Balakrishnan K.

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Supply Chain Professional
Balakrishnan K.'s Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
About Balakrishnan K.

Professional Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Warehouse OperationsCareer Achievements Received cash award consecutively two years from the management of M/S. Sups -Pneumatics (I) limited, for supporting the management to achieve the year-end target. Received cash award and certificate from the management of M/s. Philips Electronics India Limited for presenting simplicity ideas for organization growth and future  Received cash award and certificate from the management of M/s. Philips Electronics India Limited for outstanding performance in the year 2007.  Received cash award and certificate from the management of M/s. Philips Electronics India Limited for outstanding performance in the year 2010.Specialties:  Sales Supply Planning , Strategic Planning, Demand PlanningSupply Chain Management & Warehouse Operations Sales ForecastingStrong Analytical SkillsTeam Leader ShipInventory ManagementJIT, FIFO, DOJO, 5S.Quadrant Planning and Documents Formatting, COGNOS, ( Strong MIS Designer in MS – Excel )

Balakrishnan K.'s Current Company Details

Supply Chain Professional
Balakrishnan K. Work Experience Details
  • Nestle Saudi Arabia Llc
    Demand & Supply Planner
    Nestle Saudi Arabia Llc Mar 2016 - May 2023
    Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
    • Driving the Consensus Demand Planning meeting by facilitate to Sales and Marketing with the collaborate collected data and quantify the demand by brand and on SKU level for next rolling forecast of 18months horizon.• Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to communicate historical data and review upcoming forecast, projects to Sales, Marketing, Finance & Senior Management to bridge the gap against forecast & Budget (OP). • Consult with functional teams such as sourcing supply planners, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and product development to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.• Maintain stocks based on TBDF (Time Based Desecration Factor).• Drive cross-functional collaboration to influence the demand on the supply chain and prioritize demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentations. • Manage forecast models, analyze trends, forecast tools, and maintain accurate data.• Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning & forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement.• Ensuring the forecast accuracy of 80% + with this key driving activity leading to control the inventory and storage cost.• SAP R3 / APO & BW is base ERP to handle Projection, Availability and Supply.• Maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders for stock management: Safety stock, Minimum Stocks, Slow Movers, and Non-Movers, minimization write-off’s, implement action plans for resolution with commercial and marketing team.• Reporting Out of Stock / High Stocks based on that indent with Factory (FGP) & coordinate manage logistics team for timely supply stocks to achieve sales.• Consider warehouse capacity constraints; implement structured workflows to deliver and improvements on customer ordering trends to maximize regional targets.
  • Hayel Saeed Anam (Hsa) Group
    Demand Planner
    Hayel Saeed Anam (Hsa) Group May 2013 - Dec 2015
    Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
    Job Profile – Demand & Supply Planning geographically covers Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & MENA• Responsible for handling of day-to-day Supply Planning Operations and Stock availability of all branches.• Driving the Consensus Demand Planning meeting by facilitate to Sales and Marketing, with the collaborate collected data’s and quantify the demand by brand and SKU level for next 6months as rolling forecast.• Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to communicate historical data and review upcoming forecast projects to Sales, Marketing, Finance & Senior Management to bridge the gap against forecast & Budget (OP). • Leading the Demand Planning process on strong level and generating high level forecast accuracy, helping to control the inventory.• Maintain system forecast in APO and drive accurate system-generated forecast, SAP input with a high degree of accuracy.• Key performance as, close watch on market operations and analyzing industry trends impacting sales forecast cum business trends• Participation in special projects, contributing to the ongoing development of planning and process.• Stock Management: Safety stock, average stock, slow movers and non-movers minimization, write-off’s, implement action plans for resolution with commercial and marketing team.• Reporting out of stock / over stocks based on that indent with Factory (FGP) & coordinate with logistics team for timely supply stocks to achieve weekly sales• Use the sales forecast, inventory and transits as key input for replenishment planning module for branches.• Control inventory levels within the branches as per agreed targets,• Consider warehouse capacity constraints; implement structured work flows to deliver improvements on customer ordering trends to maximize regional targets.• MIS – Monthly Forecast Accuracy, Weekly & Monthly Supply Analysis, RCA Report, Category Trend Analysis’s
