RAJESH PATEL
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Dallas, TX · r.patel@email.com · (555) 214-7788
Summary
Senior supply chain manager with 12+ years leading end-to-end planning, procurement, and logistics for consumer goods manufacturers. Delivered $8.4M in annual cost savings while improving on-time-in-full delivery from 89% to 97%.
Experience
Senior Supply Chain Manager · PepsiCo
2019 - Present
- Directed S&OP process across 6 manufacturing plants and 14 distribution centers, improving forecast accuracy from 71% to 88%
- Negotiated freight and co-packer contracts that cut logistics spend by $4.2M annually (11%)
- Led SAP S/4HANA implementation for the planning module, reducing planning cycle time from 5 days to 2
Supply Chain Manager · Kraft Heinz
2014 - 2019
- Managed inventory strategy for a $220M product portfolio, reducing days of supply by 18% while maintaining a 98% service level
- Consolidated the 3PL warehouse network from 9 to 6 sites, saving $1.6M annually in fixed costs
Education
MBA, Supply Chain Management — Michigan State University · 2014
Skills
S&OP, Demand Planning, SAP S/4HANA, Vendor Negotiation, Inventory Optimization, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics Management, Forecasting, Procurement Strategy, Cross-functional Leadership, Budget Management, CSCP Certification