Akash Sharma
Ghaziabad (UP), India |+91-7042432386 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/akash-
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Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Supply Chain and Material Planning professional with 3.5+ years of experience in
end-to-end planning, supplier coordination, and transportation logistics within fast-paced
manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in aligning production schedules with material
availability, managing vendor performance, and maintaining optimal inventory across multi-
location supply networks. Adept at driving improvements in material flow, on-time delivery, and
compliance with production schedules using tools like SAP, Excel, and Tableau. Committed to
cross-functional collaboration and continuous process optimization to meet customer and
business goals.
Professional Experience
General Mills – Supply Chain Analyst
Mumbai, India | April 2024 – Present
Led end-to-end supply planning for Canada retail products, ensuring on-time delivery
across 35+ supply sites by managing POs, inventory, and transportation schedules.
Developed transportation risk mitigation strategies, minimizing disruptions and enhancing
supply reliability.
Optimized logistics and delivery timelines through close coordination with internal
stakeholders and logistics partners while maintaining SLAs.
Managed inventory for 300+ SKUs, improving turnover, accuracy, and alignment with
production schedules.
Leveraged Tableau and IPD tools to identify warehouse bottlenecks and enhance
throughput efficiency.
Drove cross-functional collaboration, supporting production and capacity planning,
regulatory compliance, and process improvements aligned with S&OP goals.
Imperial Auto Industries – Engineer Faridabad,
India | September 2023 – March 2024
Developed and monitored production plans in line with customer demand, capacity, and
material availability.
Aligned production schedules with Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure consistent
output and delivery.
Coordinated material flow and implemented BOM updates to manage technical changes
effectively.
PPAP Automotive Ltd. – Production, Logistics, and Material Control Engineer
Noida, India | November 2021 – September 2023
Translated customer schedules and forecasts into actionable manufacturing and delivery
plans, ensuring alignment with demand and timelines.
Developed production plans based on material availability, customer needs, and capacity
constraints in line with the Master Production Schedule.
Conducted capacity assessments and resolved bottlenecks to ensure smooth production
flow and on-time deliveries.
Collaborated with engineering and procurement teams to manage BOM and technical
changes, ensuring material availability and preventing disruptions.
Coordinated end-to-end material flow across departments and suppliers, expediting
deliveries to meet production schedules and service targets.
Maintained optimal inventory levels for uninterrupted production and timely dispatch,
minimizing excess stock.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
ABES Engineering College | Graduated August 2021
Core Competencies
upply Chain Management: Demand & Supply Process Optimization: Lean Manufacturing,
anning, Inventory Control, Capacity Planning, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream
eplenishment. Mapping.
ystems & Tools: SAP (MM, PP), OMP, IPD, Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supplier
bleau, Advanced Excel. Management, Production Coordination, Logistics
Planning, Stakeholder Engagement.
Accomplishments
chieved $1,000,000 in savings through Load Optimization for Canada Retail Dry network using the
DE Tool, reducing vehicular traffic and carbon footprint.
aved $200,000 by optimizing deployment strategy, reducing product double-touch and minimizing
arbon emissions.
warded “Supply Chain Rising Star – 2024” and “Squad Goal – 2025” for excellence in operations
nd collaboration.
Winner of TKSA’s Delhi Region Quality Circle Competition (Energy Reduction theme); National-level
nalist.
