1. Ravi Prakash
Contact No.: 8412010251, Pune, India, E-Mail: ravimech33@yahoo.co.in/ravichiku@gmail.com
Synopsis
• Over 9 years of experience in Operations management involving Demand & Supply planning,
logistics and transportation, commercial planning in Medical Devices Industry and FMCG.
• Over 3 years of working experience in APO Demand Planning Module (Handled complex
portfolio of more than 30K SKUs) and APO SNP.
• Relevant experience in conducting S&OPs & Commercial planning
• Complex, fast moving and cross cultural work environment.
• Proven ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with business partners
( Country planning team, commercial team ( Regional and country) & Global team )
• Team management skills
• Strong background of SAP.
• Excellent Analytical and problem solving ability.
• Degree in Operations management from NITIE.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Summary & Details)
Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Synthes Regional Planning Team……………2011 to Present
Planning Manager
SAB Miller India, Bangalore, Hub office …………………………………2009 to 2011
Market planning
SAB Miller India, Bangalore, Hub office …………………………………2008 to 2009
Manager Logistics & Distribution
Tata Motors Ltd. Jamshedpur, Plant ………………………………….2005 to 2006
Technical Manager, Production
EDUCATION
MBA (Production & Operations management) …………………………………2008
NITIE, MUMBAI
B E (MECHANICAL ENGG) ……………………………… ….2005
BIT SINDRI
Since May’2016 (Product owner – APO SNP module implementation for ASPAC markets)
• Mapped AS-IS business process for relevant Business units, shared Business requirement
post active engagement with markets and provided insight and extensive details for
development & design of interfaces as part of sprint planning.
• Lead and successfully completed the Feature integration testing for more than twenty
interfaces highlighting defects and development needs to SNP support team and other stake
holders. Worked with Integration of the R/3 and the APO systems using core interface (CIF)
• Leading the cut-over master data activity ( Planning , preparation and sign off)
• Prepared BST scripts with SNP consultants & Global SNP team. Played key role in detail
planning of resources & execution of scripts.
• Leading multi-variant solution design testing for region to address regulatory constraints
• Coordinating status meetings and conference calls with markets, Distribution centers and ISG
to resolve any issues during script execution. Respond to market queries as part of OCM
• Conducting training for market planners on implication of master data in SNP (What can go
wrong if right master data in not maintained in MARS ECC) & Error Handling
• Supporting documentation of as is and to be processes from end to end point of view.
• Driving design update, de-bugging of defects wherever outcomes failed to match the
expectation and leading the re-test.

2. • Manage escalations, adherence to budgeted schedule of overall project as Business point of
contact of project, inform Management about progress on a regular basis.
Since Mar’2011 to May ‘2016 J&J, Medical (DePuy) Regional Planning Manager, ASPAC
Supply Planning:
• Responsible for planning and ordering of 12K SKU’s for 14 ASPAC countries
• Review and maintain planning parameters in SAP to ensure proper functioning of MRP. Drive
MRP adherence by planner and planning analyst
• Ensure that supply plan meets anticipated customer demand with optimal inventory level and
minimum BO risk. ( BO target of 0.6 Mn USD)
• Ensure timely release of correct forecast to relevant manufacturing locations.
• Manage monthly transactions of more than 7 Mn USD.
• Own the ROP, SS etc at distribution hubs. Maintain scientific way of calculating ROP, SS,
Consignment requirement etc. Drive adherence to Inventory entitlement model.
• Work with Global planner to maintain an accurate supply planning management process.
• Conduct monthly Demand and Supply review calls with Global planners.
• Work closely with RA departments to avoid any compliance risk and to ensure business
continuity.
• Manage exposure to ESO by implementing inter modal redistribution and returns to suppliers (
Average impact of around 2 Mn USD per year)
• Own and meet LIFR target. ((Since 2014, LIFR achievement is above target (97%))
• Work on continuous improvement of lead times, reducing total cost of inventory to the
company.
• Provide insight to markets on Inventory levels during launch of NPIs.
• Track utilization of assets, Investment plan, deployment in markets
Inventory Management
• Execute Inventory Entitlement exercise for distribution hubs.
• Manage exposure to ESO by implementing inter modal redistribution and returns to suppliers
• Inventory BP planning ( Co-ordinate with country, franchise and other stake holders)
• Own Inventory target. ( For 14 markets and multiple hubs)
• Drive Inventory optimization initiatives
• Commercial Planning – Investment planning for multi Mn USD of assets ( Instruments)
across 14 markets
Demand Planning:
• Manage statistical forecasts (APO DP, Suggest and select appropriate forecasting models,
outlier management , parameters reviews)
• Drive and sustain an effective demand planning management process for entire ASPAC
markets with more than 12000 SKUs.
• Substantiate statistical forecasts with MI so that over all forecast is aligned with business
plans.
• Measure, Track & take corrective action to improve Forecast accuracy (MAPE target of 20%,
BIAS within 5%)
• Work closely with regional/country marketing managers and other stakeholders to understand
requirements of new product introductions
• Provides planning inputs to country product phase-in/phase-out plans
• Drive and conduct S&OP meeting for key markets involving multiple stakeholders
• Work with Global partners for Long term forecast (Capacity evaluation etc.)
• Investment (Instruments) planning and management for Region and countries.
• Worked on development of in house forecasting tool ( Access + Minitab)
• Considered SME on demand planning within business unit.
• First time developed Balance sheet for Demand planning for Region.
Other Responsibilities

