Darshan Devaiah C M Email & Phone Number

Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

I recently completed my thesis project with MacMillan Education UK from May 2024 to September 2024, titled "Developing a Forecasting and Planning Model to Optimize MRP Parameter Settings in SAP." During this project, I developed a robust forecasting model, built tools for inventory optimization and demand forecasting, and provided key recommendations to.

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• In this role, I oversaw supply chain operations for Off-Highway, Heavy Trucks, Power Transmission, and Automotive After-market Distribution in India and Australia. I utilised statistical forecasting and consensus.
• Removed aged inventory and enhanced inventory days by overseeing OSMI (Obsolete and Slow-Moving Inventory) projects; liquidated excess inventory via Inventory Sweep.
• Achieved forecast accuracy targets of 95-104% by optimising demand-supply balance and using statistical forecasting models.
• Controlled material flow with regard to JIT (just in time) for OE segments and prompt supply to aftermarket requirements. Led performance improvement initiatives to plant metrics and improved KPIs such as OTD (On time.
• Optimised delivery performance by implementing shipping calendars for outbound shipments.
• Reduced future inventory risks by implementing effective inventory forecasting techniques.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• During this tenure, I collaborated with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) to ensure timely product delivery and maintain optimal inventory coverage at the business front end. Additionally, I steered monthly.
• Maintained zero stock outs at business front-end units.
• Consistently met customer orders to supply target (DIFOT Target) of above 90 percent.
• Devised comprehensive rough cut capacity plans for two manufacturing plants in alignment with the Annual Operations Plan and existing capacities.

• Over this course of employment, I conducted detailed analysis to identify and address material shortages through precise calculations. I also ensured timely adjustments to artworks, aligning them with customer and.
• Lowered negative impact on business due to changes to artworks.
• Optimised purchase requisitions (PRs) for necessary materials using SAP.
• Raised PRs for strategic materials with long lead times, employing strategic procurement approach to achieve market penetration.

Master Of Science - Ms, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Engineering/Industrial Management