Supply Chain & Procurement Professional
OMKAR GURAV
Started my career as a buyer without a formal title, earning recognition through ownership and performance while building a strong foundation in procurement, material planning, and inventory optimization. Over 7+ years, I’ve delivered measurable impact including 35% improvement in decision accuracy, 20% reduction in downtime, and 15–20% cost and inventory optimization across manufacturing environments through data-driven sourcing and global supplier management. I have hands-on experience managing global suppliers across India, China, and Japan, executing end-to-end procurement (RFQ → PO), and optimizing inventory strategies using SAP, ERP/MRP systems, Power BI, and advanced Excel. My recent experience in the U.S. focuses on maintenance planning, inventory optimization, and cross-regional supply chain operations in packaging machinery environments, and I’m particularly interested in solving complex supply chain problems using data, analytics, and process optimization.
About Me
My Experience
Parts and Services Intern
Harpak-Ulma, LLC
⚲ Taunton, MA
Production Manager
Vereigen Media Pvt. Ltd.
Supply Chain Manager
Deep Kick Studios
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Worked on inventory optimization and maintenance planning for food packaging machinery across global operations.
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Designed an MRP-driven preventive maintenance model, improving decision accuracy by 35% and reducing downtime by 20%
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Reduced inventory holding costs by 15% by analyzing parts consumption in Power BI and standardizing maintenance kits across 8 machine types
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Improved product availability by 20% and reduced overstock by 15% across 6 distribution centers
Optimized working capital by $30K+ through supplier negotiations and payment term improvements
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Led cross-functional teams through daily data-driven feedback loops, Six Sigma and Agile practices, increasing overall production efficiency by 18% and reducing workflow bottlenecks across departments
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Implemented targeted process improvements utilizing real-time analytics, cutting rework time by 25 hours weekly and accelerating project turnaround times by 12%
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Coordinated seamless collaboration among departments, resulting in a 15% decrease in cycle time and a consistent 10% improvement in on-time project delivery metrics
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Led procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning for electronic and electro-mechanical components across global suppliers.
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Managed global sourcing for components (PCBs, connectors, sensors, motors) across 50+ suppliers in India, China, and Japan
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Achieved 15%+ cost savings through supplier development and alternate sourcing strategies
Reduced downtime by 25% through inventory planning and supplier coordination -
Built dashboards to track supplier performance (OTIF, quality) and NPI readiness across 10+ programs
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
Aug 2016 - Aug 2021
Certifications | Achievements
My Education
MBA Business Analytics
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Aug 2024 - May 2026
Computer & Electronics Engineering
MIT ADT University
May 2021 - Aug 2023
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Priventive Maintainance Strategies
Harpak-Ulma, LLC
Built preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies at Harpak-ULMA by combining parts-sales history with import/export movement data to standardize critical components across machine types and reduce downtime risk. Analyzed over 1000 service reports and machine performance trends to flag equipment needing PM vs PdM actions repair, overhaul, retrofit, or replacement. Used Power BI dashboards to track demand patterns, replacement frequency, and lead-time constraints, improving parts availability while reducing overstock. Collaborated with teams in Spain and North America to align plans with service priorities.
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Supply Chain Planning
Renuka Auto Components Pvt. Ltd.
Led raw material planning and procurement aligned with production schedules in an automotive manufacturing environment. Collaborated with Avery Dennison and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and compliance, while optimizing inventory through safety stock and consumption-based planning strategies. Improved supplier performance tracking and reduced procurement costs through data-driven planning and sourcing optimization.
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Supply Chain Report
Power BI
Developed a Supply Chain Performance report in Power BI by analyzing core KPIs $578K revenue, 46,099 units sold, and 86.07% profit margin to evaluate end-to-end efficiency and identify improvement areas. Performed supplier and product deep-dives using profit margin, defect rates, and SKU-level trends to highlight underperforming suppliers, reduce quality risk, and optimize inventory levels and lead-time planning for better service levels and cost control.
PROJECTS
BEYOND
MUSIC
As the 11th generation musician in my family, my journey in music is both a legacy and a passion. Trained as a pianist through the esteemed Trinity College of London, I have cultivated a deep love for creating and sharing music. Beyond playing, I also do mixing and mastering to ensure that every song achieves its fullest potential. My passion is to blend tradition with technology and innovation, providing a unique touch to each project I work on.
FLYING
Flying is my passion beyond my professional career. I enjoy taking to the skies and experiencing the world from above. Whether I'm soaring through the clouds or inspecting an aircraft, my love for aviation keeps me inspired. If you share this hobby or have questions about flying or mechanics, feel free to connect with me!