RAHOOL KARAAN RAVICHANDRAN
Summary
Supply chain and operations professional with over 4 years of experience in the electronics industry, covering order management, supplier coordination and process improvement. Experienced working hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics 365, ExpressERP and Mainframe, with regular use of Excel and Power Query to build reports and make sense of operational data. Passionate about finding ways to improve how things work, whether that's tightening up a process, resolving a supplier issue, or making sure the right information reaches the right people. Currently building on this experience with an MSc in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Bath.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist II
Mouser Electronics, Bengaluru
Bengaluru
2021.03 - 2025.07
- Used Microsoft Dynamics 365, ExpressERP and Mainframe to manage day-to-day operations across order processing, vendor management and stock control.
- Served as primary point of contact between suppliers, freight providers and internal teams, handling pricing disputes, shipment delays and MOQ updates.
- Managed purchase orders, RFQs, backlog reports and freight operations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies before impacting customers.
- Tracked lead times and operational backlogs to keep customer commitments on track and maintain supply chain continuity.
- Regularly audited orders, RFQs, expedite requests and pricing programmes, identifying gaps and driving process improvements.
- Built reports and carried out data analysis in Excel and Power Query to support performance tracking and team decision-making.
- Worked with colleagues across departments to improve workflows, update process documentation and obtain stakeholder sign-off.
- Received Best Performer Awards in 2021 and 2023 for consistently hitting KPIs and delivering measurable process improvements.
Education
M.Sc. - Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy and Finance
CMR Institute of Management Studies
Bengaluru, India 2016.06 - 2019.05
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP Express & Mainframe
Power Query
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
Professional Skills
Problem-solving
Time management with multiple tasks
Operational Efficiency
Workflow Optimisation & Process Improvement
Process Accuracy
Vendor & Supplier Relationship
Managing inventory control
Data Analysis & Reporting
AI Integration
Automation of reports using Power Query
Flexibility
Stakeholder management
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Consulting Project — Selwood Housing (EV Fleet Transition Strategy) | Sep 2025 – Apr 2026
- Looked into the key operational risks around range limitations, charging downtime and grid capacity, and recommended a phased transition starting with high-mileage and depot-based vehicles.
- Put together a structured report covering charging infrastructure options, financial implications and practical steps for implementation.
Buyer-Seller Relationships in the Electronics Industry
- Traced how buyer-seller relationships in electronics have shifted from straightforward transactions to longer-term strategic partnerships, exploring what that means for supplier trust and negotiation.
- Looked at where things are heading — digital procurement, closer supplier integration and building more resilient global supply networks.
Bandook — Indian Restaurant Inventory Management Analysis
- Dug into the restaurant's inventory processes to spot inefficiencies, working out how to better align stock levels with actual demand and cut down on wastage.
- Worked with suppliers and tracked deliveries to keep stock consistent, using the data gathered to make practical improvements to cost control.
Timeline
M.Sc. - Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of Bath
2025.09 -
Specialist II
Mouser Electronics, Bengaluru
2021.03 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy and Finance
CMR Institute of Management Studies
2016.06 - 2019.05