Saurav Rath
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 9.5 years of experience driving Inventory Planning, Digital Product Development, and Process Excellence across Retail, Medical Devices, and Infrastructure industries. Expertise in leveraging data analytics, synchronized planning, and digital tools to optimize supply chain processes and enhance user experience. Proficient in Power BI and Minitab, with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, implementing innovative solutions, and achieving cost efficiencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead- Last Mile Supply Chain Operations and Field Inventory
Medtronic
07.2023 - Current
- Leading a team of 150+ in managing order-to-cash and returns across a network of 12 Forward Stocking Locations, with an annual supply chain cost of USD 3.7M
- Enhanced inventory visibility using an Azure-based tech tool for field inventory worth USD 6.8M
- Developed and implemented an MIS system in Power BI to track operational KPIs and OKRs
- Spearheaded a VMI optimization solution, reducing inventory by 24%
- Led the development of a tool for near-expiry inventory salvation, resulting in additional annual revenue of USD 0.6M and expiry reduction by 22%
Manager - Supply Chain Excellence and Field Inventory
Medtronic
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Ideated and launched a low-cost go-to-market model, driving a 35% EBITA increment
- Redefined warehouse operations, improving productivity and achieving net savings of USD 220K
- Designed a cost-to-serve model that identified cost reduction opportunities of 12%
- Led the setup of a distribution hub, coordinating complex system changes and realizing annual savings of USD 290K
Deputy Manager - Process & Channel Design
Medtronic
- 06.2021
- Drove the design and rollout of automatic stock replenishment for 14 supply nodes, in SAP APO, reducing inventory by USD 0.9M
- Established a Free Trade Warehouse to streamline import processes, achieving annual savings of USD 180K
- Collaborated on supply chain network analysis and optimization for India, unlocking savings of USD 0.9M
Manager – Logistics
ITC Limited
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Led a team of 11 for warehouse operations and with tech-driven process improvement initiatives
- Managed the operations of an apparel warehouse, with total capacity of 15 lakh units and 45 manpower
- Contributed to E-Commerce Market-place model enablement, increasing channel sales volumes by 20%
- Streamlined order fulfilment flow in warehouse through Time study; raised daily order fulfilment by 20%
Senior Engineer- Project Planning
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Directed project planning for a $22M electrical infrastructure project
- Ensured free cash flow of $2.04M in six months while managing a team of 150
Education
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain
S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
Mumbai, India 01.2017 - 12.2017
B. Tech - Electrical Engineering
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT)
Burla, Odisha 01.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Supply Chain Planning and Optimization
Digital Product Development and Roadmap Management
Data Analytics and Visualization
SQL
Power BI
Cost-to-Serve Analysis
Process Excellence and Change Management
End-to-End Supply Chain Interactions
Cost reduction
Certification
2023, Product Management A-Z, Udemy
Accomplishments
- APAC Supply Chain Employee of the Quarter – Q2 FY20, Medtronic
- Annual Excellence Award – Medtronic (2021-2023)
- Champion, Medtronic Spark 2.0 – Secured $120K funding for product innovation
- ISC Enabler of the Quarter – Q2 FY20
Timeline
Lead- Last Mile Supply Chain Operations and Field Inventory
Medtronic
07.2023 - Current
Manager - Supply Chain Excellence and Field Inventory
Medtronic
07.2021 - 06.2023
Manager – Logistics
ITC Limited
07.2017 - 03.2019
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain
S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
01.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Engineer- Project Planning
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.2012 - 05.2015
B. Tech - Electrical Engineering
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT)
01.2012 - 12.2012
Deputy Manager - Process & Channel Design
Medtronic
- 06.2021
2023, Product Management A-Z, Udemy
2022, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Simplilearn (IASSC certified)
2021, SQL for Data Science, UC Davis through Coursera
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