Abhinandan Yavagal: in San Jose, CA

* Improved the efficiency of inventory tracking and management by 60% through real-time dashboards. * Provided training to plant Supply Chain teams (planners/ schedulers/buyers) on using the visualization tools. * Developed and maintained the supply chain KPI's, to ensure the performance is in-line with the business objectives. * Planned and Executed protocols for qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of various GMP equipment. * Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to build project plans, manage risks and resolve issues across a fast-paced evolving business plan. * Designed and qualified the shipping of bulk packaging of products for motor-air-motor distribution.

* Developed forecasting models to manage inventory levels of seasonal grains to avoid rushed high volume demand. * Managed suppliers, purchase orders and partnered with a 3PL to accommodate less than truckload (LTL) shipments. * Developed a model to determine reorder point and safety stock level based on sales input, forecast error and lead time to fulfill the demand across 60 restaurants and retailers to avoid stock-out situations.

* Designed kitting trolleys for different models of vehicles to validate the assembly line processes which eliminated wrong part fitment issues. This resulted in a reduction of cycle time and rework time by 10%. * Increased manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. * Managed the voice of customer and conducted root cause analysis to identify the issue from supplier or in-house. * Streamlined the vehicle inspection process by revising the SOP, reduction in inspection error by 18%.