Saurabh Bhargava

A Supply Chain Consultant with a strong passion to optimize Supply chain footprint with strategic data-driven business decisions to solve complex business challenges. As a seasoned professional, I specialise in harnessing the power of Business Intelligence, advanced data analytics, and data sciences.
My skill set includes proficiency in software tools like Microsoft PowerBI, Qlik, and Microsoft Azure, along with expertise in optimization modeling, data analysis with Python, R, and SQL, and data engineering encompassing data warehousing, ETL, architecture, scripting, reporting, and visualisation. Furthermore, my background in software development, complements my analytical capabilities.

Here are some key points that demonstrate the alignment of my skills and experiences with the requirements:

1. Proven Forecasting Expertise: Developed advanced forecasting models for a leading electronics manufacturing company in North America and Europe, significantly improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operational costs.
2. Data-Driven Decision-Making: Applied mathematical modelling and data sciences to inform strategic decisions, resulting in cost-effective choices that enhanced customer value. This included scenario analysis, addressing make/buy decisions, demand fluctuations, and minimizing emissions.
3. Cost-to-Serve leadership: Spearheaded the implementation of Cost-to-Serve analysis for a prominent coffee and tea company headquartered in The Netherlands. This initiative uncovered cost-saving opportunities, optimized end-to-end supply chain operations, and boosted competitive advantage.
4. Global Experience and Complex Problem Solving: In my role as a Supply Chain Consultant, I have effectively overseen supply chain operations in diverse geographical locations, adeptly addressing complex and confidential challenges. I have a track record of making data driven sound decisions and proficiently communicating them to stakeholders.
5. Technical Proficiency: I possess the technical skills required for this role, including proficiency in Python, SQL, and PowerBI, and I am familiar with R and data analysis, as well as mathematical modelling and optimization techniques.

SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY, 

Master of Science in Management , Operations & Supply Chain

• Key Modules: Risk Management: Building Resilient Supply Chains, Operations Research, Online Business & Marketplaces (Operations), Successful Project Management (Operations), Operations & Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Consumer Analytics, Business Analytics & Quantitative Methods
  
  Computer Science Engineering: 
  Technical Skills: Decision Analysis Operations Mgmt. using Excel, Market Analysis SPSS and R - Exploratory Data Analysis.
• Data Engineering: Data Architecture & Pipelining, Hadoop- based Analytics, Data Warehousing & ETL, In-depth knowledge of SQL/database, Scripting, reporting & data Visualization
• Programming language: SQL, Python, C, R, CPLEX
• Business Intelligent Tools /Software: Expert with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Qlikview, AIMMS