Prarthana Raichur
Northlake
Summary
Results-driven Demand Planner with expertise in statistical forecasting and supply chain management at Prime Source Building Products. Enhanced product availability to 98% through advanced data modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to optimize inventory and implement process improvements, leveraging strong analytical skills to drive operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Demand Planner
Prime Source Building Products
Irving
09.2022 - Current
- Refined statistical demand forecasts using POS, lifecycle, and historical data, enhancing accuracy by 3% and product availability to 98%.
- Reduced forecast variance through integration of error analysis techniques and market intelligence into statistical models.
- Conducted root cause analyses on forecast deviations, implementing corrective actions to align demand signals with supply.
- Partnered with supply planning and purchasing teams to identify operational constraints and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Streamlined forecasting processes via advanced data modeling, improving accuracy and inventory balance across product categories.
- Strengthened collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to synchronize supply chain activities, boosting service levels.
Replenishment Anlayst
Hudson's Bay Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Spearheaded replenishment for menswear category, managing $35M inventory across 6,000 SKUs and over 80 retail locations.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability at Hudson's Bay.
- Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies through trend analysis, enhancing forecasting accuracy and on-shelf availability.
- Increased inventory efficiency by three percent via improved tracking and reporting mechanisms.
- Collaborated with cross-department teams to align replenishment strategies with corporate objectives, optimizing processes.
- Maintained precise inventory records to support effective forecasting and decision-making.
- Mentored junior analysts on data-driven inventory analysis, enhancing team capabilities.
- Analyzed extensive supply chain datasets to identify trends, facilitating accurate demand forecasting.
- Coordinated with buyers and allocators for strategic inventory adjustments during seasonal peaks.
Supply Chain Analyst - Replenishment
Walmart India
Gurgaon
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Partnered with buyers and vendors to align replenishment objectives, improving on-time delivery performance across multiple distribution channels.
- Optimized inventory accuracy and replenishment processes, enhancing fulfillment rates and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Exceeded replenishment KPIs by 3% through continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined planning cycles.
- Evaluated supplier performance and implemented adjustments that increased on-time delivery rates and improved vendor reliability.
- Performed root cause analyses on supply chain disruptions, introducing corrective measures that reduced recurring issues and improved resilience.
- Boosted in-stock availability from 91% to 93% within one quarter through targeted replenishment actions.
- Identified and corrected stock discrepancies, cutting stockouts by 15% and enhancing fulfillment levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to embed best practices into supply chain processes, creating a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
Supply Chain Analyst
Walmart India
Gurgaon
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed a 30-60-90-day demand forecasting framework to proactively reduce backlog orders and improve accuracy of replenishment planning.
- Enhanced demand planning models by integrating historical sales data and market insights, reducing excess stock and forecasting errors.
- Utilized Walmart Retail Link for inventory tracking, demand forecasting, and vendor collaboration, enabling more accurate visibility of stock levels and improved alignment with supplier performance.
- Attained 98% forecast accuracy for seasonal Diwali products, contributing to $4.25M in accurately projected sales.
- Improved category stock levels by 2% by redesigning tracking workflows and eliminating inefficiencies in inventory management.
- Coordinated with sales and merchandising teams to align inventory with promotional calendars, increasing category sell-through rates.
- Implemented data-driven inventory reviews that reduced aging stock and freed warehouse capacity for high-demand products.
- Analyzed evolving sales patterns and integrated insights into planning cycles, improving inventory turnover and responsiveness to demand shifts.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA01.2018
Bachelor of Computer Application -
PES University
Bangalore, India01.2016
Skills
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Supply chain management
- Inventory optimization
- Replenishment strategies
- Sales and operations planning
- Scenario planning and risk mitigation
- Data analysis and modeling
- Statistical forecasting
- Root cause analysis
- Performance metrics and KPI tracking
- Advanced Excel skills
- ERP systems expertise
- Power BI and Tableau proficiency
- SQL programming
- Process improvement strategies
- Strategic planning initiatives
- Project management skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor and stakeholder management
Certification
White Belt Certification
Timeline
Demand Planner
Prime Source Building Products
09.2022 - Current
Replenishment Anlayst
Hudson's Bay Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 04.2021
Supply Chain Analyst - Replenishment
Walmart India
01.2020 - 04.2020
Supply Chain Analyst
Walmart India
06.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Master of Business Administration -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Computer Application -
PES University