Sanket Naik Nimbalkar

• Reduced procurement costs by 14% through effective negotiation and strategic supplier selection. • Enhanced supplier performance by 15% by resolving issues and strengthening relationships, leading to fewer delays and quality issues. • Managed data analysis and demand forecasting, optimizing inventory levels in line with ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 for medical technology. • Ensured compliance with procurement policies and ISO standards, authorizing purchases, and conducting audits to maintain quality.

• Reduced inventory costs by 10% through analysis of weekly and monthly order patterns, ensuring efficient data management. • Conducted feasibility studies on location, business model, and profitability to support the transition to a cloud kitchen. • Maximized operational performance by assessing supplier quality and maintaining strict cost controls. •Established SOPs for suppliers to standardize performance and quality thresholds.

• Data Quality Improvement: Analysed statistical data and reports to identify performance trends and improve data quality by resolving discrepancies through root cause analysis. • KPI Dashboard: Developed and maintained KPI Dashboard with analytical models, doubling production planning efficiency and enhancing data quality assurance and performance metrics. • Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with cross-functional teams to reconcile variances and enhance order management, refining forecast models.

• Saved 13% in annual inventory costs by setting inventory targets and managing flexibility strategy. • Supported S&OP Cycle with reports and presentations for Pre-S&OP and monthly meetings. • Implemented "Global Planner Concept," improving order management and inventory levels across Europe, Asia, and the USA. • Enhanced demand planning and supply strategy through change management and process improvements.

i] Inventory Control - Maintain and Manage stocks, Maintaining receipts of new items, back-orders and associated issues. ii] Supervising packaging processes - Troubleshoot any packaging problems, Carrying out regular quality checks, Conduct vendor reviews.

i] Supervising assembly processes- Assembly of Volkswagen Ameo Cup Race cars, constantly staying in touch with third party component manufacturers. ii] Inventory keeping of the manufactured components as well as the component stocks.

i] Manpower Handling- Led a group of 8 people to carry out processes efficiently. ii] Got Training in process management,overhauling of machines, manpower handling.

Supply Chain Management,Production and Execution Logistics,Industrie 4.0,Quality Management,Factory Planning.

Industrial Engineering,Reliability Engineering,Product Design and Development,CAD/CAM Automation.