Vraj Patel
About Vraj Patel
Vraj Patel is a Purchasing Logistics Intern currently working at Faurecia in the United States. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, along with experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Current Role at Faurecia
Vraj Patel currently serves as a Purchasing Logistics Intern at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing a supplier panel consisting of 33 suppliers and overseeing day-to-day activities and contract management. He has developed a standard procedure aimed at improving data accuracy in purchasing logistics activities. Additionally, he presents weekly market overviews of the North American transport industry to stakeholders, providing insights into market trends.
Previous Experience at SPCE Racing
Vraj Patel worked at SPCE Racing in Mumbai, India, where he held two key positions. He served as Team Manager for six months in 2016, overseeing team operations. Prior to that, he was a Vehicle Dynamics Team Member from 2015 to 2016 for one year. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of team dynamics and project management within a competitive environment.
Education and Expertise
Vraj Patel has a strong educational background in engineering and logistics. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Mumbai, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he achieved a MicroMasters in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management through edX at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2020 to 2021.
Key Projects and Contributions
During his career, Vraj Patel has led multiple Full Truck Load RFQ projects valued at $40 million. These projects involved extensive data analysis, market benchmarking, and supplier negotiations. He also prepared a dashboard using MS Excel and Tableau to benchmark the Cost Per Mile of various routes against market data. His efforts in renegotiating payment terms and service costs with suppliers have contributed to improved operational cash flow and annual savings.
Academic Achievements
Vraj Patel has demonstrated academic excellence throughout his education. He achieved 92.36% at Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya in Mumbai from 2001 to 2011. He continued to excel at Shri TP Bhatia Jr College of Science, where he obtained an 87.73% from 2011 to 2013. His strong academic performance laid the foundation for his advanced studies in engineering and logistics.