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Pooja Gandhi

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Dual-degree holder in Business and Law with expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and procurement planning. Led supply chain operations in food manufacturing, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced delivery performance. Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills in fast-paced environments, effectively managing stakeholder relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Analyst

Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
07.2022 - 01.2024
  • Drove strategic vendor partnerships and led contract negotiations for 20+ suppliers, achieving a 12% reduction in procurement costs, and improving profitability.
  • Spearheaded demand forecasting and procurement planning, reducing stock-outs by 20%, and enhancing customer fulfillment reliability.
  • Achieved a 98% on-time delivery rate by streamlining inbound logistics and improving purchase order tracking with Excel and QuickBooks.
  • Conducted monthly performance reviews using KPIs (cost variance, lead time, quality), driving accountability, and supplier performance.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with QA, R&D, and production teams to align inventory with operational goals, and launch new SKUs.

Supply Chain Associate

Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
Ahmedabad, WA
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated inbound shipments for over 100 SKUs, maintaining a 95% OTIF (on-time, in-full) delivery rate.
  • Improved procurement record accuracy by 20% through enhanced tracking using QuickBooks and Excel.
  • Supported sourcing and logistics activities for raw ingredients used in functional food production.

Legal Analyst

IACS
Bellevue, India
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted attorneys in family and immigration law cases, including T and U visa support.
  • Conducted legal research, prepared cases for efficient attorney review, and facilitated legal clinics to provide direct client support and education.

Advocate

Gujarat High Court
Ahmedabad, India
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Emphasized case analysis in civil and criminal litigation to drive successful outcomes.
    Utilized cross-examination skills to achieve desired results in court proceedings, with favorable judgments in the Gujarat High Court and the Ahmedabad Sessions Court.
  • Formulated petitions, investigated cases and documents at SMG Partners Law Firm from Mar 2017 to Apr 2020.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) -

Gujarat Law Society
Ahmedabad, India
04.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

New L.J Commerce College
Ahmedabad, India
04.2012

Skills

Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation

Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Business Analytics (Excel, Tally, QuickBooks)

Procurement Planning & Forecasting

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Fast-Paced Decision-Making

Legal Documentation & Compliance

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Word, Tally, QuickBooks, LIMS.

Tools

Google Analytics (basic), SQL (basic knowledge)

Languages

English, Hindi and Gujarati.

Timeline

Supply Chain Analyst

Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
07.2022 - 01.2024

Supply Chain Associate

Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
12.2021 - 07.2022

Legal Analyst

IACS
08.2021 - 11.2021

Advocate

Gujarat High Court
04.2015 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) -

Gujarat Law Society

Bachelor of Commerce -

New L.J Commerce College

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