Arnab Mitra
Kolkata
Summary
Accomplished Logistics Consultant and Data Analyst with over 3 years of experience in transportation management systems (TMS),supply chain network design, supply chain optimization, and cost reduction strategies. Expert in EDI integration, advanced data analytics, and warehouse automation technologies, with proven expertise in Power BI for creating compelling data visualizations and actionable insights. Adept at leveraging Alteryx Designer for sophisticated data blending, preparation, and analysis to drive decision-making and operational efficiency. Skilled in compliance management, vendor relationship management, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
Kolkata
12.2021 - Current
- Advanced Data Analytics: Utilized Alteryx Designer to streamline data workflows, enabling the integration of complex data sets for enhanced analysis and reporting. Developed robust, data-driven strategies that supported logistics optimization and performance improvements. Automated repetitive data processes, significantly reducing manual effort and error rates, while freeing up valuable time for strategic analysis and decision-making. Expertly blended and prepared data from disparate sources using Alteryx Designer, ensuring accurate and timely insights for logistics planning and carrier performance evaluations.
- TMS Implementation and EDI Integration: Spearheaded the migration to Blue Yonder TMS for a leading apparel retailer, facilitating the onboarding of over 60 carriers and ensuring seamless EDI message testing, including Tender 204, 990 Accept/Reject, 214 status messages, and 210 invoices, in a staged environment prior to production launch. Created a unified EDI strategy and standardized onboarding templates, bolstering carrier compliance and operational excellence.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Developed interactive dashboards for clients using Power BI, enabling data exploration and informed decision-making for 3PL provider management. Leveraged advanced visualization techniques to convey actionable insights, driving improvements in carrier compliance, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
- Supply Network Design: Formulated high-level supply chain network models for a prominent alcoholic beverage company, estimating the financial and environmental impact of localized supply network designs. These models enabled significant cost savings across sourcing, manufacturing, and transportation operations, while also optimizing environmental sustainability.
- Vendor Compliance and Insights: Implemented compliance tracking and reporting systems for a global HVAC corporation, utilizing Power BI to deliver compelling data visualizations and insights. These tools enhanced vendor performance tracking and streamlined stakeholder communication, fostering improved collaboration and accountability.
- Warehouse Automation and Optimization: Authored an academic research paper on warehouse automation in India, analyzing technologies such as ASRS, drones, RFID readers, and voice-directed systems. Provided expert recommendations on Goods-to-Person (GTP) technologies to enhance distribution center productivity and space utilization.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Achieved a 15% reduction in transportation costs through strategic carrier negotiations and route analysis. Conducted comprehensive spend analysis, resulting in a 25% decrease in annual warehousing costs by adopting lean inventory practices and just-in-time systems.
- Performance Improvement Tools: Developed the WOIP tool, a KPI-centric warehouse improvement solution, which surpassed industry benchmarks for order accuracy, inventory management, and fulfillment rates. This tool resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational performance.
- Operational Excellence: Enhanced 'On Time and In Full' (OTIF) delivery rates through process improvements and real-time tracking systems, directly contributing to increased customer trust and repeat business.
Summer Intern
JK Tyre and Industries Ltd
Mysore
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked for a leading tyre manufacturing company in India and assisted in examining supplier approval checklists, supplier management KPIs such as (Compliance Metrics, Defect Rates, Order Accuracy, Supplier Lead Time and PO Cycle Lengths
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CMS Business School
Bangalore 06-2021
BBA - Human Resources Management
The Oxford College of Business Management
Bangalore 05-2018
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Command Hospital
Kolkata05-2014
Skills
- TMS Platforms: Blue Yonder, Manugistics
- Supply Chain Network Design
- Data Analytics and Visualization: Alteryx Designer, Power BI, Microsoft Excel
- EDI Tools: 204,210,214,990, Mapping and Translation Software
- Warehouse Technologies: WMS,ASRS, RFID, Voice-Directed Systems
- Logistics Software: Track and Trace Systems, Freight Management Platforms- P44, FourKites, GoComet
- Maturity Assessment and Industry Benchmarking
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- EY Appreciate: Highest Performing Team Award (2024)
- EY Appreciate: Highest Performing Team Award (2023)
- EY Appreciate: Spot Award (2022)
- Certificate of Appreciation: "Sustainable Supply Chain Management" from Department of Accounting Faculty of Economics Universitas Negeri Malang Malaysia
- Certificate of Appreciation: "Digital Marketing and Personal Branding" from Skillhives
Certification
- Blue Yonder Transportation Manager v2022.1
- Coupa Network Optimization Certification
- Coupa Supply Chain Design Certification
- Data Science Ethics Certification- University of Michigan
- Artificial Intelligence (Responsible AI)- Bronze badge from EY
- Alteryx Bootcamp certification: Udemy
- Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence: Udemy
- SAP Extended Warehouse Management- Customizing SAP EWM
- Microsoft Fabric Certification: Udemy
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Foundation Course with Blue Prism Technology
Timeline
Analyst
EY Global Delivery Services India LLP
12.2021 - Current
Summer Intern
JK Tyre and Industries Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2020
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
CMS Business School
BBA - Human Resources Management
The Oxford College of Business Management
High School Diploma -
Kendriya Vidyalaya Command Hospital
- Blue Yonder Transportation Manager v2022.1
- Coupa Network Optimization Certification
- Coupa Supply Chain Design Certification
- Data Science Ethics Certification- University of Michigan
- Artificial Intelligence (Responsible AI)- Bronze badge from EY
- Alteryx Bootcamp certification: Udemy
- Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence: Udemy
- SAP Extended Warehouse Management- Customizing SAP EWM
- Microsoft Fabric Certification: Udemy
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Foundation Course with Blue Prism Technology
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