Nilesh Bhilpawar
Supply Chain Strategy | Planning | AI Strategy to Execute | Resiliency
- Role
- Demand Planning Manager at Cisco
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nilesh Bhilpawar
With a strong foundation in Information Technology and Supply Chain Management, I bring over 18 years of experience in optimizing supply chain processes, enhancing data analytics capabilities, and driving strategic problem-solving initiatives. My journey has spanned roles such as Demand Planning Manager, Supply Chain Risk Manager, Consultant, and Business Analyst at Cisco and Zensar Technologies. I’ve led diverse teams through complex challenges like global supply chain disruptions while delivering measurable financial impact through innovative solutions. My certifications as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) further underscore my commitment to operational excellence.
Experience
Demand Planning Manager
Dec 2017 — Present · San Jose, CA, US
Lead supply chain team across various product portfolios including Compute, Data Center Networking, Switching, Wireless, Collab and Security• Led end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Compute business, leveraging AI-driven forecasting and cross‑functional execution to improve agility, accuracy, and competitive advantage in AI markets. • Directed planning transformation initiatives to enhance long-range forecasting during global supply disruptions. • Improved service levels and forecast accuracy through innovative analytics-driven solutions, generating over $100M in financial value.
Education
Government College of Engineering, Amravati.
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Power
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research
Master of Business Administration, Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Process
- Business Intelligence
- Requirements Gathering
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Analysis
- Databases
- Business Objects
- Obiee
- Data Warehousing
- Supply Chain Risk
- Agile Plm
- Agile Methodologies
- Vendor Management
- Program Management
- Demand Forecasting
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Demand Supply Planning
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