Saurabh Kulkarni
About Saurabh Kulkarni
Saurabh Kulkarni is a Supply Chain Analyst specializing in Replenishment Strategy, currently working at both Medtronic and General Mills in Mumbai, India.
Current Positions
Saurabh Kulkarni currently holds the position of Manager Supply Chain at Medtronic in the Mumbai area, India. Concurrently, he is serving as a Supply Chain Analyst - Replenishment Strategy at General Mills, also located in the Mumbai area, India. His roles involve implementing and overseeing supply chain strategies to optimize inventory and distribution processes.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Kulkarni earned a Master's degree in Manufacturing Management from Penn State University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. His expertise includes statistical analysis, design of experiments, operations research, logistics, and manufacturing methodologies. He is certified as a Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt, emphasizing his skills in quality management and process improvements.
Professional Background
Prior to his current roles, Saurabh Kulkarni worked in various capacities at several organizations. He served at VCT Consulting India as a Supply Chain Consultant and Business Analyst from 2010 to 2012. He was also a Lean Six Sigma Consultant at PPG Industries in Tipton, PA, in 2009. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Apprentice Engineer at Blue Star, India, from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
At Medtronic, Saurabh Kulkarni implemented a direct-to-market strategy, which enhanced customer connectivity and compliance in trade processes. He developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor channel partner performance and initiated corrective measures for any deviations. He also led change management initiatives to ensure process adherence through training and communication, and formed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Saurabh Kulkarni is proficient in various software tools critical to supply chain and quality management, including MS-Office, SAS, Minitab, MS Visio, AutoCAD, LINDO, and TORA. His technical skills also encompass sophisticated manufacturing methodologies such as LEAN, time study, 5S, kanban, Kaizen, MRP, ERP, and JIT, as well as quality management techniques like SPC, control charts, hypothesis testing, TQM, and acceptance sampling.