Vishal Sukumar

• Lead S&OP Monthly Reporting Process

• Work with Supply Chain Manager on decisions to be discussed at balancing meetings

• Lead the Implementation of changes approved at S&OP Executive Meeting and measure results

• Run Supply Weekly Total Stock Forecasting Model

• Actively review Forecasts for defined group of products as per business rules and requirements

Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.

• Update Forecast Parameters and Recalculate forecast for all items

• Review and Analyse Trend report and new items

• Suggest stocking states for new introduced items

Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.

• Review Variation report (Variation between calculated forecast and final forecast)

• Review Deviation report (Deviation between actual sales last month vs final forecast last month)

• Actively manage Stock Health review process

• Working with Supply Chain Manager to create and manage proactive reports and data analytics to support the requirements of the supply chain team

• Assisted and prepared all S&OP activities across HCG.
• Supported for all continuous process improvement tasks coming out from sales and operational planning (S&OP) process.
• Assisted, developed and maintained supply chain score card especially for purchasing team.
• Inventory analysis coupled with sales results analysis to assist purchasing team for better re-order process.
• Assisted in analytical work to develop recommendations in regards to performance in category, ranges, deals and promotion, allowing business to make better decision on these matters.
• Monitored the demand plan performance throughout the month to provide detailed input to sales and marketing for use in demand review and S&OP meetings.
• Assisted in implementation of demand planning solution capabilities.
• Assisted supply chain general manager in coordinating with all function of business that require improved planning to support business activities.
• Under guidance of supply chain general manager, developed and maintained reports using suit of performance measure that will identify and improve company's supply chain performance- some of these includes:

>Forecast accuracy, inventory level and SLOB.

>Adherence to MPA (Minimum Purchase Amount).

>Sales and forecast gap to MPA.

>Out of stock and any other reporting that is required in order to

identify the key supply chain performance area.

>Internal customer service level to stakeholders.

>OOS (Out Of Stock) risk and supplier performance risk analysis.

• Supported and facilitated in training, procedure creation and up-skilling of supply chain team.
• Assist in developing product lifecycle process, including NPD process.

• Responsible for managing day to day operations and developing effective supply chain process.
• Prepared and sent RFQs to suppliers as directed.
• Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines.
• Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
• Effectively communicating with customers and suppliers, ensure customer success and promoting business development activities.
• Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
• Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
• Handled daily customer service aspects, including maintaining positive and ongoing relationships with external customers and freight partners.