Parveen Kumar

Versatile and accomplished Supply Chain Director with over 15 years of experience and qualifications in Project Risk Management and Design Thinking. Proven expertise in international business development, adept at leveraging technological knowledge and fostering strategic relationships to enhance overall business processes. Committed to driving revenue growth, achieving cost savings, and optimizing productivity through innovative supply chain solutions. Demonstrated success in implementing effective risk management strategies, utilizing design thinking principles for process enhancement, and navigating complex global business environments. Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering impactful results and contributing to the overall success of organizations. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 18 years of expertise in Supply Chain, Project Management, Program Management, End to End Manufacturing operation's for Health, F&B, Automation & Robotics, Retail, E-Commerce, Automobile & Paint and Chemical sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

• S&OP
• Demand Planning & Forecasting
• Supply Planning
• Production Planning
• Project Management
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• Vender & Contract Management
• MPS
• P2P-PC
• CRM
• Sales Force
• 3PL
• NPD
• NPI contracts
• Lean Manufacturing
• 3PM
• CAPAX
• CAPA
• TPM
• LDMS
• Budgeting
• Distribution planning
• Operation planning
• Warehouse
• Management & Automation
• MRP
• Negotiate
• COGS
• COGM
• 5S
• Manufacturing Operation
• Risk Management
• Consult
• Consulting
• TMS
• Logistics

• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional - CSCP
• Gartner Peer Supply Chain Community Ambassador
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner - CCMP
• Certified Project Management Professional - PMP
• Corporate Risk Manager Certified - CRMC
• Certified Change Management Specialist - CCMS
• Design Thinking Practitioner - University of Oxford
• Project Risk Management - University of Oxford
• Project Management Essentials Certified - PMEC
• Chartered Member - CMILT The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport- London
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified LSSWB
• Scrum Master - Lean Champion - SM-LCC
• Certification of HACCP Level 3
• IT Tool: SAP | JDE | OTM | ECC | APO | ERP | Blue Yonder | Sharepoint | Microsoft Office | Power BI | Oracle

• Led the successful implementation of the OTM (TMS) System across 5 global factories, achieving a tangible growth in the CFR rate, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency.
• Directed a global ERP project for Amason in North America and Europe, fostering an impressive 95% adoption rate, and showcasing exceptional project leadership and execution skills.
• Managed the execution of five warehouse automation projects within Amason India, incorporating 18,000 miles of conveyors and advanced robotics, significantly optimizing operational efficiency.
• Enhanced S&OP planning accuracy from 67% to 92%, demonstrating superior analytical skills and improving operational forecasts and planning.
• Orchestrated a warehouse consolidation project that led to a 30% reduction in space requirements, optimizing supply chain design for 45 regional vendors, and demonstrating strategic space management.
• Achieved £600,000 reduction in supplier costs through direct negotiations with key logistics partners, showcasing exceptional negotiation and cost management skills.
• Negotiated with suppliers and applied value engineering strategies to save £1 million annually, underscoring strategic procurement expertise and impact on bottom-line improvement.
• Achieved >95% targets for People (safety, absence, engagement), Customer Service (OTIF, serviceability), Business Process (order fill rate, forecast accuracy, waste management), Financial (OPEX, CAPEX, inventory days), and other key metrics.

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