Supply Chain Project Management

PRANEETH GERA

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SUMMARY

Results-oriented analyst with over 5 years of experience in supply chain management specializing in forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization and demand planning. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and managing inventory effectively to drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and innovative strategies to support material management in a dynamic environment. EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business, Madison, WI - Master of Science in Business Analytics 05/24 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India - Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 06/17 Tools

Software and Tools: R Studio, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Celonis, UI Path, DataRobot, SAS, JIRA, SAP, AWS, Advance Excel Certificates: Project Management (KPMG, 2021), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (KPMG, 2019) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Genpact, Assistant Manager, India 09/21 - 08/23

Closure Analyst: GE Healthcare Program Management, Data-Driven Insights, Stakeholder Management

• Increased project completion by 20% by managing project progression and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards through meticulous documentation.

• Enhanced closure criteria data management by developing reconciliation reports, improving communication of project performance to senior management.

• Developed dashboards for reporting accuracy by documenting data from various systems online, reducing risks associated with project management.

• Build relations with regional admins for easy information access and procurement of field modification instruction documents.

Lead Business Analyst: GE Vernova Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Data Visualization & Predictive Modeling

• Developed APICS based material planning criteria segregating for different SKUs into various categories to reduce excessive inventory levels and stockouts based on historical sales and recent trends.

• Reduced material stockouts by 30% by developing predictive analytical models for demand and supply planning strategies developing short term and long-term forecasts.

• Enhanced inventory management by deploying new planning techniques, ensuring timely inventory replenishment by tracking shipments to ensure deadlines are met.

• Organized S&OP meetings, utilizing root cause analysis technique reduced escalations for planning and purchasing inventory across teams and grow revenues.

• Developed reports and dashboards to implement strategies for optimizing safety stock, minimize inventory obsolescence and updated data in all ERP systems for PRs and POs generation. Proton Plus, India 08/17 - 08/21

Material Planner Sourcing, Product Development, Market Research, Strategy

• Developed end-to-end supply chain from identifying suppliers, cost negotiations and selection for new products development according to business operations.

• Maintained record and account of material flow, regularly audited for eliminating discrepancies or mistakes.

• Created and execute detailed production plans to meet customer requirements and optimize inventory.

• Executed MRP actions to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.

• Boosted operational efficiency by 15% by developing statistical analysis methods for demand forecasting and fostering continuous improvement for cost saving initiatives framework.

• Identified cost reduction opportunities, leading to a 10% decrease in operational costs by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze cost drivers.

Projects

Perfetti Van Melle; UW-MADISON, USA 01/24 - 05/24

Consulting Analyst: Practicum Supply-Demand Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Insights

• Achieved $200K in revenue savings by developing a predictive model with 98% accuracy, aligning supply-demand dynamics with business objectives.

• Delivered $4MM in annual savings by optimizing supply planning through SQL and Power BI, translating complex data into actionable insights.

SKILLS

Forecasting, Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Procurement

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