Tushar Panhalkar

• Execute demand planning and forecasting for transformer core coil assemblies and enclosures using historical data and market trends to support production schedules. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, sales, and quality) to align supply chain strategies with operational goals. • Manage end-to-end procurement processes and supplier relationships across the U.S., Mexico, and India, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and on-time delivery. • Oversee import/export compliance and prepare documentation for cross-border shipments from Mexico to the U.S., ensuring adherence to customs and trade regulations. • Utilize Infor ERP and X4 to manage purchase orders, track inventory, analyze MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and streamline procurement workflows. • Implement Laserfiche for efficient document management and digital storage of purchase orders, import/export files, and compliance records. • Coordinate international logistics for ocean freight from India, applying lead time analysis and demand forecasting to mitigate supply risks and improve delivery performance. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including supplier performance tracking, cost analysis, and logistics optimization, to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Managed end-to-end reverse logistics and RMA (Return Material Authorization) processes for high-value clients including Siemens and Abbott, ensuring timely return flows and warranty replacements. • Utilized ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and SWB tools to process purchase orders, manage invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate inventory records. • Partnered with design, operations, and supply chain teams to align logistics activities with customized post- production and serialized part requirements. • Developed cost estimates and service quotes for reverse logistics programs, supporting procurement teams in supplier negotiations and SLA compliance. • Analyzed return trends, inventory data, and material movement using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) to provide insights for demand planning and inventory optimization. • Served as a liaison between clients, suppliers, and internal teams, resolving warranty claims, material discrepancies, and procurement-related issues. • Ensured accurate RMA documentation and ERP updates to meet Business Systems Analyst (BSA) requirements and maintain real-time inventory integrity. • Supported the onboarding of new post-production services, reviewing compliance documentation, aligning with suppliers, and coordinating logistics and material setup.

Researched Circular Supply Chain Management (CSCM) strategies for automotive OEMs, integrating green procurement and energy-efficient logistics to propose actionable 5-year sustainability roadmaps for automakers. ● Developed a CSCM framework using GaBi LCA software, optimizing closed-loop recycling processes and diverting 25 tons of manufacturing waste annually from landfills for mid-sized automotive suppliers. ● Evaluated circular economy practices of Volkswagen, Ford, and Renault using Python (Pandas), benchmarking renewable material adoption rates and recommending 15% increased use of recycled aluminum in production. ● Identified inefficiencies in reverse logistics networks using blockchain traceability tools, proposing IoT-driven solutions to reduce CO2 emissions by 8 tons/year for automotive aftermarket operations. ● Conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Triple Bottom Line (TBL) evaluations for electric vehicle battery supply chains, quantifying environmental impact reductions of 12 tons CO2-equivalent over 10 years. ● Spearheaded exploration of green procurement policies, advocating for low-carbon supplier partnerships that reduced raw material transportation distances by 500 miles/month in pilot projects. ● Assessed Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, IoT) in collaboration with automotive OEMs, enhancing supply chain transparency and reducing production waste by 1.2 tons/month through predictive maintenance frameworks. ● Collaborated in cross-disciplinary research seminars to design a closed-loop supply chain model for lithium-ion batteries, accelerating prototype development timelines by 3 months for industry partners.

● Analyzed global client procurement data using SQL and Python (NumPy), identifying inefficiencies in supplier lead times and reducing operational costs by $250K through collaboration with cross-functional teams. ● Designed dynamic Power BI dashboards to visualize end-to-end supply chain performance metrics for a retail client, accelerating decision-making by 5 days and improving inventory turnover accuracy. ● Evaluated supplier risk profiles using SAP Ariba, renegotiating contracts with 12 vendors to improve on-time delivery performance by 7 days for a Fortune 500 automotive client. ● Developed Alteryx workflows to automate data extraction from legacy ERP systems, resolving discrepancies in purchase order records and saving 15 hours/month in manual reconciliation. ● Optimized warehouse inventory levels using JDA Software for a consumer goods client, aligning stock with demand forecasts and reducing excess inventory by 500 units in Q3 2021. ● Led Lean Six Sigma workshops for a pharmaceutical client’s procurement team, training 20+ professionals on root cause analysis techniques to address recurring supply delays. ● Audited compliance of 3PL logistics partners against ISO 9001 standards, mitigating $150K in potential fines for a manufacturing client through corrective action plans. ● Implemented IoT-enabled tracking systems for a food & beverage client’s cold chain logistics, reducing stockout incidents by 15 cases/month and improving shipment transparency.

• Ensured accuracy and timeliness in purchase order requisitioning and tracking, integrating forecasting and inventory data using ERP tools (SAP/Oracle) and validating procurement records using SQL. • Conducted data audits and cleanups using SQL-based queries to improve the integrity of supply chain and procurement records, directly contributing to improved vendor performance and reduced delays. • Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to address PO discrepancies, late payments, and contract mismatches, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. • Developed real-time dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to monitor supplier performance, invoice cycle times, and inventory KPIs, enabling proactive decision-making.

Coursework - ISE 140 : Operations Planning and Control ISE 245 : Advanced Supply Chain Engineering ISE 203 : Agile Systems Engineering ISE 200 : Financial Methods for engineers ISE 213 : Principles of engineering management ISE 250 : Leading six sigma improving project ISE 222 : Advanced Systems Engineering ISE 251 : Managing the Lean Enterprise Improvement Program ISE 298 : Special Problems BUS 253 : Negotiation and Conflict Management BUS 286 : Project Management

Relevant courses- Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Process, Metrology and Quality Engineering, Production Planning and Control, Management Information System, Data Base and Information Retrieval Systems