ABHIJIT GAIKWAD
Supply chain management, Supply planning, material planning, ERP implementation
Pune
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven senior supply chain manager with over 18 years of proven expertise in strategic planning and execution of supply operations within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Collaborative leader and effective communicator excelling at fostering cohesive teams and driving data-informed insights to achieve organizational goals and enhance business performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
InspireXT
02.2023 - Current
- Designed end-to-end solution architectures for Oracle Cloud Manufacturing and Inventory modules, ensuring seamless integration of business processes with industry best practices.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive Solution Design Documentation, facilitating knowledge transfer across project teams and stakeholders.
- Led and managed the entire testing lifecycle—including Conference Room Pilots (CRP), System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production cutover—ensuring robust validation of all solution components.
- Configured and optimized Oracle Cloud instances for discrete and process manufacturing scenarios, inventory management, and shopfloor connectivity.
- Implemented Connected Shopfloor solutions, enabling real-time machine-to-system communication for live production tracking and automated maintenance alerts.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain teams to design and implement production planning strategies, including automated scheduling and shopfloor data capture integrations.
- Facilitated business process workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with cross-functional stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable Oracle Cloud configurations and enhancements.
- Provided hyper-care and post-go-live support, troubleshooting production issues and ensuring system stability.
- Advanced experience in documenting business requirements, functional specifications, and configuration matrices for Oracle Cloud deployments.
- Expertise in CRP facilitation, UAT coordination, end-user training, and change management for major manufacturing/SCM projects.
Sr Manager
Unichem Lab
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Directed end-to-end supply chain management initiatives, driving operational effectiveness, cost optimization, and business continuity.
- Spearheaded integrated supply and production planning strategies, aligning with market demand to ensure on-time delivery and optimized service levels.
- Leveraged advanced planning tools (MRP, RCCP, DP, campaign planning) to enhance forecast accuracy, inventory visibility, and waste reduction.
- Championed procurement excellence, establishing robust supplier partnerships, developing category strategies, and delivering sustained savings through strategic sourcing.
- Developed supplier performance matrices and alternative sourcing models to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, and exceptional quality standards.
- Enhanced manufacturing capacity utilization by mapping demand to production capability, eliminating bottlenecks, and enabling multi-product operations across facilities.
- Designed and implemented manufacturing schedules, monitoring planned vs. actual performance (TRT, batch cycle time) to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
- Partnered with R&D and manufacturing teams to align molecule readiness with equipment availability, material compatibility (MOC), and scale-up feasibility.
- Delivered capacity enhancement initiatives by process de-coupling, plant debottlenecking, and cost optimization, improving profitability of molecule portfolios.
- Proactively identified and resolved material and capacity constraints, collaborating with leadership to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing performance.
- Prepared and tracked business plans and annual revenue targets, driving site and country-level strategic goals while aligning with corporate KPIs.
- Optimized working capital management through inventory rationalization and improved demand-supply synchronization.
- Coordinated technology enablement and ERP implementation, streamlining processes, standardizing reporting frameworks, and enhancing decision-making visibility.
- Partnered with cross-functional leadership to drive SCM strategies aligned with short- and long-term business objectives.
- Orchestrated global supply chain initiatives including category strategy development, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation frameworks.
- Implemented business process improvements leading to improved KPIs, particularly in OTD (Order-to-Delivery), lead time reduction, and service reliability.
- Ensured smooth project implementations, effectively managing stakeholders, mitigating risks, and resolving issues related to scope or timelines.
Manager
Sun Pharma
06.2016 - 10.2018
Sr. Executive
Midascare
06.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Executive
United Phosphorus
12.2014 - 06.2015
Management Staff
Cipla
05.2007 - 12.2014
Education
MBA - Operations
NMIMS
B Sc - Chemistry
Mumbai University
Skills
Inventory optimization
Strategic planning
Strategic revenue optimization
Vendor management
Process optimization leadership
Project execution management
Interdepartmental project oversight
ERP software implementation
Organizational time strategies
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented SCM Transformation Project, in collaboration with Accenture & ERP Team, with end-to-end integration on business & operations perspectives, including strategy, finance, and technology, bringing a sea-change in service levels and availability.
- Spearheaded the rollout of all ERP modules for new State operations.
- Played a key role in reduction back orders from 200% of monthly sales to 10 %.
- Leveraged the enhancement in capacity through manufacturing scheduling resulting an increase in plant occupancy.
- Connected Shopfloor (IoT) implementation
Certification
Green Belt Six sigma
Timeline
Green Belt Six sigma
03-2023
Manager
InspireXT
02.2023 - Current
Sr Manager
Unichem Lab
10.2018 - 01.2023
Manager
Sun Pharma
06.2016 - 10.2018
Sr. Executive
Midascare
06.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Executive
United Phosphorus
12.2014 - 06.2015
Management Staff
Cipla
05.2007 - 12.2014
B Sc - Chemistry
Mumbai University
MBA - Operations
NMIMS