Supply Chain Management

COMMODITY MANAGEMENT - STRATEGIC AND GLOBAL SOURCING - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Analytical, interpersonal, technically inclined, and skilled professional possessing over six (6) years of experience in the areas of negotiations dexterity, cost management, supply and supplier management. Hands-on leader with exemplary expertise in leading and managing cross-functional teams, projects, and missions simultaneously. Extremely effective in an intense pressure, fast-paced and dynamic environment. Equipped with a proven ability in managing project schedules and monitoring timelines. Proficient in developing sourcing plans and strategies that align with program requirements. Interested in pursuing a challenging career in strategic sourcing and supply chain management field with a cutting edge organization to effectively build further on existing knowledge and skills. Fluent in English and Hindi.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Cost Optimization and Budget Control

New Product/Should Cost Modeling

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

International Supplier Management

Negotiations Expertise

Continuous Process Improvement

Leadership and Team Collaboration

Time Management and Prioritization

Product Management and Supply Assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QUALCOMM, INC., SAN DIEGO, CA

QCT Foundry Sourcing Specialist

2012-Present

Effectively handle and supervise the strategic procurement of digital and memory devices from Foundry Suppliers. Coordinate supplier negotiations, manage new product cost projections, secure wafer capacity, forecast long term demand, and drive end to end sourcing plans in accordance with QCT strategic sourcing objectives.

* Spearhead QCT memory sourcing management in the first month of internal transition.

QUALCOMM, INC., SAN DIEGO, CA

QCES NPI Sourcing Specialist

2010-2011

Rendered expert oversight of Qualcomm's global test socket and FPGA suppliers on sourcing, commodity management, and pricing. Formulated negotiations strategies and pricing structures, managed supplier agreements, and enhanced supplier partnerships.

* Spearheaded $16M annual budget for test sockets and improved annual savings from 10% to 14% in first year of commodity responsibility..

* Streamlined competitive bid negotiations by developing web-based quoting tool for high volume BOM cost analysis

* Created automated commodity based spends/savings analysis reports for effective executive monthly operations and negotiation strategy assessments..

* Renegotiated existing FPGA supplier contract enhancing annual cost reductions from 3% to 12% within a year.

AL MAL CAPITAL PSC, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Operations Officer

2008-2009

Closely monitored accuracy and ensured timely transaction processing, fund accounting, and reporting for brokerage, investment banking, and asset management operations.

* Systematized processes for fund movements which increased efficiency and processing times by 80%.

* Honored as high quality performer during annual performance review.

DU (EMIRATES INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, PJSC, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Buyer - Mobile Networks

2006-2007

Provided strategic direction for timely procurement of engineering materials to support the development of mobile and fixed networks infrastructure.

* Managed projects with contracted tier 1 vendors for weekly purchases of about $10M.

* Significantly contributed to mobile networks infrastructure implementation for the launch of mobile services in 2007.

* Successfully closed negotiations and several master service agreements for cellular tower development and network infrastructure.

* Promoted within two months based on top-quality performance.

QUALCOMM, INC., SAN DIEGO, CA

Buyer/ Planner

2005-2006

Spearheaded the supply management of semiconductor chipsets with specific responsibility for new devices and more than $100M in inventory flows.

* Facilitated strategic supplier performance reviews for enhanced alignment to Qualcomm long term strategic needs.

* Designed weekly inventory and capacity analysis tools for improved supplier management and device supply supervision

* Assisted Supply Chain Director in the development of dynamic supply chain roadmap.

ANKLESARIA GROUP, SAN DIEGO, CA

Corporate Strategy Intern

2005

Managed proposals for senior consulting team client recommendations with company research and analysis. Provided direct assistance on Total Cost Management solutions targeting enterprises operating in the aerospace, telecommunications, manufacturing, and defense industries. Performed market intelligence studies of various cost elements and drivers that constitute the Total Cost of Ownership.

* Designed cost models that enabled competitive cost advantage for Fortune 500 clients.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Technology with Supply Chain Systems Emphasis: 2005

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO, CA

Master of Business Administration with Supply Chain Management Emphasis: 2005

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO, CA

Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)

International Negotiations Course (MBA Summer Study Abroad): 2005

ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL, BARCELONA, SPAIN

Bachelor of Business Administration with Information Technology Emphasis: 2001

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO, CA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Negotiating for Results

Fundamentals of Microchip Design and Fabrication

Fabless Semiconductor Implementation

1G to 4G Non-Technical Wireless Overview

Best-in-class Supply Management

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Qualcomm Women in Science & Engineering (QWISE): 2012-Present

Institute of Supply Management (ISM): 2004 - Present

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Oracle ERP/APS - Oracle Supply Chain Management - IBM Cognos - Agile Methodologies - Qlikview - Microsoft Windows OS - Microsoft Office 2003 - 2010 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote) - Apple Mac OS - Mac iWorks (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)

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