Vinay Mishra

• Implemented Rules in SAP which increased the automation percentage for the team from 60% to 80%. • Led the successful migration of processes from Mexico to Bangalore, collaborating with international suppliers and service providers, stabilizing operations in 4 months with 25% workforce optimization despite a 50% reduction in team capacity. • Implemented Cargill Lean strategy, eliminating non-value-added steps, and improved process efficiency by 15% within the first-year post-migration.

• Directed a team of 5 in a strategic supplier relocation project during the pandemic, resulted in a 70% reduction in supplier distance from ports i.e. From 1400 Km to 450 Km. • Decreased lead time from 1 week to 1 day, and a $50,000 reduction in production costs within 6 months. • Negotiated a 5% price increase (down from 15%) by conducting research, negotiating commercial terms like securing faster delivery, better payment terms which saved $65,000 while strengthening supplier relations.

• Oversaw €10M budget and all purchasing needs from India for the retail giant. • Conducted market research across 6 Asian countries, issued RFQs/RFPs, onboarded 2 new suppliers, boosting supplier diversity and enhancing supply chain resilience. • Introduced a color-coding system that reduced size-mixing errors by 98% and cut customer complaints by 95%, improved packaging accuracy for over 10,000 units monthly. • Brought down material expenses by 7% by managing tracking and supply.

• Developed an RFP for a client's LATAM mobile and internet provider, out of 7 bidders secured a contract with one which offered 15% cost savings, reducing annual expenses by $500K. • Saved $200,000 annually for client by securing a new security service provider for their Brazil and Mexico offices and data centers through a well-crafted RFP and eAuction negotiation process.

• Achieved 12% cost reduction, saving €18,000 by renegotiating a supplier's quotation from €153,000 to €135,000, ensuring budget alignment and competitive pricing. • Overcame language barriers by drafting RFPs and eAuction instructions in Spanish, and training suppliers. This resulted in onboarding a new supplier and saving over USD 325,000, with recognition from Accenture and Givaudan for my contributions.