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Pooja Thakurdesai

Pooja Thakurdesai

Production and Supply Chain Intern

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Supply chain management
    Vendor collaboration
    Inventory optimization
    Cost reduction initiatives
    Distribution network optimization
    Cost efficiency analysis
    Damage reduction
    Operations management
    Erp
    Lean manufacturing
    Engineering
    Vendor management
    Inventory planning
    Cost efficiency
    Strategy
    Cross functional team leadership
    Six sigma
    Project management
    Sap
    Inventory management
    Materials management
    Manufacturing
    Business process improvement
    Supply chain optimization

  • About me

    - Experienced in implementing supply chain concepts like distribution network optimization, inventory optimization and capacity planning - Trained in Operations Management and LEAN manufacturing techniques - ASQ – GBSS (Green Belt Six Sigma) Certified 2009 - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills - A strong team player with excellent communication skills - Proficient in developing technical documentation to include standard operating procedures - Experienced in ERP systems

  • Education

    • Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Engineering Production Engineering

    • Wake Forest University School of Business

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Business Administration Operations Management & Finance

  • Experience

    • Mahindra Group

      Jul 2003 - Jan 2004
      Production and Supply Chain Intern

    • Tata Consultancy Services

      Jul 2004 - Jun 2008
      Systems Engineer

    • Novartis

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
      Supply Chain Intern

    • Lowe's Companies, Inc.

      Jun 2010 - Mar 2014

      1. Continually captained all supply chain optimization activities and served as a logistics expert across multiple merchandise sub-divisions, thus generating a real margin savings of $4.3 MM across 2 years2. Successfully supported the Accelerated Product Line Review process by performing in-depth scenario analysis while maintaining overlapping and dynamic schedules3. Steered a team of 3 members to optimize inventory flow across multiple distribution channels to support merchant teams in case of shortages, excess inventory, promotions and program resets Show less

      • Supply Chain Optimization Sr. Analyst

        Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

      • Vendor Supply Chain Specialist

        Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

    • Teach For India

      Apr 2020 - May 2022
      Teaching Fellow

      1. Created curriculum materials aligned with standards and learning objectives impacting 500+ students 2. Spearheaded a team of six teachers as a Grade Team Leader to identify, resolve and prevent challenges such as low attendance and engagement, behavioural issues and parental disinvestment3. Taught English and Social Sciences in a low-income private school using blended learning methodology and differentiation4. Conceptualized and established an online Choice Reading Club during pandemic time to promote the joy of reading amongst 120+ students and entire school staff5. Fostered the holistic wellbeing of 35 students over a period of 2 years in the capacity of an advisor and mentor Show less

    • Firki - Teach For India Online

      May 2022 - Apr 2023
      Associate Programs - Design and Implementation

      1. Learning Experience Design - Designed 12 courses for Teach For India’s online teacher training platform (firki.co) with a focus on pedagogy and curriculum development2. Program Design and Implementation - Played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of the flagship learning path for future teachers and educators – Firki’s Future Teacher Program (FiFTeaP). Co-ordinated with 4 external partners from different fields of expertise to provide professional development training to 90 educators3. Strategic Partnerships - Established and maintained partnerships with colleges and universities to increase user base4. Provided constructive feedback in the capacity of a course reviewer to three course designers in the team for content and design as part of Firki’s design process to enhance the user learning experience5. Streamlined processes for user onboarding and portal usage Show less

    • Firki - Teach For India Online

      Nov 2023 - now
      Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt

      ASQ - World Headquarters

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      ASQ - World Headquarters
      Jan 2009