Prabal Gupta

About Prabal Gupta

Strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Planning (SCM) leader with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across Production Planning & Control (PPC – SAP PP/MM, Navison), Demand & Supply Planning (SAP-APO, BI, Plan Visage), Inventory & Order Management, S & OP, and Distribution Planning. Proven track record of inventory optimization, and cost reduction initiatives across Electronics Manufacturing, Telecom, Consumer Goods, and Energy (Battery & Solar) industries. Possesses 15+ years of hands-on SAP ERP expertise combined with strong proficiency in Excel and analytics tools. Adept at leading large, cross-functional teams, building agile supply chain frameworks, and collaborating with business leaders to align supply chain planning with strategic business objectives. Recognized for implementing data-driven strategies, enhancing forecast accuracy, and delivering measurable improvements in service levels, working capital, and customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Sar Group

   Oct 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP) Leadership• Lead the S & OP process and cross-functional engagement with Sales, Category, Manufacturing, Finance, and Procurement teams.• Facilitate alignment on sales forecasts, inventory targets, and production plans, ensuring seamless product availability across channels.Demand Planning & Forecast Management• Provide detailed demand insights by analyzing market trends, historical sales data, and channel-wise performance.• Continuously refine demand forecasts by incorporating inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance stakeholders.• Conduct regular forecast vs. actual analysis, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.Supply & Capacity Planning• Develop and implement supply planning strategies for existing, new, and phase-out products.• Execute long-term capacity planning, evaluating own factory and supplier capabilities, production lead times, changeover durations, and raw material/component availability.• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly Sales & Supply Planning meetings to proactively manage production triggers and procurement inputs.Inventory Management & Optimization• Monitor inventory norms for FG, and traded goods, ensuring adherence to safety stock levels and avoiding stock-outs/excess stocks.• Conduct Non-Moving, Slow-Moving, and Ageing Stock analysis, ensuring timely liquidation and optimization of inventory holding costs. Drive SKU rationalization initiatives to optimize product offerings by balancing high-performing SKUs and eliminating underperformers, improving profitability and operational focus.KPI Tracking & Reporting• Track and report key supply chain KPIs such as forecast accuracy, channel performance, inventory health, ABC classification, and ageing stock metrics.• Perform root cause analysis for deviations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

• Kolkata University

  Bachelor's Degree, Electronis & communication

  2001 — 2005

• Government Polytechnic College

  Engineer's Degree, Electronics & Communication

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Leadership
• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Mrp
• Sap Pp & Mm Module
• Sourcing
• Materials Management
• Lead Auditor for Iso 9001-2008
• Warehouse Management
• Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning & Control
• Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Analysis
• Erp (Sap) Implementation