IRFAN KHAN
Pune
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain Planning professional with 6+ years in GIS and FMCG sectors, focusing on central planning, demand-supply balancing, and material flow optimization. Led cross-functional teams to enhance OTIF performance and build resilient supply chains in dynamic environments. Utilized SAP, Infor, RPA, and Power BI for data-driven decisions and process automation. Delivered scalable solutions to support strategic supply planning across multiple stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain & Production Planner
3M India Ltd.
Pune
12.2024 - Current
- Led planning for Scotch-Brite FMCG production with a focus on dynamic demand and minimal response times.
- Maintained OTIF above 95% through proactive supplier follow-ups and timely production adjustments.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components needed for production.
- Earned the 'Going the Extra Mile' recognition from the APAC Leadership Team for effectively managing surge demand and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Balanced warehouse constraints with production planning to optimize throughput.
- Executed promotional programs effectively to drive sales.
- Led numerous NPI projects & executed effectively.
- Seamless transition from phase-out to phase-in products.
- Effectively reduced NWI from 5% to 3%.
- Effectively planned production which resulted in reduced changeovers.
- Streamlined PO placement by aligning vendor selection with lead time analysis to enhance procurement efficiency and ensure on-time delivery.
Senior PPC Engineer (GIS)
Siemens Energy Ltd.
Aurangabad
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Led major digitalization initiatives including Power BI dashboards and RPA implementations to improve planning visibility and automate repetitive tasks.
- Increased visibility of KPI gaps and monitored resolution efforts to drive accountability.
- Created and updated BI reports for KPI tracking, supporting informed decision-making.
- Coordinated material planning and supplier engagement to enhance efficiency in GIS systems.
- Resolved material shortages with proactive communication and real-time data usage.
- Ensured compliance in export-sensitive environments.
PPC Engineer (GIS)
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Coordinated material flow and production scheduling for GIS manufacturing to optimize operations.
- Developed and implemented PFEP, demand alignment, and change control practices to enhance process efficiency.
- Streamlined safety stock levels while ensuring consistent service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon07-2018
Skills
- Material planning
- Production planning
- Inventory optimization
- Master Scheduling
- Production scheduling
- Shortage & Availability Resolution
- KPI management
- PFEP
- Change Control
- ERP Systems: SAP
- ERP Systems: Infor
- Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Analytics
- BI Dashboards
- Planning Tools
- Power BI
- Supply chain coordination
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Manages Complexity
- Customer Focus
- Communication
Certification
- Six Sigma Foundation - PMI & LinkedIn
- SAP ERP Essential Training - LinkedIn
- Microsoft Planner Essential Training - LinkedIn
- Advanced Certification in Cloud Computing - IIT Roorkee
- APICS CPIM/CSCP - Planned
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
“Going the Extra Mile” Award – APAC Leadership Team, 3M (2025): Recognized for ensuring on-time deliveries during surge demand through proactive supply planning and cross-functional coordination.
"Digital Champion" – Siemens Energy (2024): Recognized for developing a Power BI dashboard that provides visibility into production schedules, revenue tracking, and project pipeline, enabling improved planning insights and data-driven decision-making.
"Digital Champion" – Siemens Energy (2024): Recognized for developing a Power BI dashboard that provides visibility into production schedules, revenue tracking, and project pipeline, enabling improved planning insights and data-driven decision-making.
Timeline
Supply Chain & Production Planner
3M India Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
Senior PPC Engineer (GIS)
Siemens Energy Ltd.
09.2023 - 11.2024
PPC Engineer (GIS)
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
North Maharashtra University