Supply Chain & Procurement Analytics Expert

Rithish Gampa

USA (Open to Relocate) +1-732-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Summary

Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst with 5+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory optimization, material planning, supplier performance management, forecasting, and logistics. Experienced in RFQ and bid analysis, contract and supplier negotiations, spend and cost analysis, category strategy, supplier scorecards, market intelligence, demand planning, and inventory strategy. Proficient in Advanced Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, MRP, and ERP systems, with experience analyzing large datasets and developing forecasts and KPI reporting to improve material availability, supplier performance, cost efficiency, and operational performance. Proven ability to partner with procurement, suppliers, operations, finance, warehouse, and planning teams to identify sourcing opportunities, mitigate supply risks, resolve performance gaps, and drive continuous improvement. Skills

• Supply Chain: Supply Chain Analytics, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Replenishment, MRP, S&OP, SIOP, Forecasting, Production Planning, Capacity Planning

• Inventory Analytics: Safety Stock, Reorder Point, Inventory Turns, Fill Rate, Service Level, Stock Availability, OOS Analysis, Excess & Obsolete Inventory, Working Capital, Forecast Accuracy, MAPE, Forecast Bias, XYZ Segmentation

• Procurement: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Analytics, Category Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Contract Terms & Conditions, RFQ, RFI, Competitive Bidding, Blanket POs, Bid Analysis, Spend Analysis, Cost Analysis, Market Intelligence, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Scorecards, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Development, Supplier Corrective Action Plans, Supplier Onboarding, Purchase Orders, Pricing Analysis, Lead-Time Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Supplier Risk

• Logistics: Transportation Planning, Freight Analysis, Shipment Tracking, Carrier Management, Freight Forwarders, Shipment Visibility, Import/Export, Customs, Incoterms, Landed Cost

• Analytics: SQL, Python, Pandas, NumPy, Advanced Excel, XLOOKUP, Power Query, ETL, Microsoft 365, VBA Macros, DAX

• Business Intelligence: Power BI, Tableau, Interactive Dashboards, KPI Scorecards, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Automated Reporting

• Enterprise Systems: SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, SAP EWM, ERP, MRP, WMS, Oracle OTM, QAD, Oracle ERP, Master Data Management, Data Governance

• Process Improvement: Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Process Mapping, Workflow Optimization, Process Automation, Corrective Action, SLA Management, OTD, OTIF Experience

Supply Chain Analyst Walmart, USA Aug 2025 – Present

• Analyzed transportation, inventory, and operational datasets using SQL, Python, ETL, SAP S/4HANA, and Power BI, identifying service gaps, cost drivers, and operational trends to support data-driven network decisions.

• Built automated Power BI dashboards, DAX measures, and KPI scorecards tracking OTIF, shipment performance, SLA adherence, service levels, freight spend, and operational productivity, reducing recurring reporting effort by 35%.

• Optimized shipment planning across air, ground, and LTL transportation, evaluating transit-time, capacity, and cost trade-offs to improve mode selection and delivery performance.

• Developed demand and volume forecasting models using Excel, statistical analysis, and scenario planning, improving forecast accuracy by 19% and strengthening resource allocation decisions.

• Conducted Six Sigma-based root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and variance analysis on recurring shipment exceptions, identifying process bottlenecks and corrective actions to improve transportation reliability, operational consistency, and execution performance.

• Evaluated carrier performance, lane efficiency, OTD and OTIF by analyzing promised-versus-actual delivery dates, shipment completeness, transit-time deviations, and delivery exceptions to identify service gaps and support carrier optimization.

• Automated supply chain reporting workflows using SQL, XLOOKUP, Power Query, ETL, and VBA Macros in Microsoft 365, standardizing data preparation, cross-referencing operational datasets, and improving reporting efficiency.

• Partnered cross-functionally with procurement, finance, operations, and warehouse teams to evaluate working-capital impacts, prioritize supply chain risks, and implement process improvements that improved supply chain responsiveness. Supply Chain Analyst L&T, India Jun 2022 – Jul 2024

• Analyzed material demand, MRP signals, inventory levels, supplier lead times, production requirements, and supply constraints to develop inventory and replenishment strategies that maintained high material availability while minimizing excess inventory and total ownership cost.

