Yashima Jindal
Gurgaon
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to leverage my enthusiasm and expertise in business analysis to drive strategic decisions that enhance organizational productivity. Eager to contribute to a leading company, while also advancing my own skills and competencies in a dynamic and impactful environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demand and Production Planning Lead in SCM
Apollo Tyres Ltd
11.2023 - Current
- Demand and Production Planning: Developed monthly and rolling demand and production plans to meet customer requirements while optimizing resource utilization.
- Production Monitoring: Monitored production processes and timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines and resolved production delays to maintain efficient operations.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepared and updated reports on production progress, yield, inventory status, and performance metrics for effective decision-making.
- Component/Material Availability: Anticipated availability challenges related to components/materials and communicated with key stakeholders to minimize impacts and avoid crises.
- Cost Reduction: Achieved a 12% reduction in holding costs and stock-outs by collaborating with field, plant, and logistics teams, ensuring a 94% service level.
- Supply Chain Performance Monitoring: Monitored and analyzed supply chain performance using KPIs such as forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and excess & obsolete inventory.
- Product Availability for Launches: Ensured the availability of new products for timely market launches.
- Inventory and Logistics Coordination: Coordinated with distribution centers and logistics to optimize inventory levels, manage safety stock, reorder points, and lead times based on demand variability and supply chain constraints.
- APO Tool Proficiency: Proficient in using the APO (Advanced Planning Optimization Tool) to develop accurate production plans efficiently, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Forecast Analyst
John Deere India Private Limited
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Demand Planning: Analyzed, developed, and implemented demand plans for multiple business units, product groups, and sales channels by leveraging statistical, economic, market, customer, and climatic data.
- Supply Plan Integration: Developed and integrated supply plans to support demand plans while optimizing asset utilization, considering equipment, human, and budget constraints, and aligning with divisional/enterprise goals and profitability.
- Process Automation: Automated standard procedures and dashboards for daily activities using tools like Power Automate, Tableau, SharePoint, and Power BI, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Data Visualization: Created data visualizations and prepared estimates using Tableau dashboards for executive management, senior sales and marketing teams, manufacturing, supply management, order fulfillment, and finance departments.
- Forecast Accuracy: Conducted variance analysis of reports to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Acted as the primary liaison between sales and marketing, manufacturing, supply management, finance, and order fulfillment to ensure seamless communication of sales and operations plans.
- Training and Development: Assisted the Manager of Sales and Operations Planning in training and developing personnel involved in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, fostering skill enhancement and process alignment.
Section Manager/Order Management Specialist
John Deere India Private Limited
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Forecasting and Estimating: Developed Industry Retail Forecast and Deere Sales & Shipment Estimates by analyzing branch estimates, clear orders, and market conditions. Prepared platform, model, and variant-level forecasts to ensure accuracy.
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Designed production schedules, inventory plans, and shipment strategies using key metrics like Asset Turn and Factory DOH (Days on Hand) to optimize resources.
- Order Planning: Managed monthly, weekly, and daily production alignment for factories in Pune and Dewas, leveraging SCM insights during planning meetings.
- Domestic Tractor Shipments: Oversaw tractor shipments to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, achieving over 95,000 shipments annually with precise execution.
- Inventory Optimization: Spearheaded aged inventory liquidation at factories and depots through strategic planning, improving rotation and reducing holding costs.
- Market-Aligned Production: Applied a data-driven approach to align tractor production with dynamic market demands.
- Performance Tracking: Monitored and analyzed key metrics like Operational Execution (OpsX) and Order Cycle Time (OCT) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborated with ZBMs, Area Managers, Field Teams, and factory teams to ensure timely demand fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Process Efficiency: Leveraged tools like SAP, JDMINT, and COMAR to streamline operations, providing training and support to field teams for improved productivity.
Territory Sales Manager
John Deere India Private Limited
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Achieved sales targets for tractors, implements, parts, and harvesters on a monthly and annual basis in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Focused on market share growth in key industry segments by implementing the FCD (Follow, Create & Differentiate) strategy.
- Analyzed product, customer, and market research data, including competition analysis, market size evaluation, and customer requirements across various HP segments.
- Developed strategic plans and aligned dealership teams toward achieving business objectives in terms of volume growth and market share improvement.
Education
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
Ludhiana, Punjab06.2017
10+2 - undefined
Christian Fellowship Centre (C.F.C. Public School)
Ludhiana, Punjab03.2013
10th - undefined
Christian Fellowship Centre (C.F.C. Public School)
Ludhiana, Punjab03.2011
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Team-Oriented
- Networking and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Conflict Management
- Highly Energetic
- Creatives & Promotion
- Marketing and Sales Growth
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Management
Certification
- Emerging Women Leader, 2022
- Tractor Overhaul Training, 2017
- Industrial Training on Tractors, 2016
- In-house trainings on various agricultural crops, 2016
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Awards
- Region 1 Efficiency Gain Project, 2023
- SWE Development Team Volunteering, 2022
- JDMINT and DCP India Project, 2022
- Mentoring of a new joinee in OFDS team, 2021
- Tractor and Tarun Episode, 2019
- Budding Talent Award, 2018
- Gold Medalist in PAU, 2017
Timeline
Demand and Production Planning Lead in SCM
Apollo Tyres Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Forecast Analyst
John Deere India Private Limited
07.2022 - 10.2023
Section Manager/Order Management Specialist
John Deere India Private Limited
06.2020 - 07.2022
Territory Sales Manager
John Deere India Private Limited
07.2017 - 06.2020
10+2 - undefined
Christian Fellowship Centre (C.F.C. Public School)
10th - undefined
Christian Fellowship Centre (C.F.C. Public School)
- Emerging Women Leader, 2022
- Tractor Overhaul Training, 2017
- Industrial Training on Tractors, 2016
- In-house trainings on various agricultural crops, 2016
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
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