Arjun Vakil

Logistics and Supply Chain professional with an MSc in Supply Chain Management and hands-on experience in last-mile logistics, 3PL coordination, and international trade. Evaluated the feasibility of converting last-mile delivery fleets to electric vehicles, calculating cost savings, delivery times, and route efficiency to support sustainability goals. Proficient in SAP Materials Management, MRP planning, and data analysis, with a proven ability to optimize supply chain operations. Conducted research on global industry leaders like BMW and Apollo, leveraging insights to deliver data-driven solutions. Skilled in procurement planning, communication, and meeting deadlines to achieve measurable results.

• Team Building and Leadership in Project Management (by Microsoft) January 19, 2025

Grade: 90%

Skills Gained: Foster Collaboration, Leadership, Team Development, Project Management, Communication.

• Project Management Fundamentals (by Microsoft) January 19, 2025

Grade: 84%

Skills Gained: Organizational Structure of a Project, Approaches to Project Management, Project Organization, Project Management Principles, Project
Processes.

• Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders (by Microsoft) January 28, 2025

Grade: 83.33%

Skills Gained: Align with strategic goals & business needs, Culture, structure & governance impact project decisions, communication & stakeholder engagement..

• Completed SAP practical assignment, which included Material Management, MRP planning, purchase order processing, and cost allocation, showcasing practical proficiency and problem-solving skills in E-Business Enterprise Systems.
• BMW's focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions to net-zero and how this will impact their operation.
• Apollo Tyres: Last mile distribution mapping and conversion to EV.
• How lean services principles can be used in the context of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) to improve their operations.
• Report on solutions for sustainable inland logistics and supply chain management at the Port of Liverpool with proposed PCL approaches. Analysis of the direct-to-consumer model (D2C), a supply chain operations practice adopted by the Chapel Down Group, Tesco's supplier, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Analysis of factors contributing to high service performance of the Dabbawala system. Comparing and contrasting its key components with lean thinking and evaluating its alignment with Six Sigma principles. Creating a value stream map from collection to return, and identifying areas for improvement.

• 06/2020, Team Leader, ZECHA PSG (UN ZERO HUNGER CHALLENGE), Sold and marketed clay pots across India which were made by struggling potters in south India. All the profit were donated to the potters.
• 01/2018, 02/2019, Annet President, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity, Combatore, Organised Fund-raisers and helped underprivileged kids, orphans and cancer care.