Shilpha Dharshini

About Shilpha Dharshini

Senior Supply Chain Analyst with 2+ years of experience in supply planning, demand analysis, materials planning, and Kinaxis RapidResponse within manufacturing and global supply environments. Hands-on experience in Kinaxis configuration, scenario simulations, what-if analysis, CTB reporting, inventory management, and MRP-driven planning. Strong understanding of statistical forecasting, supply-demand balancing, scheduling, and system integrations, supported by an MBA in Operations & Data Analytics. A person with perseverance and good leadership skills.I\'m an Easy going and optimistic Team Player.Enthusiastic and a vibrant learner who is more passionate on automobiles.

Experience

1. Senior Supply Chain Analyst

   Flex

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Led materials planning and execution for Customer Focus Team (CFT) programs, ensuring kit-on-time (KOT) delivery aligned with weekly and long-term production schedules.•Configured and utilized Kinaxis RapidResponse to support supply planning, CTB analysis, shortage identification, and what-if scenario simulations aligned with customer demand and production schedules.•Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders (planning, procurement, manufacturing, and IT) as single points of contact (SPOCs) to align RapidResponse outputs with upstream and downstream systems.•Supported integration of planning data from legacy ERP and planning systems into Kinaxis RapidResponse to improve demand visibility and execution accuracy.•Developed data specification inputs and planning logic documentation aligned with RapidResponse configuration and reporting requirements.•Conducted scenario-based planning workshops to evaluate supply constraints, capacity limitations, and inventory trade-offs.•Performed what-if simulations and percentile-based CTB analysis in Kinaxis, improving CTB accuracy by 8–12% and enabling uninterrupted production.•Executed inventory management, E&O identification, MRB, and DR controls using system-driven insights.•Supported NPI planning activities by validating demand signals, material readiness, and supply feasibility using Kinaxis planning outputs.•Delivered functional planning insights and system outputs to stakeholders through structured dashboards and analytical reports.

Education

• Kumaraguru College of Technology

  Master in Business Administration, Operations and Data Analytics

  2020 — 2022

• SRV Girls Higher secondary school, Rasipuram

  XII, Bio-maths

  2014 — 2016

• SRV Matriculation Higher Secondary School Samayapuram

  X, Matric

  2012 — 2014

• Kumaraguru College of Technology

  Master of Business Administration, Data Analytics

• KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2016 — 2020