Supply Chain Analyst

Sai Nikhil Vendrapu

Supply Chain Analyst

720-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Aurora, CO

SUMMARY

Supply Chain Analyst with over 4 years of hands-on experience in inventory management, production planning, procurement operations, and supply chain data analysis. Proficient in tools such as SQL, Excel, SAP (MM, IBP, APO), Tableau, Power BI, and Python to support accurate planning, reduce excess inventory, and automate reporting tasks. At Avnet, led demand forecasting, improved procurement efficiency, and built dashboards to monitor key metrics like delivery rates and warehouse inventory. At Polaris, managed production schedules, inter-plant transfers, and worked with cross-functional teams to improve order fulfillment and reduce delays. Experienced in preparing S&OP reports, maintaining clean master data, and supporting ERP transitions with minimal disruption. Skilled in identifying supplier issues, improving warehouse accuracy, and tracking performance metrics such as OTIF and inventory turnover. Proven ability to work across global supply chain functions with a focus on cost control, data accuracy, and operational efficiency. SKILLS

Supply Chain Tools & ERP Systems: SAP IBP, SAP MM, SAP APO, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle CPQ, Alteryx, TMS

Data Analytics & Forecasting: SQL, Python, Alteryx, Snowflake, AWS Redshift, Excel

Reporting & Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Excel Dashboards

Inventory & Demand Planning: MRP, Demand Forecasting, Production Scheduling, Inventory Optimization

Procurement & Vendor Management: Procurement Workflows, Supplier Performance Analysis, Pricing Compliance

Collaboration & Communication: Cross-functional Team Alignment, S&OP Support, Compliance Tracking, Documentation & Audit Readiness

CRM & Communication Tools: Salesforce

Additional Skills: Root Cause Analysis, Master Data Management, KPIs Tracking, Logistics Coordination, Export Control Compliance, Strong Analytical and Communication Skills EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Analyst, Avnet, Usa June 2024 – Present

Used SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze inventory and supply chain data, helping reduce excess inventory by 18%.

Improved procurement workflows by automating tasks in SAP MM and Alteryx, which led to shorter vendor lead times.

Built forecasting models using Python to predict part demand and reduce last-minute shipping costs.

Created dashboards in Tableau to track key performance indicators like delivery rates, supplier metrics, and warehouse inventory levels.

Worked with sales and logistics teams to align inventory with customer orders, improving fulfillment accuracy.

Reviewed pricing data in Oracle CPQ to support proposal accuracy and maintain pricing compliance.

Analyzed supplier performance using data from Snowflake and AWS Redshift to reduce sourcing risks.

Provided reporting support during S&OP meetings by sharing inventory and forecast insights from SAP IBP and Power BI.

Maintained documentation and compliance tracking for product lifecycle and audit readiness.

Partnered with finance to support quarterly budgeting by forecasting inventory holding costs and supplier payments.

Conducted root cause analysis on stock discrepancies and resolved system errors between SAP MM and warehouse systems.

Maintained accurate master data in SAP to ensure consistent material planning and vendor records.

Collaborated with compliance teams to track export control regulations and avoid shipment delays.

Developed monthly reports to monitor parts obsolescence and recommended actions to reduce write-offs. Supply Chain Analyst, Polaris, India Jan 2020 – July 2022

Created daily and weekly production plans in SAP APO for multiple plants, reducing bottlenecks and improving output.

Used SAP IBP and Power BI to improve demand planning and reduce out-of-stock issues by 20%.

Coordinated with teams in logistics and engineering to manage parts inventory and ensure availability during production.

Built Python scripts to optimize inventory levels and identify slow-moving or excess stock.

Designed exception reports in Excel and Tableau to track vendor performance and fix delivery issues quickly.

Helped integrate a Transportation Management System (TMS) to improve shipping visibility and lower freight costs.

Managed inter-plant transfers to balance inventory between warehouses and support customer orders.

Communicated with suppliers through Salesforce to solve shipping issues and keep orders on track.

Led cross-functional meetings to align planning schedules between production, procurement, and distribution.

Analyzed historical sales data to support new product introduction planning and reduce launch delays.

Assisted in SAP master data cleanup projects to improve data accuracy across planning and logistics modules.

Supported system migration testing for new ERP features, ensuring data continuity and minimal downtime. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Systems May 2024

University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering Aug 2021 Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences (ANITS), Andhra Pradesh, India

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