RAHUL SAWANT
Sr Analyst Demand Analytics
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven supply chain professional with extensive experience in deployment planning and forecasting within the FMCG sector. Successfully managed deployment for over 90 SKUs at General Mills, consistently achieving high service levels while optimizing inventory efficiency. Currently leveraging data analysis to support forecasting efforts, conducting root cause analysis on demand and service deviations, and collaborating closely with Demand Planning teams to enhance forecast accuracy. Committed to driving operational excellence and delivering strategic insights that contribute to business growth.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Analyst - Demand Analytics
General Mills
02.2026 - Current
- Applied statistical forecasting techniques and collaborated with demand planning teams to align forecasts with market trends, promotions, and seasonal demand patterns.
- Led RCA on forecast misses and demand variability, delivering insights to improve forecast accuracy.
- Implemented and validated the Driver-Based Model (DBM), with hands-on testing at the baseline level and a strong understanding of model build logic.
Analyst
Analyst- Deployment
04.2024 - 02.2026
- Led deployment operations for a portfolio of 90+ SKUs, including seasonal deal codes, ensuring on-time dispatches, high service levels, and cost-efficient.
- Optimized inventory and replenishment planning by aligning stock levels with demand forecasts, production schedules, and promotional calendars, achieving 95%+ fill rate each quarter.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with supply planning, warehousing, logistics, and customer service teams, and coordinated with 3PL partners to maintain zero SKU cuts and strong inventory accuracy.
- Monitored key supply chain KPIs—FTL utilization, lead time adherence, double-touch rate, freight cost per ton, and service-level deviations—to drive process improvements and network efficiency.
- Redesigned the requisition filing workflow by integrating with ELF, saving over 230 man-hours annually through automation.
- Partnered with the Inventory Optimization (IO) team to identify SKUs with fewer than 8 days of supply, analyzing over 2,300 SKUs to improve OTIF performance and product availability.y
- Identified a critical bug in the SAP truck-building tool and implemented an optimized solution, contributing to significant cost savings (~$1.5B annually) and reducing 32 manual hours per month.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Operation Intern
Biocon
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Built a real-time dashboard using VBA, reducing errors by 38% and saving ₹24L/quarter.
- Strengthened audit processes and improved decision-making through data analysis.
Trainee
BPCL
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Automated hazardous product handling, reducing cycle time from 30 mins to 120 secs.
- Led ERP-based last-mile delivery planning and executed ISO audits.
Project Engineer
Environnement SA India Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed projects and client relations; implemented JIT procurement and agile fabrication with KPI tracking.
Larsen & Toubro
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered process automation via PLC/SCADA and maintained strong client relations.
Education
Master of Business Management -
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management
01-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Mumbai University
01-2019
Skills
Deployment & Distribution Management
Stock level optimization
Continuous improvement methodologies
Data Analysis & KPI Monitoring
SAP OMP Palantir Excel
ERP Systems
Predictive modeling
Network management
Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Star Debutant Award
- Rising Star Award
- Record Sales Milestone
- IPP SKU Service Excellence
Certification
SIX SIGMA Black Belt
Timeline
Sr Analyst - Demand Analytics
General Mills
02.2026 - Current
Analyst
Analyst- Deployment
04.2024 - 02.2026
Operation Intern
Biocon
04.2024 - 07.2024
Trainee
BPCL
11.2021 - 12.2021
Project Engineer
Environnement SA India Pvt. Ltd
02.2020 - 11.2020
Larsen & Toubro
11.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Mumbai University
Master of Business Management -
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management