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Sonam Bhatia

Ahmedabad

Summary

Senior Global Supply Planning Analyst with a proven track record at Kraft Heinz India, achieving a 15% increase in OTIF from 84% to 99%. Expertise in production planning and inventory management, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering strong supplier relationships. Proficient in optimizing supply chain processes to meet strategic objectives and reduce costs. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and effective communication, delivering comprehensive solutions to complex supply chain challenges.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Global Supply Planning Analyst

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd – GCC Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Sep 2024 promotes as Sr. Supply Planner for Utrecht Factory.
  • Achieve OTIF from 84% to 99% and reduce inventory on hand from 65 to 60 days.
  • Strategic Planning for Heinz Drinks & Bread Topping, managing a portfolio valued at $1 billion.
  • Successful setup 3 Part acquires company business & smoothly transition of all Items, Market Placement etc
  • Responsible for finished good availability at the right time, with the right cost, by doing proper production planning and finite scheduling.
  • Planning of 18 co-packers' production plan and delivery for Europe and the UK. Finite scheduling for a network to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service, and cost objectives.
  • Make strong collaboration with the BU, plant team, demand planning, and logistics teams to effectively deliver results.
  • Actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, improves processes, cost reduction ideas, and new product development.
  • Work closely with different project teams for new product launches, product change, supply chain cost optimization opportunities, or business process initiatives.
  • Manage product listing, delisting, and withdrawal in conjunction with Marketing, and coordinate with stakeholders to have minimal write-offs.
  • Working on OMP (Operational Movement Planning) and SAP software for planning activities.
  • Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
  • Coordinated product launches, ensuring supply chain readiness to support market entry strategies.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing holding costs.

Deputy Manager – Supply Chain Planning

Kama Ayurveda Private Limited
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with demand forecasts and material availability.
  • Led supply chain team in executing best practices and tracking performance via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Coordinated new product development, launch requirements, and stakeholder engagement while reporting to management.
  • Managed sourcing and procurement activities to meet fluctuating product demand effectively.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to troubleshoot challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Coordinated with international teams for seamless product development and supply chain operations.
  • Established inventory norms and managed production planning alongside the tactical buys team.
  • Monitored inventory levels against targets for Finished Goods (FG), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG), and Raw Materials (RM).

Asst Manager – Production Planning & Control

Lonza India Pvt Ltd. (former Capsugel Health Care Pvt Ltd)
06.2018 - 07.2021
  • Production planning and effective utilization of working capital and optimized manufacturing cost.
  • Planning of Imported Products & coordinate with overseas for timely movements.
  • Responsible for developing production plans and schedules for different machines. Maintaining minimum stock for on-call stock, samples and imported Finished Goods.
  • Provided input to management and/or interface with customers when rescheduling is required due to design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and, other potential schedule interruptions.
  • Interfacing with various departments such as CSR, Marketing for arranging resources to achieve predefined targets as per budgeted parameters.
  • Led cross-functional planning meetings with Sales and Marketing teams to align the demand plan for each product/zone/area wise.
  • Checking the material availability for all lines / Planning of material flow in the shop floor.
  • To keep close watch on non-moving material and Slow-Moving material. Provide details of the same to the management every month.
  • Identified excess inventory and developed a sales plan jointly with the Sales management to sell that inventory and thus reducing the total inventory level 20 to 25%
  • Understand the priorities and to arrange product delivery accordingly to maximize revenue.
  • Roles & Responsibilities

Sr. Logistics Assistant – Supply Chain & PPC

Ferrero India PVT LTD
06.2013 - 06.2018
  • Planning, Forecast & Analysis of full yearly production requirements for various factories (Europe, South Africa, South America, Europe & India ).
  • Analyzing the freight cost of air/sea shipments and decision-making.
  • Planning of import and export containers, freight cost analysis, and documentation.
  • Coordinate with customs agencies, government authorities, and other departments for licensing import licenses, and update the policies as per changes.
  • Interacting with the marketing team, the sales team, the local factory, the overseas team, and suppliers for the timely movement of material across all destinations.
  • Evaluates demand changes and production performance to revise and publish schedules to our own plant, overseas factory, and stakeholders as necessary.
  • Accountable for maintaining the inventory norms for finished goods, WIP, and raw/packing materials.
  • Supervise the material month-end closing process, including inventory reconciliation, and physical inventory balancing.
  • Roles & Responsibilities

Executive – Import, Export & Logistics

Millennium Semiconductors
03.2012 - 06.2013
  • Planning of import shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
  • Negotiations and finalization of the freight cost (domestic and international transportation) and contracts with service providers.
  • Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, considering the perishable or hazardous nature of goods, cost, transit time, and security.
  • Transportation Planning for daily dispatch & control the costing.
  • Executed new transportations contracts with airlines, steam lines, ground and parcel carriers.
  • Coordinated overseas team, customs agents, and forwarders.
  • Coordinate with the factory and freight forwarder for smooth material movement for exports and imports.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Responsible for the timely distribution of materials from the warehouse to different locations.
  • Keeping track of material availability with supply planners and simultaneously maintaining the same in the system.
  • Role and Responsibilities

Export Coordinator

Samson Freight System
05.2011 - 03.2012
  • Coordinated the movement of goods between countries by air, sea or land transportation according to customer requirements.
  • Processed customers' orders and monitored the order process, tracked cargo to destination.
  • Created and implemented systems for handling new types of export business.
  • Negotiating contracts, transportation, and handling costs.
  • Offering consolidation services by air, sea, and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions to small shippers who have insufficient cargo to require their own dedicated units.
  • Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.
  • Receives, edits, verifies, and coordinates information on shipments with production scheduling, warehouse shipping, and customer service departments.
  • Role and Responsibilities
  • Resolved any issues that may arise during the export process by communicating effectively with relevant parties such as customs officials, carriers and freight forwarders.
  • Analyzed current market conditions in order to provide customers with up-to-date information about pricing, availability and other factors affecting their export business.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues within various departments such as sales, logistics and accounting in order to ensure successful completion of export operations.

Education

PGDM - International Supply Chain & Logistics

IIBR Pune
07.2012

PGDFT -

IBMR
07.2011

BBA -

DAMS Kanpur
05.2010

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Project and logistics management
  • Capacity and supply chain optimization
  • Performance tracking and problem solving
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Production planning and scheduling
  • Problem solving

Software Experties

OMP

SAP

Disclaimer

Date of Birth – 4th July 1990 Marital Status – Unmarried Passport No – V0001731 I hereby declare that all information given above is true to the best of my knowledge. Place – Ahmedabad, Gujrat

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Sr. Global Supply Planning Analyst

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd – GCC Center
09.2022 - Current

Deputy Manager – Supply Chain Planning

Kama Ayurveda Private Limited
08.2021 - 09.2022

Asst Manager – Production Planning & Control

Lonza India Pvt Ltd. (former Capsugel Health Care Pvt Ltd)
06.2018 - 07.2021

Sr. Logistics Assistant – Supply Chain & PPC

Ferrero India PVT LTD
06.2013 - 06.2018

Executive – Import, Export & Logistics

Millennium Semiconductors
03.2012 - 06.2013

Export Coordinator

Samson Freight System
05.2011 - 03.2012

PGDM - International Supply Chain & Logistics

IIBR Pune

PGDFT -

IBMR

BBA -

DAMS Kanpur

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