Nikhil Kumar

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Transportation Construction Inspector at NYS Department of Transportation

Buffalo, New York, United States

Overview

Nikhil is a supply chain and process improvement professional focused on logistics and inventory optimization for infrastructure projects. A graduate of the University at Buffalo, he uses Lean, Six Sigma, and ERP analysis to enhance operational efficiency, reduce lead times, and deliver measurable cost savings.

He once reduced a projects lead time by 50% by streamlining material flows using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Believer

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Optimization
His entire career is focused on optimizing logistics, material flow, and inventory to improve efficiency and reduce project lead times.
Process Improvement
He is skilled in methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to streamline workflows, enhance quality, and shorten procurement cycles.
Cost Reduction
He has a proven track record of delivering savings, such as reducing procurement costs by 18% through strategic contract negotiation.

Media Appearances

Nikhil has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Transportation Construction Inspector at NYS Department of Transportation
6-2024 - 8-2024
Procurement Specialist at Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department
7-2023 - 5-2024
Industrial Engineer at National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
6-2023 - 6-2023
Supply Chain Analyst at Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (Sjvn) Limited
6-2022 - 7-2022
Operations and Quality Assurance Analyst at Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department

Education

8-2024 - 12-2025
Master of Science - MS from University at Buffalo
2020 - 2024
B.TECH from National Institute of Technology Hamirpur-Alumni

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Insights For Selling To Nikhil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nikhil is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nikhil

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nikhil move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Nikhil take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Nikhil

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