Wasim Shaikh

About Wasim Shaikh

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst with 5+ years of experience optimizing end-to-end…

Experience

1. Supply Chain Analyst

   Cardinal Health

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   Analyzed in-depth demand forecasting and inventory trend data using advanced Excel and SQL techniques, uncovering key seasonal fluctuations and supply chain constraints, resulting in a 20% increase in production throughput over two quarters.• Optimized production planning schedules by integrating MRP and ERP systems, synchronizing material availability with customer demand, reducing cycle times by 10%, and decreasing inventory holding costs by 5%.• Directed cross-functional teams in collaboration with engineering, production, and quality departments to deploy Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory strategies, reducing excess inventory, maximizing floor space utilization, and ensuring seamless production flow.• Boosted operational efficiency by incorporating Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies into daily operations, enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 15% and reducing operational waste by 8%.• Created real-time Power BI dashboards to track essential KPIs, such as forecast accuracy, downtime, and scrap rates, delivering actionable insights that enabled leadership to make agile, data-driven decisions across the supply chain.• Collaborated with finance and procurement teams to refine demand planning cycles, increasing forecast accuracy and material availability, directly supporting service level improvements during high-demand periods.