Amit Sharma
Canada
Summary
Strategic supply chain leader with 10+ years of global experience with pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical, distribution, logistics, and manufacturing (GMP). Driven by building intelligent, resilient supply chains that combine AI, data, and operational excellence to create business value. Proven track record of improving service levels (OTIF up to 95%), reducing costs (6–8%), and freeing working capital through advanced planning and digital transformation. Passionate about leading high-performing teams and shaping future-ready supply chain ecosystems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Agilent Technologies
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented strategic supply chain transformation across a $1B+ portfolio, resulting in ~$3M annual savings and increased responsiveness to operational demands.
- Integrated advanced AI forecasting and digital planning tools, significantly reducing planning cycle duration and improving decision-making speed.
- Built and led a high-performing planning team, achieving ~90% forecast accuracy and strengthening execution discipline
- Analyzed inventory processes and established strategies that freed up $5M–$7M in working capital while reducing surplus inventory.
- Implemented strategic improvements in ERP/MRP systems and master data management, resulting in reduced planning errors and enhanced system dependability.
- Facilitated alignment of demand and supply plans with commercial and production teams to optimize scheduling and planning processes.
- Analyzed supply chain processes and drove initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and scalability across all functions.
- Designed and implemented scenario planning and risk-based frameworks aimed at bolstering supply chain resilience.
- Streamlined procurement processes, improving supplier onboarding time and compliance adherence.
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and drive actionable insights for improvement.
- Coordinated supply chain activities across multiple regions to enhance service delivery.
Supply Chain Analyst
Dempsey Corporation
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved OTIF from 80% to 90% across 15+ warehouses, strengthening service reliability and reducing fulfillment variability
- Strengthened supplier performance tracking, improving delivery consistency and minimizing supply disruptions
- Improved cross-functional coordination, reducing delays and improving execution efficiency
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify process inefficiencies, improving planning accuracy and reducing recurring issues
- Improved supplier and logistics collaboration, enhancing execution reliability and responsiveness
- Developed and maintained detailed supply chain dashboards to monitor performance metrics daily.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to streamline shipment processes, reducing transit times consistently.
- Worked closely with sales teams to understand customer needs, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained to meet demand fluctuations effectively.
Supply Planner & Buyer
Jamieson Wellness
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed planning for 400+ SKUs, improving production adherence by 15%
- Through efficient process improvement supported increased product launches by 20%
- Achieved ~$100K savings through optimized transition and inventory management
CS & Operations Associate
Damco (Maersk Group)
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Achieved 95% on-time delivery while improving operational efficiency by 20%
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by 25% through process improvements and service reliability.
- Managed shipment schedules, enhancing timely delivery of goods across international borders.
- Enhanced collaboration between departments, leading to improved response times for customer inquiries.
Education
Certificate - Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School
Toronto, ON04-2023
Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management
Centennial College
Scarborough12-2018
Post-Graduate Certificate - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON Canada04-2018
Certified Logistics Professional -
CITT
Toronto, Canada04-2018
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management
Pillai Institute of Management Studies And Research
Mumbai India04-2014
Skills
- AI-driven supply chain optimization
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Strategic procurement planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Change management expertise
- Supply chain risk management
- Supplier negotiation
- International purchasing
- Supply chain modeling
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Leading a team of five driving supply planning, material readiness, and supply continuity across five multi-site operations.
- Established a structured S&OP
- Built a resilient global supplier network by introducing dual sourcing for critical materials, reducing supply disruption risk by 40%+
- Hands on experience in enterprise systems and digital tools including Datacor, Syspro 7, SAP S/4HANA, Deacom, Business Essentials, Monday.com, Salesforce, and Power BI, leveraging them to drive integrated planning, reporting, and cross-functional visibility across team.
- Played a key role in ERP and planning system implementations, that includes Deacom, Syspro 7 and SAP S/4HANA (planning module), contributing to system configuration, process alignment, and adoption to enable more structured, data-driven supply chain planning.
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Agilent Technologies
09.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst
Dempsey Corporation
01.2022 - 09.2023
Supply Planner & Buyer
Jamieson Wellness
02.2019 - 12.2021
CS & Operations Associate
Damco (Maersk Group)
05.2015 - 07.2017
Certificate - Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School
Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing Management
Centennial College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Centennial College
Certified Logistics Professional -
CITT
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management
Pillai Institute of Management Studies And Research