Priya Singh
Business Planning Analyst
Greater Noida
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Years of professional experience in Japanese Domain Company
11
11
years of professional experience
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Jagannath International Management School
New Delhi, India 01.2011 - 01.2013
BBA -
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Kolkata 07.2007 - 01.2010
Work History
Assistant Manager (Business Planning Analyst)
Sharp Business System India Private Limited
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Prepared and analyzed Monthly CEO Reports, including Sales revenue, Gross profit, and Operating profit, comparing them to budget and previous year figures
- Managed Account receivable updates and T/P ratio analysis
- Conducted Cash flow analysis year-over-year (YOY) and last month (LM)
- Developed Fiscal Wise Budget Worksheets
- Oversaw Branch Wise and Model Wise Sales Forecast PSI Import
- Updated PSI with stock information, including Stock over 90 Days and Sell out/Scrap/Write off FQ Stock (Slow Moving Stock) and G3 Stock
- Coordinated Import Order sheets to all factories using Excel
- Generated Import Purchase Orders to all factories through the system
- Handled Purchase Authorization Requests for all Local Purchases and created Local Purchase Orders to Vendors using the system
- Managed processes for New Vendor Creation and New Part Code Creation
- Tracked Import Purchase Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and maintained Dealer Stock Reports
- Provided Monthly Actual Sales Reporting and Weekly Sales Forecast Reporting to HQ
- Prepared Forecast vs Actual Sales Reports for product heads
- Followed up on payments with the accounts team
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for the demand planning function, driving performance improvements across the organization.
- Streamlined the S&OP process, effectively aligning supply and demand plans.
- Evaluated new technologies and software solutions to determine their potential value-add for improving demand planning capabilities.
- Collaborated closely with sales and marketing teams to incorporate market insights into demand forecasts accurately.
- Mentored junior planners, fostering a culture of learning and development within the team.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making at various levels of the organization effectively.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and reorder points.
- Designed custom reporting tools that provided actionable information for stakeholders across multiple departments efficiently.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias metrics systematically.
- Successfully navigated periods of rapid change by adapting planning strategies accordingly while maintaining operational stability.
- Managed high-impact projects to improve overall supply chain effectiveness and responsiveness.
- Improved customer service levels with timely and accurate demand forecasts.
- Implemented best practices in demand management, ensuring consistency and quality in forecasting outputs.
- Increased forecast accuracy by implementing advanced statistical modeling techniques.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers by leveraging historical performance data as part of comprehensive supplier scorecards.
- Developed robust demand planning processes to support business growth objectives.
- Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
- Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
- Utilized historical data, statistical software, and marketing intelligence to develop and maintain forecast for Sharp consumer Electronics lines.
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
- Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
- Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
- Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
- Participated in sales and operations meetings to assess performance and forecast and formulate necessary corrective actions.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.4
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
Senior Executive - Sales & Marketing (Automotive Polymer Industry)
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed OEM-wise inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels
- Conducted Sales Forecasting for OEMs and monitored sales trends
- Maintained daily communication with customers regarding Delivery Schedule, Complaints, Price Revisions, Purchase Orders, and Performa Invoices
- Oversaw the sales process in ERP software, managing Branch Wise and Model Wise Sales Forecast
- Updated daily delivery schedules to ensure timely product delivery
- Coordinated with the supply chain to generate invoices for each delivery plan
- Managed Delivery and Credit for OEMs, Tier I, and Tier II molders
- Prepared Price Quotations on a quarterly and half-yearly basis, considering Exchange Rates and Platt's Prices
- Obtained approval for Price Revisions from internal senior management
- Prepared Weekly and Monthly Sales Reports, including Variance reports (Actual vs Budgeted)
- Evaluated reports and documents prepared by subordinates
- Maintained files of Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Performa Invoices, and Price Quotations
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to significant cost savings while maintaining product quality and timely delivery.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in sales processes and implementing targeted solutions.
Summary
Results-driven Business Planning Analyst with extensive experience overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes at Sharp. Proficient in analyzing actuals against budget/forecast on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to assess business requirements and optimize operating forecasts. Skilled in managing international business operations, including purchase, order forecasting, and material shipment coordination with Sharp subsidiaries and partners across various regions. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, thriving in unsupervised environments. Proven track record of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. Previous tenure at Mitsui Prime involved managing sales forecasts, budgets, delivery schedules, and inventory while coordinating with departments and external partners to ensure seamless operations.
Skills
International Import Coordination
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
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