Pranav Gang
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly skilled Supply Chain Specialist with 10 year of experience and a proven track record of optimizing operations and driving efficiency in complex supply chain networks. Proficient in analyzing demand patterns, forecasting, and inventory management to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing costs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planning Analyst
Norwex
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Led demand planning initiatives for microfiber and cleaning products, analyzing historical data, market trends, and seasonality patterns to improve forecasting accuracy by 20%
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated reorder to prevent stockouts and overstock situations, optimizing inventory turnover by 15%
- Developed and maintained statistical forecasting models using advanced ERP such as JDA, resulting in 20% reduction in forecast error.
- Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to optimize routes, consolidate shipments, and minimize transit times.
- Negotiate favorable freight rates and contracts, resulting in 10% reduction in transportation costs.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to gather inputs and insights, ensuring alignment on demand projections and fostering cross-functional synergy.
Demand Planner
Sobeys
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Successfully generated precise demand forecasts within SAP for a portfolio of 2000 fresh grocery items, consistently achieving a 95% product availability rate and effectively managing the shrink budget
- Monitored market trends, competitor activities, and seasonality patterns to adjust demand forecasts and respond proactively to market dynamics
- Utilized advanced statistical models, root cause analysis and historical data analysis to improve forecast accuracy, leading to a 20% reduction in forecast error
- Assisted new product launches and promotional events, collaborating with marketing and sales teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability
- Generated and maintained detailed reports and dashboards in Tableau
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and optimized inventory levels, contributing to a 15% reduction in lead times
- Played a key role in the selection and implementation of an upgraded demand planning software, leading to increased efficiency and accuracy in forecasting processes
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members and other employees interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Demand Planning principles.
Product Supply Coordinator
Sleep Country
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with suppliers to optimize order quantities, lead times, and delivery schedules, resulting in a 25% reduction in lead times
- Monitored inventory levels and utilized data-driven insights to forecast demand, reducing excess stock by 15% and eliminating stockouts.
- Managed supply chain operations encompassing product forecasting and comprehensive end-to-end management for a range of projects, including home exhibitions, store refurbishments, new store launches, and warehouse sales
- Managed purchase requisitions and overseeing the end-to-end supply chain procedures, ensuring seamless product procurement within the Oracle system
- Monitored supplier performance metrics and resolved any issues related to quality, lead times, or delivery, ensuring uninterrupted supply flow
- Effectively oversee Return to Vendor (RTV) procedure
Demand & Replenishment Planner
Orora Packaging
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Proficiently managed weekly and monthly forecasting utilizing SAP APO, while also orchestrating replenishment strategies.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets
- Proficient in code lifecycle management, collaborating with Key Account Managers (KAMs) and clients to update code master data
Customer Supply Coordinator
Kellogg's
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, collaborating with suppliers, production, logistics, and sales teams to ensure on-time delivery of products and meet customer demands
- Streamline order processing procedures, reducing order fulfillment time by 15% , and consistently achieving a 98% order accuracy rate
- Coordinate with freight carriers to optimize shipping routes and reduce transportation costs by 10%, resulting in savings of $20,000.
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, Australia12.2015
Skills
- SAP APO
- Project Management
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
- ERP software (eg, SAP, Oracle, JDA)
- Tableau
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel skills
- Capacity planning
Work Availability
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Timeline
Demand Planning Analyst
Norwex
09.2022 - 05.2023
Demand Planner
Sobeys
04.2021 - 09.2022
Product Supply Coordinator
Sleep Country
07.2019 - 04.2021
Demand & Replenishment Planner
Orora Packaging
04.2017 - 02.2019
Customer Supply Coordinator
Kellogg's
12.2015 - 03.2017
MBA - International Business
University of Technology Sydney
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