Dhruv Bhatt
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING PROFESSIONAL
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced supply chain consulting professional with rich experience in designing, building and deploying scalable and effective supply chain solutions. Proficient in all aspects of system implementation from initial planning to solution delivery and post implementation support. Deep expertise in o9's product suite, platform capabilities and technical configuration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant - Team Lead
Accenture
Bengaluru
09.2024 - Current
- Worked as a stream lead to deliver Master Supply Planning and Distribution planning modules for one of the largest dairy manufacturers.
- Responsible for building and maintaining end to end solution delivery and design, build/sprint planning and execution and c0 development of logistics product with the o9 team.
- Coordination with both the internal and external stakeholders to drive the continuous delivery of the project.
- Current driving the functional testing of a diamond client go live in May 2025. Leading the data security and roles configuration effort.
Associate Solution Architect
o9 Solutions
Bengaluru
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Using the o9 platform to configure large scale supply chain solutions for clients across diverse industries.
- Supply Planning for a Cosmetics Major (Estee Lauder) - Worked a a lead consultant during pre sales and blueprinting phase for global cosmetics major. Mentored, trained and guided newly onboarded consultants
- Supply Planning and MEIO for a Retail Major Skechers) - Worked a a lead consultant during pre sales, blueprinting and implementation phase for a Retail major. Led a team of consultants to perform process analysis, solution delivery, configuration, deployment and testing of the project.
- SCS and TLB - Configured advanced SCS functionalities like push planning, MPBO, shelf life, etc. for a food products manufacturer.
Lead Engineer
Collins Aerospace
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Supply planning lead for aftermarket components of Electric Power Systems business unit.
- Consistently delivered and exceeded +90% fill rate for all sub components while managing $9Mn of inventory, exceeding annual inventory target reduction.
- Functional Test Lead for SAP SPP and enhanced APO functionalities system implementation.
- Won 6 star awards during tenure and 1 lead engineer award in organization's symposium in 2022 for contributions to the department.
Consultant
Self Employed
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Bootstrapped to develop a MS Office based, low cost inventory management tool for small distributors and retailers in India.
- Developed a VBA based tool with SQL back end to enable auto replenishment to DC's from Plant for a sports goods manufacturer.
- Developed a VBA based tool for setting inventory policies and ordering inventory for a sports goods manufacturer.
Manager - Retail Planning
Arvind Lifestyle Brands
12.2016 - 06.2017
Executive
Titan Industries Limited
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Demand and supply planning for International Watch Brands business unit of Titan Industries Ltd.
- Delivered 80%+ forecast accuracy across 4 largest international brands of the portfolio contributing to 85% of the total business.
- Lead liaison for Symphony AI retail for roll out of TOC based replenishment system for large format stores. Designed use cases, provided process guidance, UI inputs and led UAT for the final solution.
Executive
Landmark Group
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Supply Planning for women's western wear products totaling 800 SKU's annually..
- Delivered sellout % of 74% and 82% for AW'11 and SS'12 seasons.
- Lead liaison with TCS for rollout of Oracle allocation and replenishment suite.
- Designed use cases, provided process guidance and led UAT for the final solution.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Manufacturing And Industrial Management
NIFT
Mumbai 07.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
O9 Technical Configuration Level 1
O9 Technical Configuration Leve 2
O9 MEIO Funcational Associate
O9 MEIO Technical Associate
O9 Supply Planning Ref Model
O9 SCS Associate
SAP MM/SD/APO End User
Symphony AI Retail
Timeline
Consultant - Team Lead
Accenture
09.2024 - Current
Associate Solution Architect
o9 Solutions
12.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Engineer
Collins Aerospace
07.2019 - 12.2022
Consultant
Self Employed
07.2017 - 06.2019
Manager - Retail Planning
Arvind Lifestyle Brands
12.2016 - 06.2017
Executive
Titan Industries Limited
07.2012 - 12.2016
Executive
Landmark Group
09.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Manufacturing And Industrial Management
NIFT
07.2005 - 07.2009