Maheedhar Varma Kolukuluri
Procurement Analyst | MS in Supply Chain Analytics | Mechanical Engineer | Data-Driven ML Analyst | Business Development Enthusiast | Proven Clutch Player .
- Role
- Purchasing Analyst at Automann
- Location
- Monroe, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maheedhar Varma Kolukuluri
I build analytics-driven operating systems for supply chain—tools and workflows that…
Experience
Purchasing Analyst
Jul 2024 — Present · NJ, US
I operate at the intersection of procurement operations and data analytics, driving actionable insights and system-level improvements within the supply chain lifecycle. My role focuses on optimizing procurement and returns (RMA) processes through advanced data handling, ERP utilization, and workflow automation. Purchasing Analytics & Procurement OperationsAnalyze purchase trends, lead times, and stock consumption to support accurate reorder planning and supplier negotiations.Monitor pricing variances, MOQ policies, and supplier fill rates to ensure cost optimization and availability across multiple distribution centers.Collaborate with category managers to adjust purchasing strategies based on inventory turnover, demand shifts, and supplier performance metrics. RMA (Returns) Process Design & Supplier ReconciliationLead the documentation, processing, and lifecycle tracking of supplier returns using structured data logs and ERP workflows (Epicor P21).Align credit memos, return shipments, and claim histories with purchasing data to ensure financial accuracy and audit compliance.Maintain supplier-specific workflows to standardize communication and accelerate resolution cycles across varied product lines. ERP & Data Systems OptimizationUtilize Epicor P21 to manage purchasing data, streamline RMA workflows, and support supplier claim tracking across multiple business units.Design Excel-based reconciliation tools to reduce manual effort, enhance visibility, and prepare for future ERP automation.Participate in process mapping initiatives to build scalable templates for procurement analytics and vendor accountability reporting. Cross-Functional CollaborationServe as a data and process liaison between purchasing, finance, customer service, and warehouse teams.Support purchasing decisions using supplier scorecards, inventory KPIs, and historical return analytics.
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Master's degree
2022 — 2024
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
2015 — 2019
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