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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Karthik Ajay

Ernakulam

Summary

Strategic Demand Planning Manager with proven background in streamlining operations and enhancing supply chain processes. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration. Notably improved demand forecast accuracy and streamlined communication between sales, production, and supply chain departments in previous roles. Skilled at implementing efficient planning initiatives to support business growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Demand Planning Manager

Indigo Paints Ltd
Cochin
05.2017 - Current
  • Proficient in Excel analysis and forecasting sales-supply figures.
  • Collaborate with sales and cluster team for demand forecast alignment.
  • Function as a liaison between the sales team and production unit to generate adequate stocks to meet sales targets.
  • Expertise in handling supply-demand planning for 16 sub-depots PAN India.
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels and keeping non-moving and slow-moving inventory to a minimum at all regions.
  • Experience handling a team of 100 workers with 15 direct reports in a warehouse spanning 100,000 sq.ft with both automated and semi-automated systems.
  • Streamline picking and delivery process by designing efficient Supply Chain network and implementing Kaizen Practices.
  • Generate monthly MIS reports on freight handling, delivery efficiency, and inventory.

Education

MBA - Operations Management

School of Communication & Management Studies
Ernakulam
04-2017

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Cochin University of Science & Technology
Cochin
11-2014

Skills

  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Demand Planning & forecasting
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Data Analytics
  • SAP ERP systems knowledge
  • Production Scheduling
  • Continuous Improvement

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Playing Cricket,Football & Badminton
  • Reading Books,podcasts

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Accomplishments

  • Consistent best performer
  • Awarded ESOP's in simultaneous years
  • Promoted to a leadership role during the training period itself,

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • Data Analytics for Supply Chain Consultants
  • ● Certificate of Supply Chain Analytics for Consulatnts
  • Certified warehouse safety training by CII & ISO OHSAS by Kerala safety council.
  • Certified Business Analytics Program for Supply chain Consultants - IIM Kozhikode.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Demand Planning Manager

Indigo Paints Ltd
05.2017 - Current

MBA - Operations Management

School of Communication & Management Studies

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Cochin University of Science & Technology

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