Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sai Kaushik Avancha

Sai Kaushik Avancha

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Supply chain professional with expertise in optimizing operations and enhancing ERP systems, including SAP and Radius. Demonstrated proficiency in demand forecasting, inventory management, and process optimization using Six Sigma methodologies. Recognized for strategic leadership in logistics and team coordination, with contributions to battery energy storage research. Experienced Scheduler adept in compliance and documentation requirements, showcasing a strong organizational approach.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Strategic Operations Scheduler

MCC Label
Kansas City
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw scheduling for entire plant, aligning processes with high-priority sales and production deadlines.
  • Eliminated four-month production backlog, restoring operations to schedule amid supply chain disruptions.
  • Managed supply chain processes exceeding $65 million, coordinating resources to sustain production flow.
  • Conducted performance analyses of machinery and staff to establish and monitor key performance indicators.
  • Enhanced night shift efficiency by 17%, optimizing workforce performance without direct supervision.
  • Acted as central liaison across teams, ensuring workflow consistency and addressing urgent requirements.
  • Utilized M1, Radius, and SAP ERP systems to manage scheduling processes and ensure accurate tracking.
  • Coordinated inventory updates and production schedules, maintaining current records for internal audits.

Supply Chain Analyst

Vantage Marketing
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Applied predictive analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues, optimizing inventory levels and reducing stockouts by 20%.
  • Implemented lean principles and process improvements, leading to a 15% increase in on-time deliveries.
  • Utilized statistical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics, such as inventory turnover, demand forecasting accuracy, and order fulfillment rates.
  • Achieved a 25% improvement in inventory turnover through targeted analysis.
  • Spearheaded the development of a centralized and automated documentation system, ensuring real-time visibility into supply chain processes.
  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and reduced lead times by 30% through this initiative.

Graduate Research Assistant

Wichita State University
Wichita, USA
01.2023 - 02.2024

Directed Research and Innovation department, overseeing initiatives to advance knowledge in supply chain management.

  • Collaborated with Dean of Business School to spearhead research initiatives and foster innovation.
  • Published research paper 'Harnessing Battery Energy Storage for Peak Hour Commercial Sales,' developing a machine learning model.
  • Developed model predicted sunlight exposure, optimizing battery charging during off-peak hours.

Founder

The Career Diaries
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Launched an innovative application platform that provides students with tailored support for creating essential documents, such as Letters of Recommendation, Statements of Purpose, and other required materials for academic and professional growth.
  • Personalize the platform's services by analyzing each student's individual profile and offering custom recommendations to enhance their applications for different aspects of their careers.
  • Developed a mobile kitchen application that enables students from two schools to select and customize lunches based on their taste preferences and nutritional needs, facilitating on-time meal delivery during lunch breaks.
  • Led all aspects of business operations, including strategic planning, development, and deployment of the applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and high client satisfaction.
  • Managed a team of professionals to deliver projects on time and within budget, focusing on innovation and quality to meet students' needs effectively.

Software Developer

Cognizant
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted data analysis, leading to actionable insights that contributed to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery times and a 25% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Developed financial models to support strategic decision-making, leading to a 10% cost reduction in project implementations.
  • Evaluated complex software performance metrics using advanced analytics tools, resulting in a 30% increase in system uptime over 6 months.

Education

Master of Science - Supply Chain Management

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
03-2024

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications

GRIET
04-2022

Skills

  • Machine learning and predictive analytics
  • Lean process improvement
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Performance and risk management
  • Business analysis and process automation
  • Enterprise resource planning (M1, RADIUS, SAP)
  • Data analysis and demand forecasting
  • Tableau and MS Office proficiency
  • Six Sigma methodology
  • Data Driven Process Optimization

Certification

  • Computational Python
  • IoT Certification by IIT Kharagpur
  • Sports Science Analysis through Python
  • SAP4HANA
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Project Management
  • Machine Learning with Python

Projects

  • Harnessing Battery Energy Storage for Peak Hour Commercial Sales: Built a machine learning model to predict the time of sunlight exposure and charge the batteries during off-peak hours in home with it and sell the excess power during on-demand hours.
  • Accident Detection using CCTV by Deep Learning, Built an Object Detection and Tracking System (ODTS) in combination with a well known deep learning network, Faster Regional Convolution Neural Network (Faster R-CNN), for detection of accidents using CCTV's without human interference.
  • Admit Prediction, Built a machine learning model which predicts admissions, using previously collected data and predicts the admit chance of a student with their scores.

Timeline

Strategic Operations Scheduler - MCC Label
06.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst - Vantage Marketing
05.2023 - 04.2024
Graduate Research Assistant - Wichita State University
01.2023 - 02.2024
Software Developer - Cognizant
04.2021 - 05.2022
Founder - The Career Diaries
01.2021 - 02.2024
Wichita State University - Master of Science, Supply Chain Management
GRIET - Bachelor of Science, Electronics And Communications