Akshat Doshi
Research Analyst @Rutgers Business School
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WORK HISTORY
Research Analyst @Rutgers Business School
New Brunswick, NJ, US
Leveraged SQL, Python, and Power BI to analyze over supplier records, uncovering 20% data overlap and identifying 15% high-risk profiles, which improved sourcing decisions and enhanced supplier risk resilience.Collaborated with 25+ supplier categories across New Jersey to build a localized procurement framework, increasing supplier diversity by 18% and reducing vendor response times by 12%.Cleaned and integrated a Dun & Bradstreet dataset of suppliers, successfully aligning over entries with internal records to support a centralized, data-driven sourcing strategy.Developed a supplier segmentation model that improved regional sourcing balance by 22%, enabling targeted outreach to underrepresented vendors and reinforcing the university’s ESG compliance goals.Built interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize key metrics such as vendor diversity, risk exposure, contract overlap, and regional representation, improving transparency for internal and external stakeholders.Conducted gap analysis on university-wide supplier portfolios, identifying critical coverage gaps in categories like sustainable packaging and minority-owned logistics providers.Supported the design of an early-warning risk system using supplier performance and credit data to flag potential disruptions before contract renewals or re-tendering cycles.Created a vendor vetting checklist and scoring system aligned with ESG and university compliance policies, helping stakeholders standardize selection and renewal decisions.Collaborated with faculty researchers on a whitepaper on supplier diversity, contributing data insights and regional analysis that informed recommendations for state-funded sourcing reforms.Facilitated monthly workshops for procurement and sourcing teams, training them on the use of dashboards and analytical tools to make informed, equitable sourcing decisions.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
Master's degree, Supply Chain Analytics
University of Mumbai
Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
ABOUT AKSHAT DOSHI
Supply Chain & Procurement professional with 5+ years leading global sourcing, vendor negotiations, and logistics operations. Currently pursuing my Master’s in Supply Chain Analytics at Rutgers, where I combine advanced data tools (SQL, Python, Power BI) with procurement strategy to design resilient, cost-efficient supply chains.At Parth Enterprise, India’s largest paper manufacturer, I restored $2M in annual contracts during COVID by reengineering supplier agreements, launched a recycled-paper product line that generated 26% of sales in its first year, and cut procurement costs by 17%.At Rutgers, I’ve built supplier risk dashboards and segmentation models that reduced vendor response times by 12% and increased supplier diversity outreach by 22%.My edge: I bridge hands-on industry leadership with data-driven analytics. I thrive in solving high-stakes challenges, whether it’s fixing a broken supply line overnight or building long-term ESG-aligned procurement strategies.
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