SACHIN BHARADWAJ
Pune
Summary
Supply chain leader with a proven track record in demand transformation and forecast accuracy improvement by 23% at Zimmer Biomet. Specializes in integrated business planning and SAP IBP, leveraging data-driven decision-making to optimize inventory and service levels. Experienced in leading S&OP and supply chain transformations across APAC, utilizing the Oliver Wight methodology.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APAC IBP and Commercial Operations Leader
ZIMMER BIOMET
Singapore
03.2014 - Current
- Orchestrated demand planning for approximately 40,000 SKUs, driving a $1.4 billion APAC business.
- Executed APAC-wide demand transformation via Oliver Wight IBP methodology, integrating commercial and supply functions.
- Enhanced regional demand planning excellence, boosting forecast accuracy and market signal integration across APAC.
- Established Integrated Reconciliation (IR) and Management Business Review (MBR) processes to embed demand accountability.
- Conducted capability-building workshops for leaders, elevating demand management maturity and forecasting discipline.
- Optimized demand workflows through structured IBP implementation, enhancing visibility from forecasts to supply response.
- Spearheaded SKU Trim, Bell Curve Analysis, and Forecast Bias Correction initiatives, improving forecast accuracy from 55% to 78%.
- Reduced excess inventory and optimized working capital by aligning demand signals with production planning.
General Manager – Supply Chain
Strides Pharma
Bangalore
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Owned end-to-end demand forecasting across five business divisions, consolidating input from sales, marketing, and manufacturing into a unified S&OP plan.
- Drove forecast accuracy improvement through statistical modeling and collaborative forecasting sessions.
- Directed supply planning and material procurement, ensuring demand fulfillment while balancing capacity and cost.
- Established a disciplined S&OP rhythm, improving demand signal quality and reducing stockouts.
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Johnson & Johnson Medical India
Mumbai
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed national demand planning and replenishment across eight warehouses for medical devices.
- Implemented statistical forecast models, improving forecast accuracy and service levels across key categories.
- Optimized distribution network through demand-driven inventory positioning, cutting freight costs by 22%.
- Developed disruption management protocols to maintain demand fulfillment during supply constraints.
- Ensured SOX and regulatory compliance across demand, distribution, and export operations.
Worldwide Supply Chain Analyst
Becton Dickinson
Gurgaon
10.2009 - 04.2011
- Led S&OP and monthly demand & supply consensus meetings with country commercial and manufacturing teams.
- Implemented solutions for capacity management using Rough Cut Capacity Models.
- Implemented a leveled MPS for 24 months and communicated it to production plants.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels at global distribution centers.
- Oversaw S&OP (Sales & Operational Planning) at both Regional and Worldwide levels.
- Directed global forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and analysis of supply analytics.
- Led worldwide supply chain business analytics and data mining processes, incorporating S&OP elements such as demand, supply, inventory, and capacity.
Asst. Manager-Procurement
Knorr-Bremse India Pvt. Ltd.
Faridabad
02.2006 - 10.2009
- Oversaw daily activities of a 12000 square foot warehouse with rapidly moving inventory.
- Led full life cycle SAP MM & WM implementation with SAP-SD, PP, MM, WM and CIN support experience.
- Facilitated SAP support and consulting services for Asia-Pacific territories.
Executive IT
Jindal Photo Films Ltd.
New Delhi
07.2005 - 02.2006
- SAP Support
Warehouse Supervisor
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
05.2003 - 03.2005
Education
Advance program - Operations and Supply Chain
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad04-2024
Masters - Logistics and Supply chain Management
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
Pune01.2003
B.Tech. - Electrical
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh01.2001
Skills
- Demand management
- Integrated business planning
- Sales and operations planning
- Supply chain planning
- Distribution strategy
- SAP IBP expertise
- ERP systems knowledge
- Power BI proficiency
- Forecasting accuracy
- Demand transformation
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- APICS Certification for CPIM, Passed First Module
- SAP MM Certified, 2005
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/27/79
Timeline
General Manager – Supply Chain
Strides Pharma
08.2021 - 03.2022
APAC IBP and Commercial Operations Leader
ZIMMER BIOMET
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Johnson & Johnson Medical India
04.2011 - 03.2014
Worldwide Supply Chain Analyst
Becton Dickinson
10.2009 - 04.2011
Asst. Manager-Procurement
Knorr-Bremse India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2006 - 10.2009
Executive IT
Jindal Photo Films Ltd.
07.2005 - 02.2006
Warehouse Supervisor
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2003 - 03.2005
Advance program - Operations and Supply Chain
Indian School of Business
Masters - Logistics and Supply chain Management
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
B.Tech. - Electrical
Aligarh Muslim University
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