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SWAMY R D

SWAMY R D

Bangalore

Summary

Results-driven Supply Chain Planning Lead with over 11 years of experience in demand planning and supply chain optimization. Expertise in managing S&OP cycles and cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in people management and mentoring, leveraging data-driven insights to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce costs. Strong analytical and communication abilities, with a focus on innovation and collaboration to achieve business objectives in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Planning Lead

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2025 - Current
  • Leading the S&OP process for India Rx labs (global and local).
  • Managing end-to-end procurement for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and consumables that are required for production sites.
  • Monitoring the stock available in the production labs. Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing necessary actions to improve slow and non-moving processes.
  • Collaborated with local and global teams to align the demand forecasting process with finance budgeting and Global Rx planning.
  • Supervising the replenishment cycle to enable a rapid response to demand fluctuations.
  • Leading the Rx and indirect materials planning for the Big Machine project (Bluebird), and updating the project status in the work package review meetings.
  • Driving the enhancement of E2E scores for INCOM through coordinated efforts with both the internal production site and external suppliers reflects a critical commitment to improving performance and ensuring high standards across all operational levels.
  • Initiatives focused on cost savings in vision care, while ensuring alignment with sustainability principles.

Supply Planning and IBP Specialist

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with local and global teams to align the demand forecasting process with finance budgeting, and Global Rx planning.
  • Managing both the direct and indirect materials for production labs.
  • Supervised the replenishment cycle to enable a rapid response to demand fluctuations.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing necessary actions to improve slow and non-moving processes.
  • Established an effective planning process in the IBP through up-to-date master data maintenance, and planning parameters.
  • Ensured clear alerts were communicated weekly to maintain a smooth flow within the planning network.
  • Supporting and implementing IT-related topics with planning functions.
  • Working on the Big Machine project and taking the lead for the Rx process and material flows.

Supply Planning Specialist

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Prioritized open purchase orders by closely monitoring weekly and monthly production plans.
  • Maintaining enough inventory to meet demands without overstocking.
  • Review supplies to ensure quality, monitor stock levels, and maintain accessibility to information.
  • Collaborating with operations, production, logistics, and other supply chain department team members.
  • Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with the terms of contracts.
  • Negotiating with vendors and suppliers

Demand Planner

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Analyzing past sales patterns, market trends, and seasonality to accurately forecast future product demand.
  • Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to understand promotional activities and their impact on demand.
  • Regularly reviewing and adjusting forecasts based on real-time sales data, and market changes.
  • Identifying potential supply chain disruptions, and proactively developing contingency plans.
  • Engaging with product management and procurement to ensure product availability and timely replenishment.
  • Utilizing advanced forecasting software and tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of demand planning processes.

Purchase Engineer

G.E. Industrial Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Successfully utilized skills to handle multiple products, including Enteliguard breaker, LM MCCB, and Spectronics child parts.
  • Provided suppliers with quarterly forecast plans and monthly delivery schedules.
  • Achieved on-time delivery of monthly planning based on project demands.
  • Managed the timely release of POs for approved vendors, and ensured equitable distribution of the share of business.
  • Implemented efficient inventory management strategies based on ABC analysis.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by attending daily morning production meetings and promptly addressing line shortage material needs.
  • Collaborated with the quality team to address and resolve issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products.
  • Worked closely with the Accounts department to ensure the timely release of supplier payments and to address any payment-related concerns.

Purchase Assistant

Confident Dental Equipment Ltd.
Bangalore
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Converted approved PRs to POs, and sent them to suppliers.
  • Managed negotiation of price, delivery, and commercial terms with management to finalize orders on various items.
  • Conducted negotiations involving cost breakdowns for accurate supplier pricing comparisons.
  • Monitored supplier performance for quality, pricing, and timely delivery
  • Contributed to the new development process by actively participating in obtaining samples for stability analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Visveswaraya Technological University
Bangalore
05.2012

Skills

  • Distribution network design
  • Demand planning
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Procurement processes
  • Materials management
  • Logistics management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • process improvement and business excellence
  • People management

Technical Skill

  • SAP MM
  • SAP IBP
  • Advance Excel

Affiliations

  • SAP IBP Implementation - Implemented the IBP process for the Indian production sites.
  • Big machine project - Complete end to end process design and implementation for the planning process
  • KANBAN - Lead the KANBAN implementation process for the BB
  • MRP set up - Implementation of MRP to the consumables for the production site.
  • Atlantic project - Setting up the Robust replenishment process for trading business and start the S&OP process for the Rx process.
  • E2E improvement - West region D+2 Order fulfillment

Accomplishments

  • Redesigned Inventory Process: Reduced the inventory coverage from 1.5 months to 1 month and avoid the overstocking rate, improved the cash flow
  • Stock out reduction: Reduced the Global lab and local labs stock out to 0.2% from 1.5% during 2019 to 2022.
  • Sustainability and cost saving: Implemented the thin pucks at Labs and reduce the waste and saved the 28% cost.
  • End to End Score: Improved the E2E score with collaboration with production and logistics from 92% to 97% during 2023 to 2024
  • Digitalization: 3rd Party performance, E2E score tracker, Open PO tracker, Stock level monitoring system
  • Integrated Business Planning Audit: Highest rating(88%) received in the IBP audit which is very high compared to other production sites

Languages

  • English, Proficient
  • Kannada, Proficient

Timeline

Supply Chain Planning Lead

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2025 - Current

Supply Planning and IBP Specialist

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
01.2023 - 12.2024

Supply Planning Specialist

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2022

Demand Planner

Carl Zeiss India Pvt. Ltd
10.2016 - 12.2018

Purchase Engineer

G.E. Industrial Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2016

Purchase Assistant

Confident Dental Equipment Ltd.
10.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Visveswaraya Technological University

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