Nishant S.

About Nishant S.

With over 6 years of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, luxury automotive, and pet care, I specialize in driving operational efficiency, reducing costs and optimizing supply chains. As Director of Operations at a $2M printing manufacturing company, I led a team of 32+ employees, implemented just-in-time inventory systems that reduced storage costs by 38%, and boosted overall operational efficiency by 12%. By negotiating with 10+ suppliers, I shortened payment cycles, cut cash flow cycles by 50% and increased on-time delivery rates from 50% to 80%.Key Skills and Achievements-Supply Chain Optimization: Reduced inventory storage costs by 38%, improving efficiency and achieving a 10% overall cost reduction-Vendor Management & Negotiation: Negotiated supplier terms to 60-day payment cycles, improving cash flow and reducing procurement delays by 30%-Data-Driven Decision Making: Used analytics (Excel, SQL) to forecast demand and optimize resources, reducing lead times and improving delivery precision-Process Improvement: Led cross-functional initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, boosting team productivity by 12% and reducing customer issues by 44%-Leadership & Collaboration: Directed 32+ employees, fostering teamwork that increased order fulfillment accuracy from 50% to 80%.In previous roles, I exceeded sales targets by 33% and achieved a perfect 10/10 customer satisfaction rating as a Product Specialist at a luxury automotive firm. I’ve also managed daily operations for a pet care business, boosting customer retention by 20% and cutting operating costs by 18%.Now pursuing my Master’s in Supply Chain Management at the University of Washington, I aim to combine my hands-on experience with cutting-edge academic knowledge to design innovative, agile, and resilient supply chains that thrive in today’s complex global marketplace.

Experience

1. Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst

   Delta Western Petroleum

   Oct 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Analyze inventory and logistics data across 12+ fuel sites to support replenishment and distribution decisions Build and maintain KPIs and Power BI dashboards tracking inventory levels, capacity constraints, and runout risk Develop site- and fuel-level demand forecasts to support supply and barge scheduling planning Automate inventory tracking and reporting workflows, reducing manual effort for site teams Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational consistency

Education

• KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

  BTech - Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

• UW Foster School of Business

  Master's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management