SANDEEP DESHAPANDE

• Overseeing daily operations of the delivery team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies.
• Managing resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays.
• Engaging with customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
• Enhancing team performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and strategize plans for future growth.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events or issues.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project deliveries and overall satisfaction.
• Developed a streamlined onboarding process for new hires, decreasing ramp-up time and increasing productivity.
• Achieved significant reduction in project costs by optimizing resource allocation and workflows.
• Enhanced delivery capabilities with integration of cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Helping team to utilize Gen AI tools to improve the efficiency and reduce the manual interventions
• Achieved to get the project renewed by completing RFP and working on SOW with accuracy and efficiency.
• Achieved more than 60% reduction in manual efforts by introducing RPA Bots for repetitive Monthly, Weekly and Daily tasks.

Staffing and Solutioning

• Collaborating on several RFPs and creating various pricing models and staffing sheets to ensure the correct FTE count is allocated for accurate cost management as per the Deloitte standard

Subject Matter Expert:

• Subject matter expert for Supply Chain Planning and Demand planning for the clients
• Manage and analyze demand data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for effective forecasting
• Provides training and support to end-users on Oracle Planning functionalities and best practices
• Identifying areas for improvement in planning processes and system configurations, recommending and implementing solutions to enhance performance

Recruiting, Learning and Development

• Overseeing the entire hiring process, from identifying staffing needs, conducting interviews (Weekend Blitz and Weekday interviews), raising the requests for CTH resources, identifying the best fit candidates and onboarding new hires by providing the required training as per the requirements

• Resolved critical issues related to (PTM) which includes Planning, Inventory, Costing, Manufacturing which had the major impact on project timelines through proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Streamlined the month end closure process for the client by automating the processes and providing the trainings to the clients and preparing run book which has reduced the month end closure time from 7 days to 5 days
• Mentored junior consultants, sharing expertise in functional consulting methodologies and contributing to the growth of the team''s skill set.
• Developed comprehensive training materials and conducted workshops for users on Oracle Fusion SCM, ensuring successful adoption of new systems which has reduced the user understanding tickets significantly.
• Provided expert guidance to clients on best practices, resulting in improved business performance and cost savings.
• Conducted detailed requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders, enabling accurate scoping of projects and faster delivery times.
• Leveraged deep understanding of industry trends to inform solution development, positioning clients for future success.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by identifying and addressing functional gaps in business processes.
• Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
• Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.

• Provided expert guidance to clients on best practices, resulting in improved business performance and cost savings.
• Implemented ASCP for the clients across the Business Areas in Europe and helped the client during go live and hyper care from the client locations
• Helped in implementing PTP (Predictive Trade Planning) for consumer products
• Developed comprehensive training materials and conducted workshops for users from their locations, ensuring successful adoption of new systems.
• Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Managed complex projects from inception through completion, consistently delivering results on time and within budget constraints.

• Troubleshot ASCP incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
• Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems by performing the RCAs and finding the permanent fix
• Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of existing systems, processes, and stakeholder needs to develop targeted improvement initiatives. Worked with DBA team to understand the long running processes and reduced the process time significantly
• Developed training materials and conducted workshops for end-users, ensuring seamless adoption of new technologies or processes.
• Mentored junior consultants, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Enhanced client satisfaction by identifying key needs and delivering targeted solutions.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality control.
• Provided exceptional customer service by addressing questions or concerns promptly, ensuring complete client satisfaction at every stage of the engagement process.
• Mentored junior consultants by providing guidance during challenging situations; shared best practices to foster continuous learning across teams.
• Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and productivity within the team.