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• Single Threaded Leader for multiple New Product Introductions (NPI) in Robotics, focused on supply chain design, sourcing, logistics decisions, and execution throughout the product development cycle.• Responsible for developing the Supply Chain Strategy (SSR), including the identification of critical supply components, a cost roadmap to meet payback targets, capacity analysis, and supply chain risk assessment and mitigation plans.• Develop negotiation strategies for categories impacting product delivery.• Manage overall supplier relationships, focusing on supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost/quality improvements; developed a roadmap to achieve NPI and GA total cost targets (TCO), including make vs. buy analyses and value engineering opportunities.• Ensure non-cost goals (Sustainability, Supplier Development, Cost Savings) are met and supported by the Supply Chain strategy.• Develop logistics and inventory management strategies for mass production.

• Developed and managed end-to-end sourcing and supply chain for a $200M Power and Cooling equipment business for Amazon Data Centers.• Led strategic initiatives, including Global Purchase Agreements, Supply Capacity Agreements, and Vendor Managed Inventory.• Negotiated and executed supplier agreements worth $50M, collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure favorable terms.• Oversaw supplier qualification and onboarding for a key Contract Manufacturer, responsible for 70% of the program’s business, ensuring stability and success. Managed Tier 1 and Tier 2 component forecasting to maintain supply chain continuity.• Analyzed and optimized lead times, reducing Cooling Equipment lead times from 12 weeks to 3 weeks, and transitioned the business model from Built-to-Order to Built-to-Stock for increased efficiency.• Navigated collaboration with Suppliers, Engineering, and Quality to ensure adherence to design specifications, mitigate risks, and resolve issues, resulting in on-time delivery and improved supplier performance. Served as the single point of escalation to resolve blockers and identify process gaps, streamlining operations through targeted initiatives.• Led cost management for products through sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, RFP), focusing on supply allocation and inventory levels.

• Developed, implemented, and managed supply chain strategies on a global scale for Amazon critical infrastructure long lead equipment such as Exhaust Fan, Automatic Transfer Switch Cabinet (ATSC), Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU).• Identified cost reduction opportunities by optimizing supplier volumes and reducing total cost of ownership, resulting in approximately $2M in cost avoidance in 2022 through value engineering initiatives with suppliers and AWS Design engineers.• Oversaw strategic supply chain engagements, including forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management, to ensure supply commitments, on-time delivery, and supplier performance.• Led supplier enhancement projects that reduced lead times from 20 weeks to 6 weeks for Mega clusters, optimizing supply buffers and improving resilience while maintaining optimal inventory levels.• Developed an end-to-end onboarding manual for Power and Cooling suppliers, ensuring seamless integration and launch processes.

- Responsible for Business operations such as Reporting & analysis, vendor management, supplychain management, asset procurement and merchandising planning.- Developed & managed leadership reports and key business reports- Responsible for data collection, cleansing, validation, analyzing and providing high level businessinsights.- Worked on Payments and Procurement tasks using COUPA tool.- Worked on multiple pilot projects to enhance functioning of the business.- Worked on process automation to reduce the TAT

- Responsible in handling end to end process related to assisting in Tax Return preparation.- Worked on Data Management, Tracking & Reporting.- Managed end-to-end process for two clients.- Responsible for streamlining the processes and documenting SOPs. - Training & mentoring new hires.