Master of Supply Chain Analytics Peer Mentors and Alumni Ambassadors

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics;
Undergraduate: Bachelors of Electrical Engineering
Work Experience: A total of 2.5 years of work experience across FMCG, Steel Manufacturing Industry and Engineering Sales and Business Development
Personal Interest: Writing, Reading, Hiking, Cooking
Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/habibah-aftab-89226a74/
E-mail: ha482@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

I'm an aspiring Supply Chain Professional eager to learn and grow with an open mind. Having worked in manufacturing industries and B2B sales, Planning, Problem Solving and Negotiating tops my skill set while Leadership and Communication are my prominent key strengths. The intricacy of supply chain processes and room for innovation and improvement in the field inspire me every day and that is why I have chosen to be a part of MSCA initiative so that I can learn and grow from everyone around while simultaneously giving back to our RBS community and help students excel in all domains. Together, we can make a lot of difference in finding out solutions to all your career-related and academic queries. Don't hesitate to reach out to me with your questions and confusions. Looking forward to working with you all. 

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics, Class of 2023;
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business Administration
Work Experience: 2 years of experience in sales, logistics, and marketing​​​​​​​
Skillsets: R, Python, Tableau, SQL​​​​​​​
Personal Interest: Travel, Basketball, Tennis​​​​​​​
Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pangyuanlin/​​​​​​​
E-mail: pl589@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

You might think there are too many supply chain-related job openings and that determining a career path is challenging. You are not alone, so don't worry. The MSCA program offers much assistance with both academics and employment. As a peer mentor, I would like to use my experiences to help other students, especially international students like me, who need help finding internships or jobs, and network with experienced alums. As I have received so much support from the program and alums, I wish to help more fellow students. The program is fantastic, and I look forward to working with everyone. Please feel free to contact me.

Academic Background: Undergraduate: Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering;
Graduate: Master of Science, Supply Chain Analytics
Work Experience: 4.5 years of experience in management consulting working across strategy,  performance, pricing & contracting for a pharmaceutical client
Personal Interest: Soccer, Cooking, Music
Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maharghya-basu/
E-mail: mb2230@rutgers.edu

During the second-last semester of my undergrad, I embarked on educating and coaching myself on how to enter the corporate world. I believed that simply learning new things would not suffice. It was imperative that I know how to translate the same into the business world by bringing value using the skillsets I had developed and could potentially develop. 4.5 years in management consulting helped me hone new skills, network and led to mutual growth and benefits. My own experiences as well as being part of campus recruitment for my former employers made me empathize with student job seekers. I would like to use my educational background and work experience to help my peers network and identify new opportunities. The MS Supply Chain Analytics at RBS is one of the best programs. I want to help my peers across the line not only by leveraging this platform and the skills they have attained from prior experiences but also by bridging the gap between their current skills and the requirements of the roles. I am excited to meet and learn from everyone. I am optimistic about this program being a fruitful experience.

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics, Class of 2022

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Information Systems

Work Experience: Replenishment Analyst – Walmart, Global Sourcing Division

Logistics Intern – COFCO Coca-Cola

Skillsets: R, SAP S/4 HANA, Retail Link, ThoughtSpot, Advanced Excel, MySQL, Tableau

Personal Interest: Guitar, Hiking, Cooking

Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhaoyang-leon-li/

E-mail: zl507@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

The term supply chain may seem overwhelming at first glance, but don’t worry: you made the right choice to choose a supply chain career, and the MSCA program will make you well prepared for the upcoming responsibilities and challenges. As a peer mentor, I want to share with you my industry experiences and my own struggles to help you from both professional and personal standpoints on your career-related pain points. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I believe by working together, we can achieve some great results.

