RISHABH GOSWAMI
Senior Supply Chain & Analytics Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Consultant with extensive expertise in o9 Solutions APS, digital planning, and supply chain analytics, specializing in AI-driven optimization. Proven track record of collaborating with global CPG clients across MEIO, Master Planning, Order Fulfillment, Assortment, and comprehensive end-to-end planning execution. Proficient in designing and implementing solver-based planning logic, as well as developing Python and R analytical solutions and scalable optimization frameworks to address complex supply chain challenges. Honored with a Spot-On Award at o9 Solutions for exceptional delivery, innovation, and significant client impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Config Lead – MEIO Planning (Global)
QXO
09.2025 - Current
- Leading MEIO configuration and solver parameterization across a multi-echelon global network.
- Designing stocking policies, safety stock logic, and service level frameworks aligned to business priorities.
- Owning MEIO configuration levers for scenario runs, inventory right sizing and constraint definition across the network.
- Driving alignment between functional planning logic and technical solver execution.
Solution Architect – Build-Ahead Safety Stock (Music Tech)
Roland
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Demoed BAL concepts and collaborated with production planners to understand build-ahead requirements for demand-volatile, long lead-time components.
- Architected and implemented configurable Build-Ahead Limit (BAL) functionality, translating business needs into master planning logic.
- Integrated, tested, and validated BAL end-to-end with the solver, ensuring stable, capacity-compliant plans.
- Owned the BAL feature lifecycle, from design through planner validation and adoption.
Solution Architect –Master Planning (CPG – Japan)
Nisshin Oillio
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Designed and led master planning deployment logic for Nisshin Oillio’s Japan network to improve end-to-end demand supportability.
- Enhanced solver constraints and prioritization rules to allocate constrained supply to critical demand and reduce stock shortfalls.
- Implemented structured deployment rules to balance service levels and inventory utilization across the network.
- Collaborated with regional planners to align master planning decisions with business priorities and execution realities.
Senior Functional Consultant – Inventory Rebalancing (CPG – EU)
Mondelez Eu
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented inventory rebalancing logic to redistribute excess stock across the network and reduce shortages at demand-constrained locations.
- Aligned rebalancing decisions with service priorities, lead times, and capacity constraints, improving availability while controlling inventory risk.
- Collaborated with planners and operations teams to validate rebalancing scenarios and ensure practical, executable outcomes.
- Tested and fine-tuned rebalancing strategies through scenario analysis, supporting stable execution and planner adoption.
Senior Functional Consultant – Order Fulfillment (CPG – EU)
Mondelez
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Led end-to-end solution design for Order Fulfillment across multiple European markets, ensuring reliable demand-to-delivery execution under supply constraints.
- Defined and owned core fulfillment performance metrics, including inventory ageing, product transition handling, shortage management, and service outlook, supporting daily decision-making for a large planner user base.
- Served as the primary point of contact for country fulfillment teams, translating operational requirements into scalable system behavior while coordinating cross-market priorities.
- Designed advanced fulfillment prioritization logic using constraint-based optimization and custom enhancements to improve service reliability and inventory flow.
- Authored and executed functional test scenarios, supported batch planning cycles, and partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation and adoption.
Functional Consultant – Assortment Planning (CPG – Global)
Estée Lauder
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Built a global Assortment Management Tool integrating brand-driven KPIs and advanced planning metrics.
- Designed key assortment performance KPIs enabling data-driven SKU decisions across markets.
- Led design discussions, oversaw solution roadmap, and supported global rollout.
- Created SIT/UAT test scripts and coordinated client-side adoption.
Functional Consultant – Demand Planning (CPG – Global)
Estée Lauder
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented a custom segmentation plugin to classify products into ABC/XYZ segments based on sales volume and demand variability (coefficient of variation).
- Developed segmentation logic using JavaScript and Python, enabling data-driven differentiation of forecasting strategies by product behavior.
- Optimized existing plugins using NumPy broadcasting and vectorized operations, significantly reducing execution time and improving batch performance.
- Validated segmentation outputs through testing and planner reviews, ensuring alignment with business expectations and downstream planning use cases.
Education
BPGP – Blended MBA - Business Analytics and AI
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad03.2026
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Agartala03.2021
Skills
ERP Implementation
Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Supply Chain Planning Systems, MEIO, S&OP, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Optimization
Software Configuration
o9 Platform Configuration (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Allocation, Assortment, Control Tower), Solver Configuration, Planning Parameters, Rule and Constraint Setup
Data Analytics
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib), R, SQL, Statistical Analysis, Forecast Evaluation
Agile Methodology
Agile Delivery, Sprint Planning, Requirement Grooming, SIT/UAT Execution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Iterative Enhancements
Certification
o9 Platform Configuration – Level I & II
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Spot-On Award, o9 Solutions, 04/2024
Timeline
Config Lead – MEIO Planning (Global)
QXO
09.2025 - Current
Solution Architect – Build-Ahead Safety Stock (Music Tech)
Roland
06.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Functional Consultant – Inventory Rebalancing (CPG – EU)
Mondelez Eu
04.2024 - 08.2024
Solution Architect –Master Planning (CPG – Japan)
Nisshin Oillio
01.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Functional Consultant – Order Fulfillment (CPG – EU)
Mondelez
07.2023 - 08.2024
Functional Consultant – Assortment Planning (CPG – Global)
Estée Lauder
01.2022 - 07.2023
Functional Consultant – Demand Planning (CPG – Global)
Estée Lauder
06.2021 - 01.2022
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
BPGP – Blended MBA - Business Analytics and AI
Indian Institute of Management