Akriti Chandra

Led Supply Chain Transformation strategies Program, ensured progress, and delivered cost savings to P&L aligned with business objectives.

Managed Global Capacity Program, ensured optimal capacity levels, and identified needs for network intervention.

Manage Transformation Projects across cross functional teams, including idea generation, analysis, and approval (projects: network redesign, make-or-buy decisions, efficient capacity utilization, vertical integration, logistics and digital technologies).

Identify potential risks in the supply chain process and develop mitigation plans accordingly.

Oversaw external insights from competitors and industries, enhancing program effectiveness.

Ensure the governance for tracking, monitoring, and reporting the progress of the Capex program, liaising with Business Units and BG Finance.

Benchmarked competitor formulations and market trends to generate strategic insights and analysis for procurement decisions.

Translate Complex data into clear decision-oriented insights

Conducted Finished Goods (Price Index, Cost Index) analysis to analyze shelf price competitiveness of products.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement strategic cost savings initiatives.

Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to align on insights strategy objectives and tactics.

Prepare, organize and lead strategic projects on global and regional level

Managed end to end supply chain operations to optimize inventory flow and reduce costs by ensuring timely delivery of products.

Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve delivery times.

Set inventory goals and managed product stock and risk management strategies to enhance inventory efficiency.

Analyzed market trends to forecast demand and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

Collaborated cross-functionally to align supply chain initiatives with business objectives.

Identified and engaged suppliers, negotiating contracts to align with company standards for pricing, quality, and service levels.

Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.

Monitored and coordinated shipment tracking to ensure timely delivery and reduce transit costs.

Performed click analysis (conversion from clicks to order) for category management

Analyzed demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels across multiple product lines.

Managed segmentation of products basis ABC analysis, Time series analysis & Life cycle-based analysis like quarterly, half yearly and annual planning.

Established metrics and KPIs to evaluate demand planning team performance and drive continuous improvement.

Identified risks in the demand planning process and created mitigation strategies to ensure operational stability.

Conducted regular consensus with stakeholders to discuss potential issues related to demand planning processes and procedures.

Developed and maintained item-level forecasts to enhance inventory management using ERP and Power BI.

Collaborated with teams on end-to-end project management, enhancing process effectiveness.

Developed production plans and schedules to align with customer delivery requirements, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.