Ankit Wadhwa
Vienna,VA
Summary
Experienced Foreign Service Officer with over 10 years of expertise in the public and private sectors, including a strong background in supply chain management and international operations. Proven track record of fostering partnerships, negotiating complex agreements, and driving operational efficiencies in high-pressure environments. Passionate about foreign policy and international development, leveraging a global perspective and strategic insights to shape impactful policies that enhance U.S. foreign relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Service Officer
U.S. Department of State
09.2018 - Current
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed projects with high success rate.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Liaised with other government agencies and private organizations to coordinate transportation activities.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records and compliance with department policy.
- Inventoried warehouse stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Collaborated with other departments to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.
Supply Chain Analyst II
Benchmark Electronics Inc
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Member of the L-3 Communications product line. Managed supply chain activities for the C130, F15, Aviation Systems, Power Systems and Esterline projects.
- Forged relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers to improve cost-effective delivery options.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
Buyer
Mcdermott International Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated with IT, Supply Chain and Marketing teams to implement and deploy Oracle ERP and Amazon Business systems.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Procurement Specialist
Schlumberger
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Member of the project team responsible for successful completion and delivery of offshore drilling projects for BP (Subsea 7), Chevron (Alder), ExxonMobil (Guyana), and ENI (Zohr)
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Established relationships with over 50 vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Baker Hughes Inc
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Member of the Gulf of Mexico’s Lower Tertiary Integrated Project Team
- Coordinated the implementation of the Hammerhead platform, a first-of-its-kind integrated wellhead-to-reservoir ultra-deep-water completion and production system.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Washington, DC06.2025
Master of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2013
Skills
- International Relations
- Cultural Awareness
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Building
- Logistics Analysis
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Monitoring
- Vendor Relations
- Procurement Planning
- Warehouse Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Foreign Service Officer
U.S. Department of State
09.2018 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst II
Benchmark Electronics Inc
02.2018 - 09.2018
Buyer
Mcdermott International Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2018
Procurement Specialist
Schlumberger
12.2014 - 07.2016
Supply Chain Coordinator
Baker Hughes Inc
06.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence University
Master of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Logistics Technology
University of Houston
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