NIROGINI VIJAYAKANTHAN
Dorval,QC
Summary
Professional supply chain specialist with strong expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and data analytics. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently delivering results. Adaptable and reliable, capable of responding to evolving business needs. Skilled in Excel, data analysis, and process optimization. Recognized for strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Planner
Zebra Technologies
01.2024 - Current
- Fulfilling Supply Chain Planner II tasks
- Assumed planning responsibilities for major customer; developed and maintained strong relationship, ensuring timely deliveries by intricately planning demand and supply requirements
- Helping with the production transition project from Montreal to Vietnam
- Collaborating with engineering to smoothly transition EOL component to new component without production disruption
- Collaborating with engineering and NPI team to ensure alignment and successful execution of new product release
- Collaborating with NPI team to ensure detailed project timelines and milestones are met, from preliminary build to final product launch
- Acting as a liaison between different departments to ensure smooth flow of information and timely resolution of supply chain issue
Supply Chain Planner II
Zebra Technologies
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Demand forecasting and inventory management: analyzed sales data and historical information to predict customer demand. Monitored and maintained optimal inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking
- Coordinated with production team to ensure timely manufacturing to meet customer request dates
- Worked with cross-functional teams, such as sales, engineering and procurement to ensure alignment between supply and demand
- Addressed issues like supply disruptions and inventory shortages; proactively identified potential risks and developed contingency plans
- Addressed challenges such as production delays, logistics issues, or unexpected demand spikes
- Generated reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as stock levels, order fulfillment rates, and lead times to support decision-making and strategic planning
Product Planner
Matrox
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Forecasting and demand planning: ensured production capacity aligns with anticipated demand, avoiding both overproduction and shortages
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as sales and engineering to align production plans with customer requirements
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving overall efficiency in product planning
Search Engine Marketing Strategist
Maison Battat
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Executed and actively managed paid media campaigns for multiple brands on Google Ad, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube that contributed to increased sales by 30%
- Implemented pay per click (PPC) optimization strategies to drive ROI/ACOS/CPL/Impression share and manage a 1M yearly spend budget
- Provided analysis and reports on campaign results using Google Analytics, including recommendations and insights to the sales team to better achieve target KPIs
- Monitored and reported on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information and actively perform Keyword research
- Updated websites using WordPress
- Created and managed Amazon brand pages and product listings
- Analyzed and improved sales/marketing funnel to understand how marketing activity turn leads into customers, their purchasing journey/behaviour and continually refined the process to convert customers
- Attended International Toy Fair in New York City, February 2019
Sales Data Analyst - Forecasting and Planning
Maison Battat
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Predicted and adjusted forecasts on an inventory level (SKU) to ensure inventory optimization and planned future activities to meet sales objectives and drive more revenue
- Retrieved and analyzed retailers weekly point of sale (POS) reports and use them to monitor recent sales performance and identify sales trend
- Developed a collaborative sales forecast with retailers
- Analyzed performance metrics based on retailers reports
- Identified discrepancies between forecasted and actual orders and work with appropriate parties to resolve issue to avoid overproduction
- Identified with retailers process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions
- Worked closely with sales team to reduce/eliminate slow moving inventory
Internship Maintenance Planner
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
05.2012 - 09.2012
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Concordia University
Montreal06.2013
Skills
- Supply chain risk management
- Forecasting and demand planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Interests
Spinning Instructor at World Gym DDO Health, fitness and overall wellness
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Planner
Zebra Technologies
01.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Planner II
Zebra Technologies
06.2022 - 01.2024
Product Planner
Matrox
10.2021 - 06.2022
Search Engine Marketing Strategist
Maison Battat
04.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Data Analyst - Forecasting and Planning
Maison Battat
11.2017 - 04.2019
Internship Maintenance Planner
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
05.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Concordia University
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