Durgesh Hathiyani
Jaipur
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain professional with over 9 years in demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics optimization. Proven success in leading cost-saving initiatives and process enhancements across India and South-East Asia, resulting in significant savings and improved efficiencies. Expertise in production planning, procurement, and managing diverse product categories, driving operational excellence and efficiency optimization. Strong project management and leadership skills demonstrated through successful management of multi-tier teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior SCM Manager
Minimalist (Uprising Science Pvt Ltd)
Jaipur
10.2024 - Current
- Directed demand and supply planning function, overseeing inventory planning from forecast to procurement across three manufacturing sites.
- Managed warehouse-specific supply planning and international inventory distribution for optimal efficiency.
- Oversaw packaging procurement processes to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Coordinated SKU-level artwork change management to maintain brand consistency.
- Scaled production capacities through effective partnerships with third-party manufacturers.
Sourcing Manager
Wipro Consumer Care
06.2016 - 09.2024
- Managed production planning and procurement for over 10 product categories across 11 external and 4 internal manufacturing units, overseeing annual purchases exceeding 100Cr INR.
- Developed data analysis-based inventory norms, optimizing stock management and achieving modern trade fill rates above 90%.
- Delivered over 30 new SKUs through New Product Development projects, aligning with marketing strategies to diversify product portfolio.
- Implemented quarterly and weekly demand forecasting processes, ensuring accurate projections through seamless departmental coordination.
- Automated critical reports such as Weekly Sales MIS and Inventory Aging, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Collaborated across India and South East Asia to optimize supply chain processes and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi01.2016
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Vendor relations
- Data-driven decision-making
- ERP systems expertise
- Supply planning and sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory control
- Material planning strategies
- Change management
Timeline
Senior SCM Manager
Minimalist (Uprising Science Pvt Ltd)
10.2024 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Wipro Consumer Care
06.2016 - 09.2024
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical
Indian Institute of Technology