Vijitha Gandavarapu
Warragul,Australia
Summary
Highly analytical and dedicated professional with a Master of Data Analytics and robust experience in complex supply chain logistics and data-driven forecasting. Seeking to transition into the role of Dairy Farm Field Service Officer, leveraging proven expertise in supplier engagement, vendor relationship management, competitive analysis, and operational efficiency. Skilled in translating complex data insights into actionable strategies for forecasting milk supply, financial income, and ensuring high standards of compliance and continuous improvement within a field-based, autonomous environment in the Gippsland District.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Analyst (Supply Chain & Vendor Management)
Iveco Australia
09.2023 - Current
- Supplier & Carrier Negotiation: Successfully managed external vendor relationships, negotiating favourable carrier contracts and coordinating complex logistical plans to achieve significant cost reductions in transport.
- Data-Driven Operational Forecasting: Utilized in-depth data analysis to identify trends and inform strategic route planning decisions, ensuring resources were efficiently allocated to reduce transit times and enhance service delivery, a transferable skill for milk supply forecasting.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Compliance: Acted as a primary liaison between internal sales/warehouse teams and external carriers/administrators to promptly resolve issues related to shipping, invoicing, and compliance, ensuring adherence to internal policies (e.g., minimal cost sourcing, weight compliance).
- Customer Retention: Built long-term relationships through prompt, courteous service and effective communication, tracking orders and proactively notifying customers of status or delays, fostering positive retention outcomes.
- Process Improvement: Provided data-driven support to executives and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and drive strategies for continuous improvement in logistics operations.
Data Analyst (Reporting & Visualization)
CAMP Systems
11.2016 - 10.2022
- Strategic Reporting: Produced accurate monthly and ad-hoc reports using advanced Excel functions and statistical methods to analyze complex data, providing foundational support for strategic planning and executive decision-making.
- Business Insight Communication: Designed visually compelling documents and utilized data visualization tools (skills transferable to Tableau/Power BI) to effectively communicate business insights and trends to stakeholders, improving decision-making processes.
- Data Governance & Quality: Optimized data collection methods to enhance data quality and volume for analysis and implemented data governance practices, ensuring high-quality inputs for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Process Streamlining: Enhanced overall business efficiency by identifying key trends and patterns in datasets and streamlining data processing through cohesive dataset formation using ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) methods.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Data Analytics
Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Hindustan Institute
India04.2016
Skills
- Field Service & Relationship: Supplier Engagement, Relationship Management, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Autonomy in Field Role
- Data & Forecasting: Supply Forecasting (Analytical Capability), Financial Income Estimates, Monthly Reporting, Competitor Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, ETL
- Operational & Compliance: Logistics Coordination, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety Compliance Support, Quality Control Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Problem Resolution
- Technical: Advanced Excel, Data Visualization, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Full Drivers License
Certification
CertificateOfCompletion_Excel Supply Chain Analysis Solving Inventory Problems
Languages
English: Full Professional Proficiency
Telugu: Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Hindi: Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Logistics Analyst (Supply Chain & Vendor Management)
Iveco Australia
09.2023 - Current
Data Analyst (Reporting & Visualization)
CAMP Systems
11.2016 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Hindustan Institute
Master of Science - Master of Data Analytics
Melbourne Institute of Technology