3. • KPIs reporting and root causing ( LIFR misses, MAPE & BIAS review , Inventory ,SLOB ,
Back order )
• Prepare and support monthly Regional and Global review forums by updating decks
• Managing a group of Planning analysts (Hiring, Performance monitoring, Development,
Engagement, Training etc.)
• Deliver and implement asset re-configuration projects initiated globally.
• Support and plan launch of region specific NPIs.
• Support implementation of SAP and other IT related projects at country level.
Oct’09 –Mar’11 SAB Miller India, Market planning Manager, South Region
Role:
 Commercial planning process – actively contribute to all regional issues and identify opportunities basis data
insights using brand/market performance /research trends and dynamically form the Trade marketing plans.
 Development of region specific strategies, scope and activities in coordination with sales team.
 Insights on market share data / internal data / other key statistics to understand areas of need for trade
inputs
 Provide regular feedback to the team on achievement on various BTL inputs devised, thereby, increasing the
success rate.
 Discount planning.
 MSE Analysis
 Visibility
• Rationalization of existing permanent signages.
• Strategic route identification for placement of new signages.
 Assets planning ( Placement strategy of Chillers, Calculations of Paybacks etc)
Feb’08 –Oct’09 SAB Miller India, Logistics and Warehousing
Distribution
• Ensure availability of relevant SKUs at the distributors (Government Depots) as per the agreed
Norm. To set the norms in consultation with the sales manager & RLM.
• Monthly analysis of Total logistic cost & control.
• Facilitate the monthly audit of quantity and age of physical stocks at distributor, Bonds &
Breweries
• Develop the strategy and plan for freight management (BULK Movement, Transportation mode
options etc.)
• Conduct “Reverse auction” for selection of transporters (Cost Saving up to Rs 50 Lakh) under
guidance and leadership of reporting manager.
• Distribution network planning ( Breweries to Depots)
• Support monthly review of KPIs and S&OP meetings.
• Ensure availability of trucks at Breweries and Depots.
• Rate and resolve Transporters conflicts
• Ensure compliance as per local excise department requirements
Warehouse Management (Brewery and Bonds)
• Layout Design, Operations streamlining & commissioning of a new Warehouse in Delhi.
• Implement systems and processes to ensure safe & efficient “storage”, “handling” and
“upkeep” of stocks.
• Drive “on time in Full (OTIF)” of execution of customer orders.
• Facilitate and report the monthly audited stock count for all Depots
• Drive compliance and adherence to internal warehousing norms
June’05 – May’06 Tata Motors Ltd Technical Manager –Production
• Worked as manager of Main Assembly line.
• Responsible for Production Scheduling & meeting deadline for dispatch of trucks.
• Co-ordination with Material Planning & Production planning team.
• Monitoring processing of orders, meeting delivery commitments, handling equipments
scheduling, generating MIS, ensuring maximum capacity utilization and cost effective running.

4. • Ensuring minimum raw material and work in progress inventory.
• Managed group of more than 50 workers in each shift.
Projects Executed
Title : Depuy –Synthes integration positive impact evaluation & submission of BP to
Globe
At : JnJ Medical
Duration : 4 months
• Identification of countries and portfolios
• Worked with Mac- Kinsey consultant to align on SKU level plan
• Implementation and monthly tracking
• Recognized and Awarded by Global Vice President.
Title : Rationalization, portfolio optimization and Asset reconfiguration Projects
At : Johnson & Johnson Medical
Duration : Extended over 2 years
• Collaboration and communication with country commercial & supply chain teams
• Tracking and implementation of Inv write off and build as per Global guidelines
• Demand and Supply planning for replacement products ( Phase in and phase out planning)
• Compliance and regulatory impact evaluation
Title : Bulk movement concept development for movement of Malt
At : SABMI
Duration : 6 months
• Implementation of project for ensured ROI of 50%
• Identified the various modes of bulk movement
• Evaluation of bulk bags suppliers & costing of bulk bags.
• Development of dedicated truck model.
• Explored the containerized movement (Pneumatic loading & unloading) of Malt (Potential
Saving Rs 15 Lakh).
• Devising strategies to decrease the overall logistics cost
Title : Supply network planning optimization
At : SABMI
Duration : 2 months
• Model developed in Excel ( Excel Solver)
• Minimization of Logistics Costs , Consideration of compliance constrains & High Service level
• Preference matrix shared with State logistics team
• Development of dedicated truck model.
Academic Credentials
Course Institution % Remarks
PGDIE NITIE, Mumbai 78.5 First Class
B.E.(Mechanical) B.I.T Sindri 75 Distinction
Senior Secondary
(XII)
J.N.V.Bihiya(CBSE) 84.8 2nd
in Batch
Secondary (X) J.N.V.Bihiya(CBSE) 81.3 3rd
in Batch
Personal Details
Present Address : Pune, Maharashtra
Permanent Address : Village- Babhangawan, Bhojpur (Dist) - 802163, Bihar.
Linguistics : English & Hindi

5. Hobby : Running, Participation in social welfare activities, Keeping track of latest
development in technology
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