Chris Cherian

-Continuously monitor and assess current and anticipated customer demand trends to inform business decisions.
-Conduct in-depth analysis of sales performance and COGS reports to identify key trends and operational insights.
-Identify changes in demand forecasts and evaluate their potential impact on inventory levels.
-Analyze historical sales data and employ advanced modelling techniques to forecast future demand patterns.
-Stay informed on potential events or occurrences that may affect demand and proactively predict any possible production delays.
-Collect and analyze updates from suppliers and the supply chain team regarding ingredient availability for new product launches, raising sample requests via OSR as needed.
-Track and manage APL and PDA requests to ensure alignment with inventory needs.
-Raise and follow up on SOS ensuring stock levels are closely monitored and aligned with operational requirements.
-Coordinate efforts to identify and reconcile significant sales variances, collaborating with relevant teams for accurate reporting.
-Utilize Epicor MRP software to generate and manage sales orders, purchase orders, and reports related to sales and stock movement.
-Provide valuable input to the supply chain team in the development and implementation of inventory strategies for both existing products and new product launches, as well as the management of product delisting.
-Facilitate effective communication between logistics teams and customers to ensure optimal delivery experiences.
-Monitor and address any discrepancies or shortages in dispatches to prevent operational disruptions and improve customer satisfaction.
-Analyze production and supply chain wastages, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
-Consolidate both local and export purchase orders, providing comprehensive overviews to the production team to facilitate smoother operations.
-Coordinate with relevant departments to plan and manage weekly inventory needs, ensuring alignment across teams for efficient resource utilization.
-Master Data Management and article setup, price changes and activations/deactivations.

-Monitored field operations and resolved discrepancies.
-Maximized efficiency and cost-effectiveness through route planning.
-Optimized gear and procedure training for new hires.
-Trained staff in updated safety regulations and practices.
-Coordinated prompt response to emergencies with detailed reports.
-Developed and improved operational procedures for vehicle dispatch.
-Managing vehicle breakdowns by coordinating with maintenance team.
-Coordination with on-field supervisors for optimal vehicle distribution.
-Planning and tracking vehicle maintenance and repair schedules.
-Maintaining operative time logs and updating for payroll processing.
-Producing data reports and presentation to higher management

-Monitor the transportation budget to ensure funds are properly utilize and implement organizational objectives as dictated by management.
-Supervise employee performance and allocate driver assignments.
-Ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining all vehicles in top working order.
-Manage databases with employee records and schedules, transportation activities and financial accountings.
-Contact with customers and help build relationships with the company.
-Knowledge of codes, laws, regulations and policies with basic knowledge of accounting, data entry and budgeting.
-Monitor daily activities and keep records of current and proposed requirements of customers through submission of daily reports to higher levels of management

-Oversaw shipping and receiving of shipments (hazardous and non-hazardous).
-Organize storage areas and monitor inventory.
-Knowing inventory control systems.
-Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
-Ability to operate a variety of tools.
-Experience using warehouse equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
-Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and practices.
-Worked with 8 team members safely and completing all USG missions.