Santosh DasMobile: +91-8655801179E-Mail: santosh.ds@hotmail.comCurrent Add: Flat no.106, Building no.2B, Shanti Nagar, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E)-400093Correspondence Address: 10 E, Cosmos Lounge, Winter Garden, Chitalshar, Thane (W), Pin- 400610

Keen interested to pursue a leadership role into Supply Planning with a reputed organization across global platform.

PROFESSIONAL SKILL & EXPERIENCE

PGDBM, from IMT, Ghaziabad Dual specialization of Supply Chain Management & Marketing, along with 12+Yrs of experience into following Supply chain functions in APAC Markets and worked into leadership role :

A. Supply Chain Functions Supply planning and inventory management (Domestic & Imported finished

formulations) from Asia pacific and Europe manufacturing sites. Import management. (Import planning, Custom clearance along with comply

import SOP & ADC clearance process). Follow S&OP process. Strong Co-ordination & supply alignment with manufacturing plants based in

India & import sites. Service to sales and sales support. Manage manufacturing operations & supply monitoring, coordination of

R.M/P.M follow-ups with Procurement team. Supply Chain system exposure of: SAP SNP, JDA, SAP BI tool & SAP Demand

planning. Demand planning & forecasting in SAP APO planning process along with

business consensus. Inventory Management : Finished formulation and Bulk drug procurement

planning & optimization, Ageing stock Team Management & end to end Business coordination with department likes :

Manufacturing sites, Logistics & Distribution, warehouse, regulatory.

Career Achievements

1. Maintained consistent supply fill rate of Products with sku level demand service level 97% monthly buckets at Legacy Pfizer Limited (for India Market).

2. Best Performer of the year, 2012 for 96% production fill rate on month on month production plan, at Emami Limited for Zandu Generic & O.T.C product portfolio.

3. Optimization of RM/PM and WIP inventory at three production units at Emami for Zandu product manufacturing plants.

4. Distribution alignment and established logistics network in national level operations at Lotus Herbals Ltd.

5. Established online order management - B2B format at Lotus Herbals Ltd., to cater sales orders from C&F & CFA channel in place of manual ordering process.

6. Introduced BTL promotion campaign at Tri star Product Pvt. Ltd. for Vega beauty accessories brand.

PROFESSIONAL /ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS PGDBM, from IMT, Ghaziabad Dual specialization of Supply chain Management &

Marketing in the Year, 2009. B.COM (Pass) from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Orissa in the Year, 2002.

IT SKILL Computer Application knowledge into Microsoft Office 2007.( Ms Excel, Ms Word,Ms Power

Point,Ms Outlook) Functional skill of Supply Planning Tools : SAP SNP & SAP DP and JDA

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited.Sr. Manager- Forecasting & Demand Planning (Supply chain Division) (10th Dec, 2015 to Till Date 0.11yrs)

Product portfolio managing: Dermatology, Cancer, Asthma & Chronic obstructive pulmonary, HIV/AIDS, Heart disease.

Prepare and analyses SKU wise national level & CFA wise sales forecast of 250 sku’s for 5 divisions and froze monthly forecasts with conscious discussion with BU heads and follow statistical forecast and correct adjusted history in SAP APO cycle on monthly bucket.

Followed S&OP process on monthly basis.

Prepare the RFC (Rolling forecast) of SKU level for 6 months horizon with 70% level of Fidelity.

Release SKU wise rolling production plan of 6 months (m0+m1 firm plan+ m2) to respective manufacturing plants.

Monitor finished formulations supply as per S&OP agreed schedule with both in-house supply chain teams, Outsource supply planning team.

Coordinate with various stakeholders (Business, supply planning team, logistics and warehouses) for timely delivery of FG stocks for 30 CFA level demands for 250 sku.

Coordinate with the Distribution team for proper placement of stocks across 30 CFA locations.

Monitor SKU wise delivery schedule for M0 month with in-house supply planners as well as outsourcing supply planning team as per delivery commits.

Coordinate with the business / manufacturing for physician Samples and ensured deliverance to support business.

Maintained optimal inventories and give weekly updates of product availability to each division heads, ensured SKU wise & CFA wise stock availability in weekly buckets and ensure stock placement all the SKU across cfa’s in lieu of formulation supplies from central warehouses on JIT manner.

Supports Business team in lieu of new product launch and product packing changeover, Physician sample supplies.

Closely monitor with business, ageing inventory liquidation plan prior to expiry and stock rotation.

Apprise to business forecast vs. SKU wise Sales variance analysis report on monthly basis.

Pfizer Limited (Mumbai, India)Assistant Manager DRP (Supply planning) (22nd April’13 to Nov, 2015(2.6 Yrs).Department: PGS (Materials), India

Analyses SKU wise national level forecast of sku level in monthly buckets, highlight high and low forecast and appraise to Demand planning Team.

System functional application Planning knowledge of: SAP SNP, SAP DP & JDA.

Prepare DRP reports for procurement of finished formulation & release rolling production plan to domestic manufactured sites (both in-house & Contract manufacturing sites)

Conduct Monthly Pre-DRP meetings & DRP with Material dept, business Team, Contract manufacturing and Demand Planning and Distribution, regularly & Finance.

Proactively check supply chain Systems: SAP BI tool, SAP SNP, DRP, JDA, for forecasting, Supply network planning and distribution requirement planning.

Ensure continuous supply of products Supply service level of 97 % on monthly bucket.

Ensure import products inventory maintained as per operating of norm 2.7 MOH.

