Entry Level

SMARAN PARAMESWAR

**** ******** ****** ** **** K, Blacksburg VA-24060

Phone: 540-***-**** / 540-***-**** email: ********@**.***

PROFILE Result oriented individual with strong analytical skills and broad experience in supply chain and distribution systems.

EDUCATION Masters of Science Industrial and Systems Engineering GPA: 3.32/4.0

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. Expected Graduation - Dec 2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics (July 2006 - May 2010)

Anna University, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, India

COURSEWORK Probability & Statistics, Optimization, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Management Organizational Systems, Production Planning & Control, Production Systems Analysis, Simulation, Principles of Finance, Project Evaluation

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE Logistics/ Supply Chain Intern - SABMiller India, Summer 2011

• Analyzed the freight rate fluctuation for major distribution channels and determined its cause and effects. Reported findings directly to the VP and Manager of Supply Chain Operations.

• Interviewed major transporters of the company to obtain latest freight rate data and identify trends.

• Benchmarked SABMiller freight rates - a first time for the company, against:

-the Beer & Liquor Industry freight rates and identified cost reduction opportunities in 10 out of 35 major routes.

-other CPG companies and identified routes having disproportionate increase in freight rates with increase in distance and presented a plan for a projected cost reduction of 10-20%.

Performance Measurement Design Project, University Library, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Spring 2011

• Mapped the circulation reserve operations of the library to SIPOC framework, performed SWOT Analysis and created a Balance Scorecard to analyze important factors affecting the Library’s performance.

• Designed, developed and implemented employee survey and created an effective means to assess the department’s performance. Presented findings to the Director of Assessment & Library Access Services and recommended plan of action to improve the library's funding through the university and alumni.

Market Research Intern - eFarm, Summer 2010

• Interviewed farmers and suppliers to determine produce and yield trends and collaborated with COO to create new database to be used for market research.

• Worked with the COO to initiate and promote direct marketing of organic compost product, converting 60% of leads into sales.

Undergraduate Project-Vehicle Tracking System using GSM, Spring 2010

• Developed a cost effective GSM based tracking system which used a low power transceiver for small and medium scale fleet management systems to track vehicle halt durations along its predetermined route of transit.

Engineering Intern - Numeric Power Systems Limited, Fall 2008

• Studied various processes in the electronic industry including the press and mould shops, quality control and assembly line. Identified flaws in the value stream and recommended improvements in its assembly line layout to reduce man power resulting in increase in efficiency by 15%.

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS • Food Secretary - Indian Student Association (ISA), Virginia Tech.

• Secretary - College of Engineering Graduate Student Committee (COEGSC), Virginia Tech.

• 'The Duke of Edinburgh Award' London - The Gold Standard of the International Award for Young People - Social Development and Community Service (2007).

OTHER

ACTIVITIES • Member of Rotaract Club - organized various intra college cultural events (June ‘06 - April ‘10).

• Member of 'Nizhal' - a nonprofit organization for green initiatives and environmental awareness.

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