SAP
Edwin R
Sr.Demand & Supply Planning Specialist
Chennai
Summary
An accomplished professional with 17+ years of experience, proficient in running successful method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement; targeting assignments in Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics (EXIM), Transportation, Warehouse Management, 3PL and Customer service with an organization of repute Location Preference: PAN India/ Gulf Countries.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Demand & Supply Planning SPecialist- ASIA
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
4 2021 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Handling 16 Active Countries over ASIA with three sub regions
- Managing 165 final product SKU's for sales
Supply Chain Operations - South Central Asia
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Monitoring & managing 3PL services to ensure customs processes are being expedited and consignments under
- Working closely with companies to ensure smooth operations to deadlines, maintain communication, expediting and control through all phases of logistics thereby meeting desired KPI
- Conducting extensive research on potential vendor, organizing strategy meetings & allocating responsibilities to various teams
- Meeting project timelines by creating detailed compliance matrixes and coordinating all communication amongst departments
- Working closely with internal customers to collect regional forecast and create demand report to ensure product availability
- Developing strategic vision & implementing operational goals for Logistics Department as per corporate strategy
- Establishing logistics operating policies and procedures to support overall company policy; implementing metrics and quality standards for continuous improvement; providing strategic direction and leadership for Logistics group
- Consistently meeting& exceeding distribution cost targets and achieved substantial cost savings through logistics process optimization projects
- Ensuring profitable operations and service excellence by establishing metrics to manage key elements of company's operational performance required to meet both customer and financial expectations
- Closely tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive both internal logistics functional performance improvements
- Building annual balanced scorecard metrics and targets; managing performance to targets via corrective action reporting to drive systematic process improvement to consistently hit required key performance metrics
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Asst Manager (WH & Logistics)
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 07.2017
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
- Managed over the team of 49 employees in warehouse and logistics
- Handled 300+ Raw materials and 180+ finished goods SKU's
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Temporary Import, Repair and Return & Temporary Export are being managed in a complied manner
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IGNOU
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
A M S Polytechnic College
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Madras University
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Logistics
EXIM
Warehouse
Inventory Control
Transportation
Customer Service
Vendor Management
Team Management
Procurement
Team building
Multitasking Abilities
Scheduling proficiency
Software Utilization
Demand & Supply Planning
Accomplishments
- Steered efforts in saving cost savings up to USD 42000 yearly by doing Warehouse Optimization project
- GLOBAL AWARD - 2022 for best performance in Supply Chain
Awards
- Internal recognition award 'Spotlight', 2022
- Best Performer Award (Supply Chain), FY20
- Best Performer Award (Supply Chain), FY19
- Internal recognition award 'Spotlight', 2021
- Applause award for reducing demurrage for import shipments
- Freight cost reduction award, 2016
- Moment of Fame award, 2013
- Best Contribution Kanban Award, 2009
- Moment of Fame Award, 2008
Additionalinformation - Profilesummary
- Successful in contributing to top line & bottom-line objectives and improving overall business results through Supply Chain, Logistics and Customer service process optimization & improvement.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Impressive track record of driving efficiency, improving freight schedules/rates, establishing standard operating procedures, and producing sustained results.
- Develop & executed demand plans that will enable the organization to meet its supply chain requirements; analyzed demand requirements to identify production, supply bottlenecks & recommending actions for resolution of bottlenecks.
- Leading S&OP meeting regional and ASIA level on monthly basis.
- Expertise in managing Logistics and Warehousing functions including getting competitive quotations, negotiating with suppliers, procuring materials, curtailing inventory-holding expenses and adhering to minimum inventory level to minimize wastage.
- Proficient in developing, improving & executing logistics quality strategy and processes aimed at optimizing value of the entire logistics function, improving overall quality, delivery times and reducing cost.
- Strategically planned and managed logistics, warehouse, transportation & customer services while monitoring compliance with laws, regulations & ISO requirements.
- Proficient in continuously improving the effectiveness of various supply chain processes through continuous improvement projects.
- An effective team player with effective coordination, negotiation, communication, & troubleshooting skills.
Software
SAP IBP
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Supply Chain Operations - South Central Asia
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2021
Asst Manager (WH & Logistics)
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 07.2017
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Madras University
04.2001 -
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
A M S Polytechnic College
Sr. Demand & Supply Planning SPecialist- ASIA
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
4 2021 - Current
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IGNOU