Ruthika Bawaskar

Logistics Analyst @Illuminate USA

Columbus, OH, US

Inbound & Outbound Reporting – Prepared weekly logistics reports tracking OTD, carrier reliability, and transit times; improved shipment visibility by 30% and supported proactive issue resolution.• Financial & Delivery Tracking – Generated monthly reports for Finance, consolidating DMR data to measure Planned vs. Actual Delivery Dates, Delivery Accuracy %, and freight costs (air & ocean); enhanced reporting accuracy by 25%.• Transit Time Analysis – Conducted monthly planned vs. actual transit time reviews; identified recurring delay patterns and reduced delays by 15%.• Invoice Validation – Reviewed and approved air & ocean freight invoices in Coupa; ensured billing accuracy and prevented overbilling or erroneous charges, saving 5–10% in freight costs.• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Worked with Planning, Procurement, Distribution, Finance, and Outbound teams to streamline reporting and align material flow; cut manual prep time by 20%.• KPI Development – Assisted in building standardized KPI dashboards for inbound and outbound performance, improving leadership visibility and decision-making by 40%.