Mahima Keswani

• Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Established 'Landed import costing' template.
• Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
• Merged shipments where necessary to save international freight costs.
• Managed the forecast process and enhanced procurement efficiency.
• Coordinated container importation of items via ocean and air, liaising with freight forwarders, and booking cost-effective freight.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, materials and equipment.
• Retained optimal inventory levels to prevent disruptions in business operations.
• Supported the team through establishing a robust process and delegated responsibilities within team capabilities.

• Set up new suppliers for better efficiency.

• Capacity Planning.

• Set up the procurement process to reduce excess inventory.

Regular production planning for WA and NSW to make sure we are prepared to.

have the right amount of inventory or work orders in place.

• Introduced new reporting: production, inventory, and shortfall.

report.

• Worked closely with the Manufacturing manager, the Sales team, to

• Make sure we create WO's in a timely manner to ensure priority stock is available.

available.

Achievements:

• Reduced excess inventory by $350K in less than 9 months.

• Introduced inventory management strategies.

• Projects to migrate to the new ERP system: classification set up.

• Min, Max, Safety stock, MHQ.

• Contributed to setting up an S&OP process.

• Contributed to setting up the procurement process.

• Continually optimize the S& OP process by closely measuring and monitoring forecast accuracy, identify trends, investigate root cause and take corrective actions to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with Business unit Managers, National Marketing manager, GM sales warehouse teams to address safety stock, Excess and discontinued/Obsolete stock in Monthly S& OP meetings
• Coordinate with production to advise on feasible and cost effective transfers, resulting in better production plans
• Own and run Shortfall report regularly to manager back orders timely and effectively
• Support with DRP as and when required
• Reporting - Establish various reports from time to time for analysis, visibility, inventory management purposes
• Achievements- Periodic review of master data – safety stock, MOQ’s, Cost price & selling price
• Quarterly review of product classification- MinMax qty, stock ordering status, source of supply etc
• Transition to new ERP system
• Improved fill rate from 98.9% to 99.4%
• Regularly monitoring high value customers to achieve full DIFOT
• Implemented S& OP process along with strict time lines and comprehensive S&OP deck

• Review Production orders daily -3 print line + Extrusion Lines Stock takes with 99.8% efficiency
• Work with Sales & Customer service to improve forecast accuracy

• Hiring and Training- IN Store Demonstrators
• Conducted Induction/technical/ soft skills Training Programs
• Content Development and Training Management for PAN INDIA
• Training the Regional Managers, Store Managers, Cluster Heads, and National Managers on product
• Conducting Refresher Trainings and events to make difference in terms Sales
• Handling responsibilities as Training Manager (south)

• Inbound customer service