Ruchi Mishra
Supply Chain and Transformation Specialist
Bengaluru
Summary
As a strategic leader, I am responsible for driving large engagements such as planning, purchasing, supply chain transformation, and supply chain management processes. SAP – KEY USER | Supply Chain Management | Material Planning & Procurement | Process development & MM Management in GSI | Vendor development | Production Planning & Control | Business and Data Analyst
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Global Supply Chain and Demand Planning
Schneider Electric
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered a 30% reduction in logistics costs by orchestrating cross-regional collaboration on supply chain initiatives for Leeds (UK), Mungia (Spain), and the Central Global ETO Hub.
- Generated and analyzed comprehensive KPI reports, offering actionable insights to leadership and tracking key supply chain metrics through advanced BI tools.
- Conducted detailed spend analyses for local and global management, identifying cost-saving opportunities and benchmarking supplier performance.
- Led joint initiatives with headquarters, global commodity managers, and process specialists to standardize procedures and control plans across regions.
- Directed demand planning, forecasting, and inventory execution while maintaining standardized procedures and facilitating team training.
- Supported plant operations by maintaining backorder values within standard limits and meeting annual business objectives.
- Designed and enhanced the Global Monthly Newsletter, elevating design, content, and value for the global supply chain community.
- Automated the missing parts database and risk management escalation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, increasing process efficiency and enabling real-time alerts for critical supply chain issues.
Supply Chain Specialist | WAG-12 E-loco (Services)
Alstom
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Leading cross functional team members for spearheading entire gamut of Supply Chain Management activities inclusive of procure to pay.
- Releasing procurement guideline & policy to setup the procurement department and managing commercial.
- Heading team to meet demand fulfillment by ensuring On-Time-In-Full supplies against budget / forecast ensuring management of inventory and procurements within budgeted rates.
- Actively studying purchase requisition, monitoring stock, estimating requirements of quantities of the Bill of Materials (BOM), placing of order for the materials & techno commercial evaluation of Quotation, BOM, Preparation and Costing of product, Price Negotiation, Business Allocation to suppliers.
- Establishing alternate vendor base of material to achieve cost reduction, increase revenues, streamline process workflow, and create a teamwork environment to enhance productivity innovatively for in house and vendors parts.
- APSYS Audit lead with Highest score at the global level in Supply chain.
Procurement Specialist Engineer - EDFC Project
Alstom
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Expedited Material Planning: Spearheaded material planning processes to ensure timely procurement and delivery, fostering strong professional relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Demand Analysis and MRP Management: Conducted consumption-based planning and demand analysis; defined and maintained optimal min-max levels for MRP in SAP R/3 to streamline inventory management.
- Lean Management: Establish and revise operational protocols to improve efficiency and minimize waste during lean management efforts.
- Inventory Analysis: Utilized scientific methods to analyses inventory levels and implemented necessary actions to optimize stock and reduce excess inventory.
- Procurement Strategy Development: Developed robust procurement strategies by analyzing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials.
- Production Planning and Resource Management: Planned production schedules, managed resources, and coordinated orders based on sales requirements and production targets to meet organizational goals.
- OTD and OTIF Management: Monitored and managed On-Time Delivery (OTD) and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) metrics to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and milestones.
- RFQ and Vendor Management: Floated Requests for Quotations (RFQs), conducted technical and commercial bid analyses, negotiated terms, and placed Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) with vendors.
- Performance Reviews: Organized and led monthly supply chain performance reviews with higher management and key stakeholders to assess and improve operational efficiency.
- Insurance Claim Handling: Managed and processed insurance claims for short or damaged quantities received from service providers or suppliers, ensuring timely resolution and compensation.
- BOM Management and New Projects: Coordinated Bill of Materials (BOM) management and facilitated new part trials online; ensured regularization of new projects within the system.
Material Planning Specialist
GRUNDFOS
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Generate purchase orders based on departmental requisitions.
- Review and approve purchase orders before sending to suppliers.
- Approve quotations before sending to customers.
- Receive and log customer service requests via phone, email, and chat.
- Diagnose issues and provide solutions, coordinating with other departments if needed.
- Resolve customer issues and follow up to confirm resolution.
- Calculate costs of goods and services, including direct and indirect costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiations and bulk purchasing.
Planning Engineer
Jash Engineering Limited
09.2014 - 12.2016
Education
Master of Computer Application -
Skills
End-to-End Supply Chain
Digital Transformation and Technology Integration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Leadership
Multicultural Experience
Technical/Operational Skills
Strategic Vision
Time Saving Analysis
Supplier Development and Performance System
Microsoft Power Automate
Tableau
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Advance Excel
SAP ERP
SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)
SAP BI
Microsoft PowerPoint
Forecast Model
Kinaxis
FIORI
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), IMC, 2023
Hobbies
Photography | Mountain Climbing | Travelling | Driving | Badminton | Cycling
- One photograph selected in magazine cover.
- Solo Travel certification in Meghalaya in THAR without any stay and outside food
(2000 Km)
- 2 times Badminton national championship in junior & senior group (2008 & 2012)
Accomplishments
- Automation & Digitalization: Spearheaded the automation and digitalization of Material Coverage, achieving time and cost savings of €9.13 million.
- Basware P2P Implementation: Led the digitalization mapping of Basware P2P tools, enhancing recipient name management and improving overall efficiency at the global level
- KPI Improvement & Automation: Developed and automated key performance indicators (KPIs) across various tools, significantly enhancing operational metrics.
- NCR & SUBCON Process Development: Created and refined Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and SUBCON processes, leveraging Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) expertise.
- Global Deployment: Successfully deployed Missing Parts, ASCOT, Kinaxis, and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) systems globally, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Financial Reconciliation: Reduced open advance payment reconciliation from ₹60 crore to ₹30 lakh through effective accounting adjustments.
- Digital Invoicing: Utilized a Digital Invoice Processing tool to clear an average of 200 invoices per week, ensuring timely payments.
- Process Improvements: Implemented system improvements and sustainability measures, enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Budget Allocation & BOQ Preparation: Collaborated with finance to prepare Budget of Quantities (BOQ) for CPR07 to CPR10 projects, ensuring accurate budget allocation.
- Procurement Management: Successfully managed RFQs, negotiations, BCC, PO creation, delivery scheduling, invoicing, and payments to suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of manufactured pumps.
- Third-Party Inspection: Achieved 100% success in third-party inspections every month by developing and refining the inspection process.
- Visual Management: Developed foundational processes for Visual Management, enhancing operational visibility and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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morning
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Timeline
Global Supply Chain and Demand Planning - Schneider Electric
08.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist | WAG-12 E-loco (Services) - Alstom
11.2020 - 07.2023
Procurement Specialist Engineer - EDFC Project - Alstom
02.2018 - 10.2020
Material Planning Specialist - GRUNDFOS
12.2016 - 01.2018
Planning Engineer - Jash Engineering Limited
09.2014 - 12.2016
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya - Master of Computer Application,