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•Led strategic change management initiatives by harnessing enterprise data through data engineering and advanced statistical modeling.•Drove rapid process improvements using data analytics, resulting in increased operational efficiency and positively impacting company P&L metrics.•Mentored teams on Six Sigma projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.•Developed a region-specific price prediction model leveraging market trends and demand elasticity to enable agile price adjustments, resulting in optimized pricing strategies and accelerated revenue growth.•Developed a demand forecasting model to optimize direct supply chain costs and empower stakeholders with data-driven insights, facilitating better decision-making and improved ROI.•Creating a season-based load optimization model to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and boost ROI by aligning transportation strategies with fluctuating seasonal demand.•Collaborating with digital transformation teams to build robust data pipelines using MS Azure and generative AI, enabling rapid development and deployment of validated ML models for scalable business impact.•Supporting strategic change management projects for internal consulting initiatives focused on process restructuring. Led training programs, established high-performing teams, and monitored sustainability through statistically validated KPIs.•Effectively mapped risks during change management projects and developed comprehensive mitigation plans to ensure quick and effective responses to potential challenges.•Proven expertise in remote project management, utilizing agile and lean methodologies (DMAIC) to successfully deliver end-to-end projects. Demonstrated excellence in efficient communication, fostering collaboration, and building high-performing teams to achieve project goals.

1. Spearheading and maximizing the pump's spares business, aligning it with company strategies and PNL metrics.2. Streamlining vendor selection processes, implementing cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.3. Allocating resources and manage inventory to ensure optimal availability of spares across various regions4. Strategically developing marketing and sales promotions, taking into account stock availability, product margin, historical sales performance, and seasonal trends.5. Drive initiatives to reduce costs in outsourcing, storage, and logistics, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability6. Increased order book by 10x through inventory optimization and dynamic demand balancing.7. Secured a 26 million INR NTPC Pumps AMC contract, leading to a 100 million INR business portfolio expansion.8. Developed a customized SAP workbench for real-time order monitoring, boosting business by 35%.9. Implemented cost-effective solutions, significantly reducing outsourcing, storage, and logistics costs.10. Expertise in resource allocation and inventory management, ensuring optimal availability of spares while reducing costs.

• Developed and reported supply chain analytics for purchasing, inventory, and sourcing to meet business needs.• Collaborated with vendors and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and ensure just-in-time supply.• Reduced inventory costs by 20% through data-driven optimization and improved demand forecast accuracy by 15%.

• Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth production processes.• Utilized data-driven analytics to optimize value chain efficiency and enhance production schedules.• Achieved a remarkable 95% consistency in project KPIs through strategic scheduling and resource allocation.