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reecha singh
Email:

reecharajsingh@gmail.com

Linkedin:

www.linkedin.com/in/reecharajsingh

Technical skills:

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Python: Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit

MySQL, RStudio (Data Visualization), Microsoft Excel, Tableau

key skills

 supply chain management

  • Demand Forecasting

  • Inventory Optimization

  • Sales and Operations Planning

  • Sustainability Initiatives

  • Risk Management Strategies

 strategic sourcing

  • Market Analysis 

  • Contract Management

  • Negotiations 

  • Supplier Management

  • Resilience Planning

Management Strategy

  • Growth Strategy

  • Resource allocation

  • Pricing Strategy

  • Operational Strategy

  • Go-to-market strategy

other skills

  • Project Management

  • Data-driven decision making

  • Data visualization

  • Communication 

  • Customer-centric approach

in a nutshell

As a global citizen with a deep passion for building a more equitable and sustainable future, I strive to leverage my skills, whether creative or technical, as a catalyst for positive change.

 

My expertise in Strategic Sourcing stems from a passion for understanding customer needs and aligning them with critical product attributes. My strength lies in building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, catalyzing innovation, and ensuring value delivery.

 

My mission is to identify and collaborate with suppliers who share a commitment to innovation and social responsibility. I excel in data-driven decision-making, building strong supplier relationships, and developing strategies that prioritize accessibility to essential resources, ethical business practices, and environmental stewardship.

 

My goal is to create lasting positive impacts on communities, optimize operations, and drive technological advancements, all while championing diversity, inclusion, and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

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Career path - Education & work experinece

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

Hult International Business School

MSc. in Data Analytics

Leadership role: Hult AI Society 

 

Most memorable experience: 

Addressing the Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation cohort in a masterclass hosted by Prof. Ted Ladd to introduce the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more specially Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPTs) in businesses as well as the start-up landscape

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Aug 2006 - May 2010

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Michigan State University

Eli Broad School of Business

Bachelors of Arts in Supply Chain Management

 

Most memorable experience: 

Serving as the Director of Marketing at Student Consulting for Non-Profit Organization (SCNO, MSU Chapter) 

Jun 2011 - Nov 2013

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Unilever

Demand and Inventory Management

Markets 

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UAE

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Qatar

Oman

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Categories & Brands

Home Care: OMO Fabric Cleansing, Comfort Fabric Conditioners, Lux Dishwashing Liquid, Domestos Household Cleaner, Jif Cleaners

Deodorants: Dove, Axe, Rexona

KPIs                      

Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Customer Casefill On Time

Awards 

  • 2012 - Unilever 555 Award for the successful launch of Domestos â€‹

  • 2012 - Unilever Sustainable Living Plan award

Key Projects

  • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Business Process Relaunch  

  • S&OP Value-Addition Audit

  • New Product Innovation - Optimizing pipeline forecast methodology

  • New Product Innovation Launch:

    • Project Shadow: Launch of OMO Liquid ​

 

Key Skills

Demand Forecasting | Baseline Demand | Sales and Operations Planning Process | New Product Innovation | Promotion and Relaunch planning | Rundown and Run-up planning | Pipeline supply management | Inventory Classification | Inventory Optimization | Slow Moving and Obsolete Stock Management | Forecast Value Add | On-Shelf Availability 

Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

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Unilever

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

UAE

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Markets

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Tunisia

Scope         

Capital Expenditure and Maintenance, Repairs and Operational parts

KPIs            

Cash & Cost Savings, Responsible Sourcing Compliance

Key Projects

  • Implementation of Unilever's Responsible sourcing policy â€‹

  • Working Capital Enhancement through Strategic Payment Extensions

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Jul 2014 - Apr 2017

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Unilever

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Markets

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Scope          

 Transportation (In-bound, Cross-border, Distribution), and Warehousing 

KPIs    

Cash & Cost savings, Contract Compliance, Responsible Sourcing 

Achievements & Awards​​

  • 2016 MENA – Delivered 8.3% in cost and €500K in cash savings

  • 2015 MENA – Delivered 9.7% in cost and €700K in cash savings

    • ​Q2 2015 Cost and Cash Award

    • Q3 2015 Cash & Cost Award

  • 2014 North Africa – Delivered 19.63% in cost and €110K in cash savings

    • Q3 2014 Cost & Cash Award

    • 2014 FY Cash and Cost Award

Key Projects

  • Service Efficiency & Cost Reduction Program: 

    • Strategically outsourced asset utilization, restructuring contract service terms for performance-linked efficiency and cost reduction.​

  • MENA Logistics Control Tower

  • Navigating Price Volatility: Contract restructuring in response to deregulation of fuel

Key Skills

Market assessment | Spend Analysis | Supplier Relationship Management | Supplier Strategy | Scope of Work | Tender process | Request for Proposal (RFP) | Request for Quotation (RFQ) | Request for Information (RFI) |  Procure-to-Pay (P2P) | Tender Evaluation | Contract Management | Cost Management | Negotiations | Resilience Planning | Logistics Network Optimization | Project Management | Cross-functional collaboration

UAE

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KSA

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Tunisia

Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

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Unilever

Procurement Operations Manager

Scope          

 Lipton Tea Factory, Jebel Ali 

KPIs    

Cash & Cost savings, Quality & Responsible Sourcing Compliance

Achievements

  • Led cross-functional spend optimization projects resulting in 7.5% cost reduction

Key Projects

  • Unilever Responsible Sourcing Audit (URSA)

    • Led the roll-out of URSA across 95 supplier sites in Middle East & North Africa ​

  • Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment: 

    • ERP Onboarding:

      • Integrated key packaging suppliers into Unilever's cloud ERP system, enabling real-time access to updated material requirements forecasts for streamlined production planning.