Academic Background: Undergraduate: Double Major in Finance and Supply Chain Management;

Graduate: Supply Chain Analytics

Work Experience: 5 years of cross-functional experience in: Marketing Strategy, Data Strategy, Project Management, Product Management

Personal Interest: Cooking, Travel, Music

Contact:www.linkedin.com/in/ruchikhetani

E-mail: rbk57@rutgers.edu

Trying to figure out a career path that leads to fulfillment and success, both on a personal and professional level is a difficult task. It certainly was for me! However, the journey is about learning. As a Peer Mentor, I would like to share my experiences, tips, and tricks on how to navigate this journey. Through my educational background and work experience, I have been able to consistently grow and diversify my skills, identify new opportunities, and create a network of people who support me and champion my development. I want to be able to share how that can be achieved and help other students really build their own brand. I am excited to be a part of this program and look forwards to working with everyone!

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics, Class of 2022; Undergraduate: Bachelors in Commerce (Marketing Management)

Work Experience: 8 years in Supply Chain Planning

• Inventory Planner – Caterpillar Inc
• Supply Planner – Caterpillar Inc
• Material Planner – Caterpillar Inc

Skillsets: Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SAP (MM), Advance Excel

Personal Interest: Hiking, Travel, and Cooking

Contact:www.linkedin.com/in/ankithatated

E-mail: ankitha.tated@rutgers.edu

Searching for jobs, preparing resumes, and working on interview questions can be daunting and tricking at times. As a peer mentor, I want to be there in this journey for those who need help in understanding this process and navigate through it to find the right opportunities. After attending many different career fairs, resume workshops, job interviews, I know what it takes to find that right opportunity, and I want to share that experience with you all. Please feel free to reach out to me or connect with me, and I will be more than happy to help.

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics, Class of 2022; Undergraduate: Finance(Major), Economics(Minor)

Work Experience:

• Regional Transportation Organization Co-Op - Johnson & Johnson
• Teller - Citi
• Manager Assistant - Trans World Freight Systems Co.

Skillsets: Python, R, SAP S/4 HANA (basic), Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Llamasoft

Fun facts: Cooking, Reading bedtime story to my son, Travel, Zumba Dance on Nintendo

Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/liting-zhang/

E-mail: liting.zhang@rutgers.edu

After the pandemic, supply chain suddenly becomes a hot topic. That’s part of the reason I’m joining MSCA Program. Coming from no supply chain background to studying in Rutgers, and now being a Co Op in JNJ, I was confused at one time. Now I’ve explored a way of study and entering supply chain field. If you are also from non supply chain related background to this program, please feel free to contact me and I’m more than happy to answer questions in choosing courses and career preparation.

Kevin Malar – Class of 2021

Supply Chain Analyst - Intel Corporation

Academic Background: B.S in Supply Chain Management, M.S in Supply Chain Analytics

Years of Working Experience: 2 years

Industry: Semiconductors

Hometown: Clark, New Jersey

Personal Interest: Guitar and Bass Guitar, Cooking, Wine, Vinyl, and Reading

Contact:http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-malar/

Email: ktm96@rutgers.edu

As a Peer Mentor, I hope to help my fellow students achieve the same success that I’ve found as a student at Rutgers Business School. RBS and the SCM department have given me many opportunities to build and cultivate my brand and develop skills relevant to my ideal career field. Working as a Peer Mentor, I want to be there for those who need help navigating the complicated and often frustrating job-hunting process. I have participated in countless career fairs, job interviews and submitted hundreds of applications, and I know what it takes to make it out of the process with an offer letter. I hope to help my fellow students through this process, providing advice on the job search, interviews, and finding the right career. I look forward to working with everyone.

