Aviral Bhatnagar

About Aviral Bhatnagar

Hello! I am Aviral Bhatnagar, a results-driven supply chain professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in production planning, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement within the FMCG and beverage sectors. My career has been shaped by my roles in global giants such as Coca-Cola, SABMiller, Carlsberg, and Suntory, where I have honed my skills in end-to-end supply chain management, demand forecasting, and operational excellence. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive strategic growth and operational efficiency in a leading organization.Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional initiatives that integrate planning, sales, finance, procurement, and marketing, enhancing supply chain agility and customer responsiveness. I take pride in my ability to formulate and execute Rough-Cut Capacity Plans and Master Production Schedules, ensuring seamless on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery. My commitment to continuous improvement has resulted in significant operational gains, including improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 60% to 68% at Suntory and from 83% to 87% at Carlsberg. I am excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities to contribute to organizational success.Key Achievements- Improved OEE from 60% to 68% at Suntory and from 83% to 87% at Carlsberg through effective operational strategies- Achieved OTIF service level improvements exceeding 97% by driving data-backed planning accuracy and team capability building- Successfully led cross-functional initiatives that enhanced supply chain agility and customer responsiveness, aligning with organizational goals.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager-planning & Fulfillment

   Suntory Global Spirits

   Sep 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   In my current role at Suntory Global Spirits, I spearhead the monthly and weekly production and replenishment planning, ensuring optimal plant capacity utilization and alignment of finished goods inventory with dynamic sales forecasts. I design and execute an 18-month rolling Rough-Cut Capacity Plan across multi-plant operations, integrating inputs from procurement, sales, and marketing. My focus on MRP-based bulk and dry goods planning drives optimal material availability while maintaining lean inventory levels, preventing stock-outs and overstocking. I conduct in-depth demand variation analysis to proactively mitigate impacts on production, logistics, and inventory KPIs, aligning tactical plans with strategic supply chain goals.Achievements: I have championed OTIF service level improvements exceeding 97% by driving data-backed planning accuracy and leading team capability building. My efforts led to an OEE improvement from 60% to 68% in Q1 2022, for which I received the Suntory Spiritz Award for record production output. Additionally, I have successfully led truckload optimization initiatives that have further enhanced operational efficiency.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  PGDBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2018 — 2020

• Amity School of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Mechanical &Automation Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  School

  1995 — 2006

Skills

• Production Planning
• Tpm
• Energy Management
• Factory
• Inventory Management
• Gmp
• Hvac
• Food Processing
• Ammonia Refrigeration
• Food Manufacturing
• Safety Management Systems
• Food Safety
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Energy Conservation
• Boilers
• Food Packaging
• Autocad
• Maintenance Management