Akriti Chandra

• Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Strengthened company growth by identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
• Designed custom analytics models to support data-driven decision-making among executive leadership teams.
• Led workshops for stakeholders to foster understanding of proposed strategies and encourage buy-in from all parties involved.
• Conducted competitive analysis to identify potential threats and opportunities within the marketplace.
• Developed comprehensive business plans that supported clients in achieving their long-term objectives.

• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demand. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement in the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and negotiate contracts for best pricing and terms. Oversee inventory management processes, including inventory tracking, cycle counting, and reconciliation.
• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to identify patterns and make informed demand projections. Monitor and adjust forecast accuracy based on changes in market conditions, promotions, and seasonality.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to incorporate promotional plans and new product launches into demand forecasts. Lead regular demand planning meetings to review forecasts, address discrepancies, and align on inventory levels

· Deliver the FG inventory level targets at outlets, for fresh food company with shelf life of 7 days. Plan region wise – short term and long-term plan.

· Define and review FG inventory stock norms at regular frequencies and control dispatch planning for all Distribution Centers. Liaise with production planners for placing orders and lining up timely supplies ensuring the FG inventory level norms are met.

· Provide business visibility on the inventory levels and stock out concerns.

· Lead process improvements/automation projects to enhance productivity/ improve process efficiencies particularly focused in the areas of service rate. Define stock norms for high shelf-life SKUs based on demand plan/consumption and control inventory at PODs.

• Participated in capacity planning initiatives, ensuring adequate resources were available to support projected demand levels.
• Support the development of annual operating plans and budgets based on central planning projections. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess the impact of various market conditions on central planning outcomes.
• Implemented process improvements that increased overall operational efficiency in the planning department.
• Leveraged analytical tools to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the industry landscape.
• Increased forecast reliability by continuously monitoring plan adherence against actual results, refining methodologies as needed based on performance outcomes.

• Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
• Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
• Responsible for end to end project management, project planning, preparing the schedule of resources, quality assurance, invoicing, outstanding follow-ups, project closure.
• Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless transitions between design iterations.

• Improved product quality through rigorous inspection procedures and root-cause analysis of defects, leading to fewer customer complaints.
• Developed effective production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment for timely project completion.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies during project planning phases, ensuring smooth execution without unexpected delays or issues.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams during new product launches to meet target deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.