Vinesh Somalaraju

Vinesh Somalaraju is an experienced professional in global sourcing analysis, currently serving as a Senior Global Sourcing Analyst at AutoZone since February 2016. In this role, Vinesh supports category managers by providing data-driven insights into landed cost models and business decisions, utilizing tools such as SAS and SQL for data analysis on sourcing operations, market trends, and inventory metrics. Vinesh is adept at developing automated reports and forecasting import purchases to enhance strategic decision-making. Previous roles include Graduate Assistant at Oklahoma State University from January 2014 to December 2015, and Product Support Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services from June 2012 to December 2013, where Vinesh contributed to automating processes and analyzing vehicle specifications. Vinesh holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering & Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from SASTRA University.