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Waltham, MA, US

Waltham, MA, US

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Implemented KPI-driven dashboards to measure sales against forecast on daily, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Developed an Inventory Turn and Days Inventory Outstanding Dashboard to support initiative of 160 DIO for 2021
• Led an initiative to bring on-board & streamline the Analytics space for Authorized Generics (AG) workstream to enable the planners visualize key supply/demand indicators/trends for proactive decision making and added.
• Presented current work to different market segments to develop synergies for global deployment of local dashboards

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Managed the new product launch across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing & Supply sectors to ensure a rapid launch readiness and secure supply stability
• Lead the handling and resolution of issues, pinpointing gaps, and addressing/mitigating risks affecting the launch plan/process
• Led an initiative to map and document previously uncontrolled Supply Chain for testing samples and standardized the process resulting in higher visibility & control
• Designed a process & created a database to capture key launch activity data which resulted in better forecast accuracy and proactive resource management

Brentford, Middlesex, GB

• Successfully developed and controlled production plans based on SRM forecast using lean principles
• Worked with Operations to streamline production orders schedule, yielding a 4% OEE increase
• Executed Continuous Improvement strategies, surpassing 2018 year-end closing inventory goal by achieving $10.4M, exceeding the $12M target
• Designed WIP checkpoints to guarantee production plan accuracy, communicated issues/mitigations to stakeholders
• Led a project to manage vendor logistical performance by tracking on-time/late deliveries as a key input to vendor qualification scorecard

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

• Analyzed $800M of expenses to form sourcing strategies based on purchasing trends
• Audited risk assessment procedures for new and alternate suppliers to ensure continuous supply
• Created and analyzed supply/demand strategies to support purchasing managers in contract negotiation
• Developed criteria for on-boarding new suppliers for previously single sourced commodities

Piscataway, New Jersey, US

• Successfully increased quote acceptance ratio by 15% by implementing a customer follow up procedure
• Worked with warehouse manager to keep the record of the inventory and control dispatch operations of goods
• Ensured proper documents were attached for customs clearance of Personal Effects to Commercial shipment
• Provided customer transportation quotes and negotiated terms and conditions as per Global Lines strategy
• Collaborated with customs brokers, composing invoices, checks, collecting payments from related parties
• Selected shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, lead times, or security needs

• Handled cash profit of at least $2000, and reported inaccuracies through POS system
• Mentored and motivated 3 to 6 employees, played an instrumental role in team member development
• Organized station to ensure 25% more inventory for the weekend sales; 50% more for the holiday sales
• Lead and staffed employees to ensure optimal productivity by assigning different stations based on daily demand
• Ensured staff adheres to company and safety guidelines as well as policies and procedures
• Managed inventory and ordered products to meet demand and minimize surplus

Edison, NJ, US

Bachelor’S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General