Raghav P. Ramesh Babu

Projects:

• Gone Live - Implementation of o9 SP module for a German retail client in fashion business.
• Ongoing - Implementation of o9 MFP and AP modules for a German bike manufacturer.

Key responsibilities:

• Led end-to-end implementation of o9 solutions, specifically Supply Planning (SP), Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), and Assortment Planning (AP) modules, delivering tailored configurations to meet client requirements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional client teams to understand business needs, providing expert guidance on supply chain best practices, and aligning them with o9 platform capabilities.
• Conducted detailed fit-gap analysis to ensure alignment between existing business processes and the o9 Ref model, identifying areas for customization and optimization.
• Led workshops and training sessions for client teams, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring a smooth transition to the o9 platform.
• Supported pre-sales activities, including working on RFIs, client presentations, to showcase the value proposition of the o9 platform for prospective customers.
• Managed multiple project deliverables and timelines, ensuring high client satisfaction and project success within budget and scope.

• Implementation of P2P solutions, specializing in E-Logistics, Order Collaboration, and Tradeshift E-Invoicing modules to streamline procurement and logistic operations.
• Supported Electronic Data Integration (EDI) between P2P portals - client ERP and Supplier Systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across procurement and financial processes.
• Collaborated with client team on site, conducting design workshops, understanding client needs, and consulting on mapping requirements to product.
• Product Manager for E-Logistics module, translating, managing product-based enhancement requests, and conducting market research to assess and identify enhancement potentials.

• Process SME: Inbound operations and Returns Management.
• Identification, definition, and leading new process improvement initiatives and projects in SME areas.
• Station peak ramp up support through process benchmarking and internal audits.
• Improved Reverse Logistics (Returns) Truck fill rate by 40% through a Milkrun project as a pilot region, which later got adapted to MEU.
• Reduced Reverse Logistics load error rate by 80% through root cause analysis and a new pilot project.

• Process Improvement with focus on shift-related KPIs.
• Outbound Operations Management and labor planning.
• Led Material flow optimization project as a part of a TPH reduction initiative.
• Drove a TPH increase of 8 units in 12 weeks through a project to optimize the outbound flow, which resulted in a reduction of heads required.
• Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
• Led shift Gemba walks to identify and rectify operational and safety issues on a daily basis.

• Responsible for Material Requirements Planning, Purchasing functions.
• Initiated an inventory optimization project along with 3PL provider by defining purchasing, safety stock, and EOQ policies with the help of ABC analysis.
• Stakeholder management of contract manufacturers in the Czech Republic and Slovenia - releasing new production orders, adjusting push inventory production levels, discussing quality issues, inventory cycle count, etc.
• Part of S&OP meetings, representing the supply side.

• Supported various shop floor lean management initiatives by defining and tracking short-term 5S improvements.
• Supported in creation of work and safety standards, and documentation of improvement results.
• Creation of training documents and shop floor posters emphasizing lean implementation initiatives.
• Conducted Change Management trainings for shop floor employees, educating them on ongoing initiatives on a regular basis.