Vedhikha Parthasarathy
Cumming
Summary
Supply Chain and Logistics Program Professional experienced in transportation procurement, supply chain analytics, and warehouse automation. Led cross-functional initiatives across a $150M transportation network, translating data into actionable improvements in on-time execution, cost efficiency, and service quality. Focused on enhancing logistics processes and proactively addressing current and anticipated business challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Analyst - Transportation Procurement
Novelis
Buckhead
01.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end execution of annual transportation RFPs/RFIs and 50+ mini-bids, optimizing a network of 200+ carriers through competitive sourcing strategies.
- Manage $150M+ annual transportation spend and deliver $13M in cost savings via strategic sourcing, negotiations, and optimization.
- Build and automate analytics and reporting to improve visibility into carrier performance, compliance, and service metrics for decision-makers.
- Administer transportation rate management with 300+ rate implementations, ensuring pricing accuracy and a 24-hour SLA for rate requests.
Solutions Engineer
Geek+
Atlanta
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed automated warehouse and fulfillment solutions using autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) for retail and e-commerce customers.
- Performed capacity planning, inventory analysis, and SKU profiling to develop scalable automation strategies and implementation plans.
- Built data-driven models to size robot counts, storage, workstation configurations, and throughput targets for large distribution environments.
- Partnered with sales, engineering, and operations to translate customer operational data into solution designs and productivity improvement recommendations.
Logistics Analyst, Distribution Operations
The Home Depot
Smyrna
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Analyzed transportation and supply chain performance data to support operational and strategic business decisions.
- Produced recurring reporting and executive presentations to create visibility into key logistics and transportation metrics.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through data analysis, reporting automation, and performance monitoring.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to support supply chain initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Business Intelligence Analyst
LivePerson
Alpharetta
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed and optimized complex SQL queries and stored procedures to enable self-service reporting.
- Designed data transformations using multi-table joins and user-defined functions for efficient processing.
- Automated reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and improve turnaround time.
Big Data Analyst
HexaCorp
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Designed and implemented big data analytics solutions using Hadoop, Hive, and Flume for large-scale data processing.
- Developed Tableau dashboards and reports to visualize trends and performance metrics for business stakeholders.
- Conducted sentiment and exploratory analysis on structured and unstructured datasets to support business strategy.
Energy Analyst Intern
Effortless Energy, Inc
Chicago
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Performed energy audits and operational analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities for commercial and industrial clients.
- Collected and analyzed facility performance data to support energy optimization projects.
- Prepared technical reports and recommendations to improve energy efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Management Trainee - International Logistics
C.H. Robinson
Chennai
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Coordinated global air and ocean freight operations, enhancing shipment efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined management of transportation documentation, purchase orders, and shipment tracking in logistics systems.
- Facilitated resolution of shipment issues by coordinating with internal teams and external partners, ensuring timely delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Chemical Engineering
Anna University Chennai
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Transportation sourcing
- Carrier procurement
- Supply chain management
- Logistics data analysis
- Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO)
- Program & project management
- SQL
- Python
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Data visualization
Websites
Accomplishments
- Generated $13M in annual cost savings through transportation sourcing and carrier negotiations.
- Managed a $150M transportation budget and completed 300+ rate requests while maintaining a 24-hour SLA.
- Led 50+ mini-bid events annually, optimizing a network of 200+ carriers.
- Designed AMR warehouse solutions that increased throughput by 25% and reduced labor costs by 15%.
Tooling
- Power BI
- SQL
- Python
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO)
Timeline
Logistics Analyst - Transportation Procurement
Novelis
01.2023 - Current
Solutions Engineer
Geek+
01.2021 - 12.2022
Logistics Analyst, Distribution Operations
The Home Depot
01.2020 - 06.2020
Business Intelligence Analyst
LivePerson
08.2018 - 02.2019
Big Data Analyst
HexaCorp
10.2015 - 10.2016
Energy Analyst Intern
Effortless Energy, Inc
01.2014 - 04.2014
Management Trainee - International Logistics
C.H. Robinson
01.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Chemical Engineering
Anna University Chennai