* 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.

Manufacturing Engineer Intern-Operations

* 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.

Operations Planner

* 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%.

Manufacturing- Senior Associate Engineer

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Abhinandan Yavagal

BVB College of Engineering

San Jose State University