Lokesh Varma
Supply Chain Analyst | Expert in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimization & Logistics | 4+ Years in Agile, Lean Six Sigma Environments | Skilled in SQL, Excel VBA, Power BI, SAP
- Role
- Supply Chain Analyst at Walmart
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lokesh Varma
4+ years of experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, specializing in inventory planning, demand forecasting, and data analysis to optimize supply chain operations and drive continuous improvement. Expertise in requirement gathering, implementation, and maintenance of supply chain solutions, with practical experience in Agile, Waterfall, and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver process improvements. Proficient in end-to-end process integration for Supply Chain Management including Raw Material Sourcing, Procurement, Production Planning, Finished Goods, Inventory Management, Order fulfillment, Delivery Processing, Returns Management, and Invoice Verification. Leveraged historical sales data and market trends to accurately create demand forecasts, enabling optimized production planning and inventory management and reporting using Advanced Excel functions like VBA and Macros.
Experience
Supply Chain Analyst
Aug 2024 — Present
Led the successful implementation of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to analyze and optimize warehouse picking operations, resulting in a 20% increase in picking efficiency and a 25% reduction in picking errors. Achieved a 25% reduction in lead times and a 15% increase in production throughput by implementing process improvements in SAP and fostering collaboration with procurement and operations teams. Implemented comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of a new inventory management system, resulting in a 25% reduction in annual inventory holding costs and improved operational efficiency. Accelerated decision-making by 10% by leveraging interactive dashboards in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, powered by VBA and Macro, to provide real-time visibility into supply chain metrics and support efficient inventory allocation and order fulfillment. Collaborated closely with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to identify and address 5 potential supply chain disruptions, Improved order fulfillment accuracy by 80% and increased customer satisfaction by 90%.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science - MS
2023 — 2024
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