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Akhil Joseph

Mississuaga,Canada

Summary

Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Cavinkare Private Limited, excelling in production planning and inventory control. Proven track record in optimizing forecasting accuracy and enhancing operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in SAP and KPI monitoring, driving continuous improvement and aligning supply with demand for superior customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager-Shipping & Logistics

The UPS Store & DHL
Mississauga, Canada
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented production plans for daily operations, ensuring customer demands and company objectives were met
  • Coordinated with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow and resource allocation, improving on-time delivery and reducing delays
  • Monitored production processes and adjusted schedules based on real-time data to ensure cost-efficiency and adherence to delivery timelines
  • Analyzed performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Corporate Demand Planning Manager-Food & Snacks

Cavinkare Private Limited
Chennai, India
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led production planning and inventory control (PPIC) for high-SKU FMCG products, ensuring optimal stock turnover and supply continuity
  • Developed RM/PM material plans aligned with sales trends and business objectives
  • Managed finished goods replenishment, ensuring timely supply and demand alignment
  • Implemented SAP APO-DP & MRP strategies, optimizing forecasting accuracy and production schedules
  • Spearheaded third-party to in-house transitions, leading costing evaluations and operational coordination

Senior Associate-Production Planning & Inventory Control

Walkaroo International Private Limited
Nellore, India
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Designed supply planning strategies for multiple plants, ensuring efficient material procurement and production schedules
  • Led KPI tracking for demand vs
  • Actual sales, revenue trends, and material coverage
  • Developed MIS dashboards and OTIF reports, aligning supply chain performance with revenue targets
  • Enhanced yield loss tracking and batch size optimization, improving plant efficiency
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams (Plant Operations, F&D, ADL, Procurement) to streamline production planning

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Mohawk College
Ontario, Canada
07.2024

Bachelor degree - Chemical Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, Kerala, India
08.2017

Skills

  • Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPIC)
  • Material Planning (RM/PM) and Replenishment
  • Finished Goods Supply Planning and Forecasting
  • Third Party to In-House Development and Costing
  • S&OP Process and Demand-Supply Alignment
  • Process Efficiency and KPI Monitoring
  • SAP HANA
  • MRP
  • ERP systems
  • Continuous Improvement and Revenue Tracking
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Plant, F&D, ADL, Procurement)
  • Product risk mitigation and budgeting

Certification

  • Best performer for 3 years at Walkaroo.
  • Monitored a team of 23 persons.
  • CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Demand Planning Professional Certificate.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Timeline

Manager-Shipping & Logistics

The UPS Store & DHL
12.2023 - Current

Corporate Demand Planning Manager-Food & Snacks

Cavinkare Private Limited
07.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Associate-Production Planning & Inventory Control

Walkaroo International Private Limited
07.2017 - 07.2022

Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Mohawk College

Bachelor degree - Chemical Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi University
Akhil Joseph