Nitin Shinde

About Nitin Shinde

APICS certified supply chain professional (CSCP) with around 10 years of extensive…

Experience

1. Team Lead Supply Planning

   Capgemini

   Jan 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   ResponsibilitiesCurrently managing more than 300 SKUs in a varied portfolio spanning more than 20 European countries.Successfully maintaining optimal inventory levels for European markets despite having challenging circumstances such as war, supply disruptions, and demand fluctuations throughout the year.Effectively managing Stock Build-Ups (SBUs) equivalent to half-year demand while ensuring uninterrupted regular production. Protected the market from out-of-stock situations caused by material supply disruptions through effective communication and derogation strategies.Efficiently maintaining volume attainment VA of 95% and output reliability OR 98% throughout the year.Successfully implementing capacity planning strategies to optimize utilization at 95%, while maintaining a 5% buffer to accommodate demand fluctuations and emergencies.Consistent in achieving and maintaining KPIs including short-term plan numbers, stocking norms, New Product Introductions (NPI), number of brand changes, out-of-stock (OOS) risk, and critical performance indicators (CPIs) such as SP-MP Interlock and raw material/packaging material escalations throughout the year.Using two primary phases to manage an effective production planning processShort Term Planning (STP) for WK1 to WK5, ensuring 99% OTIF, adjusting production plan based on machine efficiency, brand changes, market requests, material availability, and sudden OOS situations;Mid-Term Planning (MTP) for WK6 onwards, ensuring minimum missing volumes over 18 months and accurate MRP requirements using E2PR and SAP PPAchievementsAchieved in savings in a single month by mitigating Finished Goods and Packaging Material wastage resulting from graphical health warning changes, and material shelf life-related issues.Efficiently underwent process transitions to achieve a 2-day planning cycle from a 3-day planning cycle within 2 months. Planning to have another transition from a 2-day to 1-day planning cycle till July 2024.