Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Sanjana Mishra

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Supply Chain and Procurement Specialist with expertise in demand planning, inventory optimization, ERP implementation, and supplier management. Demonstrated success in reducing inventory discrepancies (14%), improving forecasting accuracy (20%), and enhancing procurement efficiency

(12%). Adept at leveraging SAP, NetSuite, Power BI, and advanced Excel for data-driven decision-making. Passionate about optimizing supply chain operations and driving continuous improvements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Huyett Houston, Texas (USA) Oct 2024- Jan 2025

Purchasing Specialist

• Utilized ERP systems to forecast demand and analyze historical trends, replenishment cycles, and stock requirements, achieving a 15% reduction in overstock and a 20% decrease in stockouts.

• Led supplier evaluation initiatives for over 100 suppliers, utilizing detailed cost review reports to drive data-backed procurement decisions, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs.

• Partnered with suppliers to negotiate and break down Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirements, aligning procurement strategies with production needs to minimize excess inventory and improve cost efficiency.

• Developed and monitored over 600 purchase orders (POs), ensuring delivery schedules, pricing terms, and quality standards adhered to organizational policies. Fostered vendor accountability, achieving an on-time delivery rate and a 10% improvement in compliance with company goals.

• Spearheaded import/export operations by ensuring precise HTS code classification, regulatory compliance, and expedited shipment clearance. Partnered with global suppliers to reconcile inventory discrepancies and provide Available-to-Promise (ATP) updates to sales teams, improving supply chain visibility.

• Resolved supply chain disruptions, reducing backorders and stock shortages by 30%, by implementing data-driven solutions, and resolving Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to reduce non-conformances expediting POs to cut lead times. Bright Events and Rentals Dallas, Texas (USA) Jan 2024- May 2024 Supply Chain Analyst- Intern

• Led the integration of 10,000 SKUs into the company's ERP system, optimizing procurement workflows and increasing purchasing efficiency by 28% through precise data migration and system configuration.

• Directed the NetSuite implementation, enhancing purchasing operations and productivity by 15% through seamless data migration, system setup, and user training.

• Coordinated the allocation of 60,000+ inventory items across multiple locations, improving stock availability and customer fulfillment rates by 22% by optimizing distribution strategies and working closely with procurement and warehouse teams.

• Conducted supplier assessments and pricing negotiations, securing cost reductions of 12% while strengthening vendor partnerships for long-term strategic sourcing.

Peerless Events and Tents Dallas, Texas (USA) Aug 2023- Jan 2024 Supply Chain Analyst- Intern

• Improved inventory accuracy by 14% by leveraging advanced data management tools to optimize asset-related data organization, directly impacting purchasing decisions and reducing discrepancies.

• Conducted budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis to support purchasing decisions, leading to a 10% improvement in financial forecast accuracy and better resource allocation for procurement.

• Enhanced procurement and sourcing processes by streamlining facility documentation and ensuring compliance with operational standards, improving procurement efficiency and regulatory adherence.

• Assisted in quarterly supplier performance reviews, compiling detailed procurement insights to drive data-backed sourcing improvements. Dye Port C/O ABL World LLC (India) Mar 2022- May 2022 Operations Analyst

• Developed an automated system to expedite procurement and client issue resolution, boosting operational efficiency to 86% and reducing response times by over 80%.

• Generated analytical reports to guide sourcing decisions, improving data accuracy by 95% and ensuring timely, informed procurement actions.

• Tracked web analytics to identify sourcing trends, recommending adjustments to procurement strategies for optimized resource allocation.

• Collected and analyzed procurement data using ERP systems, providing key insights that contributed to more strategic sourcing decisions. Joy Tree Global PVT.LTD (India) May 2019- Oct 2019 Strategic Sourcing Executive

• Managed vendor relationships with 82 suppliers across 50 brands, fostering operational efficiency and seamless communication.

• Developed and executed Vendor Onboarding and negotiation strategies across categories and suppliers to achieve cost savings and sustainable relationships while aligning with the company's objectives through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Developed and conducted PO (Purchase Order) analysis and fill rate optimization, reducing fill rate errors from 15% to 5%, resulting in a 10% overall reduction in errors.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Dallas, Texas May 2024 RKDF University Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Applications Bhopal, India May 2021 Devi Ahilya University Bachelors in Business Administration Indore, India May 2020 SKILLS & CERTIFICATION

• Software: SQL, SAP Logon, NetSuite, MS Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis, VLOOKUP, VBA), MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Power BI, Google Docs, Alert, POR, P21, Docstar.

• Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Time Management/ Organization, Teamwork, Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Networking.

• Certification: Microsoft Project (LinkedIn Learning) Feb 2023 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Best Advisor Award – Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC) at UT Dallas Jan 2024- May 2024 Best 5 Teams in Case Competition – Project Management Club at UT Dallas Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

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