Srinivasan Balan

Graduate Research Assistant

North Carolina State University

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Research assistant working on production-inventory problems using math programming models and stochastic dynamic programming (SDP). We develop approximation algorithms and benchmark against exact SDP solutions using approximation methods.

Data Science Graduate Intern

Intel

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Data science intern worked on the planning and scheduling problems using various operations research tools and machine learning algorithms.

Graduate Research Assistant

North Carolina State University

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Research assistant working on production-inventory problems using math programming models, and stochastic dynamic programming. We develop approximation algorithms using Myopic heuristics from the single period to multi-period, chance constraints linear and non-linear programming, and simulation optimization.

Student consultant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)

 Studied the As-Is process, designed the scope and detailed the problem description on UNC facilities operations on small projects group  Identified the factors which affect the overall project lead times, communication gaps, cost estimates, and manpower scheduling  Designed a current process map with controls and developed a continuous improvement journey roadmap to reduce lead time and costs variance.  Recommended 15 projects for operational and project management excellence. Show less

Analytics and project intern

UPS

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)

• Chartered a broad scope for analytics as a service to derive details on descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Studied and assessed market analytics tools and developed a framework for predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Identified the scope to address supply chain visibility, prediction, and optimization models
• Delivered prescriptive analytics models frameworks such as network optimization, inventory optimization, vehicle routing optimization, warehouse optimization, simulation and automation
• Designing a predictive analytics model framework to support prediction and estimation for risks and sustainability, inventory control, warehousing, transportation, after-sales service using statistical model

Graduate Research Assistant

UPS

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (5 months)

• Chartered a broad scope for analytics as a service to derive details on lead logistics provider, IoT applications, supply chain control tower, advanced analytics applications, and optimization models
• Studied and assessed the market segments, analytics tool assessment, IoT scope, Lead logistics provider for the healthcare division
• Led a team of 5 people to drive the project deliverables
• Proposed the market scan and deliverables for analytics tool assessments, IoT applications and analytics framework Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

Siemens

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)

Title: Understanding the supply chain risks and its potential impact on the revenue & margins at the building technologies client.
• Studied the As-Is process, designed the scope and detailed the problem description on mapping supply chain risks for FG.
• Identified the factors which affect the supply chain risks of Bill of Materials to the final product from Risk Methods.com
• Developed a stochastic optimization model in modeling the risk uncertainty and decision-making process
• Designed a risk prediction model to predict the supplier selection based on risks induced revenue Show less

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Graduate Research Assistant

Supply Chain Resource Cooperative

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (4 months)

Title: Supply Chain visibility and network analysis for one of the semiconductor manufacturers
• Studied the supply chain court proceedings with other semiconductor manufacturer and allegations against the supply of power adaptor parts in the USA market
• Reviewed the literature for the electronics supply chain and evaluated the import procedures and retail channels to enter the USA market
• Conducted a detailed study on 26 different supply chains such as semiconductor, component, assembly, wholesale and retail sectors
• Recommended the cause and effect analysis for false allegations and compared the best supply chain practices to find out the root cause analysis Show less

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Graduate Research Assistant

Supply Chain Resource Cooperative

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (4 months)

Title: Supply Chain risk investigation and fraudulence analysis for one of the largest Export Import banks
• Studied the key processes, risks, supply chain linkages, INCO terms, Export processes and other legal procedures in procurement contracts and terms
• Reviewed the court proceedings about the fraudulence, negligent misrepresentation and supervision of all parties
• Shared the areas of complications and complexities, identified risks and reasons for wrong product valuation and fault aversion.
• Conducted & Identified gap using risk studies, SC mapping, documentation, Export Import processes for deviations. Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

North Carolina State University

Dec 2017 - May 2018 (6 months)

• Assisted undergrad students as a teaching assistant for ISE311 - Engineering Economics
• Conducted regular office hours about 4-5 hours every week to help students clarify their doubts in homework
• Helped students understand the material by providing extra office hours and shown simple examples.
• This resulted in an improvement in their grades and they appreciated the progress by securing B+ grades and higher

Graduate Research Assistant

Patheon

Dec 2017 - May 2018 (6 months)

