Sumantha Gopu
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Organized Supply Chain Analyst skilled in assessing client needs and cultivating compelling solutions. Well-trained decision-maker with focused attention on detail and drive to manage order flows with expert precision. Offering exemplary client relationship and support skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Analyst
APL Logistics
10.2023 - Current
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies that supported business objectives.
- Analyzed transportation costs to identify opportunities for optimization through carrier consolidation or route adjustments and saved ~5M USD.
- Reported on supply chain KPIs to verify compliance with established standards which helped in improving efficiency to 98%.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Suggested improvements to cut costs and improve supply chain process, incorporating asset utilization, performance measurement and outsourcing approaches.
- Improved cycle count discrepancy rates by 70% through process improvements and maintaining high levels of data integrity.
Supply Chain Manager
Amazon Development Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated team of 15 transportation specialists, implementing effective workforce allocation, shrinkage planning strategies to navigate business fluctuations, resulting in streamlined operations and 98% optimized resource utilization.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed Bags process and implemented strategic plans which enabled additional 30K packages to flow through and improve efficiency and performance of supply chain division by 65%.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and issues, creating actionable insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Each week, implemented Proactive caps for all 43 EU/UK Sort Centers, facilitating smooth operations. Assisted program team in quality audits, leveraging SQL queries and Macros to ensure zero failures, and effectively communicated findings to senior leadership.
- Coached team members on best practices in supply chain management, fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
Supply Chain Lead
Amazon Development Center
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Represented as SME of Asset management logistics - Standardized process for expansion throughout UK, planned ~800 trucks weekly by consuming demand forecast and operational constraints.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies, identifying potential disruptions early during peak 2020 and therefore ensured smooth operation with 100% SLA.
- Introduced advanced analytics techniques into decision-making process, enhancing visibility throughout supply chain network while reducing costs associated with transportation.
- Streamlined supply chain processes by implementing lean strategies and effective communication.
- Worked cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to get truck fill rates revised in order to accommodate ‘carts’ vs ‘pallets’ thereby reducing additional trucks which saved up to 450K €.
Network Operations Associate
Amazon Development Centre
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Planned, negotiated, and sourced trucks for volume transfers for warehouse operations with critical pull times while maintaining responsibility for deal negotiation, supplier reduction, and cost analysis
- Negotiating with carriers as part of procurement team for best price and on time truck placement through manual bidding portal.
- Primary POC for handling reactive transship tracking (NTRBD) process, UK pallet management and contributed to innovation of both processes.
- End of shift metrics publication along with weekly reports that are used to plan actions for different stakeholders from FC /SC/DS and also carriers to ensure 100% compliant to operational standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Osmania University
Hyderabad05.2017
Skills
- Databases & Tools: SQL, Tableau, Power BI, MS Project, MS Suite
- Soft skills: Program Management, Project Management, Stakeholder management, 3P Logistics Management
- Analytical skills: Agile Methodologies, Business Documentation, Procurement, Material Management, Transportation Management, Demand forecasting, Inventory Management Analysis, Supplier performance Analysis, Cost Analysis and Reduction, Risk Management and Mitigation, Data Analytics and Visualization, Continuous Improvement and Lean principles, Cross Functional Collaboration
Work Authorization
Eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship and open for re-location
Timeline
Supply Chain Analyst
APL Logistics
10.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Amazon Development Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
Supply Chain Lead
Amazon Development Center
04.2019 - 09.2021
Network Operations Associate
Amazon Development Centre
09.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Osmania University
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