Engineering Engineer

Mihir Raichura

857-***-**** ● Jacksonville, FL 32216

***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/mihirraichura

SUMMARY

A Master of Science in Engineering Management graduate, with Supply Chain Management specialization and demonstrated industry experience. Strong background in Continuous Improvement and innovative problem-solving techniques. Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering, Analysis techniques, Project Management record with applied Lean concepts and applications and focus on optimization using advanced Six Sigma methods. Proven ability to increase efficiency using Kaizen processes. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in an international setting.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reinvented Clients’ Transportation Service needs to implement idle tractor utilization by combining logistics expertise with their business need. The solution helped them save over $108,000 per year with increased inventory accuracy and on-time shipping.

Co-created a Framework to help track Sales and Inventory to successfully manage their demand and supply.

Successfully completed Six sigma Yellow Belt that reduced $28,000 in annual costs that helped the client to select the best supplier pertaining to their needs.

Implemented programs to Cross-train employees to operate on different machines and educated them to understand the importance of Lean methodology and increase efficiency.

Established Just in Time inventory management system to replace traditional methods and reduce storage costs by 33%.

EXPERIENCE

Walmart -Sparxcrew LLC, Bentonville, AR October 2019 – Present

Supply Chain / Business Analyst

Implement continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing principles, tools and the DMAIC process to establish supply chain strategies for a continuous supply of materials and to maximize service with appropriate inventory levels.

Collaborate in cross functional projects with management and customers to realize new businesses and provide clear and consistent communication throughout the project life-cycle.

Conduct root cause analysis of labor and/or process inefficiencies through operational data analysis, pareto charts, time studies, MOST, simulation and discussions with operational leadership.

Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.

Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals for new equipment purchases to ensure increased efficiency and evaluate the equipment’s contribution to cost saving measures.

Identify key Supply Chain metrics to monitor and improve KPI’s that help drive efficiencies, safety and optimization in the facility.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Work instructions (e.g. receiving, packaging, delivery) for Logistics operations.

Analyze material demand and determine inventory strategy or alternative supply chain strategies for maintaining high material availability at the lowest total ownership costs.

Develop standards utilizing Industrial Engineering techniques including time study, spaghetti diagrams and value stream mapping.

Accenture, Pune, India September 2016 – August 2017

Supply Chain / Logistics Engineer

Achieved successful implementation of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to realize gains in employee ownership, performance, and reliability.

Collaborated with procurement and operations department to find the most appropriate supplier catering to factors such as quality, cost, quantity and scope for growth using complex algorithms.

Led and maintained the development of best-in-class operating solutions in the areas of warehousing design and supply chain operations. Solutions involved consideration of all operational elements, including, but not limited to, cost, service requirements, operational processes, utilization of technology/IT, equipment requirements/selection, and staffing plans.

Analyzed existing operations and provided improvement recommendations for existing customer solutions.

Accomplished efficiency targets by executing continuous improvement techniques and advanced change management principles to reach the 98% desired service level.

Created pricing and financial models for proposed and existing warehousing solutions. Led internal reviews of cost models and the construction of customer pricing.

Prepared a Demand Forecast using Statistical methods for different SKU’s with a 95% accuracy to plan the demand and manage the supply on a quarterly basis.

Developed and ran Kaizen Work, which improved workflow value-added time from 18% to 63%.

EDUCATION

Northeastern University - Boston, Massachusetts

May 2019

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Specialization: Supply Chain Engineering

Nagpur University – Nagpur, India

May 2016

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean / DFSS - Six Sigma Certification, Green Belt – ABI (Aveta Business Institute)

Certification Underway

Lean Concepts and Applications – MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

September 2018

Six Sigma Certification, Yellow Belt – ABI (Aveta Business Institute)

December 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS

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TMS

MS Excel

• Forecasting

• SQL

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Manhattan WMS / LMS

SAP / ERP

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