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Meer Sulaimaan
Demand and Supply Planner
Chennai
Summary
1. Supply Chain Professional with 9+ years of experience in managing end-to-end supply chain process, including Demand planning, Forecasting, Supply Planning, Material Planning, inventory controlling, logistics, and process improvement.
2. Successful in managing supply chain operations and projects flawlessly while consistently delivering desired results and contributing to revenue producing activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Demand and Supply Planner
Hach OTT India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning Organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning
- Analyzing sales, stock, and other data statistics daily
- Reviewing historical sales trends
- Modeling the data to forecast future demand
- Refining systems and methods to improve forecasts in order to better anticipate customer needDevelop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Conducting S&OP meetings every month with relevant stakeholders to align demand and supply plans and ensure forecast accuracy.
Senior Executive - Demand and Supply Planning
Husqvarna India Products Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Implemented a rolling demand planning forecasting model, which increased inventory and logistics efficiency
- Lead the continuous improvement of supply chain inventory, warehouse operations, and logistics while cultivating relationships with partners and suppliers
- Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies, improving ontime delivery performance
- Coordinate the workflow for supply chain and warehousing, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and integrated supply chain services
- Initiated a comprehensive logistics and strategic distribution plan, resulting in increased profitability and a saving
- Planned activities to streamline supply chain with other functional areas to grow the business under strong competition, achieving YoY growth.
- Reduced freight cost by 15% through freight contracts renegotiation with brokers.
- Daily negotiations with global suppliers ensuring on-time delivery and quality performance as part of Supply Planning Activity.
- Improved OTD through various root cause analysis in maintainance of Forecast Accuracy and Optimizing Inventory
- Developed and monitored KPI's and various metrics for Supply Chain to have full visibility and ensure Smooth Operations
- Monitored and adjusted department productivity to align with budget targets.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project.
- Demonstrated understanding of external customer base and supply chain.
- Thorough knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
Assistant Officer - Logistics and Demand Planning
TVS Toyoto Tsusho Supply Chain Solutions
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Looking After Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics, Warehousing Activities such as Picking, Packing and Dispatch Process
- Involved in Customs Related Activities
- MIS Report Preparation and shared to Customer on daily basis Operational PPT Preparation
- Weekly meeting through call with Customer regarding Operational Reviews and process development KPI Report Preparation for above said Activities
- Involved in Cost Reduction Activities of Outbound Logistics and Warehousing and achieved a Target
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring all necessary parties were informed of relevant updates or changes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Reduced errors in reports by diligently proofreading and editing various documents.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, keeping the office well-stocked and reducing delays in operations.
Associate - Program Management
Sanmina India Private Limited
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Acting as a primary interface between customers and Sanmina Client Includes KONE ELEVATORS, WABCO, ECOPPIA
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement
- Provided quotes to customers for purchase of products
- Forecast and Demand management
- Follow up with Order management team for PO bookings on time & Invoice for NRE POs
- Review of open order delivery dates to focus on time delivery Managing Customer Reports
- Regular review of Material plan & Production plan
- Preparing reports for Weekly Collaboration call with customer
- Responsible for the Project P & L and monitor the project revenues, Operational Expenses, Profit & Loss, followed by monthly review with the management on project performance against the plan and strategies for upcoming months
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
Forecasting Accuracy
Demand Shaping
Data Interpretation
Sales and operations planning
Inventory Optimization
Supply Planning
Demand Planning
Logistics Management
Supplier negotiation
Supply Chain Optimization
Warehouse Management
SKU Management
Team Management
Demand Management
ERP Implementation
Time Management
Stock control
Cost-reduction strategies
International purchasing
Demand planning software
Presentation Skills
Software
MS Dynamics 365
Oracle
REX ERP
SAP
Certification
Improving Supply Chain Performance through Demand Planning
Achievements
> Improved Forecast Accuracy from 42% to 65% and won Best Performer of the Year Award in the Year 2023
> Effectively Managed Inventory and Increased Inventory Turn of Certain Product Categories which has increased Profit Margin
> Developed Strategy to Built unconstrained Demand which was helpful in creating 12 months Rolling Forecast.
> Cost Saving Initiatives made in Local Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing which has brought down the Cost from 15% to 9% from Overall Logistics Spent for the Year.
Courses
Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (Pursuing)
ISCEA - International Supply Chain Education Alliance
Timeline
Demand Sales Forecasting (Sales & Operation Planning)
09-2024
Demand Management in Demand Driven Supply Chain
08-2023
Forecasting Techniques for Slow and Rapidly changing Demand
06-2023
Improving Supply Chain Performance through Demand Planning
04-2023
Demand and Supply Planner
Hach OTT India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Senior Executive - Demand and Supply Planning
Husqvarna India Products Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2022
Assistant Officer - Logistics and Demand Planning
TVS Toyoto Tsusho Supply Chain Solutions
04.2017 - 10.2017
Associate - Program Management
Sanmina India Private Limited
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering
04.2011 - 01.2015
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Madras
04.2001 -
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