Vivek Walunj

Experience

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  Genpact

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  Supply Chain Planner & Analyst

  * Perform monthly and quarterly statistical forecasting for a CPG client and perform various relevant analysis and reporting as required by business time to time.* Continuously improving forecasting techniques, methods and approaches towards optimizing inventory and their distribution* Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy* Monitoring SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in future.* Indicate trend changes and exceptions on case to case basic and escalate appropriately.* Ensuring and driving the upkeep and maintenance of processes documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning process and systems by team.* Report/communicate to management/ stakeholders on pre- decided rhythm dashboards on inventory targets (including safety stock levels) and forecast errors, service levels and order optimization that are approved by management. Show less

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  Blue Yonder

  Sept 2019 - now

  Functional Analyst - Supply Chain

  * Manages the forecast bias, forecast variances, and makes recommendations to fine-tune the forecast* Establish, review and appraise objectives in all areas of Demand Management and Inventory Management* Works closely with client’s Inventory Planning Managers by providing key inputs to Demand forecast metrics* Work collaboratively with Client’s Product management to improve and deliver accurate, robust, and timely invoice forecasts and business plan targets* Develop and lead continuous improvements in customer service, forecast accuracy, and inventory management* Develop a rolling 13+ period demand forecast for the Client and drive continuous improvement to create a longer forecast horizon* Work on JDA Demand Exceptions (Location-wise Extreme exceptions)* Manage and assist the team of demand forecasters to align ways of working and ensure visibility on short and long term planning Show less