Balamurugan Rajendran
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Demand Planning Manager with a proven track record at Tata Consultancy Services, leading a team of 37 to enhance forecast accuracy and inventory management. Expert in supply chain management and process improvement, driving significant savings and operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and effective team leadership.
In-depth Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes.
US Visa - B1/B2 - Valid up to 15 May 2035
Australian Visa - Subclass 600 - Valid up to 25 March 2030
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demand Planning Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
05.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 37 direct reports, including 4 senior leaders, with a strong focus on professional development, fostering effective communication, and enhancing technical skills.
- Managed all grocery and center of store (COS) commodities, driving approximately $500 million in weekly sales across 2600+ stores, Overseeing 230,000 unique items across all 12 divisions.
- lead the development of new KPI metrics combining forecast accuracy with store-in-stock conditions, resulting in significant improvements in forecast accuracy and inventory management.
- Researched, created and tested a statistical enhancement for seasonal items leading to better demand forecasting and developed key exception reposting systems to improve the management of critical items.
- Through strategic partnership with IT & Data science team, I have helped improve JDA's forecast integrity.
SENIOR SPECIALIST-Supply Chain
Maersk GSC Private Ltd
Chennai
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Achieved savings of 1.7 million USD through implementation of automated validation on rail costs.
- Completed three agile projects, addressing interface failures and reducing workflow aging.
- Collaborated with delivery finance and clients to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with cost controllers for accurate monthly cost accounting and timely accrual submissions.
- Managed relationships with rail vendors including Canadian National, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and NWCS.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
Flextronics Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Monitored material status and escalated shortfalls to adjust production plans, preventing line downtime.
- Forecasted requirements based on marketing inputs to procure necessary components for daily production.
- Coordinated with industrial engineering team to align production lines and release kits according to demand.
- Took proactive measures to resolve quality issues that could disrupt production flow.
- Automated processes and standardized operations using simulation tools and Excel macros to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted periodic vendor evaluations on pricing and quality to ensure timely material procurement.
- Validated lead time, MOQ, and SPQ regularly to avoid last-minute complications in production.
- Performed MRP validation upon demand loading into the system.
ENGINEER - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Avalon Technologies, Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
01.2011 - 05.2013
- Identified and fulfilled customer requirements in EMS sector, enhancing service delivery.
- Engaged with customers regularly to effectively manage revenue streams.
- Drove cross-functional teams to meet customer targets and delivery timelines.
- Enhanced manufacturing facility efficiency, reducing manufacturing cycle times.
- Monitored material planning and procurement functions to ensure timely deliveries based on customer demand.
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEER
L&G Telecom, Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Designed radio frequency systems for telecommunication networks to optimize performance.
- Executed installation of CBT RTT microware and RF antennas, enhancing network efficiency.
- Analyzed signal performance metrics to bolster network reliability.
- Utilized GPS coordinates of base stations to improve signal strength.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on development of RF projects.
Education
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College
Chennai01-2009
HSC -
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
Chennai01-2005
SSLC -
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
Chennai01-2003
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Demand & Supply Planning
- Procurement
- Production Planning
- Logistics Operations
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Lean Management
- Project Management
- Team leadership
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- KPI development
- Supply chain optimization
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Strategic planning
- Production scheduling
- Market trend analysis
- Forecasting accuracy
- Performance metrics tracking
- Statistical modeling
- Transportation planning
Certification
CCAP Proficient, 08/01/22 - Present, Complete end to end process knowledge of Maersk Business-Secured 87%.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
- Tamil
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Tamil, Full Professional Proficiency
Honor Awards
- Star Award, 2023, Maersk Global Services Pvt Ltd, Great job Bala!!!! We have come a long way on improving the status of this account and that is due to your hard work.
- Champ of the Month Award, 2022, Maersk Global Services Pvt Ltd, Bala played a vital role in reducing the backlogs in Rail process by collaborating with Delivery team and LOC.
- Champ of the Month Award, 2021, Maersk Global Services Pvt Ltd, He has initiated Agile project with collaborative effort with Delivery team in order to close the aging items.
- Champ of the Month Award, 2020, Maersk Global Services Pvt Ltd, Bala has initiated Agile project with collaborative effort with Vendor CoE & LOC Procurement team.
- Best Buyer Award, Q2FY18, Flex India Pvt. Ltd, Continuous dedication towards the company and willingness to continuously improve the results.
- Platinum Award, Q3FY18, Flex India Pvt. Ltd, Exceptional contribution at work.
- Platinum Award, Q3FY17, Flex India Pvt. Ltd, Playing a key role in meeting the customer expectations.
Timeline
Demand Planning Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2024 - Current
SENIOR SPECIALIST-Supply Chain
Maersk GSC Private Ltd
08.2019 - 04.2024
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
Flextronics Technologies (I) Pvt. Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2019
ENGINEER - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Avalon Technologies, Pvt. Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2013
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEER
L&G Telecom, Pvt. Ltd
07.2009 - 04.2010
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College
HSC -
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
SSLC -
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School