ABHAYA DHENGE

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Summery

Experienced supply chain professional with a proven track record of 3-4 years in the dynamic supply chain industry. Adept at driving cost savings and operational efficiency through expert supply chain analysis, planning, and demand forecasting, utilizing cutting-edge tools and technologies. Demonstrated success in fostering cross-functional collaboration and effectively managing suppliers to ensure seamless procurement and production operations. Eagerly seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and contribute to the success of dynamic supply chain teams. Education

University of Michigan-Dearborn MS Engineering & Industrial Management Expected May 2024 Courses: Total Quality Management & Six Sigma, Supply Chain Logistics Management, Enterprise Information System. BITM, Pune (India) MBA Telecom & Management 2016-2018 Courses: Project Management & Controls, Marketing Management. RTMN University (India) BE Computer Engineering 2011-2015 Skills

Project Management- Team Management, Communication, Leadership, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Project Life Cycle Management, Sales Operations, Agile method, MRD. Supply Chain Management- Inventory management and control, Demand planning and forecasting, Strategic Sourcing, logistics and Capacity Management, Project Management, PPAP, APQP, MRP. Six Sigma and Quality Tools - Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, DMAIC. Software - ERP, SAP, MS Office, Tableau, Power BI, Jira, MS Excel, CRM, MySQL. Professional Experience

Tenneco Inc USA Program Purchasing Intern May 2023- Present

Effectively manage the end-to-end purchasing process for automotive clients in the Ride Control division, ensuring seamless procurement of materials and services through strategic oversight.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality control, production) to align purchasing with program requirements, resulting in improved project outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Conduct comprehensive supplier research and evaluation, leveraging RFQs, supplier scorecards, and value analysis, to establish a robust supplier network for sourcing high-quality materials at competitive prices. Track supplier performance through ECRs, enabling data-driven decisions for supplier selection and development.

Efficiently manage inventory and procurement using ERP and MRP systems, resulting in improved turnover rates, minimized stockouts, and optimized supply chain efficiency.

Supporting various activities such as Bill of Materials management, parts scheduling, and engineering release.

Execute PPAP approval, integrating APQP, 6 Sigma, ISO 9001, and IATF16949 principles, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards and corporate policies, resulting in a smooth product launch with high customer satisfaction.

Utilize analytical skills and effective supplier communication to investigate and resolve issues in the Supplier Claims project, resulting in cost savings of approximately 12% and enhanced supplier relations. IFB Home Appliances INDIA Strategic Sourcing Planner July 2019- Aug 2022

Led the "Next-Generation Smart Washing Machine Development" project, creating a groundbreaking product with IoT integration, 15% faster time-to-market, and projected 20% market share growth.

Strategically led market research, uncovering resource optimization possibilities, and seamlessly onboard new suppliers, enhancing operational efficiency.

Negotiated procurement terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with multiple vendors to establish mutually beneficial agreements.

Built and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, logistics providers, and customers.

Mitigated supply chain risks through risk shortages and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring uninterrupted production during industry-wide component shortages, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Developed and managed supply chain budgets and KPIs to measure supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.

JW Marriott Hotel Group INDIA Assistant Program Manager Mar 2019 – July 2019

Assisted in the development and implementation of various projects related to hotel operations and customer service.

Coordinated with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.

Negotiated with vendors to obtain competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.

Used supplier management and procurement skills to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel.

Utilized a range of tools and technologies, including Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools, to provide clear and actionable insights to management and support the achievement of key business goals. ICICI Prudential Company INDIA Management Trainee Jul 2018 – Feb 2019

Designed and implemented a new customer service experience for better and more transparent post-sale services.

Worked with the sales team to develop new metrics to better understand the market and analyze the same data to generate new sales leads.

Assisted in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and projects.

Conducted market research and provided insights to inform campaign strategy.

Coordinated with external vendors to execute campaigns and events. Certification

Managerial Effectiveness Program, ICICI-certified program to upgrade your managerial skills, 2019.

PMI Agile certified and Tableau essential training, 2023. LinkedIn

Agile project management with Jira cloud and Learning project management, 2023. LinkedIn

Six Sigma Black belt training (In-Progress) Coursera Achievement

Award of Excellence, IFB (Q3, FY 2021)

Channel Partner Appreciation Award, IFB (2021)

Certificate of Appreciation, ICICI Bank (2019)

Projects

Project Title: - Supplier Performance Assessment. Implemented a Supplier Performance Enhancement Project, devising KPIs to assess delivery, quality, and responsiveness. Implement strategies to enhance supplier collaboration, minimize delays, and mitigate risks.

Project Title: - -Supplier PPAP Compliance.

Implemented a project to assess and improve supplier PPAP compliance. Implemented a supplier evaluation system to ensure that all submitted PPAP documents meet the required standards before production starts.