Abhishek Kumar

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ABOUT ABHISHEK KUMAR

I\'m a results-driven operations and supply chain professional with 4+ years of experience driving operational excellence, strategic procurement, and large-scale project management in the automotive industry. Currently pursuing my MBA at Fisher College of Business, I combine analytical rigor with hands-on leadership to deliver measurable business impact. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:Amazon Pathways Operations Program:• Led a 12-week operational improvement project at Amazon, analyzing 20+ quality metrics and designing a diagnostic tool that reduced recovery time by 2 weeks, earning Network-level recognition• Reduced procurement cycle time by 4 weeks at Maruti Suzuki by implementing SAP ARIBA and introducing reverse bidding across the division• Independently managed a $36M assembly line project with 400+ team members, achieving 5% cost savings ($6M) through design optimization and strategic negotiations• Developed Asia\'s largest carport-type solar plant, reducing company dependence on government power by 17%(design later implemented at Suzuki Motors Japan)• Successfully commissioned $480M mega plant projects and completed tendering for 20+ infrastructure projects valued at $100M+• Increased CNG vehicle production capacity by 100% to 1,400 JPH through structure design optimization and process benchmarking CORE COMPETENCIES:Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Operations Management | Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement | Project Management | Data Analytics (Tableau, SQL, Power BI)| SAP ARIBA & ERP Systems | Contract Negotiation | Cross-Functional Leadership | Budget Planning & Cost OptimizationI\'m passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and operational strategies to solve complex supply chain challenges. Open to opportunities in Supply Chain Management, Operations Strategy, and Business Analytics.Let\'s connect!