Deepali Khankar

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About Deepali Khankar

Dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Management (SCM) professional with 7+ years of experience, specializing in order fulfillment, procurement, vendor management, inventory optimization, and operational excellence. Adept at driving delivery performance, capacity planning, and quality control, ensuring seamless operations in high-critical supply bases.Adept at building strong relationships across all levels of business, ensuring seamless collaboration and operational efficiency. Skilled at managing multiple tasks under high-pressure environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines while optimizing workflows.Key Achievements & Expertise- Order Fulfillment & Procurement Management – Overseeing medium and high-critical suppliers, ensuring performance across delivery, capacity, inventory, and quality parameters-Critical Commodity Planning – Managed an 800-part count with a $4MM buying value, achieving 90-95% CTB by managing demand variations and PFEP considerations-Customer-Centric Supply Chain Solutions – Analyzed customer requirements to define project scope & objectives, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery of procured materials-Inventory Optimization & Production Efficiency – Improved On-Time Delivery (OTD) from 50% to 95% by introducing safety stock tools, strengthening supplier collaboration, and implementing sub-tier engagement strategies-Process Enhancements & Supplier Performance – Achieved a 30% improvement in supplier delivery times through structured follow-up procedures, level loading, and Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) implementation-Strategic Inventory Management – Led inventory transfer projects worth $490K, clearing $510K in non-confirmed materials-Assisted in ERP migration, ensuring 100% purchase data transfer, preventing scheduling delays, and actively resolving ASCP exceptions-Achieved a 70% reduction in shortages by implementing strategic supplier relationship management and transparency initiatives.