Muddaiah N D

About Muddaiah N D

Supply Chain & Material Planning professional with 5+ years of experience across automotive manufacturing, rail transportation, and aerospace industry. Experienced in driving end-to-end production planning, MRP execution, procurement, and material flow optimization in complex, high-mix manufacturing environments.At Continental, managed production planning, MRP execution, capacity scheduling, and inventory optimization across multiple manufacturing departments. Ensured finished goods availability aligned with sales forecasts while maintaining optimum stock levels and minimizing non-moving inventory. Led production scheduling, manpower planning, material coverage monitoring, and MIS reporting to support daily delivery commitments.At Alstom, led procurement and SAP ERP–based material planning for metro train manufacturing programs. Managed schedule agreements, source lists, and MM/PD master data optimization to enhance planning accuracy. Strengthened supplier performance through OTIF analysis, Zero Missing Parts (ZMP) coordination, and expedited material strategies.Successfully led the STR Chargeback Project under AT500, recovering from suppliers.Currently at Pratt & Whitney Canada, optimise end-to-end material planning processes supporting complex aerospace programs. Proactively manage MRP-driven ordering, long-lead components, safety stock strategies, and interplant coordination to ensure build readiness. Drive shortage mitigation, supplier collaboration, and risk-reduction initiatives while maintaining strict compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.Core strengths include:• MRP & Production Planning• SAP ERP System• Aerospace Supply Chain Compliance• Inventory Optimization & Safety Stock Strategy• Supplier Performance Management (OTIF, ZMP)• Shortage Mitigation & Risk Escalation• Cross-Functional Collaboration• Data-Driven Decision MakingFocused on building resilient, high-performance supply chains that support complex global programs.

Experience

1. Senior Analyst Supply Chain Management

   Pratt & Whitney

   Jun 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Optimise end-to-end material flow and planning processes to ensure seamless support for complex aerospace programs.•Proactively monitor supplier deliveries and production schedules to prevent shortages and ensure build readiness.•Analyse MRP outputs and demand trends to independently plan, order, and schedule materials with accurate lead-time management.•Create, review, and manage purchase orders aligned with long-term program forecasts and contractual requirements.•Coordinate interplant and stock transfers by collaborating cross-functionally to maintain uninterrupted production flow.•Manage safety stock strategies for high-criticality and long-lead components to reduce supply risk.•Drive shortage mitigation through WIP tracking, schedule validation, and corrective actions with suppliers.•Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks by implementing risk-reduction plans and escalation processes.•Ensure strict compliance with aerospace regulations, and internal quality standards across all planning activities.

Education

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Systems and Operations management

  2019 — 2021

• The National Institute Of Engineering, Mysore

  Engineer's degree, Industrial and Production Engineering

  2014 — 2018