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Saikat Hazra

Supply Chain Analyst
Bangalore

Summary

Supply Chain Analyst with over 13 years of experience in leading consulting teams to define, staff, and organize complex, cross-functional projects and metrics. Extensive knowledge and expertise in Supply Chain Solutions and leading customer-facing initiatives and enhance data-driven decision-making for multi-million-dollar supply chains planning. Well-versed in performing complex business analysis to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Thought leadership abilities have been honed through years of working in a fast-paced work environment, and adept at providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Supply Chain Lead

Intel India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed Supply Chain solutions which help us to negotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers; efforts have played a vital role in saving company $35K in 2022.
  • Implemented Data Center operational process and data reporting tool to improve warehouse capacity, inventory and procurement planning; resulting in a ~$15K reduction in expenses YOY
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.

Managing Consultant

IBM India Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Configured SAP IBP for a $4M supply chain, evaluate KPIs, and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of procurement and sourcing operations, resulting in a $300K reduction to the annual supply chain spend.
  • Experience in SCM solution development, including Go to Market Plan, Solutions Design and Delivery, Business Case preparation, Proof of Concepts, Requirement Defination, Business Blueprint, Testing, Cutover activities.
  • Interacted with clients to define and understand long-term goals and strategies.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees offering wealth of skill and talent to team.
  • Alleviated issues by using innovative methods and effective problem-solving skills.

Technical Consultant

KPMG India Services LLP
Mumbai
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
  • Manage a Technical team of 3 Consultants, data analysts, and supply chain planner to execute process improvement projects, which improved lead time by ~15% and resulted in a $150K reduction in annual procurement costs
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.
  • Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.

Business Analyst

Semtech Advance Systems Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Implemented changes to solution's and automation model lead to 10% increase in the forecast accuracy.
  • Introduced an expense tracking strategy to stay within yearly budget goals which reduced business costs by $1.2M.
  • Implemented Sales and Operations Planning business process – leading to 18% increase in on-time delivery, while achieving 25% inventory reduction for manufacturer.
  • Analyzed open orders, backlog, and sales data to provide sales team with insights.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.

Senior Manager

Cipla Ltd
Mumbai
12.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
  • Optimized Supply Chain Solution and procurement process

Technical Lead

Capgemini India Private Limited
Mumbai
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
  • Built product feature lists with stakeholders.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.

Senior Associate Consultant

Infosys Private Limited
Pune
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Constructed financial models and identified modeling scenarios and implications.
  • Monitored and frequently reported on project status to clients and verified projects met client requirements and quality standards.
  • Reviewed and edited client communication documents.
  • Prepared presentation materials to develop and substantiate conclusions presented to clients.

Associate Consultant

Wipro Technologies Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2010 - 01.2016
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
  • Helped team of 8 lead consultants optimize efficiency of current systems by conducting training sessions.
  • Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

West Bengal University of Technology
West Bengal
08.2005 - 07.2009

Skills

SAP APO

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Timeline

Supply Chain Lead

Intel India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Managing Consultant

IBM India Private Limited
09.2020 - 06.2022

Technical Consultant

KPMG India Services LLP
03.2020 - 09.2020

Business Analyst

Semtech Advance Systems Private Limited
03.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Manager

Cipla Ltd
12.2017 - 02.2018

Technical Lead

Capgemini India Private Limited
06.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Associate Consultant

Infosys Private Limited
01.2016 - 06.2016

Associate Consultant

Wipro Technologies Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

West Bengal University of Technology
08.2005 - 07.2009
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