Tarun Pawar

Data Analysis: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting historical sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior to create accurate demand forecasts.

Inventory Optimization: Ensuring optimal inventory levels by balancing supply with anticipated demand, reducing both out-of-stock (OOS) and overstock (OVS) situations.

Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business goals and customer needs.

Supplier Coordination: Collaborating with suppliers to improve forecast accuracy, enhance replenishment processes, and manage lead times effectively.

Performance Metrics: Monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Forecast Accuracy, In-stock rates, and service levels (e.g., OTIF - On Time In Full).

Reporting: Creating regular reports to communicate forecast performance and insights to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Continuous Improvement: Continuously refining forecasting methods and processes based on feedback, new data, and evolving business needs.

Conducted biweekly forecasts for bakery, dairy, and frozen long-life items to ensure lean cover, optimized health, and seamless goods flow.

Collaborate with FBN vendors to deliver accurate daily and weekly forecasts aligned with sales, while managing capacity allocation.

Leverage product lifecycle insights to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize planning strategies.

Analyze weekly metrics such as cover, in-stock rates, lead times, and forecast accuracy to improve customer availability on the noon grocery platform.

Optimize order quantities by integrating forecast data, historical trends, and monthly inventory targets specific to each category.

Oversee inventory availability and health, focusing on in-stock rates and strategic inventory planning.

Implement effective supply chain management practices, including capacity planning aligned with sales forecasts and planned events.

Partner with the warehouse team to ensure timely ASN inbounding and resolve inventory issues, including damaged content, through collaboration with category teams.

Drive high in-stock rates across replenishment programs to maximize product availability.

Proactively address fill rate issues with vendors to maintain consistent in-stock levels.

Supervised outbound pack associates, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to operational standards.

Assisted Area Manager in achieving shipping and CPT goals, contributing to streamlined daily operations.

Ensured consistent compliance with standard work sequences for efficient unit processing.

Collaborated closely with the pick and shipping departments to guarantee timely processing of all CPT units.

Coached and developed associates in key roles, enhancing team effectiveness and operational excellence.

Documented and tracked UPH for pick and pack departments, leading to improved productivity metrics.

Achieved recognition as a top performer, maintaining a consistent 100% CPT adherence, and fostering favorable daily processes.