Akshaya Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Lead for various digital improvement projects within the Manufacturing Parts Network organization- Developed, launched and maintained SAS/SQL programs and PowerBI dashboards - Led $1M+ inventory redeployment project between multiple global facilities within Caterpillar- Developed a reporting tool to provide the VP with insights and prioritization for procurement escalations on critical suppliers- Created an excel tool to measure and optimize workload amongst Supply Analysts to increase efficiency- Provided analytical and leadership support for investigating and resolving demand signal variation with key suppliers

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Supply chain lead and coordinator for MPN Aftermarket Kitting Process- Developed Clean to Build & Production Plan excel tools + process to keep the kitting line running- Managed & onboarded three supply chain team members for the kitting project- Worked with customers & suppliers to prioritize kit builds resulting in an 80%+ reduction in backorders- Worked with system partners to develop tools for future state of kitting supply chain- Received CEO Award as recognition for work and accomplishments in this role

Supply Chain Engineer (3rd Rotation in Lafayette, IN) | Jan 19 - Dec 19-Executed results from a TCO model that led to $1.6M in cost savings -Reduced $575K in surplus inventory and developed new surplus scrap processInbound Distribution Supervisor (2nd Rotation in Miami, FL) | Jan 18 – Dec 18-Managed 20 associates responsible for inbound distribution on 2nd shift-Ensured metrics for the facility were met (lines per hour, parts posted, productivity)Supplier Quality Engineer (1st Rotation in Aurora, IL) | Jan 17 – Dec 17-Responsible for quality of supplier parts for Medium Wheel Loaders-Engaged with suppliers to help reduce defects and improve parts per million metric

Prince George, Va

Supported day-to-day production across Fan Disc, Cover Plate, and IP Turbine Disc Cells. Developed an understanding of the method of manufacturing and process of these components. Responsible for implementing continuous improvement projects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Women in Engineers, Model United Nations, 50Diamonds Photography, Innovations LLC

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Studied abroad for a semester (Spring 2015) in Stockholm, Sweden.

High School

Activities and Societies: Spanish Honor Society, Cerebral Palsy Memories, Junior Varisty Badminton