Keshav Nair

Led global demand and supply planning for Artificial Lift and Production Automation (~$1B+ revenue), aligning S&OP, manufacturing, and procurement functions to improve forecasting, inventory control, and customer fulfillment. Managed planning for 5200+ SKUs across global supply chain; improved order fill rates by 35% and reduced inventory by 25% Optimized MRP parameters to reduce excess inventory by 30% and third-party buyouts by 60% Led $8M inventory optimization initiative to realign global stock, improving inventory turns, free cash flow, and cutting procurement costs by 28% Shifted sourcing strategy from single to multi-source procurement, increasing margins by 15% and improving supply chain resilience Developed and implemented risk mitigation plans, decreasing global disruptions by 35% and reducing lead times by 15% 🔑 Keywords: Demand Planning | Supply Planning | Inventory Optimization | MRP | Forecast Accuracy | Procurement | Supply Chain Analytics | Oilfield Services | Inventory Turns | ERP | JD Edwards | S&OP | Multi-Sourcing Strategy | KPI Metrics | Cross-Functional Leadership

Owned end-to-end demand forecasting for 7 product lines (~$800M annual revenue), aligning Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain through integrated S&OP planning and data-driven decision-making. Forecasted demand for 4000+ SKUs with 92% accuracy, using Power BI and KPI analysis Developed and implemented safety stock strategies, reducing expedites by 75% and improving gross margin by 12% Cut stockouts by 30% and ensured 92%+ material availability by syncing procurement and planning schedules Delivered 28% YoY improvement in forecast accuracy by tracking KPIs across demand and supply Collaborated cross-functionally to align forecast outputs with business targets and production constraints 🔑 Keywords: S&OP | Demand Forecasting | Supply Chain Planning | Forecast Accuracy | Safety Stock Optimization | KPI Dashboards | Power BI | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Procurement Alignment | Material Availability | Oil & Gas Supply Chain | ERP | JD Edwards

Managed tactical planning, inventory control, and supply-demand synchronization for 6 internal business units, enabling faster fulfillment and better material flow. Improved customer satisfaction by reducing stockouts by 35% using DRP methodologies Shortened process timelines by 45% through effective cross-branch coordination Maintained planning data accuracy for 500+ SKUs in ERP, supporting smoother operations Canceled $500K+ in unnecessary orders, driving 20% cost savings Proactively identified potential disruptions and deployed countermeasures, increasing resilience by 15% 🔑 Keywords: Supply Chain Coordination | DRP | Inventory Management | ERP Data Accuracy | Cost Savings | Lead Time Reduction | Demand-Supply Alignment | Inventory Visibility | Oilfield Services | Fulfillment Improvement | Tactical Planning

Led strategic sourcing and global category management for $2B+ in spend, identifying cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities across vendor partnerships and procurement contracts. Consolidated 900+ suppliers, improving procurement efficiency by 30% Reviewed $600M+ in contracts and reduced leakage by 20% Identified global strategic partners and drove 26% spend reduction Supported contract negotiations and commercial terms analysis across categories Built actionable insights from global spend data to inform sourcing strategy 🔑 Keywords: Strategic Sourcing | Category Management | Global Procurement | Contract Management | Supplier Consolidation | Spend Analysis | Cost Reduction | Vendor Management | Oil & Gas Sourcing | Commercial Strategy | Procurement Analytics

Provided academic assistance to undergraduate students, helping them grasp statistical concepts and data analysis techniques. Led study groups and one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve student understanding of business statistics, increasing student performance by 20% on average. Assisted in the development and delivery of instructional materials, including presentations, worksheets, and practice problems, helping clarify complex topics for students. Helped students with data interpretation, offering insights into statistical tests and concepts, which contributed to improved assignments and project outcomes. Maintained office hours to provide direct, accessible support for students struggling with course material, fostering a productive and supportive learning environment. Contributed to the design of new resources, including guides and tutorials, that were later used to assist future students in understanding core statistical concepts. 🔑 Keywords: Academic Support | Business Statistics | Data Analysis | Student Tutoring | Statistical Software | Excel | Grading | Data Interpretation | Instructional Support | Study Groups | Educational Assistance

Managed front-end operations for a high-volume store, processing 100+ daily transactions while ensuring strict compliance with legal age verification policies, achieving a 100% audit pass rate—demonstrating a focus on regulatory compliance and attention to detail. Cultivated strong customer relationships by advising on product selection (wine, spirits, craft beer), contributing to repeat business and increasing basket size by 20% for recommended products—showcasing skills in sales strategy and customer loyalty. Resolved customer issues (e.g., returns, pricing errors) with professionalism, protecting the store's reputation and fostering a positive customer experience, key to maintaining high customer satisfaction levels in any operational setting. Optimized inventory management in a space-constrained environment, reorganizing layouts to reduce restocking time by 40% and minimize product breakage, showcasing strong skills in space utilization and inventory optimization. Conducted weekly inventory counts with 99% accuracy, proactively identifying and addressing shrinkage risks, preventing $5K+ in annual losses, and demonstrating strong attention to inventory control and cost management. 🔑 Keywords: Inventory Management | Customer Service | Regulatory Compliance | Sales Strategy | Space Utilization | Product Optimization | Process Improvement | Loss Prevention | Restocking Efficiency | Transaction Management

Dean's List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020