SANKHA SUBHRA DAS
SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Professional with 12 years of expertise in Supply Chain operations and Manufacturing domains. Specialized in SAP S4 HANA MM & IBP, with a strong track record in Supply Chain Management - Procurement Transformation - S&OP, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, Supply Planning etc. Recently impacted by a company-wide restructuring, I am actively seeking new opportunities leverage comprehensive experience and leadership skills in a challenging Supply Chain Program Manager role to drive successful project execution and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY & ANALYTICS
HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGES
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
02.2023 - Current
- Supply Chain Strategy & Business Analytics: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate deployment, execution, and timely adjustments of the annual supply chain strategy, contributing to next year's strategic planning.
Prepare QSPECS and participate in the 2/3/LRP planning process, identifying new metrics for performance evaluation. - Business Intelligence & Executive Reporting: Monitor and analyze executive KPIs, evaluating supply chain performance and delivering key insights to the SC Executive Director and BIG.
Design and maintain dashboards and visualizations, ensuring timely and accurate data reporting, while actively participating in global benchmarking. - Recognition & Rewards Strategy: Lead R&R target setting aligned with supply chain strategy, using benchmarking to keep evaluation criteria relevant. Manage the rollout of QSIPs, SC Awards, and other R&R initiatives within HCCB and BIG.
- Transformation Initiatives: Conduct SC Maturity Assessments, drive best practice benchmarking, and maintain a project pipeline for national-level initiatives.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Develop strategies for risk identification and mitigation, ensuring timely execution of risk management plans.
BUSINESS ANALYST - SC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
EMAMI LIMITED
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
07.2018 - 02.2023
- Drive Digital Transformation: Identify value creation opportunities within the supply chain by understanding stakeholder goals, current processes, and business roadmaps.
- Digital Solutions Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital solutions, from conceptualization to rollout, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Requirement Finalization & Strategy: Lead the finalization of requirements and develop solution strategies using the Design Thinking process to optimize outcomes.
- Process Mapping & Optimization: Analyze business requirements and map existing processes to design improved "To-Be" processes that enhance efficiency.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Manage procurement, inventory control, logistics, and distribution activities, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing delays.
- Strategic Procurement Implementation: Execute strategic procurement activities, including sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, quality management, contract compliance, and cost savings initiatives.
- Project Management: Effectively manage projects within defined schedules and budgets, collaborating with implementation partners to ensure successful execution.
- Foster Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate ideation, collaboration, and knowledge management to maximize business value and drive innovation.
- Major Projects: Lead significant projects such as Vendor P2P Portal, PR to PO Automation, Vendor Evaluation Report, Costing Module Automation, MDM, Inward Logistics Optimization, IBP Demand Planning, and Supply Chain Control Tower.
ASSISTANT MANAGER - DEMAND PLANNER
MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Demand & Supply Planning Leadership: Direct demand and supply planning for laminates, ensuring SOP compliance and alignment with sales and delivery management. Monitor orders, communicate with customers and the sales team, and manage order- to-cash data. Develop strategic roadmaps to enhance supply reliability and operational efficiency.
- Forecasting & S&OP Management: Consolidate and review 6-month demand forecasts for Hapur and Rohad sites, and conduct monthly demand reviews with sales. Lead S&OP meetings and provide critical inputs for management decision-making.
- Production & Inventory Management: Oversee production plans based on sales forecasts, maintain inventory levels, and ensure smooth operations at Hapur and Rohad sites. Plan raw material replenishment, monitor inventory, and provide projections. Implement strategies for managing obsolete inventory to optimize space and resources.
- Supply Chain Performance & Continuous Improvement: Analyze supply chain metrics to identify improvement areas and develop strategies for obsolete inventory. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate performance and improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
BUSINESS ANALYST - TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES, TATA STEEL EUROPE
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Invoice Audits: Conduct thorough audits of freight invoices to ensure compliance with agreed rates and service levels and resolved claims related to outbound shipments (US & Europe), ensuring timely and accurate issue resolution.
- Trend Analysis & Fleet Monitoring: Conducted thorough analysis to identify freight trends, while monitoring and optimizing private fleet routes on a weekly basis.
- Carrier Management & TMS Implementation: Maintained a comprehensive list of approved carriers and route guides, implemented an effective Transportation Management System (TMS), and recommended performance improvements based on trend analysis.
- Contract Management & Issue Resolution: Maintained records of carrier pricing and contract rates, resolving pricing discrepancies and monitoring carrier performance. Handled client communications and overcharge issues efficiently.
- Compliance & Shipment Regulation: Ensured compliance with import and export regulations, managed correspondence, and organized file systems for effective monitoring of shipments.
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
OBEROI HOTELS & RESORTS
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Engineering Spares & Beverages Procurement: Manage the procurement of engineering spares & beverages, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition to maintain hotel operations, maintaining optimal inventory levels and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
- Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels for engineering spares and beverages, coordinating with internal teams to forecast needs and avoid stockouts.
- Cost Management: Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies.
- Order Processing: Handle order placements, track deliveries, and address any discrepancies or issues with suppliers.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, including spend analysis and supplier performance, for management review.
FAS 109 - US TAX ANALYST
GENPACT INDIA PVT LTD, GE ENERGY SERVICES
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Tax Provisions: Prepared and reviewed quarterly and annual FAS 109 (ASC 740) tax provisions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Tax Position Analysis: Analyzed and documented tax positions, including uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Audit Coordination: Coordinated with external auditors to support the tax provision audit process, addressing inquiries and providing necessary documentation.
- Deferred Tax Management: Maintained and updated deferred tax asset and liability schedules, reconciled differences, and ensured accurate balance sheet reporting.
Education
MBA - TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
IISWBM
KOLKATA 08.2011 - 07.2013
PGDM - LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
KOLKATA 08.2010 - 07.2011
BACHELOR oF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY oF CALCUTTA
KOLKATA 07.2007 - 08.2010
HIGHER SECONDARY -
SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
KOLKATA 07.2005 - 08.2007
SECONDARY -
SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
KOLKATA 07.2003 - 08.2005
Skills
Procurement & Digital Initiatives
undefinedCertification
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Timeline
MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY & ANALYTICS
HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGES
02.2023 - Current
BUSINESS ANALYST - SC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
EMAMI LIMITED
07.2018 - 02.2023
ASSISTANT MANAGER - DEMAND PLANNER
MERINO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
06.2017 - 06.2018
BUSINESS ANALYST - TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES, TATA STEEL EUROPE
06.2015 - 06.2017
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
OBEROI HOTELS & RESORTS
08.2013 - 06.2015
MBA - TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
IISWBM
08.2011 - 07.2013
FAS 109 - US TAX ANALYST
GENPACT INDIA PVT LTD, GE ENERGY SERVICES
10.2010 - 08.2011
PGDM - LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
08.2010 - 07.2011
BACHELOR oF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
UNIVERSITY oF CALCUTTA
07.2007 - 08.2010
HIGHER SECONDARY -
SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
07.2005 - 08.2007
SECONDARY -
SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL
07.2003 - 08.2005
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