Open to full-time roles · May 2026
Building Resilient
Supply Chains,
Globally.
Supply Chain & Operations professional specializing in NPI, strategic sourcing, and global supplier management — turning complexity into measurable results across India, the Americas, and beyond.
3.95
GPA at Tufts
#1
Dept. rank, undergrad
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About Me
NPI
Strategic Sourcing
Global Ops
ISO 13485
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Program Management
S&OP / IBP
PPAP / FAI
I'm Suyash Kalantre, a Supply Chain & Operations professional currently completing my MS in Engineering Management at Tufts University (GPA 3.95, graduating May 2026). I bridge engineering rigour with business strategy — from qualifying 20+ suppliers for a medical device NPI launch to redesigning inventory systems that unlocked $5M in surplus capital.
My experience spans medical devices, industrial manufacturing, and heat-transfer equipment across India and the US. I thrive in high-mix, high-stakes environments where supplier relationships, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional alignment are the difference between a successful launch and a costly delay.
I led a Formula Student racing team's business and supply chain operations, hold a Departmental Gold Medal from my undergraduate program (ranked 1 of 148 students), and am working toward my APICS CSCP certification.
Location
Boston, MA
Availability
Full-time · May 2026
Industry Focus
MedTech · Industrial · Automotive · Tech
Contact
suyashk2807@gmail.com
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Work Experience
- Led end-to-end supplier sourcing, onboarding, and qualification for a new product launch (400+ SKUs, 20+ suppliers), executing RFQ processes and PPAP-equivalent validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAI) in compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 — achieving >92% first pass yield and zero critical defects at launch.
- Developed an Excel-based sourcing and BOM-level cost model integrating supplier quotes, should-cost analysis, and performance scorecards — driving 15% TCO reduction and $220K in annual savings, while reducing supplier lead times by 70%.
- Owned sourcing of tooling, fixtures, and returnable packaging systems for PCB assemblies, precision-machined components, electromechanical subassemblies, and optical-grade glass, enabling efficient material flow and line-side usability.
- Assessed $5M in surplus inventory through ABC/FSN classification in a high-volume, high-mix environment, reducing carrying costs by 30%.
- Engaged as a student consultant prior to full internship conversion — conducting supply chain diagnostics, supplier landscape assessment, and sourcing strategy recommendations for an early-stage medical device product line.
- Delivered actionable findings that directly informed the NPI supplier qualification framework adopted during the subsequent internship engagement.
- Supported instruction on financial statements, cash flow analysis, and key decision-making metrics for graduate engineering management students.
- Facilitated discussions to clarify financial and business concepts; held office hours to support students with coursework and problem-solving.
- Assisted in grading assignments and collaborated with the professor on course delivery, logistics, and providing actionable student feedback.
- Spearheaded a cross-functional workforce of 100+ personnel daily — ensuring timely production planning, supply chain management, and client reporting, achieving 100% of production deadlines met.
- Managed procurement of 200+ SKUs across 10+ global suppliers for 2 new product launches — leading supplier negotiations, contract management, and 3PL logistics coordination to reduce lead times by 25%.
- Developed demand forecasting models using Excel-based analytics — improving forecasting accuracy by 30% and reducing stockouts significantly.
- Revamped warehouse inventory systems deploying ABC analysis and FIFO methodology — reducing holding costs by 20%, enhancing material tracking, and mitigating stock discrepancies.
- Executed time study analysis across 3 production lines and implemented Lean improvements (Kanban, Kaizen, JIT) — reducing cycle time by 18%, increasing throughput by 22%, and lowering defects by 20%.
- Devised a cost-benefit model for Kardex automated storage (VLM) — projecting 30% reduction in operational costs, 50% increase in storage capacity, and 40% faster inventory retrieval.
- Implemented an Excel-based gearbox assembly tracking system using VBA and Pivot Tables — reducing assembly time by 15%.
- Crafted capacity planning models aligning machine utilization with demand fluctuations to eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput by 20%.
- Orchestrated replacement of traditional coolant filtration with an automated system — increasing filtration efficacy by 40% and reducing manual involvement by 50%.
- Applied 5S methodology and Kanban systems to optimize production processes — enhancing production cycle speed by 30%.
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Key Projects
Project / 001 · Nexpring Health
BOM-Level Cost Model & Supplier Scorecard
Built an Excel-based sourcing model integrating supplier quotes, should-cost analysis, and performance scorecards to drive optimized supplier selection and EOQ decisions aligned with IBP and demand planning cycles.
$220K annual savings · 15% TCO reduction · 70% lead time cut
Project / 002 · Tufts University
ERP-Based Supply Chain Optimization for MouthGard
Streamlined inventory planning by assessing impacts of 25% demand shifts and 40% lead time changes — safeguarding production continuity and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership across the supply network.
ERP integration · Demand sensitivity analysis · TCO optimization
Project / 003 · Tufts University
SteriGlove — Automated Sterile Glove System
Designed a manufacturing-feasible NPI product reducing glove waste by 20%, application time by 30%, and infection rates by 25%. Developed full supply chain strategy with distribution model and 24-month payback analysis.
