Chaitanya Lakmari
@chaitanyalakmari
I am an IIM-trained supply chain professional driving procurement, vendor management and logistics optimization.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an MBA graduate from IIM Mumbai and a dynamic supply chain professional with ~2 years of front-end consulting experience across sourcing and logistics projects.
At PwC, I led sourcing optimization engagements where I cleansed and categorized unstructured spend data, built Power BI tools for visualization, and delivered ~10% savings in direct spend, improving client EBITDA by ~2 percentage points.
I have driven network optimization and hub strategy work using SQL, Maply and data analytics to deliver large-scale savings (₹120 Cr), improved vehicle utilization by ~15%, reduced unit transport cost ~3%, and increased warehouse throughput by 15% through SOPs and KPI scorecards.
I bring strong procurement and vendor-management capabilities, hands-on analytical skills (Power BI, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Python), Lean Six Sigma training, and a collaborative approach to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous supply chain improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Management Consultant
PwC India
Jul 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Led sourcing optimization and network-expansion projects for FMCG and logistics clients, delivering ~10% direct spend savings (increasing EBITDA by ~2 p.p.) and enabling ₹120 Cr in logistics savings through network redesign. Developed Power BI dashboards, used SQL and Excel for analysis, and led a team to prioritize sourcing waves and improve vehicle utilization ~15%.
Operations Intern
ITC Limited
Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 (1 month)
Analyzed shipping freight routes and created Tableau dashboards for liner KPIs, identifying optimal combinations of liners, containers, and ports that projected annual savings of INR 1.79 Cr.
Supply Chain Intern
Tata Steel Limited
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Benchmarked transportation datasets and applied integer programming and a Python-based route optimization model to reduce travel distance by 8% and project ₹1.46 Cr savings over 2.75 years.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Management
Grade: 8.14 CGPA (First Class)
Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Management at the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai with a CGPA of 8.14 (First Class).
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
Grade: 73.60% (First Class)
Completed Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad with 73.60% (First Class).
Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad
Class 12 (Andhra Pradesh State Board), Higher Secondary
Grade: 90.10% (A Grade)
Completed Class 12 (Andhra Pradesh State Board) at Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad with 90.10% (A Grade).
Sainik School Korukonda
Class 10 (CBSE), Secondary Education
Grade: 72.20% (First Class)
Completed Class 10 (CBSE) at Sainik School Korukonda, Andhra Pradesh with 72.20% (First Class).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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