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Gurjit Kaur

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Demand Supply Manager at Celestica Inc. with a proven track record in supply chain optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Achieved $70M inventory mitigation while leading teams and implementing advanced analytics. Skilled in continuous improvement and conflict resolution, driving significant enhancements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Demand Supply Manager

Celestica Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead the Execution of the Inventory Entitlement project designed to create a robust and sustainable inventory process by reviewing top parts driving inventory to determine tactical and strategic actions collaborating all functions resulting in $70M inventory mitigation.
  • Leading the Inventory Entitlement team, establishing objectives and ensuring decisions are brought to a successful closure.
  • Transformed, automated, led and governed the SIOP Process to drive multifunctional collaboration, alignment with Commercial, Operations and Finance with 170 customers using advanced analytics to take business decisions based on data.
  • Achieved a $400 improvement in MPS Gap Reduction globally through the strengthening of SIOP Process.
  • Collaborate with IT system developers in the creation of the spec, test and implementation of tools for the SCM team.
  • Supported the design and Deployment of the SCM Global Academy, Learning & Development Programs for Planning and Inventory areas.
  • Provided supply chain guidance to team of 200 employees.
  • Zero Audit findings in 2024 in the processes under my responsibility and governance.

Demand Supply Manager

Celestica Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2013 - 01.2022

Business Owner/Founder

Kumar Diamonds Inc.
Vaughan, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Excelled in client relations and negotiations to build lucrative, long-term relationships resulting in sales growth by 50%.
  • Strategic planning to market the business, launches new men’s line, and automated invoicing and payments.

Processes and Applications Advisor

Celestica Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Designed and collaborated with IT to automate Supply Flex reporting.
  • Engaged with buyers/planners to place vendors on strategic inventory pull programs.
  • Created Monthly DOS reports and provided mitigation plan.

Inventory Analyst

Celestica Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • ABC analysis and set up of min/max levels for A parts.
  • Implement strategies to achieve quarterly forecasted inventory commits.
  • Managed the quarterly Excess and Obsolete claim with the Customer and co-ordinate the disposition of the material.
  • Lead SCM though Annual Physical Inventory.

Planner

Celestica
Toronto, Canada
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • ECN Management, BOM Maintenance, Production Planning, Customer Service, Shipping Plan, Material Shortages Tracking, Shipping Instructions, Sales orders, Production Orders, Planned Orders, Capacity, MPS Load, MRP Execution.
  • Demand Forecast and Inventory Management: Proficient in demand forecast analysis, materials sizing, and Alcatel commits improvement.
  • Successfully measured actual vs. forecast supply/demand to optimize inventory levels and reduce backlogs.
  • Managed raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory in SAP.
  • Coordinate needs of customers with different internal teams (engineering, buying, manufacturing) to ensure customer receives product on time.
  • Support root cause of Excess and Obsolete Claim.

Buyer/Planner

Celestica
Toronto, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Supply chain analysis and work with vendors to ensure materials availability to meet customer requirements.
  • Consumption Analysis, Forecast Analysis, Revenue projection, Inventory Projection and Yield impacts.

Engineering Change Coordinator

Celestica
Toronto, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Update current Bill of material with any changes directed by customer.
  • Analyze material cost/excess compared to life of product and make recommendations to customer.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Minor in Economics

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

Skills

  • Supply Chain Expertise
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Cross-functional Support
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Change Management
  • Time Management
  • Customer Management

Areas Of Excellence

  • Supply Chain Expertise
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Cross-functional Support
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Change Management
  • Time Management
  • Customer Management

Tools / Applications

  • SAP, RR, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Google

Timeline

Sr. Demand Supply Manager

Celestica Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Demand Supply Manager

Celestica Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2022

Business Owner/Founder

Kumar Diamonds Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2020

Processes and Applications Advisor

Celestica Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013

Inventory Analyst

Celestica Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Planner

Celestica
01.2007 - 01.2008

Buyer/Planner

Celestica
01.2005 - 01.2006

Engineering Change Coordinator

Celestica
01.2004 - 01.2005

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Minor in Economics

McMaster University

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