Supply Chain Project Management

RISHI SAKARIYA

Boston, MA *******************@*****.*** 810-***-**** LinkedIn

EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, USA Sept 2023 – Jun 2025 Master of Science in Engineering Management

Relevant Coursework: Lean Concepts, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Project Management Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, India Jul 2019 – May 2023 Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

Relevant Coursework: Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Formulation, Workplace Communication, Operations & Research SKILLS

• Supply Chain & Manufacturing Tools: SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Procurement, ERP, Negotiations, Forecasting

• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: MySQL, MS Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel, MATLAB

• Process Improvement & Project Management: Lean Six Sigma, MS Project, Continuous Improvement, Workflow Optimization

• Soft Skills: Communication & Stakeholder Management, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Marketing & Brand Management WORK EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Analyst Intern Parson Adhesives Indiana, USA May 2024 – Dec 2024

• Streamlined purchase requisitions and procurement processes using Oracle NetSuite, reducing procurement cycle times by 15% through automation and real-time tracking

• Led a team of 10 to redesign workflows and optimize distribution channels, yielding a 11% reduction in delivery times

• Utilized Power BI to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and forecast production needs, resulting in a 14% reduction in inventory expiry wastage through data-driven process improvements

• Developed and maintained an Advanced Excel database to track over 200 purchase requests, implementing automated alerts for low inventory levels that streamlined procurement workflows and reduced stock outs by 15%

• Leveraged MySQL to extract and analyze supplier performance data, integrating insights on lead times and delivery consistency into scheduled reports, resulting in a 20% improvement in vendor reliability Supply Chain Analyst Intern Mahadev Pharmaceuticals Panoli, India Jan 2023 – Jul 2023

• Established and standardized new ordering protocols while implementing a just-in-time (JIT) inventory system, resulting in a 10% reduction in holding costs and a 20% boost in order accuracy

• Analyzed par levels, reorder points, and holding costs to identify and implement strategic cost-saving initiatives, reducing stockholding costs by 12% and optimizing overall inventory management Chemical Engineering Intern NOCIL Mumbai, India Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

• Addressed material handling inefficiencies and equipment downtime by implementing real-time tracking and preventive maintenance, boosting production efficiency by 15% and cutting costs by 10%

• Conducted various chemical experiments in the laboratory to enhance the performance of antioxidants and discovered a product that increased efficiency by 1.73%

• Utilized Advanced Excel for data management and analysis, identifying production trends through accurate data entry, complex calculations, and detailed reporting, leading to a 15% improvement in production forecasting Supply Chain Analyst Intern Bansi Polymers Panoli, India Jan 2021 – Sept 2021

• Performed regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy at 95%, ensuring efficient stock management and minimizing discrepancies

• Directed packing and shipping operations, overseeing inventory control to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment PUBLICATION

Published a review research paper on ‘A Comprehensive Study of Bioremediation for Pharmaceutical Treatment’ published in Cleaner Chemical Engineering Journal (Sciencedirect, Volume 4, December 2022) PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Optimization Model Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

• Managed a team of 6 to design an extensive supply chain model for a manufacturing company, utilizing AnyLogistix software with a focus on strategic supplier selection, cost optimization, and market demand analysis

• Analyzed supplier performance within the supply chain model, identified underperforming vendors, replaced two key suppliers, resulting in a 15% reduction in costs

Hybrid Push Pull Supply Chain Simulation Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

• Led the implementation of a Hybrid Push-Pull Supply Chain Simulation, optimizing complex logistics and production workflows; reduced inventory carrying costs by 15% through data-driven decision-making and process streamlining

• Applied advanced demand forecasting techniques, utilizing historical data to refine safety stock levels, which significantly improved on-time delivery rates by 13.5%

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Executed operations for two major events, ‘Global-O-Poly’ and ‘Breaking Business’, serving as Logistics Department Head at PDEU's Anirveda Club, engaging over 250 attendees

• Leveraged event coordination, communication, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure smooth registration and logistical operations for over 300 participants at the IOCL-PDEU National Conclave on Clean Energy

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