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Supply Chain Transformation Leader | Delivering Measurable Business Impact | Global Demand Planning | Expertise in FMCG, Retail, Consulting & Strategy | Visionary Speaker | IIMK

About

"A well-optimized supply chain is not just about moving goods; it's about moving businesses forward." With over two decades of expertise in supply chain management, I am passionate about transforming complex logistics into streamlined operations that drive measurable business results. My career journey has been dedicated to demand & supply planning, operational excellence, and strategic inventory management to help organizations achieve their goals. Key accomplishments: Enhanced forecast accuracy by 25% and reduced lead times by 30 days, enabling faster and more efficient operations. Achieved a 50% reduction in MOQ, a 22% drop in inventory costs, and a 30% decrease in SLOB inventory. Improved service levels from 65% to 92%, fostering customer satisfaction and loyalty. Led the implementation of advanced tools like JDA and Plan-visage, reducing decision-making time by 70% while boosting productivity. Developed an Inventory Outlook model for CXOs, optimizing on-hand inventory and enhancing decision-making capabilities. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals, leveraging digital transformation, lean methodologies, and data-driven solutions to create a significant impact. I am enthusiastic about sharing my expertise as a speaker at prestigious forums, where I discuss innovations in demand planning, digitization, and operational excellence to inspire business growth, increase ROI and transformation in the supply chain domain. If you're looking to connect on the latest trends in supply chain or discuss strategic solutions for business challenges, feel free to reach out at arvind.laxman.kadam@gmail.com — I am always eager to collaborate and explore new opportunities!

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

AGM & Lead - Demand Planning & SCM at Welspun World, Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, Mumbai, 🌟 Led S&OP/IBP governance across Category, Sales, Finance, and Operations, aligning demand and financial plans, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and reducing inventory by 25%. 🌟 Designed and implemented strategic inventory models (ABC/XYZ classification), ensuring 100% availability of Class A items, reducing stockouts by 25%, and cutting inventory costs by 12%. 🌟 Slashed SLOB inventory by 30%, driving improved decision-making through refining KPIs. 🌟Developed and executed distribution planning strategies, reducing transit time by 10 days, ensuring better stock availability, and improving overall supply chain efficiency. 🌟Stabilized raw material planning amid demand volatility by aligning forecasts, safety stock norms, and supplier planning; reduced shortages by 25%, cut DOH from 43 to 27 days, and maintained 100% serviceability, enabling seamless production planning and minimizing line disruptions. 🌟Developed CXO dashboards across inventory, forecasting, and supply planning, improving decision speed by 80% and enhancing visibility on working capital and service levels.

Senior Manager SCM & Product Lead at H & R JOHNSON (INDIA) - PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED, Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos, Mumbai, 🌟 Streamlined end-to-end supply chain operations, improved plant capacity utilization, reduced product rejections from 7% to 2%, and enhanced on-time delivery and profitability. 🌟 Aligned demand forecasts with commercial leadership for successful product launches. 🌟 Optimized product portfolio and introduced premium products, driving 400% revenue growth through data-driven forecasting and profitability-focused decisions. 🌟 Implemented executive S&OP processes, NPD roadmap, and daily performance cadence, strengthening cross-functional alignment and accelerating execution. 🌟 Reduced customer complaint pay-outs to zero by implementing a robust customer service process, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term loyalty.

Manager - Demand & Supply Planning at Welspun World, Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai, 🌟 Led deployment of Plan-visage Demand & Supply Planning tool, which improved forecast accuracy by 5% and delivered exception reports that reduced decision-making time by 70%. 🌟 Drove inventory and S&OP transformation across the value chain, optimizing planning policies and integrating NPD and MRP workflows, resulting in a 10% reduction in stock levels. 🌟 Strengthened auto-replenishment systems and planning governance, improving efficiency by 20% and reducing manual intervention in demand planning.

Senior Manager - Inventory & Stock Audit at Baggit India Private Limited, Dec 2017 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Mumbai, 🌟 Led pan-India inventory and stock audit operations, drove inventory optimization, improved working capital, and reduced operational costs by 31% 🌟 Strengthened audit controls by implementing robust validation and reconciliation processes, eliminating revenue leakages and achieving 100% recovery on transit (marine) claims 🌟 Streamlined inventory processes to align with business objectives and enhanced audit accuracy across retail channels leading to better cost control and increased profitability.

Lead - Supply Chain (General Merchandise - Offshore) at Accenture, Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai, 🌟 Led end-to-end supply chain transformation for a large North American client, optimizing planning and execution through JDA (APS) implementation, reducing lead times by 30 days and improving transparency, inventory accuracy, and serviceability. 🌟 Delivered 25% improvement in forecast accuracy, 50% MOQ reduction, 22% inventory cost savings, and service level enhancement from 65% to 92%, while increasing inventory turns through cross-functional alignment and demand-supply synchronization.

Supply Chain Advisory Senior Analyst (General Merchandise - Offshore) at Accenture, Dec 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Supply Chain Analyst (General Merchandise - Domestic) at Accenture, Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education

Senior Management Program (SMP), Executive Leadership Development, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

B. Com, Commerce, University of Mumbai