Arjun Tomer
Nestle | SPJIMR’22 | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd | RGIPT
- Role
- Demand & Supply Planning Development Manager (Project Lead) at Nestlé
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arjun Tomer
A results-driven Supply Chain professional at Nestlé, specializing in the development and automation of demand and supply planning processes. I am currently leading strategic projects focused on integrating Machine Learning (ML) models and advanced statistical forecasting to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.My core focus is on leveraging technology to solve complex supply chain challenges. This includes automating processes related to on-shelf freshness, optimizing market ageing reviews, and ultimately, ensuring superior consumer delight. I am hands-on with advanced planning tools like Saddle Point and OMP.This role is built upon a strong foundation in core supply chain functions, including previous experience as a Demand Planner and managing large-scale distribution for the North India region. Prior to my journey in FMCG, I honed my technical and operational expertise as a Senior Production Engineer at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.I have pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Operations & Supply Chain) from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) and am a Chemical Engineering graduate from RGIPT (GATE AIR 89).Driven by a passion for continuous learning and tackling new challenges, I am always looking for opportunities to innovate and drive meaningful impact.Key Areas of Expertise: Demand & Supply Planning Supply Chain Automation & Transformation Statistical Forecasting & Machine Learning (ML) Models Project Management Process Optimization & Improvement Operations Management (FMCG & Downstream) Advanced Planning Tools: OMP, Saddle Point Distribution & Logistics Management
Experience
Demand & Supply Planning Development Manager (Project Lead)
Jan 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Digital Transformation Lead for Nestlé India & South Asia.• Touchless Forecasting (ML Migration): Spearheaded the rapid rollout of ML-based forecasting for a 75% value portfolio. Achieved 80% touchless planning nodes within 6 months while maintaining top-tier accuracy.• Last Mile Freshness Initiative: Partnered with Sales to build a real-time freshness tracking system across 70k retailers. Integrated value-chain data to create proactive \"System Triggers,\" improving consumer freshness by 4 days YoY.• High-Stakes Change Management: Led 200+ stakeholders through the mindset shift from manual S & OP to algorithmic forecasting, overcoming \"control\" biases through over-indexed communication and data-backed wins.• Regional OMP Implementation: Project Managed the rollout of OMP - Advanced Solvers based tool, for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, freeing planner bandwidth for strategic decision-making.
Education
Dayawati Modi Academy
High School, 9.8 CGPA
2004 — 2010
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Rae Bareli
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Chemical Engineering
2013 — 2017
K.K. Public School, Sardhana
Intermediate, PCM, 88.2%
2010 — 2012
SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
Master of Business Administration - MBA, PGDM, Operations and Supply Chain
2020 — 2022
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