Pavan Satao

Network Strategy Analysis:

• Evaluate various network strategies like H&S, Mixing, postponement, and recommend optimal strategy based on various network constraints.
• Leverage SCG for network modeling for scenario comparisons.

OMP vs SCS vs SC Guru Study:

• Compared various features across OMP-OPR/S&OP, SCS, and SC Guru platforms.
• Developed Charter detailing commonalities and unique aspects of each tool for business stakeholders.

OSA and Casefill:

• Conducted analysis of on-shelf availability, enabling data-driven decisions for stakeholders
• Developed a segmentation strategy to pinpoint key focus areas.

SKU Segmentation:

• Categorizing SKUs based on business priorities and SC complexity into Prioritized, Foundational, and Deprioritized.

Waste Diagnostics:

• Developed framework to highlight waste generated in the network and potential causes, to initiate focused improvement efforts.

Planning Accuracy and AOC Dashboard:

• Developed methodology for Planning Accuracy calculation and dashboard for evaluating OMP solver accuracy.
• Developed automated Tableau dashboard, leveraging SQL and Python, for RCA of Planning Accuracy deviation for the whole portfolio, effectively reducing ~ 2,800 hours annually.

Capacity Unlock:

• Delivered multiple projects like run length analysis, SKU prioritization in capacity constraint platforms.

Integrated Planning Transformation:

• Led successful implementation of OMP OPR, and S&OP Module and migration from SAP APO.
• Managed requirements gathering, UAT, and Integrated testing cycles for OMP functionality for OPR and S&OP Module.
• Developed Scenario Management Capability by collaborating extensively with OMP.
• Created test scripts, developed training content, coordinated and conducted end-user testing, and facilitated training content delivery to stakeholders and development of new talent.

Factory Gate Logistics:

• Designed and implemented logistics network for 4 vendors and proposed network solution for 7+ retail vendors for FRL.
• Effective savings of approximately 5% COGS and ₹1.7 Cr additional revenue for FSC.

Optimization and cost reduction:

• Optimized warehouse layouts and resource allocation for future volume demands.
• Reduced operational costs from approximately 6% to 4% year-over-year.

Operations Management:

• Managed warehousing logistics across 8 distribution centers.
• Managed Budgets, P&L, Billing and DC Performance Dashboards MoM to monitor & ensure KPI and SLA.
• Designed & implemented daily operational cost monitors to track incurred expenses.
• Enhance operations team efficiency via continuous process enhancement.

Network Design Studies:

• Collaborated on Europe PC& BW network design focused on cost optimization.
• Utilizing SCG for 2023 and 2028 Baseline to represent future footprint, along with lead optimization scenarios.
• Developed Power BI dashboard for scenario comparison to generate insights and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, R&D, and Procurement. Ensure alignment on strategy projects.