Sai Rathna M K
Production Planning Manager
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Organized Supply Chain Analyst skilled in assessing business needs and cultivating relevant, creative, data driven solutions. Well-trained decision-maker with focused attention to detail with expertise in production planning, inventory management and network analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Planning Manager
Valvoline Global Operations
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the Production Planning team within Supply Chain Planning that is responsible for planning, scheduling and deployment of over 2MM gallons/week for North America.
- Identify, lead and implement procedures and process improvements in different planning areas.
- Maintain a service level of over 95% for our customers with a diverse portfolio of over 600 SKUs across multiple plants in North America.
- Support and implement new product launches and ensure supply chain readiness for all projects.
- Conceptualized and implemented improved inventory management practices, resulting in reduced waste and optimized inventory levels.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines.
- Train, supervise and support planners on using OPR (Planning System) as a Subject Matter Expert.
- Assist the business with management and technical issues with ad hoc analysis to reach previously agreed upon goals.
Network Planning Analyst
Valvoline Global Operations
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Optimize production plans for cost, efficiency and service levels.
- Develop data models to ensure adherence to production schedules, stock transfers and lead times.
- Analyze the supply chain to continually develop a lean network for all of North America in terms of production and optimal sourcing locations whilst minimizing impact to customers.
- Manage internal inventory levels across the network and developed stocking strategies for in-house production, distribution and vendors.
- Identify and mitigate production and process bottle necks.
- Develop and maintain capacity utilization monitors to get ahead of potential future constraints based on forecast.
- Lead monthly S&OP meetings with the plant, warehouse and the planning team.
Supply Chain Analyst
Valvoline Global Operations
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Planned weekly production for 700M gallons on over 400 different SKUs for Valvoline's largest export warehouse in the world
- Managed inventory levels and weekly replenishment on over 200 SKUs for 6 warehouses all over USA
- Developed and maintained monitors using Data Analytics tools for live insight on $110MM Inventory on over 20M SKUs
- Piloted processes to better manage vendor inventory to mitigate component shortages on 15MM gallons of antifreeze business leading to a reduction in out of stocks by 80%
- Updated and maintained relevancy in data in planning systems to support replenishment activities for North America
- Lead the implementation of a new Operational Planning tool for North America
- Lead weekly meetings with component suppliers to ensure alignment on short term plans
Education
Master of Science - Engrg. Management – Aerospace & Supply Chain Focus
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, USA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Shiv Nadar University
Uttar Pradesh, India 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Data analysis using DAX
Proficient in SAP, Excel, SQL, PowerBI, INFOR, OMP
Supply and demand management
Production Planning, Inventory management, Network Analysis
Accomplishments
- Invited to attend the Global Young Leaders’ Conference held in Washington DC and New York
- Successfully completed a trek to Gomukh, Himalayas to a height of 15,500 Ft above MSL
Timeline
Production Planning Manager
Valvoline Global Operations
08.2023 - Current
Network Planning Analyst
Valvoline Global Operations
01.2023 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Analyst
Valvoline Global Operations
10.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Engrg. Management – Aerospace & Supply Chain Focus
Purdue University
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Shiv Nadar University
08.2013 - 05.2017
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