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Uma Bhardwaj

Mississauga

Summary

Results-driven Demand and Supply Planning professional with over 10 years of experience in demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) integration. Seeking to leverage leadership skills, strategic planning, and supply chain expertise in a demand and supply planning roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Demand and Inventory Planner

Cepheid Inc.
06.2021 - Current
  • Led demand and supply planning processes for diagnostic test products, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance) to align supply with demand projections across North and South America.
  • Ensured forecast accuracy above 90%, aligning demand signals with production, inventory management, and financial targets to meet customer service goals
  • Worked closely with other areas of supply chain to drive initiatives aimed at reducing excess stock, while maintaining optimal safety stock levels, and minimizing stockouts across distribution centers to support a 95% on-time delivery (OTD) rate.
  • Led the implementation of multiple process improvement initiatives within S&OP workflows, increasing supply chain visibility and enhancing decision-making efficiency.
  • Represented S&OP in new product development cycles and E&O activities supporting seamless product transitions.

IBP Global Demand Inventory Planner

Wright Medical Technology Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Implemented the IBP/S&OP process for the Lower Extremities business group, managing over 10,000 SKUs with 85%+ forecast accuracy for a $100M product line.
  • Partnered with Marketing, Finance, and R&D to align the next 18 months’ demand forecasts with revenue targets, leading monthly IBP/S&OP meetings and presenting demand insights.
  • Helped establish a demand planning team by mentoring junior planners and fostering a high-performing team focused on operational excellence.
  • Played a key role in transitioning demand planning software from Steel wedge to Anaplan, collaborating with IT teams to refine system requirements and drive successful implementation.
  • Proactively identified and communicated supply gaps and developed early warning systems to mitigate risks of backorders.
  • Contributed to weekly New Product Development (NPD) meetings, monitoring new product launches and obsolescence activities, and proactively communicating forecast adjustments to the broader supply chain team to ensure alignment and smooth transitions.

Supply Chain Analyst

Kailash Hospital & Heart Institute
08.2010 - 02.2013
  • Managed the demand and supply planning process for medical supplies, optimizing replenishment systems and inventory levels across hospital departments without overstocking.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, reducing inventory holding costs by 20% efficiently managing reorder points and lead times.
  • Collaborated with the procurement team to align supply plans with demand forecasts, ensuring timely availability of medical equipment and supplies, while minimizing stockouts.

Education

Certificate - Project Management

University of California
Berkeley, California
09-2019

Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Rajasthan
Rajasthan, India
07-2010

Skills

  • Demand & Supply Planning
  • S&OP Process Management & Leadership
  • Inventory Optimization & Control
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Supply Chain Forecasting & Modeling
  • ERP Systems: SAP, JD Edwards
  • Forecasting Software: Anaplan, Kinaxis, O9, Blue Yonder APS, IBM TM1
  • Data Analytics: Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau
  • Advanced Excel :VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvement (Kaizen, VSM, PSPs)

Certification

  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – 01/01/19
  • IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) – 1-1248

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Sr. Demand and Inventory Planner

Cepheid Inc.
06.2021 - Current

IBP Global Demand Inventory Planner

Wright Medical Technology Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2020

Supply Chain Analyst

Kailash Hospital & Heart Institute
08.2010 - 02.2013

Certificate - Project Management

University of California

Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Rajasthan

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