Siddarth Satish

Overseeing inventory for a vital division of Al Seer Group, managing 25 partner agencies in Food, Non-Food, Food Services, and Stationery sectors with approximately 2, 000 SKUs. Handling a team comprising of 6 supply chain experts while supervising demand and supply planning, enhancing inventory levels, and ensuring cost-effectiveness for both international and domestic products. Examining customer service information to minimize stock shortages, fostering cross-department collaboration with Sales, Finance, Logistics, Trade Marketing, and Customer Service, and delivering insights and suggestions to senior leadership during monthly business evaluations. Spearheading the implementation of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) with a focus on Demand Planning and S&OP, targeted for successful go-live in Oct’25.

Growth Path
Apr’15 - Present: Manager - Demand & Supply Planning
Apr’13 - Apr’15: Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
Dec’08 - Apr’13: Supply Chain Executive

Significant Highlights as Manager - Demand & Supply Planning
• Improved forecast accuracy while reducing aging inventory and minimizing short-expiry stock which resulted in stronger inventory quality and reduced wastage.
• Reduced monthly customer service impact from ~AED 4M to nearly zero by collaboratively restructuring the supply planning process with a key Partner.
• Recognized for contributing to the division’s best working capital through effective supply chain and inventory management.

Significant Highlights as Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
• Aligned demand plans with agency and division objectives, which strengthened execution of business goals.
• Enhanced inventory management process by making in-market sales forecasts more accurate and cost-effective.

Significant Highlights as Supply Chain Executive
• Rolled out Head Office SOPs for Demand & Supply processes in Abu Dhabi, aligning cross-functional teams and Partners through structured change management.
• Collaborated with stakeholders across functions and partner organizations to optimize supply workflows and enhance demand planning reliability.
• Implemented targeted process improvements that reduced costs and shortened timelines, supporting efficient KPI achievement.