RAHUL KUMAR G
Supply chain Planning
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Planning Manager with proven experience in S&OP , demand forecasting, inventory management, Raw Materials & Production Planning with end-to-end supply chain optimization. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels through data-driven planning and strategic decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6018
6018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Symrise Private Limited
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Food & Beverage - Taste, Nutrition & Health
- Leading the India Supply chain Planning Flavour Planning team to ensure on time demand & supply.
- Identify and implement best practices in Demand & Supply Planning including development and refinement of processes & tools.
- To Perform sales analysis and forecasting to ensure effective inventory planning, maintain inventory control, and manage the working capital.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production planning.
- Utilize data analytics and forecasting models to improve demand accuracy, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost savings.
- Lead cross-functional teams to improve supply chain agility and mitigate risks.
- Analyze key supply chain metrics to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Coordinate with suppliers to enhance delivery timelines and reduce lead time.
- Establish and monitor standard key performance indicators across Markets for demand & supply planning (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, inventory health status, production adherence, DOH, Working Capital, Slob/Sled etc.).
- Continuously review and optimize Demand & Supply Planning processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual intervention, and automate tasks where possible.
- Provide training and mentorship to the Demand & Supply Planning community to improve their skills and expertise.
- Align with key stakeholders to define the performance metrics, their corresponding targets and the required timing to generate the reports.
- Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholder(s) to establish an action plan when performance metrics fall below the agreed-upon target.
Team Manager – Demand & Supply Planning
Capgemini
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Client: Unilever Inc – South Africa – FMCG
- Managing the E2E Supply Chain processes (Raw material Planning, Execute, Deliver and Collect) FMCG Client – Unilever.
- Setting up the supply chain process and growing it into a large service by delivering the process for several clients, delivering planning, supply chain master data and supply chain analysis & reporting services.
- Led Demand & Supply transition Project delivery, with team size more than 50 people.
- Identifying potential suppliers and evaluating their offerings in terms of quality, price, and reliability.
- Gathering quotes, tenders, or proposals from suppliers and preparing comparison reports to assist in decision-making on supplier selection .
- Creating Purchase order and issuing purchase orders (POs) based on procurement needs, following company protocols.
- Continuously analyze material planning processes for improvements.
- Reduce waste, excess Slob/Sled inventory, and procurement costs through lean methodologies.
- Develop and implement effective planning strategies to meet business objectives.
- Provide data-driven insights to improve forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team efficiency and progress.
Business Unit Lead – Material Planning Manager
Accenture
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Client: Pratt and Whitney, Canada.
- Managed a Material planning team of 60+FTE for one of the leading Aerospace Industry Client.
- Coordinating with sales team, solutions team to improve the revenue generating opportunities for the existing client as well as new pursuit.
- Developed and implemented material planning strategies to meet production schedules.
- Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to optimize material availability.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components.
- Review forecast with suppliers regularly on demand fluctuation to ensure supplier is aware of it and planning their inputs with sub-tiers respectively.
- Client: Pratt and Whitney, Canada.
Process Coach – Production planning & control, ECC
Ford India Private Limited
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Develop and implement production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer orders.
- Optimize resource allocation, including labor, machines, and materials.
- Coordinate with sales, procurement, and inventory teams to align production plans.
- Plan for machine utilization, workforce availability, and production shifts.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent overstock or shortages.
- Create detailed production schedules, considering order priority and deadlines.
- Reduce production costs through waste minimization and process optimization.
- Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation techniques to enhance productivity.
Supply Chain Analyst
Caterpillar India Private Limited
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Handled all Parts of Critical Commodities - 158 Overseas Suppliers & 75 Local Suppliers. 1162 Active & Non-Active Part numbers of Engines.
- Analyze historical data, sales trends, and production schedules to forecast material requirements.
- Develop material demand plans to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Collaborate with production and procurement teams to align material availability with demand.
- Managing vendor relationships and negotiating favorable contracts and terms
- Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, service, and reliability
- Monitoring market trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Follow the S&OP process cycle to ensure the man, machine & material availability to meet the customer demand.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as material availability, inventory turnover, and supplier performance.
- Identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans.
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd (NCC)
08.2011 - 04.2012
Education
B E - Mechanical Engineering
Shirdi Sai Engineering College
Bengaluru, India04-2011
HSc -
Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Sec School
Hosur, India04-2004
Matriculation -
Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Sec School
Hosur, India04-2002
Skills
- Skilled in demand analysis and planning
- Supply & Inventory Management
- Process Optimization & Cost Reduction
- Supplier & Vendor Coordination
- Risk Mitigation & Contingency Planning
- Data Analytics & Reporting
Accomplishments
- Improved demand forecasting accuracy by 24%, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Reduced material waste by 3% through improved planning and dealer/distribution/intercompany strategies.
- Led ERP/SAP system Optimization, improving Master data accuracy & Planning flexibility.
- Digitized supplier communication, cutting manual processing time by 11%.
- Strengthened supplier relationships, leading to a 3% improvement in on-time deliveries.
- Implemented an automated inventory tracking system, improving Woc by 5% and reducing stock discrepancies.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/04/87
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Acknowledgement
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assure you that, if I am placed, I will serve the firm with utmost genuineness and dedication.
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Symrise Private Limited
05.2022 - Current
Team Manager – Demand & Supply Planning
Capgemini
01.2020 - 05.2022
Business Unit Lead – Material Planning Manager
Accenture
01.2019 - 01.2020
Six Sigma Green Belt
06-2016
Process Coach – Production planning & control, ECC
Ford India Private Limited
06.2016 - 01.2019
Supply Chain Analyst
Caterpillar India Private Limited
04.2012 - 06.2016
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd (NCC)
08.2011 - 04.2012
B E - Mechanical Engineering
Shirdi Sai Engineering College
HSc -
Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Sec School
Matriculation -
Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Sec School
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