MOHAN FERDINAND
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain & Planning Professional with 10+ years of global experience in production planning, procurement, inventory management, and lean manufacturing for renowned international brands, including Nike, Haddad, Lululemon, and Canada Goose. Expertise in optimizing supply chain operations, capacity planning, cost reduction, and vendor management to drive operational excellence and efficiency.
Former Manager – Operations at MAS Active (Nike Division), where I successfully implemented end-to-end supply chain strategies, workflow automation, and lean initiatives, enhancing productivity and agility. Currently a Production Planner at Canada Goose Inc., Canada, leveraging SAP, Power BI, and ERP systems for data-driven decision-making and operational optimization.
Holds an MBA in Business Administration (UK) and a PGDip in Supply Chain Management (Canada).
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Production Planner
CANADA GOOSE INC.
10.2023 - Current
- Production & Capacity Planning: Managing WIP analysis, production scheduling, and capacity alignment to meet sales forecasts and optimize factory efficiency
- Warehouse & Distribution Management: Overseeing warehouse operations and ensuring accurate inventory tracking in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Supplier & Procurement Management: Handling vendor-provided items, ensuring timely material availability, and optimizing costs through supplier negotiations
- Inventory & Quality Control: Managing raw material issuance, resolving production bottlenecks, and ensuring zero stockouts situations
- Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing: Driving efficiency initiatives, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain visibility
Special Project Coordinator
POWERHOUSE RETAIL SERVICES INC.
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed labor cost estimation models to improve project profitability
- Spearheaded logistics coordination and inventory tracking for special projects
- Provided financial reporting and cost analysis, improving project margin tracking
Manager – Operations (PCU-NIKE Division)
MAS ACTIVE TRADING (PVT) LTD – MAS HOLDINGS
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Progressed from Executive to Assistant Manager (Nike Division) │ 2013 – 2021
- Managed front-end operations for 75 million Nike apparel units worth $400 million, overseeing the entire process from PO to delivery across 13 facilities in Sri Lanka, Jordan & Indonesia.
- Main point of contact for Nike's Delivery Excellence Team, maintaining Gold rating under Nike SMSI for 4 consecutive years.
- Improved order-to-delivery lead times and streamlined demand-capacity planning.
- Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization: Achieved 95% material stability, resolving supplier forecasting and MOQ issues.
- Logistics Management & LSP Coordination: Directed logistics strategies and collaborated with global Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to ensure timely shipments, route optimization, and cost-effective solutions for international markets.
- Global Sporting Events & Special Orders: Led end-to-end execution for major Nike projects, collaborating with global teams.
- ERP & Data Analytics: Used SAP and DPOM (Nike's ERP system) to monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize efficiency
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with Nike and Haddad brand teams to align production, material sourcing, and delivery performance
Education
PGDip - Supply Chain Management – Logistics
Fanshawe College
Canada01.2023
MBA - Business Administration (Merit)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kingdom01.2022
BSc - Business Management (2nd Class Honors, Grade 1)
University College Dublin
Ireland01.2016
Diploma - Textile & Apparel Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel
01.2012
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Data-Driven Forecasting
- Work In Progress & Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Lean Production Practices
- Operational Production Management
- Procurement Process Optimization
- Supplier Integration Process
- Transportation Oversight
Certification
- Lean Yellow Belt – Kaizen, 5S, A3 Thinking, Visual Factory, Process Mapping
- Executive & Manager Development Program (EDP & MDP)
Timeline
Operations & Production Planner
CANADA GOOSE INC.
10.2023 - Current
Special Project Coordinator
POWERHOUSE RETAIL SERVICES INC.
05.2023 - 10.2023
Manager – Operations (PCU-NIKE Division)
MAS ACTIVE TRADING (PVT) LTD – MAS HOLDINGS
01.2021 - 12.2022
Diploma - Textile & Apparel Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel
PGDip - Supply Chain Management – Logistics
Fanshawe College
MBA - Business Administration (Merit)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
BSc - Business Management (2nd Class Honors, Grade 1)
University College Dublin
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