Ajinkya Rane
Central Demand Planning @HelloFresh
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WORK HISTORY
Central Demand Planning @HelloFresh
Berlin, DE
Strategic supply chain professional who specializes in bridging the gap between advanced data analytics and global operational execution. With a strong foundation in Industrial Engineering and quality assurance, I have spent the last few years scaling operations, driving demand alignment, and leading cross-functional transformation across European markets at HelloFresh.Currently serving as the Demand Planning Manager for the BNL & Nordics markets, I act as the central connector between Marketing, Procurement, Production, and Logistics. I build robust scenario models, orchestrate complex S & OP cycles, and embed data-driven agility into daily operations.Key highlights include:Cost & Budget Optimization: Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives that successfully reduced DACH regional packaging expenses by €2.9M within a single year.Global Process Automation: Pioneered and launched the Digital Packaging Configurator (DPC), an automation initiative that standardized best practices globally and eliminated 8+ hours of weekly manual planning across six international markets.Peak Season Strategy Nordics: Engineered \'Bear and Bull\' demand models and orchestrated the Beginning of Year (BOY) Peak Season Playbook, successfully reducing demand forecast deviation by 15% and mitigating stockout risks.I am passionate about turning complex business bottlenecks into scalable, automated, and highly profitable solutions.Core Competencies: S & OP Leadership, Demand Forecasting, Capacity Management, Supply Risk Mitigation, Cross-Functional Alignment, Lean Six Sigma.Tech Stack: SQL, Tableau, Google Sheets (Advanced), Python, Power BI, SAP.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
SKILLS
ABOUT AJINKYA RANE
I transform complex supply chain data into actionable, high-ROI business strategies. As a Six Sigma Certified Industrial Engineer with extensive experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments (HelloFresh), I lead international S & OP cycles, optimize network capacity, and drive multi-million euro cost efficiencies.What I Do:S & OP & Demand Planning: Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across Marketing, Procurement, and Logistics to build robust demand forecasts and stress-test capacity thresholds.Process Automation: Leverage advanced SQL, Tableau, and Google Sheets to automate reporting infrastructure, replacing manual tasks with scalable global systems.Cost Reduction & Lean Operations: Diagnose structural inefficiencies to optimize the \"total cost per box,\" recently yielding a €2.9M annual saving in the DACH market.Project Leadership: Act as a strategic connector to launch global initiatives, such as pioneering the Digital Packaging Configurator (DPC) across six international markets.Technical & Strategic Toolkit: S & OP Orchestration | Scenario Modeling (\'Bear & Bull\')| Demand & Capacity Management | Lean Six Sigma | SQL | Tableau | Data Visualization | Stakeholder Management.
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