Planning Manager - Inventory Management
CurrentAs Inventory Lead within Hewlett-Packard Singapore Pte Ltd - Enterprise Group, I contribute to Global Operations to drive inventory optimisation initiatives across APAC region. I oversee regional implementation of various business tools such as PowerBI, QlikSense, and SAP IBP modules. I also led E&O program in close coordination with Purchasing and Finance departments to examine obsoleted and returned parts. • Achieved 26% year-on-year reduction in APAC overall inventory from close engagement with management on reduction strategies across five countries.• Reduced 21% of inefficiencies within a year by revamping the aging inventory process in collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Supported UAT and implementation of ARES Project (Power BI dashboard) that won the President's Quality Award in 2021.• Recovered 30% of E&O liability cost by spearheading a broker process for APAC region.• Established IBP module in APAC that calculates safety stock of over 5,000 parts and improved safety stock positioning accuracy by 30%.• Successfully launched VMI program worldwide; developed a statistical model using ABC classification and service level to determine target inventory at vendor hubs.• Achieved 20% to 50% avoidance cost every quarter by driving PO push-out / cancellation initiatives in Singapore & China.