Pankaj Karajagi

SC Transformation | DP,SP & IBP | Analytics

• Implemented an effective supply chain planning system (Logility) while improving Demand planning & IBP processes for a $500M Client.
• Prioritized project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates, focused in researching and advising our business partners on the standard functionality offered by Logility,Led solution review process and UAT.
• Developed innovative solutions to complex business problems through in-depth analysis, coordination. (Received an 'EY appreciate' award for the contribution)
• Led an E2E maturity assessment program for a $4B client to identify areas of strength in existing planning capabilities and areas for further improvement,based on leading practices. Engaged with 50+ stakeholders, assessed 10BUs,Investigated 8 functions, 250 survey responses, Identified 20 key challenges

Forecasting | Inventory Planning | Collaboration

• Managed $250M Annual Sales, $75M Inventory Across 100K Products Sourced From 400 Suppliers and Delivered 97% Fill-Rate
  
• Orchestrated successful implementation of Logility (A SC planning software) and instituted a standard planning platform globally
• Improved forecast accuracy by 20% by re-engineering demand classification and forecasting approach while shaping baseline with sales and market insights during collaboration
• Right sized inventory ($75M) by implementing a volume_profit_suppliertier matrixed ABC segmentation strategy
• Delivered annual procurement savings of $4.5M through global demand aggregation and economies of scale
• SME in Statistical forecasting, safety stock models, NPIs ,Product life cycle management, Vendor-Managed Inventory
• Led executive level strategy meetings to communicate budgetary targets, supply chain KPI/analytics, trends, forecast accuracy, best practices and analytical findings in a clear and concise manner
• Designed and maintained departmental reporting and analysis, BI dashboards, applications, databases & scorecards

Production Planning | Supply Management | Cost Optimization

• Managed $75M Annual Sales , $10M Inventory by Co-ordinating with 4 Global Manufacturing Sites & 50 Suppliers
• Achieved 98% On-Time Delivery directing all aspects of production planning and maintaining a best-fit MPS by reviewing and scheduling customer demand, prioritizing requirements and capacity adjustments
• Oversaw supply planning and purchasing operations for 500+ globally sourced commodities; $30M Annual Spend
• Re-shaped stocking strategy that boosted inventory turns to >10,slashed holding cost by 14% maintaining 95% In-stock
• Saved $3.5M cost through streamlined processes, low-cost country sourcing, consolidation,drop-shipping and quarterly safety stock review
• Maximized collaboration, accelerated decision-making , shortened response time to demand fluctuations by 33%
• Developed supply chain metrics, presented performance results and improved supply chain information visibility
• Provided planning expertise in New Production Introduction (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) management activities

MRP | Procurement |Supplier Relations| Logistics

• Controlled Planning and Procurement Activities of Raw Materials Sourced From 40 Suppliers; Annual Spend $5M
• Managed daily production materials requirement from a diversified supply base; analyzing 300 part's schedules and shortages based on forecast and MRP, requisitioning materials and regulating inventory levels
• Successfully developed 4 suppliers, negotiated $1M contracts & formalized supplier evaluation process
• Delivered 25% cost savings by switching in-house production to local outsourcing for 4 commodities (Kaizen Project)
• Spearheaded logistics operations of a 3PL, led a team of 5, reduced 8% costs by revising transportation strategies