Sayali Desai
Senior Strategy Supply Chain Manager @Amazon
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Strategy Supply Chain Manager @Amazon
London, GB
Led end-to-end strategic initiatives across Amazon’s Consumables supply chain, driving cross-functional alignment and optimizing vendor collaboration, inventory flow, and operational metrics—delivering cost savings exceeding $37M while enhancing customer experience and profitability.• Identify and execute supply chain improvement opportunities of cost entitlement of +$87MM across large vendor cohorts, resulting in reduced lead times, improved in-stock rates, and cost-efficiency across product categories.• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Retail, Transportation, and Tech teams to align tactical execution with strategic business goals, demonstrating ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.• Develop and present data-backed business cases and KPI trend analyses (out-of-stock, PO confirmation rate, lead times) to senior leadership, leveraging superior analytical skills and a deep understanding of root cause analysis to recommend scalable, long-term solutions.• Utilize SQL and advanced data extraction tools to investigate complex supply chain challenges, enabling data-driven decision-making and measurable performance improvements.• Champion supply chain best practices by leading cross-category projects, writing high-visibility business reviews, and influencing broader strategy across the Consumables business.• Build strong vendor relationships to drive EDI adoption, streamline inbound logistics, and implement cost-saving measures—improving Amazon’s supply chain efficiency and customer promise.• Recognized for excellent business judgment, clear communication, and a practical, action-oriented approach to solving ambiguous problems.• Maintain extreme attention to detail while taking ownership of large-scale initiatives; consistently \"roll up sleeves\" to unblock teams and remove execution barriers.
EDUCATION
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Strathclyde Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business
Jai Hind Jr. College
Junior college, Mathematics and Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT SAYALI DESAI
At Amazon, my journey has transitioned from Senior Financial Analyst to Finance Manager, where I\'ve honed expertise in financial planning and data analytics. My role encompasses launching a central finance pillar, optimizing workforce projections, and instituting budget controllership across numerous sites, resulting in substantial cost savings and end-of-year bonuses for associates.The competencies developed through my experiences include sophisticated forecasting model construction, interdepartmental collaboration for labor planning, and the development and execution of cross-functional training programs. These skills have been pivotal in delivering high-quality, aligned financial strategies throughout the organization.
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