Purna Prakash

About Purna Prakash

A Graduate from University of Wisconsin-Madison with masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering.An experienced supply chain professional with the ability to manage multiple projects with great attention to detail, to analyze and understand problems and root causes, and develop action plans. A proven ability to review and re-shape daily operational tasks whilst proposing tactical, strategic and operational landscape improvements ensure value is continuously added and cost continuously reduced. Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex issues and experience with large data sets and ability to extract business insights from analysis.Professional experience in:* Supply Chain and Distribution Planning* Sales and Operations Planning* Inventory Management* Quick Response Manufacturing / Lean Manufacturing* Data Analytics* Software packages-Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Tableau, John Galt, MS Dynamics AX

Experience

1. Senior Supply Chain Planner

   Stryker

   Mar 2020 — Present · Leesburg, VA, US

   Responsible for the strategic and tactical planning of a high variety of implants and instruments assemblies (Cervical 3D printed, Anterior Fixation interbodies and Fixation plates/screws) developing the manufacturing and supply plans.* Provided supply planning expertise for the commercialization of new products (NPI), as well as coordinated activities that impacted the Brand\'s ability to maintain constant and sufficient product supply.* Drove best-practice implementation and develop tools within Supply Planning department to streamline efficiencies across planners.* Supervised department Co-Op/Internship program, providing mentorship and training with successful record of full-time conversion upon student graduation.

Education

• Nagpur University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master's degree, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering
• Customer Service
• Supply Chain
• Business Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Outlook
• Lean Manufacturing
• Databases
• C
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Logistics
• English
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Access
• Visio
• Microsoft Word
• Research