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Rahul Mahajan

Rahul Mahajan

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Planner

Kerry Ingredients Australia Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
  • Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
  • Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
  • Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
  • Monitored workload against supply base to assess capacity constraints and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders.
  • Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings to Supply Planning Manager and Operations Manager in Rough Cut Capacity meetings.

Schedule/Production Coordinator

Kerry Ingredients, Murarrie
02.2017 - 02.2021
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
  • Communicated order priorities with shift team leaders to promote on-time delivery.
  • Completed daily logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, schedule adherence, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
  • Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits.

Inventory Controller

PM Fresh
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
  • Discovered warehouse releases never invoiced, capturing over AUD25K in unbilled charges.

Machine Operator

PM Fresh
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Operated Propac machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems

Central Queensland University
Brisbane, QLD
11.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Global Institute of Management And Emerging Technologies
Amritsar, India
04.2013

Skills

  • SAP APO, ECC and PPDS
  • Production Planning and Control
  • Excel Formulas
  • Production Coordination
  • Supply Chain Distribution
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Safety Stock Level Maintenance
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Managing Logistics

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 330MT increased volume in a bottleneck resource by completing data analysis of the major SKUs, converting weekly production cycle to three weekly production cycle;i.e, reduction of allergen cleans.
  • Collaborated with team of site leads in the development of Project Horizon which included capacity increase, cost reduction, processes improvement and reduction in non conformances across site.
  • Developed cross training guides and modules for production planning and coordinating roles.
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation for Courage and Commitment by APMEA region Director for year 2019 and 2021.

Hobbies

Running, Hiking, Reading and Mindfulness.

Timeline

Senior Production Planner

Kerry Ingredients Australia Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022

Schedule/Production Coordinator

Kerry Ingredients, Murarrie
02.2017 - 02.2021

Inventory Controller

PM Fresh
11.2016 - 02.2017

Machine Operator

PM Fresh
11.2014 - 10.2016

Master of Science - Information Systems

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Global Institute of Management And Emerging Technologies

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