Title: Operational and Manufacturing excellence using Total Cost of Ownership at one of the Pharmaceutical majors
• Studied the As-Is supply chain, forecasting trends, manufacturing lead times, DEA quota, total costs using VSM
• Identified project scope, kaizen bursts, and scope for improvements in planning, manufacturing, quality and operating costs
• Recommended 17 scopes for improvements in the areas of demand planning, procurement, WC management, manufacturing lead time, order fulfillment, Quality & costs Show less

Senior Consultant - Operations and supply chain

EY

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Project lead in spearheading client engagements in the areas of supply chain network design and inventory optimization
• Shared knowledge as an Internal trainer in Modeling and Inventory Optimization
• Led and supervised the team to deliver excellence
• Managed budgets and ensured resources are adequate
• Initiated operational improvements and structured a plan for their implementation
• Identified strategic business needs and led the team through necessary changes
• Developed and articulated solutions based on a client’s strategic business and technical requirements Projects delivered 1. GST triggered network design and optimization for one of the largest Pharmaceutical company in India. 2. Strategic network

Senior Consultant - SCM

ITC Infotech

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year 1 month)

• Supported the analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all supply chain assignments in SC network design, Inventory optimization, Vehicle Routing Optimization.
• Conducted research to study efficiency and effectiveness with Manufacturing Reengineering, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, Facilities, Layout design, Logistics and Optimization
• Assessed and proposed improvements to methods, systems, and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, and supply chain.
• Led and supervise the team to deliver excellence
• Managed budgets and ensure resources are adequate
• Initiated operational improvements and structures a plan for their implementation
• Identified strategic business needs and l

Branch Manager

OLAM International

May 2013 - Sep 2013 (5 months)

• Developed & managed primary sourcing operations for sesame at country level to deliver as per the business plan.
• Responsible for operational Controls – Stock, Bank, Cash, Counterparty, Credit, Systems Risk.
• Coordinated all day-to-day activities in sesame : Procurement, Processing, Quality and Logistics.
• Designed, implemented and managed the procurement Strategy for sesame in the country with the respective teams to drive and deliver volumes as per the overall business plan.
• Optimized utilization of processing and quality resources in the country to derive maximum capacity utilization and efficiencies and to eliminate controllable losses and minimize the impact of non-controllable losses.
• Ensured strict a

Senior Branch Manager

OLAM International

Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 6 months)

• Developed & managed primary sourcing operations for Sesame ($150 M) & Cocoa ($30 M) at country level to deliver as per business plan. Oversight on Central and East Nigeria cocoa crop
• Responsible for operational Controls – Stock, Bank, Cash, Counter-party, Credit, Systems Risk.
• Coordinated all day-to-day activities : Procurement, Processing, Quality and Logistics.
• Designed, implemented and managed the procurement Strategy in the country with the respective teams to drive and deliver volumes as per the overall business plan.
• Optimized utilization of processing and quality resources in the country to derive maximum capacity utilization and efficiency and to eliminate controllable losses and minimize the impact of

Management trainee

OLAM International

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 (7 months)

• Responsible for end to end supply chain to cover from procurement to Inland logistics of cotton business
• Supply chain coordinator for procurement, ginning, and shipping of cotton bales to Far-East markets.
• Responsible for market volume and purchase books for the season 2012-13
• Cost driver for process and system improvements against the budgets

Summer Intern

GE HealthCare

Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)

Project Title: Design of prediction model for Material Overhead costs Approach:
• As-Is process mapping for Order To Remittance & Materials for modeling the supply chain
• Identified Parameters and risks in uncertainties & used Monte Carlo Simulation for prediction
• Developed an Excel-based Simulation model for Material Overhead prediction
• Recommended scope for cost optimization and horizontal deployment to other modalities Highlights: Project scope is approximately $1.5Million annually Show less

Deputy Manager - Industrial Engineering

Morgan Advanced Materials

Jul 2007 - Jun 2010 (3 years)

• Project lead for improvement projects in terms of Cost reductions, Space Optimization, Process Improvements & Layout improvements
• Team player for Energy efficiency & System efficiency improvements and BPR
• Handled projects in conceptualization & planning for CAPEX
• TQM Coordinator in Total Employee Involvement & involved in achieving various awards
• Responsible for Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma & Lean management implementation & training Projects at MMTCL Established a fixed order inventory model for Raw materials to reduce the total inventory costs Modeling and investigation on the Vacuum Forming production line using Computer Simulation Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – WCMS Title : Optimized the density of HS 45 RCF boa

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