Vivek Vanapalli

About Vivek Vanapalli

I am a PMP and CSCP-certified Supply Chain Strategist with 9+ years of experience bridging the gap between Business Strategy, Technical Operations, and Global Sourcing.I specialize in leading complex supply chain design work streams, digital transformations, and CapEx programs for global organizations. My background drives a data-driven approach to solving ambiguity - whether I am optimizing the site IT architecture for high-volume reverse logistics ecosystem, managing a multi-million dollar automation investment, or redesigning a global distribution network.I am passionate about using data (Python, Power Queries) and process engineering to turn complex operational challenges into scalable, efficient solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Supply Chain Consultant, Americas C & R Lead

   Dhl Consulting

   Jul 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Leading strategic supply chain transformation engagements and operational transformations for Fortune 500 clients across Technology, Semiconductor, Retail, and Energy sectors.• Led the strategic program planning and IT architecture optimization for a high-volume forward and reverse logistics operation• Designed a $20M CapEx automation portfolio for a new distribution center, leading technology selection, financial modeling, and vendor negotiations.• Engineered and implemented large-scale network optimization and simulation models (Coupa SC Guru) for clients in semiconductor and cosmetics, identifying strategies to reduce lead times by 84%, increase operational capacity by 15%, and deliver over $4M in savings • Led end-to-end strategic sourcing programs, developing detailed RFP/SOWs and financial business cases for major DC relocations, securing C-level approval and achieving 20% cost savings • Managed a complex labor negotiation program for an express parcel leader; partnered with the COO to develop a new driver compensation model that resulted in CAD 10M in annual savings • Directed operational readiness programs, aligning cross-functional stakeholders (finance, engineering, operations) and managing timelines for complex network transformations

Education

• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science (MS), Industrial Engineering

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Project Management
• Dmaic
• Jmp
• Business Process Improvement
• Minitab
• Materials Management
• Arena Simulation Software
• Weka
• Social Media
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Mining
• Jde Enterprise One
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Sql
• Forecasting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Management
• Vba
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Demand Planning
• Logistics Management
• Design of Experiments
• Blogging
• Design Expert 9
• R
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Research
• Inventory Control