Niket Naik
About Niket Naik
Niket Naik is the Customer Value Director for Supply Chain Design & Planning at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics.
Current Position at Coupa Software
Niket Naik currently holds the position of Customer Value Director - Supply Chain Design & Planning at Coupa Software. He has been with the company since 2021, operating in a hybrid role based in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities involve focusing on customer value within supply chain design and planning, leveraging his extensive experience in strategic supply chain optimization and value-driven KPI analysis.
Previous Roles at RELEX Solutions
Prior to his current role, Niket Naik was employed at RELEX Solutions as an SCM Business Consultant, Project Manager, and Customer Success Manager from 2017 to 2021. During his 4-year tenure in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Niket was engaged in on-site roles that involved supply chain management consulting, project management, and ensuring customer success. His work contributed to the enhancement of supply chain efficiency and effectiveness for clients.
Experience at Robert Bosch GmbH
Niket Naik has a considerable history with Robert Bosch GmbH, where he held various roles including Logistics Planner, Working Student, Master Thesis Project participant, and Intern between 2015 and 2017. His roles spanned across multiple locations such as Nürnberg and Blaichach in Germany. His responsibilities ranged from logistics planning to academic projects, providing him with comprehensive exposure to the logistics and supply chain facets of a leading global supplier.
Early Career and Education
Niket Naik began his career at Mahindra & Mahindra as a Production Engineer from 2010 to 2011 in Pune, India, followed by a position as a Material Planner at Varun Aqua Tech from 2011 to 2013. He holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Production and Logistics from Universität Duisburg-Essen, completed in 2016, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, completed in 2010. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his work in supply chain management.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Niket Naik is recognized for his expertise in developing strategic supply chain optimization methodologies. He is adept at value-driven KPI analysis and has a strong background in demand management and inventory management and planning. His professional history underscores his ability to increase organizational business efficiency and profitability through improved supply chain planning and implementation.