Sudeep Kumar Rajendran

About Sudeep Kumar Rajendran

I’m a systems-driven, tech-enabled supply chain leader with 10+ years of global experience across clinical trials, commercial pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing. Skilled in end-to-end planning, ERP (SAP/Oracle), Smartsheet automation, and cross-functional alignment, I specialize in building agile, data-informed supply systems that scale with business needs. In clinical development, I led raw material and CTM planning for Phase trials, partnering closely with CMC, Regulatory, and Clinical Ops, ensuring GMP and GCP compliance. I built low-code automation tools and forecasting models that enabled real-time, end-to-end supply visibility, streamlined reporting by 96%, and delivered $2M in annual savings by eliminating licensing and implementation costs associated with legacy software. I also budgeted and forecasted raw material spend, consistently maintaining costs within planned budgets to support efficient trial execution. In commercial pharma, I drove lean packaging and distribution workflows, cutting warehouse non–value-added time by 63% and reducing lead times by 49%. Earlier, in automotive manufacturing, I optimized MRP and sourcing strategy for high-volume components—driving 15% annual cost savings and boosting output by 30% through better capacity planning and vendor alignment. Whether navigating ambiguity, scaling systems, or building supply chain resilience—I bring curiosity, structure, and executional focus to everything I do.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   Nov 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Led global supply planning for both clinical trial materials (CTM) and raw materials across Phase 1–3 trials, ensuring end-to-end readiness from procurement through release.• Designed and implemented a low-code Advanced Planning System using Smartsheet, ERP, Power Automate, and BI tools, replacing legacy software, cutting reporting time by 96%, improving supply visibility for 100+ users, and generating over $2M in cost savings.• Built dynamic scenario planning models to mitigate risks from trial delays, protocol amendments, and enrollment fluctuations.• Ensured GMP and GCP compliance by aligning supply strategy with CMC, Clinical Ops, Regulatory, and Quality functions.• Handled change controls, deviations, and documentation reviews to maintain audit readiness and quality system alignment.

Education

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  Bachelor's degree

  2010 — 2014

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Master's degree

  2017 — 2019