Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Analytical Storyteller, Market Intelligence Specialist, Sourcing Performance and Strategy Manager

  • Education

    • Rotary laharry matriculation higher secondary school, madurai

      1992 - 2006
      Higher secondary education science & maths first class with distinction

      Activities and Societies: Secretary - Interact (Rotary) Club (2004-05); President - Science club (2004-06); Secretary - Literary association (2004-06)

    • Anna university chennai

      2006 - 2010
      B.tech biotechnology first class with distinction

      Activities and Societies: Treasurer - Origene '09 (Association of Biotechnology); Secretary - Origene'10 (Association of Biotechnology); Member - Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE); Member - Youth Red Cross; Coordinator - Placement Cell (2009-'10); Coordinator - Anti–Ragging Committee (2009 -'10) Awards & Achievements:• Best Outgoing Student Award (2010)• Best Motivational Writer from HRD (2009)• Best Inspirational Essay Award (2009)Research:• Title - Evaluation of Toxorhynchites mosquito larvae as a system for the propagation and detection of Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV)• Research Centre - CRME, Indian Council of Medical research, Madurai.Projects: • Commercial Production of β- carotene from the Marine algae Dunaliella salina.• Molecular studies… Show more Awards & Achievements:• Best Outgoing Student Award (2010)• Best Motivational Writer from HRD (2009)• Best Inspirational Essay Award (2009)Research:• Title - Evaluation of Toxorhynchites mosquito larvae as a system for the propagation and detection of Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV)• Research Centre - CRME, Indian Council of Medical research, Madurai.Projects: • Commercial Production of β- carotene from the Marine algae Dunaliella salina.• Molecular studies on salinity tolerance in Dunaliella salina & Artemia.• Characterization of Gracilaria as a 100% utility product.Industrial Training:• AAVIN, Madurai.• E.I.D. Parry (India) Ltd, Karur.• Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd, Karur.• Craze (India) Private Ltd, Nagari, Madurai.• PEPSI India Holdings Private Ltd, Paravai, Madurai.• Shantha biotech Ltd., Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh. Show less

    • Anna university chennai

      2010 - 2012
      Mba finance and marketing first class

      Activities and Societies: Secretary - Management Association (2011-'12) Awards & Achievements• Best HR Manager (Student) Award (2011)Research:• Title - Key Performance Indicators for the Supply Chain Management of Stores• Research Center Aravind Eye Care Systems, Madurai• Title - Designing a Marketing–Mix Model & 360o Communication Developmentfor Amrutanjan’s Comfy female Sanitary Napkins• Research Center - Leo Burnett, Chennai.

    • Purdue university

      2021 - 2022
      Postgraduate degree business analysis & data science
  • Experience

    • Dell perot systems

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Executive - customer service associate

      Claim Analysis & Adjudication - Health Care (US process)

    • Nestlé india

      Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
      Nutrition officer - infant & maternal nutrition

      Market & competitor analytics; Nutrition profiling & scientific marketing; Organized scientific events, demos & campaignsACHIEVEMENT: Maintained the highest share of voice for Nestlé against cow’s milk & competitions in zone of operation

    • Vivekananda educational institutions

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
      Executive - training, placement & alumni relations

      • HR, Marketing analytics & Talent pool management• Established centralized cell for a group of 22 Institutions, serving >23K female students majorly from tier 3 cities• Networked with corporates for on-campus recruitments• Managed a 20 membered training & marketing teamACHIEVEMENT: Doubled student placements within 2 years of inception and placed 1695 students, in 65 companies

    • Beroe inc

      Sept 2015 - Nov 2018
      Senior procurement research analyst - agro commodities and food ingredients

      Deep dive procurement intelligence reporting, designing cost-saving sourcing strategies, procurement modelling and sustainable sourcing. Built & maintained category core reports, custom KPI dashboards, databases, fact books & high impact articlesACHIEVEMENT: Star Performer (2018) for executing 10+ projects that transformed into successful client pitches & helped retain challenging clients in agro based Industries

    • Self employed

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
      Procurement research consultant – agro commodities

      Expertise area: Global & regional procurement intelligence; Sustainable sourcing initiatives; Value chain & cost optimization; Trade dynamics; Supply-demand-price analysis & forecasting, Supplier screening & engagementClient Base: US, Europe, and Asia

    • Wabtec corporation

      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
      Sourcing performance manager

      • Led digital transformation initiatives• Automated sourcing dashboards and enhanced data-driven strategy planning• Monitored supplier and commodity performance• Managed deployment of new sourcing tools within EMEA region• Contributed to sustainable sourcing initiatives : Decarbonization and life cycle assessment projects in Transit• Organized and maintained sourcing databases• Organized and managed sourcing community events and communications

    • Danone

      Apr 2023 - Nov 2024
      Procurement intelligence and strategy manager - global upstream paper

      • Spearheaded paper market Intelligence and KPIs Automation• Managed sourcing intelligence and strategies for a €250M spend, focusing on risk mitigation, market efficiency, and sustainability• Managed strategic sourcing for €26M spend in upstream flexible paper : de-risking supply, alleviating supplier dependency

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran
      Star Performer Beroe Inc May 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran
      Best Outgoing Student Vivekananda Educational Institutions March 1, 2010
    • Awarded to Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran
      Best Outgoing Student Rotary Club of Madurai March 1, 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Network development and Communications

      Issued by International Dual Career Network (IDCN) on Apr 2019
      International Dual Career Network (IDCN)Associated with Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran
    • CSR Initiative Lead - Samavesh

      Issued by Beroe Inc on Oct 2015
      Beroe IncAssociated with Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran
    • Secretary

      Issued by Interact: Rotary Sponsored Club on Jun 2004
      Interact: Rotary Sponsored ClubAssociated with Aarudhra Dharshini Ravichandran