Procured fixtures, equipment, and smallwares for 50+ new stores, remodels, and existing locations annually through research, analysis, and vendor negotiations, meeting 95% of operational and financial needs.
Developed and managed equipment budgets averaging $5M per year using SAP Ariba and Oracle ERP, ensuring 98% on-time delivery for new stores, remodels, and chain-wide rollouts.
Created and processed 1,000+ purchase orders annually in SAP Ariba, integrating with Oracle ERP for cost accounting, achieving a 99% error-free payment rate, and resolving 50+ invoicing discrepancies monthly.
Coordinated with 20+ field personnel, vendors, and construction teams, leveraging JIRA and Agile methodologies to track procurement, logistics, and installation tasks. Used Scrum and Kanban frameworks to resolve supply chain bottlenecks 30% faster, ensuring 100% on-time store openings and construction deadlines.
Negotiated pricing with NFR/sourcing teams, reducing costs by 15% via Microsoft Excel-based cost-benefit analysis and maintaining managed inventories to prevent stockouts.
Provided financial forecast analysis to Pre-Construction Estimating Teams, evaluating 200+ fixture plans yearly with Tableau and PowerBI, improving budget accuracy by 20%.
Monitored vendor lead times and production capabilities via SAP Ariba dashboards, reducing delays by 25% through proactive communication with 30+ suppliers.
Maintained and distributed confidential equipment standards checklists using Microsoft Word and SharePoint, updating 150+ specifications quarterly for senior management and operations.
Reviewed 100+ refrigeration requisitions against blueprints with AutoCAD, identifying 10% discrepancies to save $50K in air freight and storage costs.
Recommended cost reductions, cutting departmental expenses by 12% through data-driven solutions presented in Tableau and Power BI to leadership.
Identified and resolved 15+ process gaps quarterly using root cause analysis, improving procurement efficiency in SAP Ariba by 30%.
Oversaw SAP Ariba operations, ensuring 100% data accuracy for 500+ transactions monthly and coordinating equipment removal for 10+ remodels and store closings.
Managed delivery schedules for 300+ equipment items per project, integrating updates in Oracle ERP to achieve 98% alignment with vendors and construction teams.
Assisted in developing 25+ new NFR vendor specifications, ensuring 100% compliance with company quality standards and notifying affected departments of changes.
Reduced labor costs by 10% by presenting alternative equipment options, validated through Excel-based analysis, maintaining equal quality.
Collaborated with sales and operations weekly, adjusting inventory levels in SAP Ariba to meet 95% of store needs and eliminate delays.
Notified stakeholders of 50+ vendor lead time issues annually, maintaining communication until resolution, achieving a 97% on-time delivery rate.
Supported cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment, providing 10+ departments with budget data and equipment standards via SharePoint.
Analyzed refrigeration and fixture requisitions using AutoCAD and Oracle ERP, reducing procurement errors by 15% to support project execution.
Ensured maintenance teams had warranty and service cost data for 200+ capital items, sharing fact-based resources to meet 100% of store support needs.
Directed end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory control, logistics, and distribution, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate to dealerships and ensuring uninterrupted production flow.
Developed and executed supply chain strategies aligned with Hero MotoCorp’s operational and financial objectives, reducing supply chain costs by 12% and lead times by 15% through process optimization and vendor collaboration.
Optimized inventory levels using SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Oracle NetSuite, improving demand forecasting accuracy by 20%, cutting holding costs by 10%, and reducing stockouts by 25%.
Led supplier management and contract negotiations with over 50 global and local vendors, securing 15% cost reductions in raw material pricing while maintaining a 99% quality compliance rate.
Managed backorders and material shortages using SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Kinaxis RapidResponse, reducing backorder resolution time by 30% through proactive lead-time tracking and expedited supplier deliveries.
Conducted advanced demand forecasting, supply chain analytics, and KPI tracking using Power BI, Tableau, SAS Analytics, and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), improving procurement accuracy by 18% and production planning efficiency by 22%.
Optimized logistics and distribution networks using Route Optimization Software (Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru, Descartes Route Planner) and 3PL partnerships, achieving a 14% reduction in transportation costs and a 95% delivery adherence rate.
Integrated supply chain workflows into Project Management Tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Trello), enhancing cross-functional alignment and reducing project delays by 25%.
Spearheaded digital supply chain transformation initiatives, implementing ERP automation (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle SCM Cloud), IoT-enabled tracking, and real-time analytics, increasing operational visibility by 35% and decision-making speed by 40%.
Led cost reduction initiatives using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and Strategic Sourcing methodologies, achieving $1.2M in annual savings while maintaining ISO 9001 quality standards and supplier SLAs.
Ensured compliance with regulatory frameworks (GST, Customs Act), Hero MotoCorp’s ESG policies, and sustainable sourcing practices, reducing supply chain risk exposure by 20% through robust audits and vendor scorecards.
Identified and resolved inefficiencies using Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM), improving process cycle efficiency by 28% and eliminating 15+ supply chain bottlenecks annually.
Delivered stakeholder reporting and predictive insights using ERP dashboards (SAP Analytics Cloud, QlikView), Anaplan for scenario planning, and machine learning-driven forecasting models, enabling a 30% improvement in strategic decision accuracy.
Monitored and improved key supply chain metrics, including Order Fill Rate (increased to 97%), Inventory Turnover (improved to 6.5x), and Perfect Order Rate (achieved 94%), leveraging data-driven insights and continuous improvement frameworks.