Devardhi Desai
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Data-driven supply chain professional proficient in collecting, reviewing and utilizing information about all areas of the supply chain Adept at tracking and modeling data, developing trend forecasts and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of supply, labor and production concerns. Expertise in MS Office, SAP, Crystal Reports and other process focused tools and ERP systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Buyer
HelloFresh
Edmonton, AB
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented best practices to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings for the organization.
- Troubleshooting day to day Supply Chain issues to ensure the smooth execution of the production plan.
- Prepared regular reports and presentations to communicate key findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making processes.
- Demonstrated an understanding of market dynamics and early commitment needs to ensure capacity availability for project and operations materials sourcing schedules.
- Conducted competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and benchmarking analyses to support functional leaders in vendor selection and contract negotiations, driving value for the organization.
- Worked cross-functionally with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve supply chain disruptions, mitigate risks, and ensure supply availability to meet customer demand.
- Supported SRM activities by participating in supplier meetings led by Category Management, providing feedback based on supplier performance, and fostering collaborative relationships with key suppliers.
- Worked with Category Managers to align sourcing strategies with current market conditions and the Approved Supplier List, optimizing spend and supplier relationships.
- Continuously worked to improve supply chain processes (forecasting, ordering, and onboarding new ingredients and suppliers, etc.)
Production Coordinator
HelloFresh
Edmonton, AB
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted production schedulers in forecast and inventory for upcoming demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime.
- Directed and motivated 90-100 people team of production staff.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to quality department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Entered information into system to update status reports. Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
- Led team in identifying and implementing lean and continuous improvement actions to enhance production volume and efficiency while exceeding quality standards and product specifications.
- Identified needed resources and aligned with project milestones, deliverables and prioritization for viable production planning.
- Led production processes, including machine and plant activities and human resource management to achieve positive results.
- Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date.
- Assisted with measures to improve efficiency by 50% by presenting performance data reports to management and revising procedures.
- Coordinated with Plant Manager and leadership teams using Lean practices on Continuous Improvement projects and activities to implement quality measures, reducing costs across manufacturing process.
- Increased efficiency of material movement process by 30% with implementation of effective staging process and location matrix.
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Reviewed material flows, work environments, facility layouts, operational sequences and equipment utilization to make comprehensive assessments.
Sales Floor Representative
Walmart
Waterloo, ON
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Replenished floor stock and processed efficient shipments to maintain optimal product availability for customer demands.
- Provided customers with unparalleled service and support for both in stock and back-ordered items, including placing special orders and calling other stores to find desired merchandise.
Operation Consultant
UberEats
Ahmedabad , India
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Increased operations efficiency through execution of improvement processes.
- Managed meetings with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the distribution of key information and encourage the sharing of ideas.
- Stayed abreast of local, state and federal regulations to bolster compliance of corporate procedures.
- Collected and analyzed data to evaluate operational issues and make process improvement recommendations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to achieve sales targets in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Managed and executed processes and tools and implemented ideas to increase revenue from existing accounts.
- Provided exceptional data-driven consultation and support to a diverse portfolio of restaurants.
- Responsible for working directly with our restaurants to analysis restaurant data to identify trends to help both restaurants and UberEATS with their processes and enable their profitable growth.
Education
Post Graduation Certificate Program - Global logistics and professional
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB08.2021
Post Graduation Certificate Program - Supply Chain Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON04.2020
BBA - Business Administration
Narayana Business School
Ahmedabad , India06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Analytical
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Data warehousing and analytics
- Process efficiency management
- Implementing tracking systems
- Developing metrics
- Managing operations
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Project management
- Tool efficiency development
- Performance optimization
- Data processing
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt , Management & Strategy Institute - 2022 Credential ID - 94759662
Timeline
Operational Buyer
HelloFresh
02.2022 - Current
Production Coordinator
HelloFresh
07.2020 - 02.2022
Sales Floor Representative
Walmart
10.2019 - 04.2020
Operation Consultant
UberEats
08.2018 - 08.2019
Post Graduation Certificate Program - Global logistics and professional
MacEwan University
Post Graduation Certificate Program - Supply Chain Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
BBA - Business Administration
Narayana Business School
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