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Varna K V

Varna K V

Senior Supply Chain Associate
Dubai

Summary

Results-driven Senior Supply Chain and Inventory Analyst with extensive experience in inventory management, data analytics and materials planning within logistics and supply chain industries. Proven expertise in inventory control systems, stock optimization, and data-driven decision-making using SQL, Tableau, Alteryx and Oracle (SQL+). Adept at analyzing inventory performance metrics (KPI), reducing stock redundancies, and ensuring optimal inventory levels to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Supply Chain Associate

DAT Freight& Analytics
03.2024 - Current
  • Manage inventory data analysis to identify surplus, obsolete, or slow-moving stock items.
  • Oversee stock replenishment planning, ensuring optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts.
  • Perform KPI analysis (stock turnover ratio, productivity rates) to optimize warehouse efficiency.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and operations teams to address urgent material requirements.
  • Utilize SQL, Tableau, and Alteryx for inventory forecasting, data visualization, and trend analysis.
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy for materials management in logistics and distribution.

Supply Chain Associate

DAT Freight & Analytics
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Conducted data-driven analysis on $60B+ weekly freight spend to support supply chain efficiency.
  • Benchmarked inventory movement trends and provided insights for procurement planning.
  • Automated inventory reconciliation and reporting processes using Alteryx and Tableau.
  • Assisted in root cause analysis for nil stock and demand fulfillment issues to improve accuracy.
  • Developed and maintained inventory dashboards and KPI reports for internal stakeholders.

Owner

CheeseIcing - Self Employed (Baking)
08.2018 - 04.2022
  • Managed end-to-end inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels for bakery production.
  • Analyzed sales trends and optimized ingredient procurement to minimize waste and costs.
  • Implemented inventory tracking systems to improve forecasting and reduce stock shortages.
  • Led and trained employees in inventory handling, procurement planning, and order management.

Data Analyst

CHAINalytics
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Created data models for 30+ businesses, analyzing complex supply chain trends.
  • Conducted financial and inventory analysis using SQL, Excel, and statistical modeling (SPSS).
  • Designed automated data pipelines for inventory data integration and analysis.

Education

Bachelor's of Technology - Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Stream

College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Trivandrum, India
2007.07 - 2011.03

Skills

  • Inventory Management & Optimization
  • Materials Planning & Control
  • Stock Replenishment & KPI Analysis
  • Data Analytics & Financial Reporting
  • SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, MS Excel
  • ERP & Procurement Systems
  • Business Intelligence & Process Automation

Additional Information

* UAE resident with valid US visa (B1/B2)

Certification

Tableau Data Analyst / Specialist Desktop Certification

Software

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

MS Excel

SPSS

MS Power point

Timeline

Senior Supply Chain Associate

DAT Freight& Analytics
03.2024 - Current

Data Bricks

04-2023

Supply Chain Associate

DAT Freight & Analytics
04.2022 - 03.2024

Tableau Data Analyst / Specialist Desktop Certification

03-2022

Alteryx - Self Service Analytics

03-2022

SPSS Master Class

02-2022

SQL Bootcamp 2022

02-2022

Microsoft Excel Advanced

02-2022

Owner

CheeseIcing - Self Employed (Baking)
08.2018 - 04.2022

Data Analyst

CHAINalytics
07.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor's of Technology - Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Stream

College of Engineering, Trivandrum
2007.07 - 2011.03

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