Prakash Chand
Shimla
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Planner with a proven track, excelling in materials management and production planning. Enhanced procurement processes and improved forecasting accuracy, leading to significant cost reductions. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication fostered collaboration with suppliers, ensuring timely order fulfillment and optimal stock levels across diverse product lines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager
Tirupati
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment on objectives.
Supply Chain Planner
Dr Reddy
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Reviewing the Forecast and institutional orders in current process NRP (Net requirement planning) & RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity planning) in Kinaxis and analyze the material status and Production capacity
- Reviewing production scheduling and conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work (WIP) completion dates and compiling reports on inventory levels and production.
- Sharing the three-month rolling plan (1 month confirmed & 2 month tentative) with plant and taking the monthly and weekly commits after discussion with plant and sharing the same with marketing.
- Responsible for Material availability and reviewing the (MRP run) twice in a month and ensuring the appropriate PR`s in a place as per lead time.
- Leading the AVD, Product site transfer and other cost impacted project to help the organization on saving.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times for critical supply chain operations.
- Follow-up with Buyer for materials delivery
- Ensuring the Regulatory changes on artwork to be implemented without impact on supplies with minimum write-off.
- Ensure the timely material releases to avoid any delays of manufacturing
- Tracking the slow moving and nonmoving materials and taking the action to liquidate or transfer if required.
- Reviewing the weekly and monthly Commits vs Actualand action plan for gap reason ➢ Preparing the monthly report of Plan vs Actual for senior leadership team.
- Expertise in ERP-SAP R/3(PP & MM module) includes updating materials master, BOM loading, material planning, creating production order tracking & movement of material to various location
- Utilized SAP software to track shipments and manage order processing efficiently.
- Manage daily finished goods dispatches in coordination with corporate logistics, Excise & FG ware house.
- Trouble shooting with respect to SAP related activities in production and packing.
Lead Production Planning
Dr Reddys
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Scheduling monthly production plan amongst team which is prioritized with marketing team.
- Planning & monitoring the Capacity Enhancement Projects.
- Plant coordinator for new product transfer (Site transfer as well as from R&D)
- Fully responsible in organizing for entire flow of Order management i.e Order creation, execution and completion
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Senior Execute Warehouse
Dr. Reddys
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Expertise hands on experience of Material Inward (RM, PM& FG), blocked stock inventory management warehousing (WMS) & Logistics Support. ➢ Handling team member and manpower in warehouse
- Ensure on time completion of dispensing plan to avoid any delay for production.
- Receipt and issuance of raw and packing material through SAP.
- Co-ordination with sourcing and logistics team for receipt of material and dispatch of FG.
- Availability of RM and PM in time, before the production and packing schedule.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok, India12-2013
Skills
Materials management
Decision-making
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Order management
Forecasting
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
Tirupati
03.2025 - Current
Supply Chain Planner
Dr Reddy
08.2015 - 10.2024
Lead Production Planning
Dr Reddys
04.2011 - 07.2015
Senior Execute Warehouse
Dr. Reddys
01.2006 - 03.2011
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Sikkim Manipal University