Sunil Kumar H M
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Planning Analyst with a background in forecasting, data analysis, and strategic planning. Strengths include analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to make data-driven decisions. Notable achievements include optimizing business operations and contributing to increased efficiency in previous roles. Possess strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Planning Analyst 1 - Team Lead
CATERPILLAR INDIA ENGR SOLTNS PRVT
02.2023 - Current
- Managed after-market parts inventory for Caterpillar NI (FGW and OLYMPIAN brand), effectively supporting business operations.
- Effectively handled a wide range of supplier accounts across EAME, APAC, and USA regions.
- Managed a team of 4 material planners by providing direction, conducting training programs, and evaluating performance to achieve optimal productivity.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate the accuracy of forecasts, detecting inconsistencies and modifying methodologies as necessary.
- Presented forecast insights and recommendations to senior management, influencing decision-making and strategic planning.
- Validated and approved DRP-released schedules daily to ensure accurate demand planning.
- Performed monthly demand planning and smoothed out sales spikes.
- Successfully applied demand forecasting techniques and inventory optimization strategies, resulting in a 6% decrease in surplus stock and an 11% enhancement in on-time delivery performance.
- Actively enhanced efficiency by working with the Planning team to optimize MRP strategies and parameters. Ensured seamless coordination between material planning, production schedules, logistics requirements, and market demand.
- Aided in minimizing lead times and improving material planning procedures through active involvement in process improvement initiatives.
- Managed inventory levels across multiple locations, optimizing stock distribution, and minimizing overstock situations.
- Established optimal inventory policies by considering part categories and movement types.
- Coordinated with logistics to ensure timely delivery of products according to forecasted sales spikes, preventing stock shortages.
- Negotiated with suppliers to adjust order quantities based on forecasted demand, securing better terms, and reducing waste.
- Managed procurement activities, including supplier schedule placement, release orders to suppliers, creation of planned/production orders for kits, maintenance of schedule agreements and orders, checking for GRN and stock levels, maintaining source lists, IDoc monitoring, and adding delivery dates in the system.
- Optimized inventory performance by analyzing excess and obsolete inventory in consultation with Sales, Marketing, and Management.
- Continuously achieved 96% of dealer first fill rate, showcasing exceptional performance and analyzed and documented failed/backordered parts.
- Ensured timely updating of NLA and supersession status on SAP SPP and SAP S4/HANA.
- Efficiently communicated delivery status updates and required information to dealers upon receiving requests from the PDC customer service team.
- Established the streamlined FGW Kitting and direct ship process using SAP S4/HANA.
- Enhanced communication channels by sharing detailed reports on a regular basis regarding supplier performance, order status, and supplier invoice grievances for management evaluation.
- Kept all relevant parties informed about inventory availability, delivery timelines, and potential challenges through effective communication.
- Implemented efficient inventory practices by calculating and adjusting inventory parameters, such as safety stock, lead time, lot size, and replenishment strategies, within planning and ERP systems.
- Ensured efficient creation of IDNs by closely monitoring supplier ASN through IDoc tracking.
- Efficiently resolved supplier and freight invoice challenges through coordination with suppliers, buyer, and inbound team.
- Successfully addressed inbound complaints regarding over shipments, short shipments & damaged items through the acquisition of credit notes/replacement parts.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of standard work procedures for effective onboarding.
- Conducted extensive process training sessions for newly hired team members.
- Led team huddles to facilitate information sharing and address inquiries. Fostered a culture of creativity and problem-solving within the team.
- Supervised the day-to-day functions of the operations, diligently recording and addressing any errors. Delegating tasks and setting deadlines for the internal team.
- Recognized team members and their strengths, effectively allocated resources, and prioritized tasks for optimal daily productivity.
- Set goals and implemented performance management strategies.
Inventory Availability - Team Lead
Neovia Logistics India PVT Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2023
- Supported global after-market business for Land Rover and FG Wilson Generators.
- Spearheaded cross-functional efforts to streamline the stock procurement process without compromising overall business operations.
- Maintained effective communication channels with dealers, ensuring timely updates on material availability through customer tickets.
- Achieved a 95% fill rate by effectively managing warehouse inventory.
- Took necessary actions based on daily fill matrix analysis in order to improve the dealer fill rate.
- Ensured accurate processing of supplier invoices and promptly resolved discrepancies.
- Working and prioritizing VOR orders, assuming the significance of such orders, on any given day, we ensure the stock is ready to be shipped within 72 hours.
- Streamlined parts procurement through efficient collaboration with suppliers' material planners, ensuring timely ATS confirmation. Effectively communicated progress to dealers.
- Enhanced efficiency in handling dealer claims, SPAR orders, and new part setups.
- Led staff meetings to delegate tasks, assign workloads, and communicate changing priorities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and aligning projects to exceed expectations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to improve team performance and project outcomes, significantly reducing turnaround times.
- Remained knowledgeable in the latest guidelines and best practices to ensure delivery of regulatory-compliant service.
- Monitored team performance, providing suggestions for improvement and training programs to increase team efficiency.
- Verified that teams carried out tasks in compliance with company regulations.
