Shalin Chandel

Experience

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  GLAXO SMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE LIMITED

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Summer Intern-Demand Supply Logistics Intern

  Project Title: Direct Dispatch from packing station to distributors Methodology• AS-IS analysis of existing distribution network of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare • Performed Industry benchmarking to determine the key drivers for direct dispatch• Mapped the key drivers to GSK-CH scenario to identify the potential product category.• Designed the front end direct dispatch distribution model for reducing the logistics cost • Implemented the model for the state with highest sales value contribution:- Tamil Nadu• Replicated the model for different geographical locations (AP/Assam) and product categories.• Explored opportunities for inter-state direct dispatch model.Achievements• Awarded a PPI by GSK-CH for exceptional performance • Achieved an annualized savings of 85 lakhs over the hub and spoke model• Project is currently under implementation phase Show less

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  Mondelez India Food Limited

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Project-Sales and Distribution Strategy

  Project Title: Design “Go-to Market Strategy for Choclairs”• Market and Product portfolio analysis of choclairs to identify the opportunities for market penetration• Competitor's benchmarking in candy market through on-field visits and literature review• Identification of focussed SKUs’ and formulation of framework for SKU rationalization basis BCG matrix• Evaluation of the existing margin structure against market leaders and proposal for new margin structure Show less

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  Unilever

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Domain:Business StrategyProject :Evaluated business case to determine the feasibility of the factory relocation to Mysore from Pondicherry along with the benefits and costs involved• Analyzed the Pondicherry scenario in terms of machine utilization, manpower, need for new machines etc.• Analyzed of consolidation of 3P site into Mysore in terms of savings, space req, benefits, manpower, layout • Determined the optimized warehouse space requirement • Designed a layout of shifting of Pondicherry to Mysore • Performed a cost benefit analysis for the various scenarios in order to determine the overall savingsDomain:Warehousing and Logistics Project:Optimization of the depot operations in order to bring cost savings and remove inefficiencies from the current working model• Understood the manpower structure, area of deployment and shift pattern • Conducted a detailed time motion study to optimize the productivity • Restructured the manpower allocation mechanism and area of deployment for effective utilization.• Analysis of the truck breakup and determined the Underload contributing truck category, top contributing channels, the cluster wise contribution and the top contributing clusters• Performed changes in the cluster creation, service frequency model to bring out optimization in truck load formation • Automated of the right truck type allocation and determined the difference with the OTM tool. Show less Domain:Supply Planning Project 1:• Determined of the most suitable mixer/blender technology to be used on shifting soup volumes from 3P to own unit and a comparative analysis of the technologies1) Determined of the volumes to be shifted from 3 P to own unit 2) Analyzed of the demand, mfg. capacity and available capacity3) Created a run strategy for both the mixers basis the constraints 4) Comparative Analysis of the impact of the run strategy of both the technologies on the SFG inventory, changeover time, manpowerProject 2:Supply Planning of Surf Excel• Creation of a detailed supply strategy for surf excel to cater to the immediate increase in the sales growth.• Detailed production planning at sku week wise level • Understood the constraints on available capacity and created alternate strategies of imports, cross sourcing and inventory buildup for meeting the sudden upsurge of demand Show less

  • Management Trainee

    May 2015 - May 2016

  • Management Trainee

    May 2015 - May 2015
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  Unilever

  Aug 2016 - now

  • Spearheaded the toilet soap production(Lux,Lifebouy,Rexona etc) team to achieve the lowest cost of production of soaps • Lead a team of 210 people to achieve higher productivity in the soap manufacturing • Implemented manpower cost savings project by installation of automated case packers • Spearheaded and implemented the drive for quality in production for enhanced customer satisfaction • Designed a 4 year incentive strategy for the long term settlement of factory employees• Enhanced productivity by revamping run strategy of plant • Streamlined the process of maintenance by altering the manpower structure of the plant • Enhanced the service level by collaborative working with different team of planning and buying.• Conducted various team development programmes to improve the skills of team Show less

  • Senior Customer Service Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Customer Service Manager

    May 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Demand Planning Manager

    Mar 2018 - May 2021

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Aug 2016 - Mar 2018