VEENA GAYATHRI
Supply Chain Professional
Hyderabad
Summary
A highly motivated supply chain professional with hands-on experience in sourcing and procurement, Inventory management, and business process re-engineering. Had experience in managing multiple sustainable projects implemented across sectors in the last 10 years. Successfully managed multiple businesses, reached ROI within 3 to 6 months of launching the businesses. Helped businesses grow, thrive and become profitable, by adopting lean manufacturing system, continuous improvement, and Kaizen methodology, resulting in at least 40% increase in the profit. Developed a positive supply chain system which aided in improving the productivity, increased order fulfillment, customer service levels, positive cash in-flows and reduced inventory levels. I believe in mindful and sustainable supply chain practices with shorter return on investments and that’s been my approach to success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Supply Chain Consultant
Cognatrix
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Oversaw demand planning, procurement, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
Supply Chain Consultant
Niyuta Foods
Hyderabad
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Introduced Kanban cards for JIT and better stock fulfillment
- Formulating supply chain planning strategies and forecasting demand
- Effectively coordinated daily production plans, and management of the production & operations, resulting in greater productivity and higher levels of customer satisfaction
- Achieved 30% stock reduction in the phased-out items and reducing the operational cost by 5% and increased profitability of at least 40%
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operational processes
- Reduced bottlenecks in the system by at least 80%
- Decreased service lead-time from 7 days to 2 days
Supply Chain Consultant
B7 Homes
Hyderabad
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Implemented Kaizen methodologies for continuous improvement in the customized furniture business
- Effectively implemented lean six sigma methodology and JIT business processes resulting in reduction of the inventory and 100% on-time customer fulfillment rate
- Leading the process of design and development
- Plan new & innovative design ideas
- Helping clients in choosing the right design based on their requirements and motivating the team to reach the best possible design results
- Coordinated all stages of product development from initial concept art to production finalization for customized furniture
- Worked towards a sustainable supply chain
- Worked on EOQ, ROQ, and ROL inventory management strategies for a transparent ordering system
- Reduced bottlenecks in the production system resulted in increase in the efficiency by at least 50%.
Supply Chain Manager
Gourmet Delights
Hyderabad
06.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed entire supply chain, right from choosing the right vendor development, sourcing & procurement, manufacturing, packing and delivery to the customer
- Implemented end to end supply chain strategies
- Managed entire procure-to-pay process
- Formulated sustainable sourcing strategies
- Identify cost saving areas across the entire supply chain
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
- Analyze data and make effective sourcing and supply chain decisions.
Supply Chain Manager
Sahasra Boutique
Hyderabad
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Co-managed an online fabric boutique which mainly dealt with customized clothing
- Sourced the material from different places in India, through the selected vendors
- Managed clients from different parts of the world, understand their requirements, design the patterns as per their requirements and once the customer approves, our workmen would start working on their approved designs and would deliver them before time
- Built a strong workmen relationships, monitored their performance from time to time and gave them appraisals and performance bonuses based on their performance
- Managed entire procure to pay process in the supply chain
- Ensured that orders are delivered OTIF.
Manager
Huhtamaki Paper Products
Hyderabad
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Client Servicing & Operations, Understanding client’s requirements and develop carton designs and prototypes
- New product development and involvement in the product journey from start to end
- Coordinated all stages of product development from initial concept art to production to dispatch
- Performed cost negotiations with client’s to help protect company profit margins
- Responsible to implement the end-to-end supply chain strategies
- Conduct cost analysis, negotiation and contract with the suppliers
- Proactively acted on replenishment strategies and inventory optimization
- Monitor the efficiency of the supply chain and build strategies to increase it
- Responsible for both – sales as well as the supply chain operations in the carton division.
Asst. Manager
BILT
Chennai
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Handled Stationery & Paper sales for the entire south zone
- Handled a team of sales officers and merchandisers, for sales as well as for the marketing
- Responsible for the marketing of the brand through different customer engagement programs
- Responsible for the visibility of the brand in the entire south zone
- Created a huge loyal customer base for the brand through different trade schemes
- Was a very responsible KAM who handled over 100 corporate clients and around 2000 SKU's.
Education
Executive MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
IIM KASHIPUR
Kashipur 01.2022 - 01.2023
PGP - Manufacturing & Operations Management
SCMLD
Pune 06.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelors of Technology - Electricals & Electronics Engineering
Sridevi Women's Engg. College
Hyderabad 06.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
Inventory Management
undefinedCertification
Supply Chain Management
Work Availability
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Timeline
Supply Chain Management
08-2023
Six Sigma Black Belt
08-2023
Blockchain In Supplychain
07-2023
Executive MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
IIM KASHIPUR
01.2022 - 01.2023
Supply Chain Consultant
Cognatrix
01.2022 - 09.2022
Supply Chain Consultant
Niyuta Foods
12.2020 - 12.2021
Supply Chain Consultant
B7 Homes
12.2018 - 07.2021
Supply Chain Manager
Gourmet Delights
06.2015 - 03.2018
Supply Chain Manager
Sahasra Boutique
07.2014 - 03.2018
Manager
Huhtamaki Paper Products
02.2012 - 04.2014
Asst. Manager
BILT
06.2010 - 02.2012
PGP - Manufacturing & Operations Management
SCMLD
06.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelors of Technology - Electricals & Electronics Engineering
Sridevi Women's Engg. College
06.2003 - 04.2007
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