Vikram Chauhan
Demand Planner
Oakville,Ontario
Summary
Ambitious Planning Manager with 12 years leading organizational planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement. Knowledgeable industry veteran with background analyzing report data, controlling inventory and forecasting. Innovative with history crafting new strategies for planning process and tactics to boost sales.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planning Senior Manager
Havells Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for Demand and Distribution Planning for Lloyd Air Conditioners and Refrigerators, with combined sales turnover of INR 2400 Cr
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include Production Planning, Production plan adherence, S&OP, Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA), Supply Planning, Accuracy (SPA), Number of Days of Inventory (NOD), Customer Order fill rate (OFR/LFR), NPI-EOL Management, Out of stock (OOS), Availability against forecast, Range spread level (RSL), Return to Forecast (RTF), Aging Stock, and IGST monitoring
- Conducting S&OP and PSI meetings to align production with demand fluctuations
- Managing replenishment of SKU level range at Depot and Hub level using the hub and spoke model
- Utilizing SAP APO (DP) and SAP S&D for planning and execution
- Successfully leading projects such as Hub and Depot Consolidation, SKU Rationalization, Ageing inventory liquidation, and Demand Generation through Baseline, Statistical and Bottom up, among others.
Demand and Distribution Planning Manager
Nippon Paints India Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include Production Planning, Production plan adherence, S&OP, Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA), Supply Planning
- Oversaw PAN India distribution planning for 24 FFC/RDC locations, based on sales trends and market potential
- Managed reverse logistics to maintain optimal stock health across depots
- Collaborated with Production Plants and SMPs for executing production plans and prioritizing shortfall SKUs
- Handled vendors for Non-Paint products procurement and development
- Identified Aged Batch SKUs and implemented strategies for liquidating aged stock
- Introduced system enhancements to improve distribution accuracy
- Published and improved MIS for stock and sales visibility to the sales team.
Manager
BATA India Limited
09.2013 - 11.2018
- Responsible for replenishing stock to all stores across the region by creating effective distribution plans
- Prepared & scheduled Route Plans for RDC to execute replenishment advises
- Analyzed slow-moving articles and arranged movements to other regions/stores for increased sales feasibility
- Planned logistics and expenses for the reallocation & regrouping of non-moving, aged/discounted, and slow-moving stocks
- Managed merchandise planning for over 110 Bata Flagship stores in West Region
- Coordinated merchandise planning for new store openings in the East retail chain
- Forecasted sale trends for seasonal business and ordered stock accordingly.
MIS Analyst
LINFOX Logistics India Pvt. Ltd
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Handled MIS reports for HUL and Asian Paints' northern sites
- Analyzed reports to improve productivity and performance
- Implemented TMS at all HUL northern sites
- Generated reports such as CCFOT, Through Put, Invoice accuracy, On-time delivery, Proof of delivery, Inventory accuracy, Damage stocks, Transport management reports, SAP integration, TMS, Revenue, Accountancy, Efficiency, Audit & Inventory reports.
Education
Post Grad. Diploma - Finance, Marketing
Sriram Business School
Noida,India05.2010
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
2007
Diploma - Basics And C++
SSI
Delhi,IN2005
Skills
- Industry Networking
- Budget Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Permitting Coordination
- Issue Resolution
- Financial Forecasting
- Output Improvements
- Marketing Sales
- Inventory Accuracy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Demand Planning Senior Manager
Havells Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 08.2023
Demand and Distribution Planning Manager
Nippon Paints India Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - 09.2021
Manager
BATA India Limited
09.2013 - 11.2018
MIS Analyst
LINFOX Logistics India Pvt. Ltd
03.2011 - 05.2013
Post Grad. Diploma - Finance, Marketing
Sriram Business School
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
Diploma - Basics And C++
SSI
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