Anurag Rai
About Anurag Rai
Anurag Rai is an Associate Principal at Bristlecone, where he has worked since 2021 in San Diego, California. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and SAP solutions, having previously held various roles at Bristlecone and completed his engineering studies in Industrial Production Technologies.
Work at Bristlecone
Anurag Rai has been serving as an Associate Principal at Bristlecone since 2021 in San Diego, California. In this role, he has led various initiatives, including the implementation of the Supply and Response module of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) in the medical hi-tech industry. His efforts have significantly improved supply planning capabilities and enhanced sales order confirmations. Prior to his current position, he worked as an SAP PP PM Consultant and Digital Supply Chain Consultant at Bristlecone from 2014 to 2021, focusing on demand planning and supply chain solutions.
Education and Expertise
Anurag Rai holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians from Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also studied at Mumbai University, achieving the same degree during the same period. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in supply chain management, demand planning, and SAP solutions.
Background
Anurag Rai began his career with an internship at CEAT Tyres Ltd. in Mumbai, India, from 2013 to 2014. After completing his education, he joined Bristlecone in 2014, where he accumulated over seven years of experience in various roles related to supply chain consulting. His professional journey has included significant contributions to demand planning and supply chain optimization across different industries.
Achievements
Anurag Rai has successfully led multiple projects that have had a notable impact on supply chain processes. He implemented SAP IBP Demand Planning for a toy manufacturing client in Canada, which simplified complex demand planning scenarios. Additionally, he designed and implemented a demand planning and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) solution for a major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company in the Middle East. His work in the life sciences industry improved forecast accuracy and turnaround time through effective demand planning and inventory optimization.