Shantan Lakkaraju

About Shantan Lakkaraju

Supply Chain Analyst with 4+ years of experience optimizing inventory, forecasting demand, and driving cost-saving initiatives across global operations. Skilled in SAP, Power BI, and SQL, I specialize in transforming data into actionable insights that enhance supply chain efficiency and service levels. Passionate about continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to solve complex logistics challenges.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Analyst

   Walmart

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Monitor EOQ metrics and adjust ordering policies in consultation with procurement to address high carrying costs and stockout risks, achieving a 15% improvement in inventory efficiency while maintaining service levels. • Increase inventory efficiency by partnering with merchandising and operations teams to conduct ABC/XYZ analysis on SKUs, segmenting items by value and demand variability to prioritize high-impact products; reduced working capital tied up in low-priority inventory by 10% while maintaining service levels. • Improve forecast accuracy and inventory alignment by collaborating with category managers and planners to implement and optimize SAP IBP for Demand Planning, integrating promotional data to reduce stockouts by 12% and cut excess inventory costs by 18%. • Implement 5S methodology across supply chain operations in coordination with warehouse teams to address disorganized workspaces and material misplacement, improving organization and reducing handling errors by 25%, leading to higher productivity workflows. • Develop interactive Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking (inventory turnover, order cycle time, supplier lead times) in collaboration with regional managers to resolve reporting inefficiencies, reducing reporting time by 70% and enabling real-time decision-making. • Led root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams alongside cross-functional teams to investigate recurring stockouts and shipment delays, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions that improved order fulfillment rate from 88% to 96% in one quarter. • Collaborate with business partners and inventory planners to diagnose availability challenges and supply-demand imbalances, delivering expert inventory management strategies that enhance operational efficiency and overall supply chain performance.

Education

• Pace University - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

  Master's degree