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Vivika Muralidharan

Vivika Muralidharan

Manchester,man

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain optimisation, leveraging advanced skills in ERP systems, forecasting, and vendor management to drive cost analysis and inventory control. Demonstrated proficiency in demand forecasting, waste reduction, SKU management, and replenishment planning. Adept at utilising Excel, Power BI, and basic knowledge of Tableau and SQL to enhance data-driven decision-making. Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, training, problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship management. Committed to continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement within supply chain operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Intern

Trends Impex
Karur
02.2021
  • Trained across departments in a textile export firm.
  • Learned export operations, quality control, and compliance.
  • Participated in manufacturing workflows and trade documentation.

Stock Controller

Taco Bell UK
Manchester
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Manage and optimize inventory across multiple categories, reducing wastage by 15%.
  • Implemented stock control procedures, achieving 99.2% inventory accuracy.
  • Coordinated with suppliers/logistics for timely stock delivery.
  • Utilized ERP systems to track inventory and generate reports.
  • Conducted audits, collaborated on demand forecasts, and supervised junior staff.

Education

MSc - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain

University of Salford
united kingdom
06.2023 - 12.2024

B.Com - E-Commerce

PSG College of Arts and Science
01.2018 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • ERP Systems
  • Forecasting
  • Vendor Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Waste Reduction
  • SKU Management
  • Replenishment Planning
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Tableau (basics)
  • SQL Basics
  • C
  • C
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship Management

Certification

  • Supply Chain Logistics, Rutgers University (Coursera), 09/01/21
  • Supply Chain Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, 06/01/23
  • Supply Chain Basics for Everyone, LinkedIn Learning, 06/01/23
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn Learning, 06/01/23
  • Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, ISB (Coursera), 09/01/20
  • Excel Basics, Coursera Project Network, 01/01/23
  • Digital Marketing, Internshala Trainings Online
  • Typewriting, The National College of Commerce
  • Project Management Fundamentals, NPTEL, Swayam, 05/01/20

Languages

English
Tamil
Hindi
Malayalam

Timeline

Stock Controller

Taco Bell UK
11.2023 - 05.2025

MSc - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain

University of Salford
06.2023 - 12.2024

Intern

Trends Impex
02.2021

B.Com - E-Commerce

PSG College of Arts and Science
01.2018 - 01.2021
Vivika Muralidharan