Amit Darekar

About Amit Darekar

As a seasoned Supply Chain Engineer with over a decade of experience, I specialize in…

Experience

1. Senior Supply Chain Engineer

   Schneider

   Sep 2018 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

   Schneider is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Schneider’s solutions include van truckload, dedicated, regional, bulk, intermodal, transportation management, supply chain management, warehousing, and port logistics services.Responsibilities- Serve as a customer-facing consultant, crafting tailored solution methodologies and delivering compelling recommendations to drive client acceptance and satisfaction- Spearhead business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities and driving continuous improvements for existing clients through in-depth engineering analysis- Define project objectives, ensuring that all deliverables exceed client expectations and meet or surpass analysis requirements- Conduct comprehensive supply chain network studies, transportation analysis, and warehouse optimization projects to achieve cost reductions, enhance service levels, and maximize revenue potential- Communicate complex engineering solutions and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels- Draft and develop Statement of Work (SOW) proposals, articulating clear deliverables and methodologies for potential consulting clients- Innovate and automate engineering processes by creating and documenting tools and methodologies, enabling efficient workflows and streamlining operations- Develop and enhance in-house engineering and operations research tools, leveraging advanced technologies such as CPLEX, MS Access, Python, Alteryx, Tableau, and Advanced Excel- Stay current with emerging technologies and tools in the supply chain engineering field, ensuring best-in-class solutions for clients- Mentor and coach junior engineers on storytelling, presentation skills, and refining their written and oral communications to improve client-facing engagements.

Education

• Mumbai Educational Trust, MET League of Colleges

  Master of Management Studies (MMS), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2003 — 2005

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Science - MS, Technology Management

  2015 — 2018

• New College, Kolhapur

  HSC, Science

  1994 — 1996

• D. Y. Patil College of Engineering & Technology, KASABA BAWADA (DYPCET)

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• R
• Supply Chain Management
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Data Analysis
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Retail
• Data Visualization
• Budgets
• Forecasting
• Negotiation
• Team Management
• Key Account Management
• Operations Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Data Mining
• Customer Service
• Merchandising
• Tableau
• Management
• Fmcg
• Python