Vaibhav Patel

A high-performing individual with 2 years of experience delivering high-impact results in the supply chain industry and demonstrating strong communication skills. Proficient in utilizing tools like Power-BI, Excel, and SQL for efficient data analysis and resolving challenges effectively. Demonstrated success by optimizing supply chain processes, maintaining effective relationships, implementing robust purchase order management systems, and leveraging in-depth product knowledge resulting in enhanced efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Inventory Coordinator

Amazon -Whitby, Ontario                                                                           August 2023 – Present

• Enhanced operational efficiency by sorting an average of 350 packages per hour, employing strategic criteria to optimize inventory flow, resulting in a 5% increase in productivity.
• Coordinated the timely release of shipment trailers and efficiently scheduled and supervised loading and unloading activities to ensure adherence to CPT goals.
• Monitored loading and unloading of pallets using pallet jacks into trailers and release trailers ensuring efficient workflow management and task delegation.
• Generated and affixed storage pallet labels to ensure accurate location identification near dock doors, ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
• Coordinated with truck drivers and shunters for optimal trailer parking and creating moves, optimizing dock door assignment, and ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
• Generated accurate bills of lading and other documentation complying with regulations and supporting efficient outbound and inbound logistics.

Purchasing Analyst   

Unilever, India                                                                               January 2021 - September 2022

• Managed the end-to-end procurement process worth $5 million in inventory for the motor vehicle assembly plant.
• Orchestrated vendor relationships and negotiated contracts resulting in a 10% decrease in material costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Onboarded new suppliers by Initiating the sourcing process, and issued RFQs to identify potential vendor partners
• Created manual POs to meet business needs and followed up with vendors for PO confirmation
• Initiated internal stock transfer orders between multiple assembly plants to meet production needs.
• Coordinated with the production teams and created rush orders to meet increased business demand
• Conducted regular cycle counts, audited inventory discrepancies, and promptly reconciled and updated them in ERP systems.
• Analyzed KPIs to monitor supplier performance, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and reducing inventory holding costs.
• Troubleshooted inventory discrepancies by analyzing SAP reports to reduce stockouts and improve accuracy by 15%.
• Compiled inventory reports of stock levels and MRP data and presented them to senior management to facilitate informed decision-making.

Supply Chain Management – Global Certificate                                                                               2024

Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario 

Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Trent University, Oshawa, Ontario                                                                                                   2023

Bachelor of Management Studies

Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science, Mumbai, India               2020