Prashant Polampally
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Engineer with extensive experience optimizing warehouse and logistics processes. Successfully handled high-volume returns for retailers and e-commerce, processing over 200,000 units annually. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, KPI analysis, and automation to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Demonstrated success in deploying robotic solutions, improving inventory accuracy, and maximizing space utilization to drive significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Engineer
NRI USA LLC
10.2020 - Current
- Managed returns from retailers and e-commerce, efficiently processing over 200,000 units annually, ensuring streamlined handling and optimal turnaround times.
- Developed process workflows for returns management that reduced cycle times by 25% and improved accuracy in return sorting, leading to enhanced quality control and resource allocation.
- Spearheaded deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), resulting in a 70% increase in pick productivity and validated improvements through detailed data analysis and ROI metrics.
- Enhanced picking processes by configuring the WMS pick application (integrating voice picking and 3D digital twin technology) and standardizing SOPs, reducing pick time and labor costs by 20%.
- Designed Power BI dashboards to visualize KPIs across picking, packing, and receiving processes, enabling data-driven decision-making for Distribution Centers.
- Conducted ergonomic assessments, introducing adjustable picking tools that reduced worker strain and absenteeism by 10%, supporting workforce well-being and productivity.
- Led and served as a liaison between the Engineering department and key project stakeholders, including Operations, IT, Sales, and Inventory teams, to ensure alignment and the successful execution of a multi-million dollar warehouse startup, which became NRI's largest facility
Industrial Engineering Co-op
DSC Logistics
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Optimized warehouse product slotting to reduce travel time and improve labor utilization, achieving $100K in savings through improved layout efficiency.
- Automated daily and weekly reporting of warehouse KPIs using Excel Macros, enhancing operational visibility and supporting proactive management decisions.
- Built a real-time inventory visualization tool in Excel for fast-pick areas, improving stock control and response times for high-frequency items.
- Analyzed over 10,000 SKUs with Alteryx for market basket analysis, providing actionable insights into inventory planning and demand forecasting.
- Led the installation of a Layer picker module, increasing order picking rates by 450% (1,450 cases per hour) and boosting on-time delivery rates.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering -
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pune University
Pune, India05.2016
Skills
- Process Improvement: Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Takt time analysis
- Data Analysis: SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Predictive Analytics
- Project Management: ROI Analysis, Time Studies, Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Tools: AutoCAD, Excel (Macros), WMS
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
NRI USA LLC
10.2020 - Current
Industrial Engineering Co-op
DSC Logistics
01.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pune University
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS
Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering -
Iowa State University
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