Sirisha Saripalli
Data Analysis I Forecast Planning I Supply Chain Professional
Dubai,DU
Summary
A result oriented professional, enthusiastic and passionate about process improvements to enhance customer experience and ensure time management.
Key focus areas - Customer centric, problem solving, Sustainability, Profitability.
Deliverables:
Process changes in forecasting and production planning contributing to increased revenues.
Recognized as TOP ACHEIVER by Ford organization in the middle east.
Laid SOP for identifying vendors, negotiating frame agreements ensuring vendor loyalty.
OTD process improvement from 162 days to 142 days.
Cycle time reduction in warehouse operations by more than 10%.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Production Forecasting Manager
Ford Middle East & Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2018 - Current
- Coordination with the sales team on dealers sales plans updates.
- Contributed developing forecasting models for automobile sales with special attention to model lines, model years and product mix.
- Production plan based on country-wise sales forecasting for the entire MEA region in compliance with FORD FDC
- Lead interaction with the sales team to address wholesale, mix variances to influence corrective actions to address sales fluctuations to program and quantify production and financial impact.
- Automobile industry analysis and industry forecasting. Using industry guideline to plan the sales forecast to maintain the market share.
- Guide sales operations / sales managers in negotiating with distributors and dealers with regards to FDC, stock levels to achieve the forecasted sales plan.
- Key focus on sustainability and profitability.
Order Fulfillment Analyst
Ford Middle East & Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Coordination with other Department Analysts as well as Management.
- Order rendition reporting of volume and mix vs. allocation to support order bank review meetings.
- Prioritize and sequence vehicle orders into the plant scheduling system to achieve delivery of units in accordance with plan assumptions.
- Coordinate order specification changes to comply with product actions.
- Coordinate changes due to commodity / plant constraints.
Distribution & Logistics Coordinator
Ford Middle East & Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Adhere to Ford's OTD procedures and liaise with all stakeholders to manage OTD process for MEA
- Work closely with vehicle schedulers and order rendition team on order prioritization and scheduling of vehicle orders into plant scheduling system.
- Expedite shipment of vehicles to markets to ensure timely delivery of vehicle orders to all markets within Middle East and Africa region from the date when vehicles are shipped from plant
- Follow-up on shipment of fleet vehicle orders to customers on time and to avoid any penalties to dealers or Ford Motor Company due to late delivery
Principal Lead Logistics Specialist
Halliburton
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Coordinate mobilization of Halliburton assets from and to various locations. Act on the AMI received from SAP coordinator to raise EBID - specifically for oversize shipments - as per the weight and DIMS along with the destination, and, execute the shipment on the due date according to the EBID.
Logistics Officer
Saipem
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Planning the transport activities, and responsible for drawing up shipment procedures.
- Issuing Purchase Request for Agreement with shipper and customs agencies to complete transport operations and customs formalities.
- Providing support and technical evaluation for the vendor’s qualification to the Group Procurement coordination Department.
Customer Service Team Leader (Logistics)
CWT-SML Logistics LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2007 - 02.2012
- Entire warehousing, logistics operations in a 3PL company handling a variety of commodities, to ensure compliance to safety, free zone and customs regulations, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Geophysics
10.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences
05.1998 - 04.2000
Skills
Sales forecasting
Production Planning
Data analysis (automobile industry)
Supply Chain Management
MS Office
ERP systems
Certification
6-Sigma Green Belt Professional (ACI)
Timeline
SP JAIN SCHOOL of GLOBAL MANAGEMENT - MBA, Operations Management
01.2021 - Current
6-Sigma Green Belt Professional (ACI)
09-2020
International Diploma in Logistics & Transport (CILT)
01-2020
Sales and Production Forecasting Manager - Ford Middle East & Africa
11.2018 - Current
Order Fulfillment Analyst - Ford Middle East & Africa
08.2016 - 10.2018
Distribution & Logistics Coordinator - Ford Middle East & Africa
08.2016 - 07.2017
Principal Lead Logistics Specialist - Halliburton
12.2014 - 07.2015
Logistics Officer - Saipem
04.2012 - 11.2014
Customer Service Team Leader (Logistics) - CWT-SML Logistics LLC
09.2007 - 02.2012
Andhra University - Master of Science, Geophysics
10.2001 - 05.2004
Andhra University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciences
05.1998 - 04.2000