GOPALA KRISHNAN S

Supply Chain Strategist

gopi27@rocketmail.com +91 9840417641

Supply Planning | Production Management | Inventory Operations

Executive Profile Key Skills

Extensive experience in contributing 12 years of rich experience in Supply Chain
Management. Expertise in developing long-term strategy for key markets based Supply Planning Supply Chain
on business model that incorporates supply chain initiatives. Drove innovations & Production Strategy
and execution of demand plans that would enable the organization to meet its Planning
supply chain requirements; expertise in analysing demand requirements to
identify supply bottlenecks & recommending actions for their resolution.
Inventory / Production
Functional expertise in SAP(R/3) PP, MM, E2Open. Ability to handle multiple Material Planning
manufacturing units with expertise in FMCG and also Heavy Manufacturing Management Operations
equipments. Expert in Preparation and release of monthly production plan,
weekly plan, MRP run, Customer order review, Customer order flow analysis, Resource / Process
Production variance analysis, New project execution, New product development, Capacity Enhancement
Inventory analysis, MIS reports, SAP reports development & trouble shooting.
Planning
Expertise in negotiating service level agreements, and assigning compliance
levels. Managed KPIs, SLA (Service Level Agreement), Volumes Management, Cost Distribution
CSAT (Customer Satisfaction), RCA (Root Cause Analysis). Track record of Optimization Management
consistently implementing warehouse rationalization strategies to optimize
distribution network and reduce complexity along with reduction in costs and
enhancement of services. Skills in designing & developing systems and procedures
Client Relationship People
to ensure availability of materials & transportation in accordance with Just-in-Time
delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventory. Management Management &
Leadership
Envisioning insightful & innovative business solutions, shaping future course
for the organization and introducing innovative & cutting edge business solutions
for clients. Skilled People Manager; directed cross-functional teams using
motivational leadership that spurs people to willingly give 100% effort.
Soft Skills

Education & Credentials

MBA (Supply Chain Management) from Madras University in 2013
BE (Mechanical) from Velammal Engineering College in 2010

IT Skills
Microsoft Office

Career Timeline

2010- Since
2020 2020
Organisational Experience
Capgemini - Team Manager- Supply Planning Since Sep’20
Schwing Stetter – Deputy Manager- Production Planning & Inventory Optimization Aug’10- Aug’20

Key Result Areas:

Current Role:
Responsible for Supply Planning of European, Asia, GCC & Duty free markets for the client.
Production Planning in E2Open planning systems to maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid out of stock, over stock with
regular STP and MTP analysis as per weekly drumbeat process.
Adhering to assigned CPI’s and KPI’s to ensure timely execution of weekly drumbeat process on master data maintenance,
STP-MTP analysis.
Leverage DDS connects for weekly collaboration between market stakeholders to review operational challenges, constraints.
Review and analyze inventory levels on Finish and DIM goods to ensure mitigation of cost on LOGD.
Support periodic initiatives such Tool box review for Inventory optimization with evolving network requirements.
Review and submit Quarterly/Annual budgets for Financial validations.
Drive initiatives such as process automation, documentation to improve business process efficiency.
Coordinate cross functional teams and key stakeholders across functions for New Market Launches.
Liaise with Fulfillment Planner for Urgent Shipments and raise Anticipated shipment requests if needed.

Previous Role:
Analysed demand plans, supply forecasts & generated production plans through rigorous SNOP Forums; ensured highest
service levels (OTIF)
Devised an efficient supply chain system to ensure delivery of goods as per committed timelines and cost
Evaluated historical sales trends, conducted research on demand drivers
Conceptualized strategies in alignment with production norms; ensured that no extra production plans were generated,
which further controlled inventory and cost
Coordinated with Sales, Marketing & Finance Departments to understand demand forecast drivers
Managed inventory levels for ensuring ready availability to meet procurement & dispatch targets, while designing &
scheduling material procurement plans
Tracked plan vs. actuals, mitigated risk, analysed gaps and initiated action plans for timely achievement of targets
Close monitoring & control of inventory levels using various tools and techniques like ABC XYZ analysis, Inventory turnover
ratio, minimum /maximum level set up, on time delivery etc.
Monitoring of inventory turn-over ratio, shelf-life items, slow/non moving inventories, plan vs. production achieved, gap
analysis/short-fall analysis, stock-outs etc.

Highlight:

Awarded ABCD award by client for outstanding performance in 2022

Awarded Star Performer for Inventory Reduction – Schwing Stetter Excellence Awards- Year 2017 & 2018
Certified in MS Office tools like Excel, Word and Power Point- Year 2015
Participant in “Young Managers Competition” conducted by “Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd” on the topic “Strategy for
Enhanced Profitability”- Year 2014

Training Attended

Completed “The Total Leader” course by Leadership Management International (LMI) and also been certified in 2019
Completed training in Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Attitude Engineering, Time Management, 5S, Total Quality
Management and Lean Manufacturing by Faithfully Yours Management Consultancy in 2016

Personal Details
Date of Birth: 27th Nov 1988
Languages Known: English & Tamil
Address: 3/7, Anna samy Street, Sri Guru Flats, Perambur, Chennai 600011,
Tamilnadu, India