Krishna Patel
SYDNEY,Australia
Summary
Supply chain and demand planning professional with over 10 years of experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics. Proven success in managing a $10 million inventory portfolio and improving forecast accuracy, while supporting S&OP processes and driving operational efficiencies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand & Supply Planner
L’OCCITANE en Provence
10.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end supply planning to ensure product availability while meeting inventory targets.
- Develop and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts using sales trends, historical data and market intelligence.
- Manage a $10 million inventory portfolio, ensuring optimal stock levels, high product availability, and achievement of inventory and working capital targets.
- Generate procurement plans and replenishment orders in SAP using FuturMaster and MRP tools.
- Monitored forecast accuracy using MAPE and Bias analysis in power BI, implementing initiatives to enhance forecasting precision.
- Support monthly S&OP meetings with demand, supply, inventory and risk analysis.
- Led product lifecycle planning for launches, discontinuations, and substitutions, ensuring alignment with market demands.
- Analyzed inventory performance and implemented targeted actions to elevate service levels and meet customer expectations.
- Coordinate inbound shipments with logistics providers and freight forwarders.
Inventory Planner / Analyst
L’OCCITANE en Provence
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Forecast stock requirements and implement corrective actions to optimize availability.
- Collaborated with demand and replenishment planners to optimize stock coverage.
- Support product portfolio management and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Maintained inventory management practices that enhanced supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored excess and obsolete inventory while implementing sell-through strategies.
- Prepare S&OP reports and inventory performance analysis for stakeholders.
- Perform data analysis and reporting using Tableau.
Replenishment Planner
L’OCCITANE en Provence
11.2018 - 06.2024
- Executed weekly replenishment planning for boutiques and special orders to optimize stock availability.
- Ensured inventory accuracy through detailed reconciliation and investigation of discrepancies, enhancing inventory integrity.
- Reviewed and maintained inventory parameters including minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Coordinated annual stocktakes and facilitated stock returns across channels to streamline inventory management.
- Managed campaign allocations, samples and promotional stock.
Demand Planner (Leave Cover)
L’OCCITANE en Provence
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed SKU-level forecasts to enhance alignment with sales, marketing, and promotional activities.
- Managed product lifecycle planning for launches, substitutions and phase-outs.
- Created procurement plans and supplier orders with FuturMaster and MRP tools to support inventory optimization.
- Measured forecast performance using MAPE and Bias metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated sea and air shipments with freight forwarders and logistics teams.
Inventory Controller
L’OCCITANE en Provence
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw inbound inventory documentation and ensured stock integrity compliance.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counting and investigations.
- Monitored quality, batch control and expiry management under FEFO principles.
- Generated inventory and productivity KPI reports to assess performance trends.
- Facilitated warehouse layout improvements and coordinated stocktake activities for accuracy.
Inventory Controller / Storeperson
Brady Australia
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed RF scanning, pick-face setup and inventory accuracy processes.
- Executed inventory control, cycle counting, and stock investigations to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Resolved customer complaints and addressed inventory discrepancies to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Compiled expiry reports and facilitated warehouse operations to maintain product quality and compliance.
Education
Diploma in Fashion Designing - Clothing
IITC
Ahmedabad, India01-2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India01-2011
Skills
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Planning
- S&OP planning
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Procurement Planning
- MRP Planning
- Inventory Analysis
- Data analysis
- KPI analysis
- Tableau
- Advanced Excel
- FuturMaster
- SAP
- Navision
- Vendor Connect
- Stock Reconciliation
- Cycle Counting
- Supplier Management
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Demand & Supply Planner
L’OCCITANE en Provence
10.2025 - Current
Inventory Planner / Analyst
L’OCCITANE en Provence
07.2024 - 09.2025
Demand Planner (Leave Cover)
L’OCCITANE en Provence
02.2022 - 06.2022
Replenishment Planner
L’OCCITANE en Provence
11.2018 - 06.2024
Inventory Controller
L’OCCITANE en Provence
11.2016 - 10.2018
Inventory Controller / Storeperson
Brady Australia
11.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma in Fashion Designing - Clothing
IITC
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Gujarat University