Anil Kumar Sunkesula

About Anil Kumar Sunkesula

Supply Chain Analyst with 4+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics analytics. I specialize in leveraging data to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization using tools like SAP S/4HANA, SQL, Python, and Power BI.At Lumen Technologies, I support large-scale supply chain initiatives including supplier risk assessment, cost-to-serve analysis, and working capital optimization, delivering measurable business impact. Previously at TCS, I managed MRP processes, supported S & OP cycles, and improved inventory and supplier performance through data-driven insights.With a strong foundation in business analytics and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), I focus on improving decision-making, efficiency, and resilience across supply chain operations.Open to opportunities in Supply Chain Analytics, Data Analytics, and Operations roles.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Analyst

   Lumen Technologies

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Played a key role in executing a supplier risk assessment for UPS\'s critical logistics partners (air, ocean, and ground carriers) using Oracle ERP Cloud and Python, supporting business continuity across US distribution hubs during peak season disruptions.• Supported a working capital optimization initiative for UPS\'s procurement division by analyzing spend data on fleet maintenance parts and fuel, identifying consolidation opportunities that contributed to $500K in annual savings.• Conducted a cost-to-serve analysis for UPS\'s Last Mile delivery routes in the Northeast region using Python (Pandas/NumPy), identifying underperforming routes and recommending density optimizations that reduced fuel costs by 8%.• Designed and deployed a Supplier Sustainability Scorecard in Power BI to track compliance with UPS\'s alternative fuel vehicle targets, integrating procurement data to support the company\'s ESG goals for the US ground fleet.• Contributed to a Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) process improvement project focused on reducing package sortation errors at a major UPS hub in Louisville, mapping workflows and analyzing bottlenecks that helped improve throughput by 12%.• Integrated demand forecasting data from Kinaxis RapidResponse with UPS\'s volume planning tools to improve staffing models for seasonal surges (e.g, Cyber Week), enabling accurate headcount planning without incurring excess overtime costs.• Developed and maintained a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for logistics network by modeling hurricane and extreme weather scenarios using Advanced Excel, establishing rerouting protocols that minimized service failures for next-day air packages.

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Master's degree, Information Science/Studies

• CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering