Amish Patel

As a seasoned global supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in driving transformative supply chain solutions through the strategic integration of technology and business processes. My career spans Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, medical devices, chemicals, consumer goods, and food and beverage, where I’ve consistently delivered results by optimizing global supply chain and operations.

I bring deep expertise in integrated supply chain planning, demand forecasting, supply planning, MRP, and manufacturing planning and execution. My work spans full life-cycle ERP/SAP implementations, ERP remediation, implementing advanced planning and scheduling tools, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and increasing efficiency through onshore-offshore delivery models.

With a passion for emerging technologies, I’ve successfully applied advanced analytics, and cloud-based systems to solve complex business challenges. My approach integrates people, process, and technology to deliver robust solutions that drive tangible business outcomes.

Throughout my career, I’ve been recognized for my ability to foster collaborative relationships, mentor teams, and create high-performing environments. I thrive on leading business transformation initiatives and aligning technology to meet business goals, helping organizations achieve long-term success.

Core Competencies

Integrated Supply Chain Planning

Demand & Supply Planning

ERP Integration (SAP, S4 Hana)

Advanced Planning & Scheduling Tools (OMP/Kinaxis/Logility)

Business Transformation & Process Optimization

Project Management & Solution Delivery

Cloud Integration

Change Management & Team Development

Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making

Mentoring & Leadership

EY

Manager, Supply Chain Technology Consulting

March 2022 – Present

• Led supply chain transformation initiatives, including OMP Rollouts for major corporations like BASF, Roche, and Johnson & Johnson.
• Facilitated demand and supply planning implementations and enhanced adoption through training business SMEs and key users.
• Managed system configuration, master data activation, test scripts, training and cut-over documentation.
• Supported integration of OMP and SAP S/4HANA for streamlined planning processes.

• Delivered successful OMP FCT, OPR and S&OP rollouts across North America, supporting fit-gap analysis and deployment.
• Spearheaded planning technology adoption across multi-site operations for improved collaboration.

Supply Chain Functional Lead – Blue Yonder Implementation

September 2021 – March 2022

• Directed the implementation of Blue Yonder Demand, Supply, and S&OP software across Dole’s manufacturing and distribution network.
• Validated system designs, integration mappings, and led testing initiatives for SAP-to-Blue Yonder integrations.

Independent Consultant – Supply Chain

July 2020 – March 2021

• Led Johnson & Johnson’s End-to-End Planning Project, integrating multiple ERP systems with OMP.
• Executed Agile project management tasks, including PI planning, ERP development sprints, and GxP validation testing.

Supply Chain Improvement Manager – Work Process and Systems Expertise

July 2018 – February 2020

• Optimized work processes and systems for the $25B Packaging & Specialty Plastics division, focusing on demand forecasting, MRP and detailed scheduling.
• Applied MET planning tools (ECC, APO, Logility, OMP) to enhance planning and scheduling capabilities.

• Streamlined global forecasting processes and established actionable supply chain metrics to improve performance.

Global Supply Chain Business Systems Manager

2013 – 2017

• Managed global supply chain system integrations for a $2B revenue business.
• Improved planner productivity by implementing performance management/KPI exception systems and reducing inventory defects.

• Delivered a global Logility software upgrade on time and within budget.
• Provided SAP MRP training across Asia, boosting global operational competency.

• OMP OPR User Engagement and Advanced configuration (OPAL).
• SAP IBP (Release 1702)
• SAP APO DP/SNP
• Certified RapidResponse Author Level 1
• PMP Certification Exam Preparation
• Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations
• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• The University of Texas at Austin: Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
• M.S. University of Baroda: Master of Science in Production Engineering
• M.S. University of Baroda: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering