Aswin Jayapal

Drp and Logistics Analyst @Dafco Filtration Group

Mississauga, ON, CA

As a DRP & Logistics Analyst at Dafco Filtration Group, I lead the alignment of interbranch supply and demand plans, optimizing inventory levels and improving distribution reliability across multiple facilities. I work cross-functionally with production, purchasing, and sales to maintain data accuracy, manage schedules, and drive supply chain performance using QAD ERP.Key Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) process to ensure accurate interbranch supply and demand alignment.• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and sales teams to adjust schedules based on demand fluctuations and supply availability.• Oversee long-haul logistics, ensuring compliance with shipment documentation and safety standards.• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across branches, balancing service levels and excess stock reduction.• Maintain data accuracy in QAD ERP to support real-time decision-making and reliable reporting.• Provide daily KPI tracking, analysis, and actionable insights during operations meetings.• Assist in SOP development and support safety initiatives to promote operational compliance and risk reduction.Key Achievements:• Improved the interbranch on-time delivery rate by 18% through enhanced logistics planning and driver coordination.• Increased inventory accuracy by 22% by optimizing ERP scheduling and inventory reconciliation processes.• Reduced excess inventory by 12%, improving working capital and warehouse space utilization.• Enhanced forecast accuracy by 15% through collaborative production scheduling improvements.• Decreased interbranch order delays by implementing proactive demand monitoring and exception alerts.