Supply Chain Analyst

Nikhil Masampally

Supply Chain Analyst

682-***-**** ******.*@**************.*** Arlington, Texas LinkedIn Summary

Over 3 years of experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, specializing in inventory planning, demand forecasting, and data analysis to optimize supply chain operations and foster continuous improvement.

Demonstrated ability to streamline supply chain workflows using advanced tools like SAP ERP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and Power BI to reduce lead times and increase efficiency.

Expert in implementing Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies, achieving cost reductions, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.

Developed statistical forecasting models using ARIMA and SARIMA to predict demand fluctuations, reducing stockouts by 15% and improving on-time delivery rates to 95% for key accounts. Education

Master in Engineering/Industrial Management University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Technical Skills

Methodologies: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Agile, Waterfall, Just-in-Time (JIT), 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis

(5-Why, Fishbone Diagram), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA)

Languages: SQL, R Programming, Python.

Program/ Software: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, VBA/Macros), Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Ariba, Looker, MS Project, MS Office, Anaplan, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Alteryx, RStudio, MEIO.

Analysis: KPI Management & Reporting, Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Safety Stock Calculation, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), OTIF, Cycle Time Analysis, ABC/XYZ Analysis, Linear Programming, Forecasting

(ARIMA, SARIMA), Time Series Analysis.

Managerial Skills: Project Management, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Procurement & Supplier Management, Risk Control Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Warehouse & Supply Chain Optimization. Work Experience

Walmart, Arlington July 2024 – Present

Supply Chain Analyst

Optimized warehouse operations through the application of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology, achieving a 20% increase in picking efficiency and a 25% reduction in errors, enhancing overall operational accuracy.

Reduced lead times by 25% and boosted production throughput by 15% by implementing process improvements within SAP, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.

Developed an end-to-end supply chain dashboard utilizing Advanced Excel, Tableau, and SAP, providing real-time visibility into supply chain operations, improving decision-making and inventory tracking.

Enhanced real-time decision-making by 10% through interactive dashboards created in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, integrated with VBA and Macros, enabling efficient inventory allocation and order fulfillment tracking.

Collaborated with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to proactively mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, improving order fulfillment accuracy by 80% and driving customer satisfaction to 90%.

Streamlined data-driven forecasting using Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP ERP, leading to a 15% improvement in demand planning accuracy, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Endurance Technologies, India Aug 2020 –Dec 2022

Supply Chain Analyst

Conducted a comprehensive analysis of supply chain performance metrics, identified key areas for improvement, and utilized strategies that resulted in a 10% reduction in overall supply chain costs.

Optimized inventory management using SAP ERP and Kinaxis RapidResponse, improving stock accuracy by 15% and reducing stockouts through efficient demand planning and forecasting techniques, including ARIMA and SARIMA models.

Led time-series analysis and implemented MEIO (Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization) to optimize inventory levels across the supply chain, resulting in a 12% improvement in overall inventory turnover rate.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement lean methodologies and drive continuous process improvement, leading to a 25% reduction in lead times and increased supply chain agility.

Developed KPI dashboards using Advanced Excel and Power BI to monitor and report key supply chain metrics, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), cycle times, and order fulfillment, enhancing decision-making and reporting efficiency.

Automated repetitive tasks in procurement and order management processes using Excel VBA and macros, which reduced manual errors by 40% and increased operational efficiency.

Certifications

Unilever Supply Chain Data Analyst

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

SQL Complete Boot Camp

PowerBI

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