    • Service Level Agreements:

      • Collaborated with supply planning, marketing, logistics, and the supply network to define comprehensive working process agreements. This included establishing clear material demand visibility timelines and negotiating production and delivery schedules to ensure optimal supplier performance.

    • Internal Collaboration:

      • ​Partnered with stakeholders to refine supply planning and logistics schedules, empowering suppliers to meet specific delivery windows and minimize delays.

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Key Skills

Service Level Agreement | Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment | Supplier Strategy | Scope of Work | Tender process | Request for Proposal (RFP) | Request for Quotation (RFQ) | Request for Information (RFI) |  Procure-to-Pay (P2P) | Tender Analysis | Contract Management | Cost Management | Negotiations | Resilience Planning | Logistics Network Optimization | Project Management | Cross-functional collaboration

Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

United Nations

World Food Programme

Procurement Consultant (P3)

Scope  

 Procure-to-pay: Rice 

Achievements​ 

  • Successfully procured 50,000 MT of rice of varying origins to over 15 destinations including Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh - the largest refugee camp in the world sheltering over 1 million Rohingya Refugees

Responsibilities

  • Conducted commodity market analysis to refine financial and tender forecasts, enhancing sourcing decisions.

  • Managed tenders and collaborated with inspection agencies to ensure product quality, and delivery standards.

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Procure to Pay process (P2P) | Tendering process | E-Tendering | Request for Quotation | Tender evaluation | Supplier Nomination | Contracting | Contract Management | Food commodity procurement | Third-Party Quality Assurance | Supplier Evaluation 

Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

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Northwestern Univeristy

Kellogg School of Management

Masters in Business Administration

Concentration: Marketing and Management Science

 

Most memorable class: 

Working with Nike in our Marketing Consulting Lab where our team was asked:

"How can Nike leverage its core competencies, brand equity, and financial assets to play a fundamental role in catalyzing sustainable engagement in sport among Los Angeles youth?"

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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

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Samsung Global Strategy Group

Global Strategist

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Samsung's Global Strategy Group serves as an incubation center for high-caliber global managers at Samsung Group, Global Strategists are hired into Samsung to enhance the company’s internal strategic advisory capabilities.

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Group Operations and Internal Support

  • ​MBA Outreach Program: Enhanced recruiting pipeline by engaging MBA talent at Chicago Booth School of Business through targeted virtual information sessions.

  • Case Development and Testing: Contributed to the development of a new case interview methodology designed to replace the traditional group interview in order to support virtual recruiting and adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. 

  • Women in GSG: Hosted knowledge sharing sessions for women offered full-time roles at Samsung, providing guidance on their decision-making, navigating the company culture, and building a life in South Korea.

Key Projects

Project: Samsung Semiconductor Solutions, Memory Product Strategy for Metaverse

  • Pioneered a customer-first strategy in product development, ensuring tailor-made solutions through proactive engagement with customers from the initial stages.

  • Proactively analyzed and anticipated market trends, adapting product strategies to align with evolving technological landscapes, including advancements in user devices and backend infrastructures like data centers and edge computing.


Project: Samsung Visual Display Services, Growth strategy for smart TV OS

  • Led a comprehensive, data-centric evaluation to inform strategic decisions between nurturing in-house capabilities and pursuing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partnerships for growth.


Project: Samsung Data Solutions – New business: Healthcare data platform

  • Constructed a comprehensive financial model to project earnings within South Korea's healthcare technology market, meticulously analyzing the economic impact and data needs of pivotal players, including pharmaceutical giants, clinical trial researchers, healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies. This model took into account the nuanced requirements for healthcare data among these stakeholders, providing a strategic forecast to guide investment and innovation in health tech.


Project: Samsung Semiconductor Solutions - Go-to-market strategy (confidential)

Key Skills

Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis | Strategic Planning | Framework Development | Advanced Excel | Financial Modeling | Client Relationship Management | Effective Presentation & Storytelling | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Project Management | Organization | Market Research | Industry Analysis | Data Visualization | Team Collaboration | Interpersonal Communication | Adaptability & Learning Agility | Ethical Judgment & Professional Integrity

Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

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Scope  

 E-Commerce (Samsung.com)

Achievements​ & Awards

  • Earned Samsung CORE award for transforming omnichannel operations in SEA, slashing delivery times by 80%

Key Projects​

  • Omnichannel Enhancement, Malaysia:

    • Spearheaded the development of strategic retail partnerships in Eastern Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) to streamline order fulfillment processes for Samsung.com customers.

    • Successfully directed the integration of retail POS systems with the Samsung.com platform, establishing real-time inventory visibility and strengthening omnichannel capabilities within the Malaysian market.

    • Conducted comprehensive analysis of retailer and Samsung.com inventory patterns to optimize stock allocation and ensure seamless order fulfillment.

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Key Skills

Retail Strategy | Market Analysis | Consumer Insights | Omnichannel Strategy Development | Project Management | Data Analytics | Net Promoter Score Analysis | Financial Acumen | Budget Management | Technology Integration & E-commerce Systems | Supply Chain Optimization | Leadership & Team Building | Customer Experience Enhancement | Innovation | Solution Development | Senior Stakeholder Management | Communication

Samsung Electronics

Corporate Business Innovation Center

Senior Retail Strategy Manager

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Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

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Project Management Institute

San Francisco & Bay Area Chapter

Strategic Events Project Manager - Next Generation Leaders 

Jun 2024 - Present

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Projects:

  • Transportation Benchmarking and Strategic Roadmap Optimization: A Deep Dive into Best Practices and Future Goals

  • Data-driven strategy for Equipment Sizing, Positioning, and Lifecycle management

Walmart Centroid

Senior Manager II, Data Science

E2E Transportation Strategy

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