Punith Nelamangala Shantha Kumar
Supply Chain Analyst
Berlin
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in supply chain management, procurement, and finance. Proficient in optimizing processes and leveraging tools like SAP, Power BI, and SQL to enhance operational efficiency. Proven success in system transitions and improving business performance through digital platforms. Committed to delivering impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operational Excellence
Flink SE
Berlin
12.2024 - Current
- Optimized logistics for 3,000+ electric bikes using IoT and digital tools, improving efficiency by 15%
- Automated Zendesk ticket workflows, increasing resolution throughput by 15% through smarter process design and improved response handling
- Developed real-time dashboards for data-driven decision-making, enabling improved forecasting, performance tracking, and resource allocation
- Implemented operational processes to track KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and increasing logistics performance by 10%
- Acted as liaison between operations and IT, translating business analytics needs into actionable technical solutions and ensuring system alignment
Procurement Analyst
BASF SE
Berlin
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Successfully onboarded 200+ suppliers via Elemica QLEB from global and local markets, driving strategic partnerships
- Managed procurement documentation and data entry with 99% accuracy, supporting audit readiness and reducing administrative errors
- Integrated 30+ suppliers into SAP Ariba, leading to a 20% reduction in procurement cycle time and improved process transparency
- Supported procurement digital transformation initiatives, helping streamline approval workflows and enabling faster cross-functional collaboration across departments
Financial Accountant
BASF SE
Berlin
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered monthly and quarterly financial statements for Benelux firms, ensuring 100% accuracy and contributing to on-time closings with zero compliance issues over 4 consecutive reporting periods
- Streamlined lease asset management processes, reducing month-end reporting time by 2 days and improving data visibility for senior management
- Identified and resolved key discrepancies during audits, directly enhancing financial reporting accuracy and supporting successful audit outcomes with minimal revisions
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Berlin, Germany 10.2022 - 04.2025
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom 10.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -
Mangalore University
Karnataka, India 03.2016 - 03.2019
Skills
- Data Analytics & Visualization: Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Excel (Advanced), SQL, BigQuery, JIRA, Confluence, Zendesk
- ERP Systems: SAP R/3, S/4HANA (MM, CO, FI), SAP Ariba, Elemica QLEB
- Supply Chain & Logistics: IoT Fleet Management, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management
- Financial & Business Analysis: Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation
- Operational Excellence: Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement
- Automation & Digitalization: RPA, Workflow Optimization, Digital Process Transformation
CERTIFICATIONS
- CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom - 10/2023 - SAP ERP Essential Training | SAP S/4HANA: Beyond the Basics
Projects
- ERP Project Management: Led transition from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA, ensuring data integrity in procurement with 100% impact.
- Supplier Training: Led the creation of supplier training modules, achieving a 15% reduction in invoice errors and a 25% faster onboarding process.
- Ticketing System Automation: Streamlined ticket assignment and response workflows by developing a Zendesk-based system, improving support efficiency.
Timeline
Operational Excellence
Flink SE
12.2024 - Current
Procurement Analyst
BASF SE
11.2023 - 11.2024
Financial Accountant
BASF SE
04.2023 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
10.2022 - 04.2025
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Sunderland
10.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -
Mangalore University
03.2016 - 03.2019
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