Supply Planner for Europe and Emerging Markets

Led demand & supply planning for India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam

Operated as the senior staff member with a lead role in strategic planning, project implementation, and execution for distribution network optimization.● Successfully led a cross-functional team of IT staff and functional managers for integration of IT systems with diversified business units.● Created an inventory management tool that aided in stock-level management between retail stores and central warehouses.● Developed standardized operating practices and procedures, including detailed accepted quality level (AQL) documentation.● Optimized inventory levels (20% reduction in in-hand inventory) by implementing JIT and returns of non-moving goods.

Self-employed consultant providing assistance in different domains of Supply Chain and Quality assurance to helpcompanies’ better plan their supply management.Core services offered:● Placement and implementations of SOPs and policies ● Warehouse Management● Audit management ● Training and Qualification

Supply Chain Management Professional with the established understanding of logistics, procurement and the inventory planning.• Management of day to day CFA operations which includes timely processing of orders, receipt of funds and inventory control. • Strategizing and coordinating timely import of materials ensuring optimum level of inventory at the warehouses.• Responsible for timely and cost effective distribution of the goods from central warehouse to all the distributors across India.• Responsible for in-depth analysis and quarterly forecast of the PAN India product sales.• Driving the periodic Audit of current Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFAs) and distributors to ensure compliance with the GxP guidelines.• Liaison with various stakeholders from the Regulatory & Compliance teams to analyze and resolve issues, if any, in a timely manner.

Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specification.• Led the implementation and execution of the procurement strategies and policies.• Facilitated the integration of supply chain processes with the information technology systems.• Coordinated with various stakeholders across the production, warehouse, logistics and the distribution domains to ensure smooth functioning of the supply chain.• Prepared optimum quarterly/annual operational and financial budgets in accordance with the firm’s policies, strategies and objectives.• Responsibilities undertaken involved optimum planning and delegation of the tasks to various subordinates to maximize work efficiency.

Approaching potential customers & converting them into clients with the aim of increasing sales Forex for the company and managing existing customers.• Primarily tasked with identifying potential clients and negotiating best deals in terms of price, delivery and specification with them.• Organized meetings and conference calls with the prospective customers to help maintain a good rapport.• Recorded and maintained sales and order information and ensured regular reporting to the head office.