MITHIL MANE
Toronto
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Professional with over 5 years of industry experience managing demand and supply plan, production plan, inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Category Demand Planner
Nestle Canada Inc
05.2021 - Current
- Active demand planning Change Agent (SME) for APO transition to OMP Unison project
- Collecting information and assumptions about events, activities in relation to promotions, product launches, customer/distribution changes that form important part of demand plan
- Cross-functional collaboration to manage portfolio lifecycle, such as NPD, renovation and discontinuation. Ensuring that demand is appropriately forecasted and maintained in all circumstances
- Owning and conducting Master Business Strategy including cross-functional stakeholders, while providing three-year growth plan to business worth CAD 550+ Mil
- Establishing forecast and improving DPA M-3 from 68.9% to 77% utilizing multiple data inputs, including SAS statistical forecasting application, Nielsen scan sales and customer loyalty data to build & maintain 72 weeks forecasts at National and Customer level in SAP APO while maintaining COF above 96% across 5 DCs
- Collaborating with Customer Facing Teams & CSD to translate and validate customer promotional plans into demand plans as part of Monthly Business Planning Process ensuring demand plans are realistically achievable
Supply Chain Project Lead
Unilever Canada
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed critical path and generated optimal timelines for each portfolio by breaking down each item to have its own timeline and actionable items for each function
- Led cross functional teams (R&D, Brand, artwork excellence, planning) and chair meetings to ensure all projects are on track, holding each function accountable
- Established work breakdown structure with supply planning and factory teams to manage material transition timing to minimize waste under $100k and align with customer development and customer service to manage implantation timing if hard transitions are required
Supply Planner
Nestle Australia
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Accountable for 130+ SKUs by maintaining supply planning KPIs such as COF, inventory levels in days and dollars, Bad Goods management, invoice payment etc
- Robust inventory management to determine customer supply risks and maintain optimal inventory levels across channels with Working Capital of AUD 4M every month for outsource SKUs
- Managed close relationships with Demand Planners and internal stakeholders to provide weekly customer supply updates, rated as best in class by Nestle's key Retail customers
- Liaised with 24 co-manufacturers and co-packers across globe by providing production forecast and ensuring supply for SKUs from 6 Business Units of Oceania market
Demand And Supply Planning Co-ordinator
Nestle Australia
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed production and supply plan with in-house factories and inter-market supply of 300+ SKUs for New Caledonia and French Polynesia markets by maintaining SOH level and fulfilling customer orders
- Assisted Demand Planner with Weekly Sales Review and managed sales for forthcoming-week to maintain monthly average Net Net Sales of XPF 160M throughout year
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams with NPD and provided insights on supply related concerns
Procurement Project Coordinator/ Procurement Specialist
Nestle Australia
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported Nespresso BU from policies and compliances' perspective in regards to Vendor Setup and raising Purchase Orders for S&IM while training respective stakeholders
- Drove operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process simplification and standardization of Source to Pay processes. Led audit preparation processes and ad hoc activities in procurement excellence team
Supply Chain Intern (Regional Business Solution- PLog)
Nestle Australia | Globe
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted Project Manager on deployment of SAP TM and integrating it with SAP ERP system in two markets
- Reviewed and provided recommendations of Project Methodology for Nestle's SAP TM deployment program, especially contributions to localizing Business Process Mapping. Generated Automated Regression Test script for SAP TM O2C End 2 End Flow, provided solid to re-use same scenarios for future testing
Inventory Control Supervisor (Part-time)
David Jones
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Handled inbound stock at the docks. Stock count through scanner and maintaining SOH level. Materials management and inventory reconciliation. Conducted planogram audits
- Investigated and actioned reports including unmatched shipment, dispatched debit and transfers, store performance and stocktake volumes as required
Education
Masters of Commerce - Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Int'l Business
The University Of Sydney
Sydney, Australia2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
The University Of Mumbai
Mumbai, India2015
Skills
- Robust hands-on experience in SAP (APO DP book and SNP, Master Data Setup, PP/DS, SAP MM, invoice management), Unison - OMP
- Expert user: Power apps, BO, MS office
- Proven continuous improvement & project management skills across multiple Businesses
- Experience in Cold Supply Chain
- Self-motivated & team player with excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manifest innovative and analytical skills under pressure with strong work ethic
Additional Information
- Won Operational Excellence value chain award for two consecutive years in Ice Cream Category
- Earned top rating of 3/3 on WHAT/HOW performance matrix in 2022
- Received GreatNes award for ensuring consistent supply amid Covid-19 crisis in April' 20
- Trained forty stakeholders at Nespresso on the gaps identified in regards to non-compliant PO in Nessoft
Certification
- GS1 international standards for barcode. GS1 certification on Negotiation in Procurement
- Oracle 10g database SQL certified expert IZ0-047
Timeline
Category Demand Planner
Nestle Canada Inc
05.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Project Lead
Unilever Canada
03.2021 - 05.2021
Supply Planner
Nestle Australia
11.2019 - 01.2021
Demand And Supply Planning Co-ordinator
Nestle Australia
01.2019 - 11.2019
Procurement Project Coordinator/ Procurement Specialist
Nestle Australia
07.2018 - 12.2018
Supply Chain Intern (Regional Business Solution- PLog)
Nestle Australia | Globe
03.2018 - 05.2018
Inventory Control Supervisor (Part-time)
David Jones
04.2017 - 09.2018
Masters of Commerce - Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Int'l Business
The University Of Sydney
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication
The University Of Mumbai
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