Akhil Kumar Rai
Supply Chain Manager
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
As a PPC & Demand Planner, I used to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the sales and distribution processes and PPC within the organization. I have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. Additionally, staying updated on industry trends and technological advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Arnir Communication Limited
09.2025 - Current
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Managed procurement activities, achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring on-time delivery of products through proactive shipment tracking and issue resolution.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Improved supplier performance ratings by establishing clear expectations and conducting regular evaluations.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Asst Manager - Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Ohmium Operations India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
- Production planning, scheduling to ensure timely delivery of products to internal/external customers.
- Collaborated with SCM team to prepare shortage list for raw materials and arranged BOM raw materials for production based on SIOP plan.
- Work with Production team to Ensure Delivery as per Customer Orders at the Right Time.
- Collaborating with the SCM team. Prepare shortage list for raw materials. Based on SIOP plan arrange BOM raw materials for production.
- Work closely with ERP and Engineering team to upload latest BOM in ERP
- Co-ordinate with stores to maintain accurate stock and ensure no difference between Physical vs System stock.
- Developed replenishment plan for spare parts across sites.
- Collaborating with logistics team to ensure movement of raw materials and SFG between Manufacturing facilities.
- Coordinated with vendors to arrange materials, tools, equipment, racks, and fixtures to support production needs.
- Engaged with engineering teams to discuss and clarify upcoming design changes, ensuring all relevant departments were informed.
- Analysing data and preparing reports to communicate progress to senior management.
- Planned consumables required for production on monthly basis and regularly updated materials status in tracker sheet for easy reference.
- Implement Cost Reduction measures through continuous improvement.
- Support the ERP implementation process and ensure all material transactions happen only through ERP.
- Worked with supporting teams to clarify and align on sales targets and goals, promoting unified efforts.
- Analyzing historical sales data and market trends to forecast future sales.
- Developing sales plans and strategies to achieve Targets.
Senior – Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Mersen India Private Limited
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Analyzed approved and revised sales forecasts to plan material demand, considering current stock and coordinating with purchasing and operations to prevent supply issues.
- Analyzing the approved sales forecast & revised forecast time to time and planning material demand by taking account of current stock and coordinating with purchase aligning with operation to avoid supply issue.
- Took customer orders from sales and planned operations to align with delivery schedules.
- Coordinated with internal departments, including stores, purchasing, and finance, to ensure smooth operations.
- Released system documents and files to collect cost data and manage production effectively.
- Monitoring the stock in JD Location and physical location to have proper track on business prospects.
- Tracked weekly and monthly inventory of direct materials and consumables on shop floors, reviewing findings with operations and purchasing department heads.
- Prepared status reports for management while tracking the progress of jobs from preliminary status through completion.
- Reviewed and evaluated jobs for closure; assured all costs are complete prior to closing.
Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Lumens Aircon Private Limited
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Material and Production Planning
- Spare parts Planning
- Conducted root cause analysis and developed CAPA to address delays in commitments.
- Developed ERP planning strategies to streamline production processes.
- Analyzed raw material consumption trends and maintained safety stock levels to prevent stockouts.
- Executed consumable planning to ensure availability of materials.
- Daily production status Meeting (Plan Vs Actual)
- Department meeting planning to avoid production delay and QA issue.
- Monthly target planning as per schedule and complication as per QA norms
- Coordinated department meetings to mitigate production delays and quality assurance issues.
- Proper Document Monitoring by Knowing Customer Needs
Education
Bachelor Degree of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
01-2014
Skills
Inventory management
Material management
ERP software expertise
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Analytical problem solving
Team leadership
Team collaboration skills
Effective presentation skills
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Arnir Communication Limited
09.2025 - Current
Asst Manager - Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Ohmium Operations India Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
Senior – Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Mersen India Private Limited
06.2018 - 08.2022
Production Planning and Control Engineer (PPC)
Lumens Aircon Private Limited
06.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor Degree of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all above details provided are true to the best of my Knowledge. If given an opportunity to work in your organization, I assure you. that I will do my level best for the benefit of the organization. Eagerly waiting for a response. Thank you. (Akhil Kumar Rai)