kolkata, India Process Safety Management (PSM) Intern June 2021- April 2022

• Conducted a thorough risk assessment of process safety systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in potential hazards and improved overall operational safety.

• Analyzed and optimized logistics and transportation processes for hazardous materials, achieving a 25% improvement in supply chain efficiency and a 20% reduction in risks associated with storage and handling ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Supply Chain Optimization for Hazardous Chemicals Aspen Plus April 2021

• Optimized chemical supply chain operations, reducing logistics costs by 12% and improving delivery accuracy by 10% through process simulation and inventory management

• Implemented advanced inventory control techniques, resulting in a 15% reduction in storage costs and a more efficient use of warehouse space for hazardous materials

• Enhanced cross-functional collaboration, increasing operational efficiency by 12% and expanding warehouse capacity by 10% through improved logistics and chemical storage solutions

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