Supply Chain Management

Varad Palankar

469-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/varadpalankar Dallas, Texas EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Dallas - Dallas, USA August 2024 – Expected May 2026 Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

SDM College of Engineering and Technology – Dharwad, India July 2017 – August 2021 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP and Business application: SAP (PP, MM) SQL, Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project), PowerBI, JIRA Core competencies: Operations Management, Global Logistics and Transportation, Global Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Supplier Chain Analytics, Inventory Management, Accounting, Project Management in Operations

Certifications: SAP (PP-Production Planning) LinkedIn learning, MS Excel Essential Training PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Capgemini Technology Services India Limited - Bengaluru, India April 2022 – July 2024 Senior Analyst

Streamlined cross-functional operations by implementing scalable solutions in SAP S/4 HANA, optimizing supplier coordination, and enhancing scheduling and planning for a semiconductor client.

Ensured seamless daily operations for inbound/outbound transportation and order fulfillment by analyzing production line requirements and refining processes using SAP S/4 HANA (Production Planning).

Resolved discrepancies in over 1,000 work-in-progress material differences between SAP and third-party systems

(Camstar) across 3 plants, aligning data with client needs and ensuring accurate material tracking.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to mitigate delays and improve inbound/outbound IDOC processes, driving efficiency and alignment with risk assessments.

Specialized in SAP IDOC integration, managed MES interfaces, and synchronized third-party planning tools, optimizing production planning processes by successfully clearing 80% of IDOCs through the SAP system. TATA Marcopolo Motors Limited - Dharwad, India October 2021 – April 2022 Trainee – Supply Chain Management

Spearheaded procurement and supply chain improvements by efficiently managing the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, converting PRs to POs using SAP Material Management, and ensuring timely material tracking.

Presented actionable recommendations for process improvements that resulted in negotiating supplier agreements, achieving a reduction in costs on essential components while enhancing overall product quality.

Conducted RFQ processes and analyzed quotations to identify cost-reduction opportunities and achieve optimal pricing for the Magna bus assembly project, securing reduced material costs while improving quality by 30%.

Facilitated price panel discussions and successfully negotiated glass pricing with Saint-Gobain for the Magna bus assembly project, achieving a 15% cost reduction while collaboratively improving glass quality by 20%

Delivered a 50% cost reduction for the Yodha project by transitioning tubular hat rack materials from MS to PVC, and secured a 30% decrease in bending operation costs through successful supplier negotiations. ACADEMIC PROJECT

Modeling and Simulation of Collapsible Barricade – SDMCET, India

Designed and implemented a traffic control system utilizing a lead screw and rack-pinion mechanism, and conducted comprehensive simulations to validate its manual and electrical performance capabilities.

Employed ANSYS software for advanced modeling and simulation of the system, resulting in thorough evaluations with optimal functionality and reliability.

ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCE

Member - Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC) – UT Dallas, USA

Organized a site visit to Walmart's Fulfillment Center, providing hands-on exposure to operations, inventory management, and logistics strategies.

Events officer - Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) – UT Dallas, USA

Facilitated discussions and networking opportunities with supply chain professionals to enhance industry knowledge and career development.

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