  • Philips Electronics India Limited
    Regional Demand Planner - Deputy Manager Supply Chain
    Philips Electronics India Limited Nov 2004 - Apr 2013
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Regional Demand Planner for Philips Lighting Sales of South India covering four states viz., Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka the Key Role activities.MID Term PlanningRolling Forecast; Statistical ForecastEnusring Stock Availabiltiy for weekly SalesMonitoring Sales pick up and Deviations cum corrective actionsHandling Retal cum Project ordersMainting Inventory LevelOrder Entry handling & Readdrisal of Customer QueriesMIS Preparation (Weekly Sales Analysis, Supply Analysis, Supply Accuracy Analysis
  • Saud Bahawan Muscat
    Store Keeper
    Saud Bahawan Muscat Jan 2001 - Oct 2004
    Burami
    Job Profile - Complete Warehouse Operations - Stock Handling of 18,000 CTNs with 135 Staff members (Supervisor / Storekeepers / Picker & Labours) in 95,000 sq.ft warehouse area handling the following:  Receipt of Genuine Parts from Principals directly Scanning of Fragile parts for damages Binning the parts using DOJO Systems to avoid the errors in all aspects.  Raise claims with the Principals duly returning the damaged/defective parts after obtaining approval from the appropriate authorities. Arrange for dispatch of materials as per invoice schedule, thorough checking of materials for quality and quantity in compliance with the regulations of the Company and the respective laws. HOUSE KEEPING - Keeping the Warehouse and Stores area neat and arrange the materials at the respective locations for easy access by clearly defining the date of arrival to exercise FIFO , Make regular inventory, Conducting Special Training for Juniors and assistance in new systems and procedure.  Daily Perpetual Inventory count and reconciliation  MIS - Daily Report (No. Materials Received / No of Materials Picked / No of Materials Despatched / No of Materials Pending for Despatch), Daily Staff output repot, Daily Customer Returns, Shelf Damages Report, Transit Damages Report and ESR - Excess/Shortage Report of Receipts
  • Suspa Pneumatics India Limited
    Junior Executive
    Suspa Pneumatics India Limited Mar 1999 - Jan 2002
    Company Profile - An ISO 9001 certified company Manufacturer of Tail Gate Lifters for cars, height adjusters and tilters for industrial purpose. Joint venture of SUSPA - HOLDING GmbHint venture of e. It'ht adjusters and titltersny. Manufacturer of , Germany.Job Profile – Complete Store Operations including handling FGP Stocks, R&D Stocks. Project StocksINDENTING with factory - As per the monthly sales plan and the stock on Hand as also the balance delivery in the schedule with the support of planning department.RECEIPTS - of all Materials including R&D Materials, arrange for quantity check and obtain quality approval from QC Department before accounting in our Stock accountBINNING & STORING – All the parts are binned to their respective locations and arrange to return the defective parts to the vendors. Send the raw materials and semi finished goods for production by following international FIFO Systems as also DOJO Systems so as to eliminate errors. PACKING & FORWARDING – Arrange for packing of finished goods duly certified by the QC Department and send to the customer as per the advice of Marketing Dept.DOCUMENTS Handled - (QD) Quotation dockets, (PO) Purchase Order, (DS) Delivery Schedule, (PAN) Price Acceptance Note, (GRN) Goods Receipt Note, (SRN) Stores Requisition Note, (MTN) Materials Transfer Note, (MRN) Material Return Note, (R.G) Returnable Gate Pass, (D.C) Delivery Challan, (Excise Documents) 57f(3), Invoice, Modvat Copies
  • Tropical Agro Systems India Ltd
    Stores Assistant
    Tropical Agro Systems India Ltd Jun 1996 - Feb 1999
    Complete Inbound and Outbound Operations
  • Automotive Ancillary Service Ltd
    Office Assistant
    Automotive Ancillary Service Ltd Jun 1995 - May 1996
    Job Profile - All types of clerical jobs, Data Entry operation for Accounts Dept, Petty Cash handling

Balakrishnan K. Education Details

  • Graduate In Mathematics From A.M. Jan College Under University Of Madras
    Graduate In Mathematics From A.M. Jan College Under University Of Madras
    Mathematics And Statistics

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Balakrishnan K. attended Graduate In Mathematics From A.m. Jan College Under University Of Madras.

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