- Initiated and managed weekly meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and strategize future actions.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
- Planned employee workloads and delegated tasks strategically to meet seasonal fluctuations in demand.
- Championed a customer-focused approach, leading to a significant improvement in client satisfaction scores.
- Conducted performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Adapted quickly to changing business priorities, demonstrating agility and leadership.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, enhancing team skill sets and performance.
- Assisted with team recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
Process Specialist
Infosys BPM Ltd
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Identified vendors based on company requirements.
- Procured IT hardware, software items, and non-IT services from approved suppliers or the recommended supplier list via the standard procurement process.
- Validated purchased requisitions based on specifications and delivery requirements. Converted purchase requisitions to orders and forwarded them to suppliers, while also documenting tracking details.
- Efficiently expedited critical orders for day-to-day operations.
- Resolved all issues pertaining to the purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice validation.
- Created documentation of Standard Work instructions and other audit-related materials.
- Managed PO closures in accordance with company policy, including MMID creation and extension.
- Monitored key performance indicators to track progress against strategic goals and objectives.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management through compelling presentations.
- Helped organizations manage and implement change with minimal disruption to operations.
Senior Executive
CYIENT
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Tracked rental engine status on the shop floor.
- Identified vendors based on the company's requirements.
- Managed purchase order fulfillment according to specifications and monitored delivery status.
- Streamlined order processing by expediting critical orders and canceling or deferring low-demand parts.
- Managed customer invoicing for rental usage.
- Maintained effective communication with customers to facilitate timely retrieval of rental engines following servicing and shipment.
- Responsible for creating work instruction documents and investigating failure causes through root cause analysis.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Delivered a high level of service to customers in an effort to build upon future relationships.
- Selected and mentored staff, creating a successful leadership team.
Senior Process Associate
Hewlett-Packard (Global E-Business Services India)
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Monitored warehouse inbound and outbound transactions for inventory reconciliation and accuracy.
- Implemented monitoring procedures for cycle counts and scrap management in warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for receipts, sales, and interplant movements.
- Identified and resolved root causes of inventory inconsistencies in SAP and WMS.
- Performed variance reporting and reconciled daily counting activities.
- Ensured accurate synchronization of signals between WMS and SAP systems by identifying any discrepancies.
- Suggested possible solutions to higher management based on root cause analysis of fallouts.
- Cancelled sales orders based on WMS report and amended them with approval from order management team.
HR Executive
Tecpool Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Organized recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing and selection.
- Reviewed job descriptions for accuracy and relevance to current needs of the organization.
- Drafted offer letters for new hires in line with company policy and procedure.
- Managed payroll processing activities including time tracking, benefits administration and compensation calculations.
Education
MBA - Management
PESIT-Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bengaluru, India06.2008
BBA - Finance
DSE Trust - University of Mysore
Hassan, India06.2006
PUC - Science
Government Science College
Hassan, India06.2003
SSLC -
St. Joseph High School
Hassan06.2001
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Purchasing management
- Stock control
- Logistics Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Supplier Relations
- Analytical Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Presentation Skills
- Leadership & Team management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Technical Skills
- MS Office
- DRP & MRP
- SAP MM & SAP SD
- SAP S4/HANA & SAP FIORI
- SAP APO(SAP SPP)
- ESAP
- Tableau & Power BI
- GT Nexus,PDXI
Hobbies
Gardening
Travelling
Accomplishments
- Alignment of Material master b/w Inter company., Find Discrepancies b/w Master data and correct to match both systems - Streamlined order flow to suppliers & reduced EDI error to less than 3%.Provided better clarity on part status to customer & suppliers
- Vendor Master and Material master, Find missing Data & Update to eliminate process gaps -Reduced system errors & better control over supplier for timely supplies.
- Cleansing of Supplier ASN, To find and cleanse duplicate IDN’s - Control over deliveries from supplier who are on EDI & reduced over shipments and delivery errors.
- RIW project to increase the part sales by increasing availability., Find system issues and reasons for delay in fulfilling the orders - Reduced dealer back orders by $4M & Sales growth by $6M
- RIW- Supplier invoice project to reduce invoice grief., Reduce supplier invoice grief by performing 3-way and 2-way match - Approved pending supplier invoices and reduced supplier grief by $9M
- External IAAS audit, Provide documentation and proofs to audit team - Successfully completed audit without major observations
- Third party sales-Lubricants - To set third party ordering process for Lubricants, Successfully implemented ordering process for third party sales
Timeline
Materials Planning Analyst 1 - Team Lead
CATERPILLAR INDIA ENGR SOLTNS PRVT
02.2023 - Current
Inventory Availability - Team Lead
Neovia Logistics India PVT Ltd
12.2015 - 02.2023
Process Specialist
Infosys BPM Ltd
02.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Executive
CYIENT
02.2012 - 02.2014
Senior Process Associate
Hewlett-Packard (Global E-Business Services India)
12.2009 - 12.2011
HR Executive
Tecpool Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 11.2009
MBA - Management
PESIT-Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BBA - Finance
DSE Trust - University of Mysore
PUC - Science
Government Science College
SSLC -
St. Joseph High School
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