24-month payback · ↓ 30% application time · ↓ 25% infection rate
Project / 004 · Tufts University
UniNest — Off-Campus Student Housing Platform
Led product management for UniNest, conducting 25+ student interviews across 7 nationalities to map housing pain points. Developed a high-fidelity Figma prototype iterating through 4+ design cycles based on concept testing and user feedback.
25+ interviews · 7 nationalities · 4+ design iterations
Project / 005 · Tufts University
Tesla 2035 — Integrated Sustainable Ecosystem Strategy
Co-developed a strategic roadmap for Tesla's transformation by 2035 using SWOT, Pentagon Model (Five Delta), and BEP analysis. Identified pathways across affordable EVs, Supercharger monetization, FSD, energy storage, and the Cybercity vision.
Full SWOT + BEP model · 3-phase roadmap · Pentagon framework
Project / 006 · Alfa Laval
Kardex VLM Automated Storage — Business Case
Developed a comprehensive cost-benefit model for deploying a Vertical Lift Module (VLM), projecting measurable gains across cost, throughput, and space — directly informing capital investment decisions.
↓ 30% operational costs · ↑ 50% storage capacity · 40% faster retrieval
Project / 007 · Industrial Engineering
Automated Material Flow & Smart Factory Design
Engineered automated material flow solutions including ASRS, AGVs, and line-side delivery systems. Used simulation and CAD tools to optimize throughput, buffer sizing, and dynamic manufacturing performance across the production floor.
ASRS + AGV integration · Throughput optimized · Buffer sizing validated
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Skills & Expertise
Supply Chain & Logistics
- Strategic Sourcing
- NPI / Supplier Qualification
- Demand Planning / IBP
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- 3PL & Transportation Mgmt
- Category Management
Operations & Quality
- Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
- ISO 13485 / ISO 9001
- PPAP / FAI / IQ·OQ·PQ
- Kaizen / Kanban / JIT
- Root Cause Analysis
- Capacity Planning
- Risk Management
Tools & Analytics
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI / Tableau
- SQL / Python
- ERP (SAP / Oracle)
- MS Project / Jira
- AutoCAD / SolidWorks
- Agile / Scrum
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Education
MS, Engineering Management
Tufts University
Boston, MA
August 2024 – May 2026
Coursework: Supply Chain & Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, Program & Project Management, Data Analytics, Systems Thinking, Financial Intelligence, Strategic Management, Customer Discovery & Solution Design.
GPA: 3.95 / 4.00
B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Sangli, India
June 2019 – June 2023
Department Rank: 1 / 148. Departmental Gold Medalist. Minor Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Jun 2020 – Jul 2023). Coursework in Industrial Engineering, Total Quality Management, World Class Manufacturing, Industrial Automation & Robotics, Manufacturing Processes.
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00 · Gold Medalist
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Certifications
APICS CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional
In Progress
LSS Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified
Core Tools
SAP · Oracle ERP · Jira · Confluence · MS Project · SharePoint
Proficient
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Leadership
Business Plan & Supply Chain Lead
Team Nequit Racing — SAE Formula Student · Sangli, India
October 2020 – June 2022
Led business strategy, procurement, and outsourcing for the university's SAE Formula Student racing team — managing sponsorships, supply sourcing, and team coordination across a 20+ member cross-disciplinary group. Contributed directly to vehicle bodywork design and the team's competitive business plan submissions.
Management Team Coordinator
E-Cell RIT — Entrepreneurship Cell · Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, India
September 2019 – May 2022
Coordinated and executed 30+ events, competitions, and workshops as part of RIT's entrepreneurship ecosystem initiative. Worked within a team of 50+ to foster the entrepreneurial mindset of the engineering community — developing skills in team management, stakeholder engagement, and event operations across 2.5 years.
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Insights & Writing
Featured · Supply Chain Strategy
Beyond JIT: How NPI Teams Should Think About Supply Chain Resilience from Day One
Most supply chain failures in new product launches aren't caused by bad execution — they're caused by resilience never being designed in. Drawing from NPI work in medical devices, here's how to build flexibility into supplier strategy before a product even ramps.
Coming soon · Est. 8 min read
NPI & Qualification
PPAP, FAI, IQ/OQ/PQ: A Practical Guide for NPI Supply Chain Managers
The acronyms are everywhere. But what do these qualification frameworks actually require, and where do teams consistently get them wrong at ramp?
Coming soon · Est. 6 min read
Strategic Management
Tesla's Supply Chain Bet: Why Battery Cost Parity Changes Everything
From our Tesla 2035 strategic analysis — how sub-$100/kWh LFP packs reshape EV supply chains, BEP models, and global competitive dynamics.
Coming soon · Est. 7 min read
Analytics
Building a BOM-Level Should-Cost Model in Excel That People Actually Use
Coming soon · Est. 5 min read
Career
From Mechanical Engineering to Supply Chain: What the Transition Actually Looks Like
Coming soon · Est. 6 min read
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