Dynamic, detailed oriented and result focused Supply Chain professional with engineering background and more than 13+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Inventory Optimization, Project Management and ERP/ Software implementation. Global experience in working with cross functional teams in US, Europe, Asia and Latin America in matrix environment and diverse work culture. Process re-engineering experience with application of tools such as Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma principles in manufacturing and service environments. Good written and verbal communication skills, strong analytic skills, competitive initiator and capable of fostering teamwork. Specialties: Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, E-Sourcing, Vendor Management, Inventory control & optimization, Contract management, Spend Analysis, Strategic analysis, Purchase negotiations, NPI (New Product Introduction)

Manager, Supply Chain @ From January 2009 to August 2014 (5 years 8 months) Consultant - Demand Management @ From March 2007 to December 2008 (1 year 10 months) Purchasing Intern @ From January 2007 to March 2007 (3 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaManufacturing Intern @ From May 2006 to August 2006 (4 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaSupply Chain Officer @ From January 2005 to December 2005 (1 year) Materials Executive @ From July 2001 to December 2004 (3 years 6 months)

M.S, Industrial Engineering & Management @ Oklahoma State University From 2005 to 2006 B.E, Mechanical Engineering @ Goa Engineering College From 1997 to 2001 Abhay Kamat CPF, CPIM, PMP is skilled in: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Demand Management, Spend Analysis, Product Development, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Analysis, Continuous Improvement