• Performed inventory segmentation using ABC-XYZ analysis, safety-stock modeling, and inventory-turn analysis, improving inventory prioritization and reducing excess inventory exposure by 15% while maintaining target service levels.

• Developed interactive Tableau dashboards and Excel reporting models to monitor inventory health, purchase orders, backorders, supplier performance, and fulfilment trends.

• Supported demand and replenishment planning by evaluating historical demand, lead-time variability, and reorder-point requirements, improving product availability by 13%.

• Coordinated international logistics activities involving freight forwarders, shipment schedules, customs documentation, and landed-cost analysis to support timely and cost-effective material movement.

• Evaluated raw-material availability, demand forecasts, production capacity, supplier lead-time variability, and inventory requirements to identify supply risks, forecast material availability, and support proactive sourcing and material-planning decisions.

• Supported transportation and shipment execution using Oracle OTM and WMS, analyzing shipment status, carrier activity, warehouse movements, and delivery exceptions to improve logistics visibility and operational coordination.

• Managed supplier performance metrics including OTD, OTIF, lead time, fulfilment, quality, and SLA adherence, identifying underperforming suppliers and coordinating corrective-action plans with procurement, suppliers, operations, and planning teams to improve material availability and supplier performance.

Procurement Analyst Reliance, India Mar 2020 – May 2022

• Managed end-to-end RFQ and competitive bidding activities, evaluating supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and total cost of ownership to support sourcing and supplier-award decisions.

• Supported supplier negotiations and contract activities, including pricing, terms and conditions, lead times, delivery commitments, and cost- reduction opportunities across assigned categories.

• Conducted spend analysis, market research, supplier-base analysis, and competitive intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities, support category strategies, mitigate supply risk, and improve procurement value.

• Managed supplier performance through scorecards and KPI monitoring covering cost, quality, lead time, OTD/OTIF, and service performance; coordinated supplier development and corrective-action plans for performance failures.

• Prepared, distributed, evaluated, and awarded RFQs and blanket purchasing agreements, reviewing expiring agreements for re-bid opportunities and aligning sourcing decisions with inventory and commodity strategies.

• Managed purchase-order activities, tracking PO confirmations, pricing variances, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to ensure compliance with agreed commercial terms.

• Maintained and updated supplier pricing, lead times, purchasing master data, material records, and commercial information in ERP/purchasing systems, ensuring accurate data for procurement and planning decisions.

• Supported supplier onboarding and sourcing governance through supplier documentation, capability assessments, compliance reviews, and cross-functional coordination

Certifications

• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• APICS Supply Chain Fundamentals Certificate

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) Education

Master’s in Computer Science April 2026

Long Island University, New York, USA

Projects

Predictive Inventory Risk & Stockout Prevention Model Technologies: Python, SQL, Power BI, DAX, Excel, Statistical Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Safety Stock, Replenishment Analytics

• Developed a predictive inventory risk model using Python, SQL, and statistical forecasting to identify stockout risks, demand variability, and replenishment gaps across high-priority items.

• Built Power BI dashboards to monitor inventory coverage, safety stock, reorder points, service levels, and exception trends, enabling planners to prioritize at-risk SKUs.

• Implemented automated risk scoring and scenario analysis using historical demand, lead-time variability, and inventory positions to support proactive replenishment decisions.

Freight Spend Intelligence & Carrier Performance Optimization Technologies: SQL, Power BI, DAX, Advanced Excel, Power Query, Tableau, Transportation Analytics, Freight Analytics, Carrier Performance, KPI Reporting

• Analyzed transportation spend using SQL, Excel, and Power BI, evaluating freight costs, shipment volumes, carrier rates, lane performance, and transportation patterns.

• Developed interactive carrier performance dashboards tracking OTD, transit time, tender acceptance, freight cost, and service-level metrics to identify underperforming carriers and high-cost lanes.

• Conducted carrier and lane-level variance analysis to support mode selection, freight consolidation, routing decisions, and data-driven transportation optimization.

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