Kavi Sharma

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing, while negotiating terms to achieve favorable pricing
• Pioneered the implementation of an advanced ERP system to discern impactful trends, strategically minimizing excess stock, and effectively mitigating holding costs
• Increased Inventory Turnover by 20% through better demand forecasting, resulting in reduced carrying costs and improved cash flow.
• Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.

Supply Chain Roles:

• Optimized inventory management for the Quality Department by harnessing the power of an ERP system to vigilantly track and control the inventory levels, lot numbers, expirations, and consumption rates across a diverse portfolio of 200 SKUs
• Cultivated robust partnerships with vendors and on-site supply chain collaborators, ensuring seamless provision of essential resources for the laboratories, thus guaranteeing optimal operational efficiency
• Collaboratively implemented a comprehensive Reorder Point (ROP) and Reorder Quantity (ROQ) strategy with on-site supply chain partners for all laboratory items
• Executed weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) analyses to proactively assess shifts in consumption rates, all aimed at fostering peak operational efficiency within the laboratories

Laboratory Roles:

• Conformed to company and FDA regulations on the recording of all acquired samples, tests, equipment calibrations, and product received by the laboratories
• Championed thorough investigations throughout the production process, employing advanced methodologies including the creation of detailed timelines, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), and the application of the 5 Why's technique
• This proactive approach not only aimed at waste reduction but also fostered a culture of uniformity and continuous improvement
• Oversaw project timelines meticulously, proactively engaging with diverse team members to guarantee the punctual accomplishment and delivery of projects
• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of business processes, pinpointing strategic improvement opportunities for accelerated business growth
• Employed meticulous time analysis to optimize labor efficiency, resulting in a transformative reduction of lab testing turnaround times from 48 hours to an impressive 24 hours
• Provided training to new hires by complying with company regulations and standard operating procedures
• Orchestrated a dynamic cross-functional team to delve deep into the core issues causing production delays, fostering a collaborative and insightful approach to problem-solving.