I am a Manager - Supply Planning at Birla Paints, India's leading paint manufacturer, where I lead the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and business transformation projects for effective supply chain management. I work with C-Suite executives to drive critical business objectives and organizational goals, such as optimizing network design, enhancing inventory planning, and improving logistics performance.I have an MBA in Supply Chain and Operations from National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), and an MTech in Design in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering Pune (COEP). I have also acquired multiple certifications in data science, machine learning, and lean six sigma, which enable me to apply analytical and optimization techniques to solve complex supply chain problems. I have a strong domain knowledge in S&OP, demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing, Customer Service, production planning and scheduling, and optimization methods. I have developed and deployed several supply chain solutions using Excel tools, solvers, and Python models. I have an industry exposure in consumer goods, consumer durables, e-commerce, engineering, software, and consulting sectors.