Preethi Srinivasan

Results-driven Senior Procurement Analyst, adept in data analysis and strategic sourcing. Achieved a 75% reduction in service issues through root cause analysis and implemented cross-functional solutions that optimized procurement workflows. Strong negotiator with proven success in vendor management and collaboration, driving significant cost reductions and enhancing delivery performance. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.

In-House Brewery Strategic Evaluation - Boston University

This project, undertaken during my first semester in Quantitative and Qualitative Decision Making, involved a dynamic business simulation focused on a significant strategic decision: evaluating the rationale for a thriving restaurant to invest in an in-house microbrewery.

Through this immersive experience, I applied a range of decision support tools to analyze key functional areas:

Operations Management: Explored process optimization strategies for potential brewery operations.
Innovation and Technology Management: Assessed the impact of cutting-edge packaging solutions, such as temperature-sensitive labels, potentially utilizing What-If Analysis to understand different scenarios.
Marketing Strategy: Leveraged a PESTEL Analysis to understand the external market environment and inform potential marketing approaches.
Financial Analysis: Projected profitability and assessed financial viability using Break-Even Point Analysis and Sensitivity Analysis under various conditions.
This project powerfully illustrated the importance of combining quantitative data with qualitative insights to arrive at robust and well-informed business decisions across these critical areas. It provided valuable hands-on experience in strategic thinking and the application of decision-making tools.

Skills: Business Simulation, Decision Making, Strategic Management, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Operations Management, Innovation Management, PESTEL Analysis, SWOT Analysis (implicitly through strategic thinking), Break-Even Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, What-If Analysis.