Tarun Vella

About Tarun Vella

Supply Chain & Analytics Professional with 5 years of experience in healthcare, IT-enabled services, and global enterprises, including Elevance Health and Mphasis, specializing in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, logistics, and procurement. Skilled in leveraging advanced analytics (Excel, Python, SQL), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle NetSuite), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) to drive data-driven decisions, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Adept at implementing end-to-end supply chain strategies encompassing S & OP, vendor management, risk mitigation, last-mile fulfilment, and sustainable sourcing, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in applying Lean Six Sigma, agile methodologies, and process automation to enhance performance and efficiency, with a passion for harnessing emerging technologies such as RPA, AI/ML, and blockchain to build resilient, transparent, and future-ready supply chain ecosystems.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Analyst

   Elevance Health

   Jul 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Performed demand forecasting using Python, SQL, and advanced statistical models, enabling a 15% reduction in excess medical inventory and a 25% improvement in inventory turnover, directly supporting cost optimization in healthcare operations.• Designed and deployed Power BI dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring (inventory turnover, lead times, provider utilization, and claims accuracy), leading to a 22% improvement in executive decision-making speed.• Drove 15% cost savings in transportation and freight by evaluating carrier performance metrics, streamlining logistics operations, and renegotiating vendor contracts aligned with healthcare compliance standards.• Conducted root cause analysis on recurring supply and claims disruptions, implementing corrective actions that reduced delays by 30% and improved member service reliability.• Spearheaded the adoption of automated inventory and procurement systems, achieving a 40% reduction in stockouts and a 30% boost in order accuracy, ensuring critical medical supplies were consistently available to providers and patients.• Partnered with cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, clinical operations, and provider networks) to optimize healthcare supply chain workflows, decreasing lead times by 20% and improving on-time delivery rates to 95%.• Built interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards for executives and clinical leadership, enabling data-driven insights into claims processing, provider performance, and patient service efficiency, improving decision-making by 30%.• Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to healthcare operations, streamlining claims handling and supply chain processes, resulting in a 10% cycle time improvement.• Negotiated supplier contracts and managed vendor relationships, yielding a 5% reduction in procurement costs while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and healthcare quality standards.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master's degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management