Pratik Chandra Singh
Gurugram
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in demand and supply planning at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Achieved 88% forecast accuracy while optimizing inventory management and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Skilled in ERP integration and project management, with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Manager, Demand & Supply Planning, Parts & Accessories
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL)
Gurugram
02.2022 - Current
- Demand Forecasting and Planning Leading a team responsible for Demand Forecasting, Scheduling & Procurement for a total of 90,000+ SKUs with 88%+ Forecast Accuracy, driving annual sales worth INR 12,000 Crores+.
- Aligning stakeholders such as Sales, Production, and other relevant parties to facilitate Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning for both Domestic and Export Markets.
- Implementation of inventory control measures to ensure accurate stock levels, including setting of reorder points, safety stock levels, and lead times to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
- Warehouse and Supply Chain Operations Planning and operationalizing new warehouse setups, including capacity projections, initial stocking strategies, and distribution network planning to optimize supply chain efficiency and ensure seamless operations.
- Overseeing the supply of aftersales spares and accessories through warehouses to 4000+ touchpoints, including dealership networks, service centers, and distributor network.
- Inventory planning, analysis, control, and optimization for 10+ state-of-the-art mega warehouses pan India using Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO).
- Ensuring customer satisfaction by minimizing Back Orders and achieving maximum Service Ratios / Customer Service Levels (as high as 98.2%).
- Vendor and Obsolescence Management Managing 800+ specialized vendors, ensuring adherence to supply plans through effective communication and sharing advance forecasts to align expectations.
- Conceptualizing Cross-Docking & Milk run strategy for optimizing the supply of parts and accessories from suppliers to Maruti Suzuki warehouses.
- Strategizing Obsolescence Planning and liquidation of Dead stock and Non-Moving Inventory.
- System Development and Digital Transformation Key Coordinator & Implementer for all system developments, process improvement initiatives, digitalization, and automation projects.
- Involved in working and implementation projects related to SAP HANA, Oracle ERP, and PTC Servigistics Parts Management (SPM) Tools.
Central Planner - Raw Material, Parts, Services and Maintenance Reliability - Green Anode Plants
Vedanta Ltd.
Jharsuguda
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Demand Planning and Inventory Management Ensured availability of VED-categorized spares through advanced data driven forecasting, predictive analytics, MRP systems, and proactive planning to minimize downtime.
- Managed spares and inventory budgets, SMI & NMI reduction, achieving cost optimization and reduction.
- Budgeting and Financial Alignment Managed OPEX & CAPEX budgeting & implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and ROI targets.
- Maintenance and Reliability Conducted RCA for breakdowns using FMEA and Fishbone Diagrams, preventing recurrence. monitored maintenance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, Availability) to ensure equipment reliability.
- Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management Conducted strategic sourcing for spares, including supplier evaluation and technical validation.
- Developed Scopes of Work (SOW) for services, led supplier negotiations, and ensured compliance with deliverables, ensured post-implementation technical acceptance, meeting agreed standards.
- Process Improvement and Operational Excellence Documented SOPs and maintained practices aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards.
- Led initiatives in Lean Six Sigma, QC, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping, driving cost savings and operational improvements.
Education
PGDM (Executive) - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Delhi, India01-2025
B.Tech - Production Engineering
BIT Sindri
Dhanbad, India01-2016
Skills
- Demand and supply planning
- Forecasting techniques
- Sales and operations planning
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- ERP integration
- Project management
- Lean Six Sigma
Accomplishments
- Best employee in Maruti Suzuki's Parts and Accessories division; received Best Innovation Award twice
- Recognized as 'Technical Star of Business' for Vedanta Group (FY 20-21)
- Won 'Par Excellence' at NCQC 2018 for a QC project as team leader
- Awarded 'Best Employee for Carbon SBU' twice over more than five years at Vedanta Ltd
- Winner of DataQuest Competition - MSIL wide data analytics competition
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Projects
Implemented PTC Servigistics Tool for demand forecasting and inventory optimization at Maruti Suzuki., 09/01/22 Introduced Cross-docking & Milk Run operations for Parts & Accessories warehouses, improving efficiency., 03/01/23 Automated using RPA and PowerBI, saving 60+ man-hours per week., 12/01/22 Served as Business PIC for ERP transition from Oracle to SAP for the Parts & Accessories Division., Present Led QC Project to enhance Power & Free Conveying system reliability, achieving INR 9.75M annual savings and earning a 'Par-Excellence' award at NCQC-2018., 04/01/18
Tools Softwares
- Advanced Excel
- ERP - SAP / Oracle
- PTC Servigistics Parts Management (SPM)
- Power BI
- QlikView / QlikSense BI Tool
- JIRA
- Remote Process Automation (RPA)
Trainings Courses
- Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma, 01/01/21
- SAP GBI 3.30, 03/01/24
- International Business & Trade Operations - Antwerp / Training Port, 11/01/24
Certification
- Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma, Jan 2021
- SAP GBI 3.30, Mar 2024
- International Business and Trade Operations - Antwerp, Training Port Training Centre (Belgium), Nov 2024
Timeline
Section Manager, Demand & Supply Planning, Parts & Accessories
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL)
02.2022 - Current
Central Planner - Raw Material, Parts, Services and Maintenance Reliability - Green Anode Plants
Vedanta Ltd.
09.2016 - 01.2022
PGDM (Executive) - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
B.Tech - Production Engineering
BIT Sindri
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