Akash Ananthan
@akashananthan
Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst at Medikabazaar who improved forecast accuracy by 18% and reduced procurement spend by 10%.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Medikabazaar, I manage supply coordination and inventory replenishment, sustaining a 98% fill rate on critical SKUs and eliminating stockouts across key categories.
I negotiate vendor and OEM rate contracts that reduced procurement spend by 10% on high-volume SKUs. I also forecast demand, improving forecast accuracy by 18% and reducing excess and dead stock by 20%.
At Medikabazaar, I analyze SKU-level P&L, MRP revisions, and selling prices across 2,500+ SKUs to support pricing and margin decisions. I'm seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst or Supply Chain Consulting role focused on business-led, technology-enabled transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supply Chain & Procurement Analyst
Medikabazaar
Feb 2026 - Present (9 months)
Managed emergency supplies and inventory replenishment, sustaining 98% fill rate on critical SKUs. Negotiated rate contracts with vendors and OEMs, reducing procurement spend by 10% and improving gross margins.
Marketing Executive – Supply Chain & Operations
JoyAlukkas
Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)
Coordinated with supply chain and procurement teams to streamline inventory workflows, reducing stock discrepancies and improving replenishment efficiency. Supported procurement coordination and B2B engagement with data-backed insights.
Operations & Data Analyst Trainee
Gleneagles Global Health City
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Analyzed pricing, cost-structure, and competitive-price data in Excel and Google Sheets, monitoring cross-consultation and conversion metrics. Managed operational and pricing data to improve workflow efficiency by 30%.
Trainee – Supply Chain & Procurement
Rock Dove Aviation
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)
Supported sourcing and procurement of aerospace spare parts, fasteners, tools, and consumables from OEMs and distributors. Conducted vendor evaluation and qualification ensuring OEM/ISO/AS quality compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Purchasing Foundations, Purchasing
Completed the Purchasing Foundations certification in July 2026.
Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Grade: CGPA 7.0
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a CGPA of 7.0.
Udemy
Tableau, Data Visualization
Completed a Tableau certification course.
Forage
Investment Banking Virtual Program, Investment Banking
Completed an Investment Banking Virtual Program with JPMorgan.
Forage
HR Virtual Internship, Human Resources
Completed an HR Virtual Internship with GE.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Grade: CGPA 9.1
Pursued a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics, achieving a CGPA of 9.1.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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