Nikita Verma Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mumbai

As a demand planner in Piramal , I conduct a Sales and operation planning process to derive forecast for supply, main objective of S&OP process to bring sales and operation on the same page so that supply can satisfy demand. The other objective is to address all requirements within supply chain from addressing to SLOB to meeting to demand. S&OP process follow a calendar which starts from 6th of every month and get closed by 7th of next month, where we forecast sale for next 3 upcoming month… Show more As a demand planner in Piramal , I conduct a Sales and operation planning process to derive forecast for supply, main objective of S&OP process to bring sales and operation on the same page so that supply can satisfy demand. The other objective is to address all requirements within supply chain from addressing to SLOB to meeting to demand. S&OP process follow a calendar which starts from 6th of every month and get closed by 7th of next month, where we forecast sale for next 3 upcoming month where we freeze the forecast for next month and forecast for rest of 2 month is on rolling.1. Responsible for demand planning & forecasting sales for I-Pill, Caladryl, Polycrol etc. which are India’s top 100 OTC Brands2. Worked with ZBMs to create sales forecast, coordinated with sales & marketing team to get consensus number for supply 3. Performed daily order management activities by coordinating with procurement & distribution team to maximize service levels 4.)Designed & tracked network chain for new brands, from code creation to FG delivery, to ensure zero transition loss at CFAs 5. Developed multiple reports in excel to monitor inventory, calculate forecast accuracy, analyse service levels & minimize SLOB 6. Recognized by supply chain & marketing heads for achieving 95% LIFR for a vertical which is responsible for 40% of business Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Management Trainee ProgramHO Distribution Stint- Led a team of 5 members on standardisation of MIS and optimization of Secondary freight ratesProject Title : MIS Standardisation by consolidating stakeholder requirement & device MIS formats with frequency & receiver list1. As-Is-Analysis of OTIF ,Stock return & Cheque detailing operation formats of all C&FA use to share key information2. Identified key checkpoints for each operations by mapping all requirements of… Show more Management Trainee ProgramHO Distribution Stint- Led a team of 5 members on standardisation of MIS and optimization of Secondary freight ratesProject Title : MIS Standardisation by consolidating stakeholder requirement & device MIS formats with frequency & receiver list1. As-Is-Analysis of OTIF ,Stock return & Cheque detailing operation formats of all C&FA use to share key information2. Identified key checkpoints for each operations by mapping all requirements of stakeholders & data available in SAP3. All 3 designed MIS formats have been approved by SCM head & key stakeholders & MIS are in pilot run at 4 C&FAs Project Title: Secondary Freight Movement analysis & Optimization of fixed % remuneration paid as freight expenses to C&FAs1. Created a reference file for comparative analysis of freight rates by collating different data available in system2. Cluster analysis of freight rates after mapping of all C&FAs & their respective DBs location w.r.t key parameters 3. Proposed CFA wise Distance Freight Index model to find out the most optimized freight rate for respective C&FAs Regional Distribution Manager Stint- Shadowing of 2 RDMs at 5 C&FAs to understand RDM’s roles & responsibilities1. Observed cross functional operations of C&FA and identified contribution of RDM in C&FA’s day to day operations2. Improved transparency in responsibilities of RDM by proposing 4 recommendations for areas of improvementTSO (Sales) Stint- Shadowing of 3 TSOs & a SO at 16 beat locations for better overview of sales team work & distribution network 1. Conducted market research to know stakeholders requirement & suggested DB-SubDB-O/L distribution modelLearning Areas:Logistics Warehouse ManagementDistribution Network Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Mumbai

Mumbai Area, India

Project Title:"Improve the Service Center Experience of Customers"Methodology:• Analyzed the work content of technicians & rest team members by performing time study of 12 Job codes• Identified causes affecting quality & responsible for delay in inventory flow within servicing operation

Pune Area, India

Project Title:"Design, Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis of New Consumer Product"Methodology:1. Formulated a Business Model Canvas to understand 9 business model building blocks for Air purifier 2. Performed Cause & Effect analysis to identify potential failures and its effect on function of Air purifier 3. Risk assessment of each potential failure modes by computing Risk priority number using SOD factorsDeliverable:• Designed DFMEA templates for sub-systems of… Show more Project Title:"Design, Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis of New Consumer Product"Methodology:1. Formulated a Business Model Canvas to understand 9 business model building blocks for Air purifier 2. Performed Cause & Effect analysis to identify potential failures and its effect on function of Air purifier 3. Risk assessment of each potential failure modes by computing Risk priority number using SOD factorsDeliverable:• Designed DFMEA templates for sub-systems of Air purifier and suggested prevention & control methods Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Project Title:"Review of C&FA processes and aligning it with internal/external stakeholder requirements"Methodology:1. Performed As-is-analysis of current C&FA working by understanding scope of works of C&FA and Hub2. Segmented ongoing C&FA activities into 12 different zones after comprehensive study of a reference guide3. Identified areas of improvements with in process by forming Value stream map for each C&FA activity4. Designed & drafted Standard operating… Show more Project Title:"Review of C&FA processes and aligning it with internal/external stakeholder requirements"Methodology:1. Performed As-is-analysis of current C&FA working by understanding scope of works of C&FA and Hub2. Segmented ongoing C&FA activities into 12 different zones after comprehensive study of a reference guide3. Identified areas of improvements with in process by forming Value stream map for each C&FA activity4. Designed & drafted Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each twelve segmented zones of activities5. Reviewed proposed recommendations for each Identified areas of improvements with key stakeholders6. Remodeled drafted SOPs after aligning proposed recommendations at most fit position in C&FA activity7. Mapped Process-flow of updated activities in drafted SOPs by using SIPOC model Six Sigma visual tool8.Analyzed 4Ws to formulate Responsibility Matrix for clear cut understanding of C&FA on their workingsDeliverable:• Approval of 12 drafted SOPs by key stakeholders (RDM, Chief DM, Quality team, C&FA stakeholders)• Acceptance of 9 recommendation out of 11 proposed recommendations for the areas of improvements• Improved material handling of inventories at C&FA that results into error free receive & dispatch of stocks• Improved transparency in roles & responsibilities of CFA manager, Supervisor & other key stakeholdersLearning Areas:• Warehouse management• Supply chain management Show less

Education record

Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: techSRIJAN, IEEE Student branch, Day Scholar's Club (MMMUT)

Education record

Secured an aggregate of 82.2% in All India Secondary Education Examination conducted by Council for the Indian School Certificate.