Vaibhav Kumar

About Vaibhav Kumar

Results-driven Sr. Manager – Planning with over 18 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain operations, specializing in demand and supply planning, operations management, and strategic optimization within FMCG and B2B sectors. I help organizations like Tata Chemicals Ltd. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. streamline their supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Key achievements in my career include:• Successfully managing the distribution of MT of soda ash and bicarbonate annually, optimizing logistics across 29 depots and the central plant.• Leading the development and refinement of monthly sales forecasts and production plans, ensuring they align with market demands and material availability.• Driving digital transformation in supply chain planning by automating executive-level dashboards and improving forecasting processes.• Achieving significant cost reductions and improving service levels while maintaining lean inventory pipelines.I am passionate about collaborating across teams to develop innovative solutions that solve complex problems and foster sustainable growth. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my expertise in ERP & MRP Systems (SAP), sales & operations planning, inventory management, and process improvement.I love connecting with professionals who are passionate about transforming supply chain operations and optimizing performance. Feel free to reach out to me at v••••••••@yahoo.com.Skills I’m really good at:• Supply Chain Optimization• Demand & Supply Planning• ERP & MRP Systems (SAP, Oracle)• Inventory Management & Control• Sales & Operations Planning• Strategic Cost Management• Process Improvement & Lean Methodologies• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Digital Transformation• Vendor & Supplier Relationship• Regulatory Compliance

Experience

1. Sr Manager - s & Op (Sales and Operations Planning)

   Tata Chemicals

   May 2024 — Present · Ahmedabad, IN

   In my current role as Sr. Manager – Planning at Tata Chemicals Ltd, I am responsible for strategically managing the distribution of MT of soda ash and bicarbonate annually, coordinating multimodal logistics across 29 depots and the central plant. This requires meticulous planning and execution to ensure seamless supply chain operations across India. I spearhead the development and refinement of monthly sales forecasts and rolling production plans, which are crucial for aligning market demands with production capabilities and material availability. Through collaboration with various teams, I ensure the effective allocation of resources to meet customer demand, optimize production, and achieve sales goals.In addition, I have implemented integrated planning strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, production, sourcing, and logistics. This cross-departmental coordination helps streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction. One of my key achievements has been the optimization of rail container rake movement schedules in collaboration with Indian Railways, which resulted in significant transportation cost reductions. I have also led the digital transformation of reporting systems, automating executive-level dashboards to provide real-time visibility, improving decision-making processes across various departments, and driving operational transparency.

Education

• St Mary Convent Inter College

  Maths, Science

  1991 — 2002

• Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Agra

  Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Iso 14001
• Project Planning
• Production Planning
• Iso
• Budgeting
• Negotiation
• Iso 9000
• Manufacturing
• Fmcg
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Sap
• Team Management
• Ehs
• Kaizen
• Haccp
• Occupational Health