Anatoli Petrov
Leeds, United Kingdom
Summary
A strong supply chain management and forecasting professional with almost 10 years of excellent track record within FMCG. Achievement motivated, ambitious and able to work independently with minimum supervision. Confident with handling and analysing large data sets in Excel, Python as well as effectively communicate the findings of it with the help of tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Highly skilled in forecasting with foundational knowledge of machine learning. A quick learner who is passionate about emerging technologies such as Generative AI and cloud platforms. Committed to training and guiding others while pursuing a career that leverages data-driven decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supply and Demand Planner
Birds Eye UK & IE
Leeds
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced Lag-3 forecast accuracy by 7% with diligent analysis of sales trends and market changes.
- Handled large volumes of transactional (e.g. EPoS) data to summarise key points and trends, created reports in Microsoft Excel and Power BI and delivered insights from them.
- Implemented use of statistical forecasting powered by machine learning models within SAP IBP tool which allowed automation of longer horizon forecasting.
- Trained other team members on best practices of SAP IBP forecasting tool.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to ensure stock availability for anticipated customer needs.
- Liaised with manufacturing department to align production schedules with updated forecasts.
Regional Demand Planner
Délifrance
London
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Drove continuous improvement in forecasting metrics, specifically forecast accuracy and forecast bias across multiple markets within the organization (12% forecast accuracy and 5% bias improvement).
- Took part in successful implementation of demand planning software Dynasys which resulted in much more accurate forecasts and less manual work for demand planners.
- Presented demand forecast to central planning teams by attending monthly demand review meetings.
- Continually reviewed and developed statistical forecast models to ensure the system calculated forecasts as accurately as possible.
- Created service level, forecast accuracy and various stock reports in Excel.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics and Economics
Breda University of Applied Sciences
The Netherlands 09.2011 - 08.2015
Skills
- Data collection, cleansing and analysis in Excel, Python and Power BI
- Knowledge of relational databases (SQL)
- Forecasting with some knowledge of machine learning
- Visualization of insights from data in Tableau
- High attention to detail
- Quick learner with passion for new tools and technologies such as Generative AI and cloud platforms
- Training and guiding others
Affiliations
- Football
- Billiards
- Fitness
- Technologies
Certification
The Coders Guild - Data Analysis and Data Visualisation (02/2025- 03/2025)
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Native
Lithuanian
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply and Demand Planner
Birds Eye UK & IE
01.2022 - Current
Regional Demand Planner
Délifrance
09.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Logistics and Economics
Breda University of Applied Sciences
09.2011 - 08.2015
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