Varna K V
Senior Supply Chain Associate
Liwan Queue Point,Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Procurement professional with 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement. Proven expertise in inventory control, vendor management, freight forwarding, and operational excellence. Adept at driving process improvements, optimizing costs, and leading high-performing teams to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Skilled in fostering strong carrier relationships and implementing best practices to achieve business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Associate
DAT Freight& Analytics
03.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency in inventory control, procurement, and logistics management.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement plans, optimizing cost and service levels.
- Establish and maintain key carrier and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to drive cost savings and service excellence.
- First point of contact for 40 clients, handling all their questions and issues.
- Answered inquiries from a wide range of customers numbering over two hundred companies concerning freight benchmarking reports on weekly basis.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in supply chain efficiency.
Supply Chain Associate
DAT Freight & Analytics
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Lead cross-functional teams, driving operational improvements and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor service levels and implement corrective measures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and reduce procurement lead times by 20%.
- Provide directed market intelligence based on ergonometric modelling and statistical analysis to effectively make pricing decisions for customers.
- Documented project constraints, business impacts and risks, noting potential effects on the organization.
Owner
CheeseIcing - Self Employed (Baking)
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Established and managed a successful bakery business, overseeing operations, procurement, inventory management, and customer service.
- Developed and maintained vendor relationships, ensuring the procurement of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Implemented strategic inventory control systems, minimizing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Led marketing and promotional campaigns, increasing brand recognition and customer base.
- Hired and trained employees, instilling a culture of excellence and customer service.
Data Analyst
CHAINalytics
07.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed logistics and freight forwarding operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
- Conducted data analysis on procurement trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored vendor performance and implemented process improvements to enhance service levels.
- Designed a data pipeline to acquire, clean, and manage data.
- Demonstrated technical skills and utilized advanced Excel capabilities for detailed annual, semi-annual and quarterly reports.
Education
Bachelor's of Technology - Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Stream
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
03-2011
Skills
- Operations & Procurement Management
- Inventory Control & Demand Planning
- Freight Forwarding & Logistics Optimization
- Vendor & Carrier Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation & Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning
- Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Additional Information
* UAE resident with valid US visa (B1/B2)
Certification
Tableau Data Analyst / Specialist Desktop Certification
Alteryx - Self Service Analytics
SPSS Master Class
SQL Bootcamp 2022
Microsoft Excel Advanced
Data Bricks
Software
SQL
Tableau
Alteryx
MS Excel
SPSS
Personal Information
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Associate
DAT Freight& Analytics
03.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Associate
DAT Freight & Analytics
04.2022 - 03.2024
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
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