Kshitij Gaikwad
Supply Chain @ Ryder NA | NPI | Project Management | Data Analytics (Power BI, SQL, Alteryx) | Transportation & Warehouse Optimization | Sourcing & Category Management
- Role
- Senior Transportation Analyst at Ryder System, Inc.
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kshitij Gaikwad
Experienced Analyst with over 5 years of professional expertise in Supply Chain…
Experience
Senior Transportation Analyst
Mar 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Led multiple standalone TMS optimization and cost-reduction projects through the full project lifecycle i.e. covering scope definition, KPI development, stakeholder alignment, execution tracking, and post-project analysis.• Served as the reporting and dashboard workstream owner during a full-scale TMS implementation, reporting to the Project Manager and supporting project deliverables, milestone tracking, and executive KPI communication.• Led a cross-functional initiative to integrate TMS and ERP data into executive-level dashboards (e.g, Transportation Scorecard, Freight Audit Reports) using Power BI and Alteryx, delivering scalable solutions for operational and financial performance tracking.• Supported leadership QBR meetings by preparing KPI dashboards, tracking follow-up actions, and maintaining documentation, reinforcing alignment between project status and executive visibility requirements.• Delivered end-to-end reporting solutions by partnering with senior leadership to define KPIs, gather requirements, and deploy scalable dashboards aligned with PMO expectations and executive reporting standards.• Automated reporting pipelines using Alteryx and SQL, reducing manual effort by over 50% and enabling real-time visibility for supply chain and finance leadership.• Collaborated cross-functionally with stakeholders from supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution to translate requirements into actionable, business-aligned visualizations.• Contributed to PMO knowledge sharing by documenting repeatable dashboard processes and building templates.• Identified $1.2M+ in overspend through scorecard analysis, supporting contract renegotiation and improved carrier alignment strategies.
Education
University of the Cumberlands
MS in Project Management (Executive)
2025 — 2026
University of Pune
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
2013 — 2016
A.I.S.S.M.S Polytechnic
Associate's degree
2010 — 2013
Wichita State University
Master of Science - MS
2020 — 2021
Skills
- Engineering
- Analytical Skills
- Automotive
- Communication
- Professional Communication
- Requirements Analysis
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