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Syracuse, New York, United States

• Optimized and engaged in the supplier selection process by matching suppliers' strengths with specific PCBA requirements for the NPI assemblies, leading to a 42.84% improvement in the alignment of supplier capabilities.
• Implementing P-PAP process for successful startup and integration of new suppliers
• Designing and implementing NPI Dashboard, and Critical Components Matrix (CCM) for standardizing the NPI process and ensuring efficient operations

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Developed a comprehensive First Article Inspections (FAIs) tracker integrated with JIRA, enhancing visibility and efficiency in tracking First Article Inspections, streamlining resource allocation, and reducing the.
• Led the Should Cost Analysis project and negotiations to counteract a 30% price increase from an exiting CM, mitigating cost impacts, identifying pricing errors, and aligning procurement with more competent suppliers
• Analyzed the PCBA Spend Data and created a detailed spend analytics dashboard, providing insights into PCBA commodity across all locations, resulting in a 10% improvement in spend management and improving strategic.
• Built a centralized PCBA BOM Database using PLM Teamcenter, improving component traceability and usage analysis, leading to a 25% reduction in search time for components
• Facilitated communication and negotiated contract pricing with OEMs and key distributors, standardizing prices for critical semiconductors, ensuring consistency, and reducing component costs by 58% on average
• Conducted comprehensive supplier audits to evaluate their manufacturing capabilities, processes, and core competencies, resulting in reducing the Contract Manufacturers (CM) base and aligning with their core.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Supervised and helped onboarding a team of 50+ application processors, increasing the efficiency of the enrollment department by 70%
• Administered 170+ Salesforce and Slate cases and resolved applicants’ technical issues through effective team communication
• Analyzed and managed applicants’ data using Microsoft Excel and processed it on Slate with an accuracy rate of 95%
• Devised strategies to prioritize the influx of 8000+ applications, cooperating cross-functionally with all colleges at Northeastern

Vasai, Maharashtra, India

• Evaluated component purchases based on Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) to lower material costs by 10% through supplier segmentation
• Analyzed spend data of $55k using Power BI, delivering valuable insights and generating insightful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) resulting in $5k cost savings
• Implemented Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) to find optimal restocking level, resulting in a revamped manufacturing schedule
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure precise order processing and inventory control, resulting in a 20% reduction in stock-out occurrences through strategic order placement

Graduate Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Coursework: 1. Global Supply Chain Strategy 2. Sourcing and Procurement 3. Logistics and Transportation Management

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering/Management, 3.8/4.0

Specialization in Supply Chain Management from D'Amore-Mckim School of Business Coursework: 1. Deterministic Operations Research 2..

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Football, Chess, Project Exhibition, Cricket

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 84.00/100

Activities and Societies: Mini-project exhibition, Football, Final Year Project, Internship