Plan and monitor 70 imported SKU’s from 12 overseas manufacturing sites, sensitize supply priority.

Closely monitor of 2 Overseas Logistics centre’s and aligns timely dispatch, Priority of dispatch inline to monthly requirements and Priorities shipment mode of transport.

Ensured import shipment clearances with complying with local custom, ADC norms with complied import Audit by quarterly and annually.

Ensured imported shipment clearances just in time frame within 72Hrs (air) & Ocean shipment clearance within 4 to 5days.

Maintained supply chain Agreement and periodic review with 12 overseas manufacturing sites.

Close coordination with various departments- Business Team, Regulatory, Q.A and manufacturing Sites, Supply chain Leads, Transportation leads and Logistics Centre’s, legal and local clearing agent.

Support to Businesses units for regular product supply and New Product launch, Physician sample and timely supply.

Emami LIMITED (KOLKATA, India)Sr.Ex Production Planning – Aug, 2010 to March, 2013 (2.8Yrs)

Health care & Beauty Product portfolio:

Analyzes monthly Sales forecast of 300 SKU’s and makes changes/updates the demand plan through S&OP planning process with conscious discussion with Sales, Marketing and distribution.

Based on Sales Forecast of 300SKU’s prepare monthly rolling production plan (RPP) & release plans to 4 production units and two 3P units & do the MRP run in SAP.

Manages finished goods inventory levels as per inventory & TCS norms of 30 to 90days horizon.

Monitors Fortnight basis production plan and regular follow-ups on day wise production adherence.

Assist Material procurement planning team to procure R.M & P.M based on 3 months RPP plan– strategic procurement, MOQ base procurement and minimizes obsolete material.

Critical Follow-up for Month Plans- Track Critical inputs for month plan adherence.

Analyze yearly production budget & Seasonal production budget to manufacturing sites and analyzes equipment capacity vs. budget plan Constraints.

Manage F.G inventory levels, Stock replenishment, strategic inventory build-up, scrap/damage at production unit warehouse level.

Slow Non Moving Inventory-Interaction with Brand for consumption of Slow & Non Moving RM/P.M.

Closely monitor New Product project development and execution monitoring in lieu of Launch dates with the team- Marketing, Packaging, Purchase, R&D and C.Q.A.

Prepared MIS reports- Fortnight deliverance analysis, Monthly production analysis, Brand MIS and category MIS, Equipment utility report and Prod’n shortfall analysis.

Tri-Star Products Pvt Ltd.(Noida, India)Sr.Ex. Marketing- Dec, 2009 to Aug, 2010 (0.9yrs)Advertising and Promotions in Vega Head-to-Toe Beauty Accessories Division:

Prepare media budget and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan. Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts. Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales. Confer with sales head to discuss topics such as selection of advertising media, or

product to be advertised. Develop new POS Material and time to time new product updates in the website Ensured layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts and other promotional material

releases by monthly quarterly. Provide product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and

services to field staff and customers Closely monitor campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program

objectives.

LOTUS HERBALS LTD. (Noida, India), -Premium Herbal Beauty Products (3.6yrs)Sr. Ex Sales Operations (Supply Chain Generalist portfolio) – March, 2006 to Nov, 2009

a. Logistics : Manage Pan India Logistics Planning, Contract and Freight Management. Monitor timely deliveries as per agreement.

Monitor daily KPI (Key performance indicators like delay, damage, and accident and market intelligence) and submit presentation to Management.

Develop and maintained working relationships with vendors, Transporter and local authorities.

b. Demand Forecasting & Production follow-up: Forecast & plan the F.G product demand for 180 sku’s on monthly bucket and ensure

timely delivers for month sales. Analyses sku level F.G. inventory sales offtake, uplift demand, SLOB, forecast accuracy. Close follow-up to Production plant for finish product availability as per the time line. Release rolling prod’n plan and monitor supplies on daily and weekly buckets. Prioritize production to manufacturing plant and highlight supply gape on daily basis.

b. Distribution & Central warehouse management: Stock Allocation: Review Stock allocation on day-wise and ensure allocation by

interacting with regionals manager’s, CFA & c&f agents.

Indent - Analyses monthly stock requirement vs. sales trend and allocate stocks to C&F and CFA’s.

Service levels to regional sales Managers, C&F & CAF agents, institution sales team, modern trade vendors and Brand Team.

Track vendor payment realization process of 35 C&F, CFA agents into 3 divisions across the country according to the Company credit norms.

Warehouse Management : Monitor F.G inventory inward, quality norms, pallet Staking norm, freshness management(FIFO) and smooth stock dispatches to Pan India C&F & cfa’s.

Conducts routine inspection & stock audits to ensure reconciliation of physical stock vs. book stock.

Ensured warehouse, transportation damages and cfa damages/scraps upto 2 to 3% of business value.

MODI REVLON P. LTD, New Delhi, India (1.8Yrs)Premium Cosmetic products of- Face Make-ups, Fragrances, Hair Care and Face Make-upsSales coordinator, Apr’04 to Mar’06

Monthly M.I.S reports: primary sales report, secondary sales report, closing stock statement & Indent forecast & End to end Coordination with the C&f Agents & distributors.

Analyses the business performance on monthly, quarterly & yearly basis Monitor SLOB inventory at CFA level and helps sales managers to roll promotional

scheme time to time and optimize inventory at CFA level.

PERSONAL DETAILS:Date of Birth : 28th Feb 1982.Nationality : Indian.Marital Status : Single