Kalpesh Lakhani

Process Optimization - Project & Program Management - Strategic Consulting - Business Transformation - Operational Excellence - Digitalization Initiatives - Lean Management - Change Management - Leadership Coaching - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Reporting and Analytics

- Optimized inventory management by streamlining inbound and outbound logistics activities, developing inventory management logic within order processing systems, and implementing reorder quantity estimations/calculations. - Played a pivotal role in supporting continuous process improvements within internal IT systems. - Developed comprehensive process maps of the E2E supply chain using BPMN 2.0 methodology, streamlining operations.

- Managed supplier relationships throughout the entire lifecycle, including onboarding, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management. - Oversaw master data management, ensuring accuracy and completeness of product/SKU information, supplier details, and customer records. - Designed and created KPIs and dashboards for comprehensive analysis of marketing campaigns, sales performance and supply chain operations.

Designed and implemented a supplier onboarding process, including product master data creation and tool setup for the shop business. Actively participated in process mapping and documentation, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Developed KPIs and analyzed data to enhance operational performance, ensuring consistent delivery times within 10 minutes.

Provided expert consultation on repair and maintenance solutions, employing comprehensive process management for EWAC products and services. Executed growth strategies and change management initiatives aligned with business goals, resulting in a monthly revenue of ₹45,00,000. Coordinated the supply chain operations and successfully planned, executed, and documented seven pending projects within the heavy-duty sectors.

Project planning and pricing for over 15 contract logistics RFQs and tenders, crafting comprehensive presentations and reports. Consulted on cost-effective process management solutions for five end-to-end heavy-lift supply chain operations (ODC cargoes). Led logistics operations, successfully executing critical project milestones. Streamlined container stuffing operations and designed an MIS Tool, driving a 20% productivity increase for transportation involving trucks and hydraulic axles.

Collaborated with engineering and production teams to develop an automation project for SAW welding in dish-end fabrication. Contributed to process improvements, achieving a 25% reduction in cycle times and enhancing weld quality to align with quality standards. Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) and actively supported data analysis. Coordinated and communicated project reviews, facilitating consistent reporting to stakeholders.

• Schwerpunkte: Projektmanagement (IIPMA), Betriebswirtschaft, Supply Chain Management, Qualitätsmanagement, Lean Management • Masterarbeit: Lieferkettentransparenz durch Blockchain-Technologie im unabhängigen Einzelhandel der FMCG-Industrie o Stichpunkte: Digitalisierung, Change Management, Architektur, Rahmenwerk, Smart Contracts, Prozessmanagement • Abschlussnote: 1,5

• Schwerpunkte: Produktionsprozess, Fertigungsplanung und -steuerung, Optimierung (Betriebsforschung), Managemententscheidungsfindung, Datenbank- und Informationssysteme (DBIR), Berufliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten • Abschlussnote/Cumulative Grade Point Index: 7,51/10