Abhishek Duggal

About Abhishek Duggal

Seasoned supply chain and planning leader with 15+ years of experience driving global demand planning, S & OP, procurement, and supply chain optimization across CPG and food manufacturing industries. Recognized for uniting cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, streamline operations, and deliver measurable cost savings while supporting business growth. Skilled in ERP/enterprise planning systems, data analytics, and process automation, with proven success leading digital transformations and system enabled planning initiatives. Adept at managing global networks, supplier partnerships, and co-manufacturing relationships to ensure operational excellence and on-time delivery. Known for strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, remote, and hybrid environments while delivering results that align with organizational goals.

Experience

1. Director of Global Planning

   Nutiva

   Jun 2023 — Present · CA, US

   Lead end-to-end demand and supply planning, incorporating data-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and integrated business planning.• Drive continuous improvement of forecast accuracy, utilizing historical data, and real-time business intelligence to proactively adjust forecasts.• Direct and evolve the Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP) process, ensuring alignment across departments and proactive mitigation of supply/demand imbalances.• Develop and maintain a robust inventory and replenishment strategy, optimizing service levels while minimizing inventory exposure and managing end-of-life transitions.• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI), promotions, and end-of-life planning based on market share assumptions and retailer requirements.• Monitor demand fluctuations during product transitions, assess risk exposure, and implement solutions to minimize inventory liabilities.• Oversee the strategic production plan, including movement of materials across production facilities, capacity planning, and resource allocation.• Partner closely with co-packers as the key point of contact, ensuring production alignment with demand signals and operational efficiency.• Lead the Sales Budget process, including forecast alignment, financial planning, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business decisions.• Integrate cross-departmental planning processes to enhance enterprise-wide visibility, streamline communication, and foster a seamless flow of data and insights.• Continuously evaluate and optimize warehouse demand planning, ensuring operational readiness and responsiveness to changes in the market.

Education

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Leadership Principles

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management

• Devmountain

  Computer Software Engineering, Full-Stack Web Development

  2018

• Harvard Business School Online

  Strategy Execution

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Organizational Leadership

• British Columbia Institute of Technology

  Operations Management Certification (with Supply Chain Option), Supply Chain

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Project Management
• Call Center
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process
• Analysis
• Time Management
• Call Centers
• Process Improvement
• Marketing Strategy
• Forecasting
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management