Silky Gogna
San Jose,CA
Summary
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain operations, and enterprise transformation. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to drive process optimization, operational excellence, and strategic forecasting. Skilled in root cause analysis, demand signal alignment, visual management, and executive-level reporting. Adept at supporting business architecture goals by enhancing the end-to-end value stream and Quote-to-Cash operations. Strong collaborator with experience in scaling solutions through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Excellence Leader
Flex Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
- Lead cross-functional initiatives aligning demand signals with downstream planning to support Quote-to-Cash operations and improve forecast accuracy.
- Spearheaded enterprise-level process improvements using Lean methodologies, resulting in a 50% reduction in assembly time and 15% increase in productivity.
- Conducted detailed root cause analysis and implemented systemic corrective actions to enhance throughput by 25% and reduce operational delays.
- Facilitated strategic forecasting and performance reviews with business unit leaders, supply chain managers, and customer operations stakeholders.
- Championed digital transformation and system automation efforts using machine learning logic, leading to a 25% workforce reallocation.
- Provided executive-level reporting and performance dashboards for data-driven decision-making and risk visibility.
- Mentored junior analysts and drove Lean DNA initiatives, training 500+ team members in visual factory, VSM, and continuous improvement tools.
- Directed Kaizen events and value stream mapping workshops to reduce cycle times by 20% and improve Turnaround Time (TAT) by 30%.
- Supported business continuity by aligning material flow analysis with customer delivery targets and internal inventory KPIs.
Import and Export Manager
Speedways Rubber Company
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Improved logistics forecasting and supply chain visibility, enhancing on-time delivery and operational cost efficiency.
- Negotiated with global vendors and logistics partners, reducing freight rates by 10% and consolidating shipments for a 20% cost reduction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve gaps in documentation and delivery pipelines, supporting improved service architecture.
- Led analysis of import/export processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to streamline cross-border operations.
Education
Electronics And Communications Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, PB01-2015
Skills
- Business & Process Architecture Forecast Modeling Quote-to-Cash Process Visual Management Cross-functional Collaboration Strategic Forecasting
- Root Cause Analysis Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Executive Reporting Lean & Six Sigma Automation & Digital Transformation
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2023)
- Project Management – CAP PM (2023)
- Automotive Quality Core Tools (2023)
- Business Analysis Foundation (2023)
- Continuous Improvement Basics (2023)
- CAP Quality (2023)
- Business Analyst Fundamentals (2020)
Accomplishments
- Generated $2.23M in savings by implementing Lean-based Kaizen activities in partnership with Japanese Sensei.
- Elevated CIMT score from 0.9 to 1.6 within 3 months through systematic gap analysis and targeted process improvements.
- Designed replicable production systems that improved On-Time Delivery (OTD) by 12% and reduced space utilization by 50%.
- Reduced internal quality issues by 35%, improving customer satisfaction and reducing recurring service complaints.
Timeline
Senior Business Excellence Leader
Flex Ltd.
04.2022 - Current
Import and Export Manager
Speedways Rubber Company
06.2015 - 09.2021
Electronics And Communications Engineering
Punjab Technical University