Swetha Patibandla
Summary
Skilled Demand Planner with expertise in forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and systems to create accurate demand plans, minimize stockouts, and reduce inventory costs. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of improving demand accuracy and collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory and Demand Planner
Bio-Excel
09.2023 - Current
- Presented monthly forecast updates to the business, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
- Led collaborative meetings with sales and operations teams to discuss prior month's forecast accuracy and asses upcoming forecasts.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and effectively managing obsolete items.
- Developed collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in demand planning processes.
- Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management.
Logistics and Customer Service Coordinator
Boston Scientific
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Providing a high level of service and responsiveness with all enquiries including but not limited to order and delivery follow up, product availability, pricing, invoicing queries, disputes, or discrepancies, whilst abiding to latest Australian and New Zealand health policies and legislations.
- Working closely with territory and regional sales teams in delivering emergency consignments on time in full.
- Liaising with Warehouses and 3PL's providers to maintain stock levels and delivery lead times.
- Improvised shipping methods by consolidating shipments to achieve cost savings and efficient workflow.
- Involvement in the implementation of advanced procedures and strategies to streamline processing orders and invoices including inbound and outbound.
- Proficient in EDI Interface and expertise in both SAP and CRM Software/Salesforce.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW06.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Krishna University
Vijayawada, India06.2019
Skills
- Forecasting accuracy
- Data interpretation
- SAP, EDI
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Client relationship management
- Analytical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Inventory optimization
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Inventory and Demand Planner
Bio-Excel
09.2023 - Current
Logistics and Customer Service Coordinator
Boston Scientific
09.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Macquarie University
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Krishna University
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