APICS certified supply chain professional with over 6+ years experience with global companies, Bosch, Volvo Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Daimler and Caterpillar. involved in supply chain planning, procurement, sourcing and logistics. During my career stint, I have coordinated, and anchored projects worth $4.4 Mn aimed at optimizing processes across the value chain. Currently working as a Supply Network Operations Supervisor with Caterpillar India leading supply chain network planning, New Product Introduction, PFEP, inventory, freight and packaging for about 10,000 parts sourced via 500+ suppliers across 5 product lines. Actively involved in data analytics and Industry 4.0 projects to bring visibility in supply chain, parts, returnable pallets, in order to reduce supply chain inefficiencies and maximum utilization of assets, thus, reducing costs, enhancing agility, and satisfying customer expectations in a timely manner. Areas of expertise • Procure-To-Pay • Freight analytics and optimization • Industry 4.0 – Supply Chain (Data analytics/track and trace/e-Kanban) • Material Flow • Inventory management • MRP based planning • Pull based production system • Vendor Management • Internal logistics and material handling • Customized material handling equipment • Parts sequencing and kitting (kit cell design and error proofing) • Packaging design