Jingying (Una) Du – Class of 2022

Intern, Supply Chain Excellence - Catalent

Academic Background: B.S in Economics, B.S in Statistics, M.S in Supply Chain Analytics

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Hometown: Shenzhen, China

Personal Interest: Travel, Kayaking, Hiking, Reading on the beach

Contact:http://www.linkedin.com/in/jingying-du/

Email: jd1042@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

I joined the program in 2020, one of the most unprecedented, uncertain, and challenging years. But this was the year when I finally discovered my career interests and goals. It was also the year when I pushed myself the most to pursue what I wanted. Surprisingly, as someone with Economics and Statistics background, I started my first job in the supply chain sector. The Master of Supply Chain Analytics program is diverse enough to encourage students with different backgrounds to explore the supply chain. As a Peer Mentor, I want to be able to share my personal experience of goal setting and career development with my fellow students and encourage others to pursue their goals and believe in themselves. I was lucky enough to have so much help and support when I was unsure. It is my pleasure, working as a Peer Mentor, to help my fellow students when they need the support. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.

See profile: Anthony Watanabe, Class of 2022

Yiwen Wu

Academic Background: Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics, Class of 2022

Work Experience: PwC – Transformation Consulting Associate

1-year work experience in procurement and material management 

Personal Interest: Pilates, Hiking, LEGOs

Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiwen-wu-68b0a912a/

E-mail: yw819@scarletmail.rutgers.edu

I majored in Supply Chain Management during my undergraduate study and my internship allowed me to apply the industry knowledge I gained from school. However, the work experience also made me realize my weakness in the analytical aspect of the supply chain. The Supply Chain Analytics Program at Rutgers helped me to build a solid knowledge base in dealing with data and interpreting graphs, and more importantly how to use them in business decision-making. Besides the variety of courses offered in this program, another unique thing is that whether you have been in the industry for years or just stepped into it, you can find courses at different levels to advance your skills and meet knowledgeable professionals to learn more about their insights from the real-world experience. Even if you do not have a clear career goal yet, do not hesitate to try and explore new possibilities. I never thought I would end up in consulting after graduation, but when the opportunity comes, I am always ready and prepared to take on new challenges.

Merck, Operations Specialist

Academic Background: B.S. Management, M.S. Supply Chain Analytics

Years of Working Experience Prior to the Program: 0, just two 3-month long internships

Industry: Pharmaceuticals/Operations

Hometown: Ringoes, New Jersey

Contact:LinkedIn

I had a memorable experience within the Supply Chain Analytics Program at Rutgers Business School. Although I did not have a background in Supply Chain, this program allowed me the opportunity to get exposed to an entirely new area of interest. The SCA program was influential in helping me identify career opportunities and ultimately land my first role out of college. Additionally, the program was an excellent opportunity to connect/collaborate with other like-minded individuals and professors to ultimately learn all about Supply Chain Analytics.

The professors and administration at RBS offer you all the resources necessary to make the most of your time at RU. If you have an interest and desire to learn in this program, you will truly have a great experience.

One of the best things about this program is how most of the topics in the classroom relate directly to the business world. You will come to find that many professors have worked with major companies and offer a unique perspective for students to learn applicable lessons.

Sr. Manager – Third Party Manufacturing Procurement, NA Team Lead, Wella Company

Full-time employee, Part-time MSCA student

Academic Background:BS in Industrial Engineering, MS in Supply Chain Analytics

Years of Working Experience: 5.5 years

Industry: Beauty

Hometown: Central New Jersey

Personal Interest:Eating, traveling, hiking, kickboxing, rock climbing, and swimming

Contact: LinkedIn

After completing my BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, I began my career as a Supply Chain Analyst at Philips Lighting. Truly enjoying my time in the role and quickly understanding the importance of data for decision making, I wanted to learn more about data analytics in supply chain to help advance my career quickly. Looking into various Masters programs and networking with previous professors at Rutgers, I learned of the MSCA program – which was PERFECT for what I was looking to learn!

Throughout the course of this program, I was able to diversify my skills in the supply chain space and learn so much about data analytics, interpretation and presentation. Through these skills, I was able to transition to L’Oreal and work in various roles with suppliers to improve their overall supply chain through the use of data analytics.

I am able to directly apply learnings from the MSCA program to my day-to-day work and it has helped me grow through reach role I’ve held through the past 4 years. I would recommend this program to all interested and would be happy to share my experiences with you!     

My favorite quote to share:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Gandhi