Prashant Tripathi
Delhi,DL
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Leader with a proven track record in driving digital supply chain transformations and implementing SaaS solutions like o9. Enhanced planning maturity and optimized inventory for global FMCG clients, resulting in improved customer service. Skilled in end-to-end project implementations, stakeholder management, and cross-functional team leadership. Offers a strong ability to enhance product solutions and streamline operations for potential employers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Digital Supply Chain Transformation
PwC India
05.2024 - Current
- Led multi-geography planning transformation projects for clients like LT Foods and DS Group, which focused on Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Dispatch Planning, and S&OP, successfully modernizing their operations.
- Designed To-Be processes and configured o9 control tables, workbooks, and dashboards, ensuring a scalable architecture that aligned with client KPIs, which helped enhance their planning capabilities significantly.
- Enhanced planning maturity by improving capacity utilization and reducing inventory holding costs, leading to more efficient supply chain operations and better financial performance for clients.
- Ensured data integrity and process automation through deep integration with SAP, which streamlined operations and minimized errors across the board.
- Mentored junior consultants, which not only developed their skills but also boosted our team's overall expertise in o9 implementations.
- Led internal capability development efforts, strengthening team knowledge and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Supported presales efforts and delivered client demos, contributing to opportunity conversion, which ultimately increased our client base and revenue.
- Onboarded and trained over 5 new hires into PwC's o9 ecosystem, helping them quickly adapt and become productive members of the team.
Associate Manager, Supply Chain Transformation
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in o9-driven supply chain transformation projects, focusing on planning architecture and process redesign, which improved overall efficiency in the supply chain.
Solution Consultant, Supply Chain Planning
o9 Solutions Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded the design and configuration of the o9 Supply Planning solution for MRF Tyres, utilizing advanced modeling and optimization techniques, which enhanced overall planning effectiveness.
- Developed task flows and dashboards that significantly improved user experience and increased visibility in the planning process, helping teams make more informed decisions.
- Delivered measurable improvements in production planning accuracy and efficiency, which led to smoother operations and better resource management.
- Led presales efforts by creating over 10 client-specific proof of concepts across India, contributing to a sales pipeline of approximately $2.5M, which expanded business opportunities.
- Collected and analyzed client feedback to influence product enhancements in collaboration with engineering teams, ensuring that our solutions met customer needs and stayed competitive.
Senior Design Engineer
Virginia Transformer India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Improved mechanical product designs, which enhanced overall product quality and performance.
- Drove process optimization projects, leading to a significant increase in manufacturing efficiency by approximately 10%.
- Introduced design automation practices, which reduced rework and manual errors by around 5%, helping to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
Product Development Engineer
CbS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed continuous transformer maintenance equipment from concept to production, which streamlined our processes and enhanced overall efficiency.
- Standardized product components, resulting in approximately 20% cost reduction in procurement and inventory, helping to improve our budget management and resource allocation.
Education
Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations & Supply Chain
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR)
12.2021
Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Gautam Buddha University
12.2015
Skills
- Tableau
- Python
- SQL
- Stakeholder Management
- Design thinking
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Capability Development
- Process Redesign
- Analytics
- Workflows
- User Experience Improvement
- Resource Management
- Process Optimization
- Budget Management
- Research and Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- O9 Demand Planning Implementer
- O9 Supply Planning Implementer
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
Certification
- INSEAD Product Management
- CII Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMPro)
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Awards
Qualified for Quarter Finals of Global Management Challenge, Qualified for the Quarter Finals of the Global Management Challenge in India.
Publications
Development and characterization of low cost jute, bagasse and glass fiber reinforced advanced hybrid epoxy composites, AIMS Materials Science, https://doi.org/10.3934/matersci.2018.2.320, 2018
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteer - Feeding India (NGO for food distribution)
- Landscape & Street Photographer - Member, College Photography Club
Timeline
Manager, Digital Supply Chain Transformation
PwC India
05.2024 - Current
Associate Manager, Supply Chain Transformation
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - 05.2024
Solution Consultant, Supply Chain Planning
o9 Solutions Inc.
02.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Design Engineer
Virginia Transformer India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 01.2021
Product Development Engineer
CbS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2017
Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Gautam Buddha University
Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations & Supply Chain
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR)
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