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.

Key Achievements:

• 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.

Dole Food Company

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.

Johnson and Johnson

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.

The Dow Chemical Company

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.

Key Achievements:

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

FMC Corporation

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.

Key Achievements:

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

Certifications

• 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