ASHOK AK

Experience

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  DECATHLON

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Production Lead - Supply Chain

   Manage a group of suppliers to produce and deliver sports products on-time to customers all around the world  Managing and support the supply flow from Production to Logistics. Ensure the reliable cost for the products. S&OP preparation to ensure a smooth production flow. Managing the supplier’s production and order management. Negotiate with the customers on forecast and price. Optimize and manage the supply process of finished goods and components. Ensure on-time delivery of products. Support the team for price negotiation and the TT terms with the suppliers. Automation and lead time reduction initiatives.  Plan the strategy of business and supply to increase the growth.  Inventory – Responsible for the stock of components and FG with the suppliers. Reporting (Weekly and Monthly Basics). Show less

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  Al Seer

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Supply chain & Demand Planner

   Responsible for Demand & supply planning of FMCG products throughout UAE & Oman.  Planning and managing the distribution of FMCG pioneer’s - Henkel, Yardley, Creme21, Ferrero Rocher, Hershey’s etc.  Establish and review demand plan / baseline rolling forecasts for multiple time horizons based on trend analysis, historical data and planned sales targets. Preparing collaborative demand plans based on planned growth rates and in market activities.  Maintaining quality of inventory for the respective division /agency though continuous assessment of ageing, non-moving and shelf life of stocks and providing feedback and guidance to sales teams.  Ensuring opportunity loss/out of stocks is minimized by bridging the gap between supply & demand and improved forecasting / planning.  Responsible for proactive planning in place taking into consideration the supply constraints.  Preparing and maintaining accurate and timely inventory reports and conducting Monthly Forecast Review. Show less

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  Decathlon Sports India

  Dec 2017 - now

  Production Team Manager
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  Decathlon

  Aug 2024 - now

  Process leader - Woven India