BALU J
Assistant Manager at BYD INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- balujayachandran@gmail.com
- +91 96770-00515
Results-driven EMS professional with 16 years of experience in production planning and materials control. Skilled in demand forecasting to align production with customer needs and meet sales targets.
Experience
Planning Specialist
Apr 2023 – Aug 2025
- Utilized SAP proficiently for various T-Codes, leading to streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed Monthly/Weekly Production Schedules, ensuring consistent alignment between production capabilities and market demand.
- Coordinated logistics and daily shipment plans, achieving timely deliveries and significant reduction in inventory backlog.
- Monitored delivery reliability and material availability, resulting in improved production accuracy and increased customer satisfaction.
- Generated master production schedules and executed BOM comparisons, facilitating optimized resource allocation and minimized production delays.
Planning Executive
Sep 2021 – Mar 2023
- Collaborated with vendors, QA, warehouse, and kitting teams to ensure timely material availability, resulting in improved production efficiency.
- Partnered with Industrial Engineering to enhance UPH/UPPH productivity, leading to significant operational improvements.
- Coordinated with FG warehouse for daily, weekly, and monthly shipments, achieving consistent on-time delivery rates.
- Redesigned rework processes to reduce defects and optimize the EOL project, resulting in enhanced product quality and reduced waste.
- Monitored KPIs such as scrap rate, work order aging, and shipment status, facilitating data-driven decisions that improved performance metrics.
Warehouse Senior Officer
Feb 2021 – Aug 2021
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch, resulting in streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure stock accuracy and minimize losses, achieving a 25% reduction in inventory discrepancies.
- Supervised and trained warehouse staff, enhancing productivity and performance which led to a 30% increase in dispatch efficiency.
- Coordinated with procurement, logistics, and sales departments to facilitate smooth operations and maximize efficiency, contributing to 99% order fulfillment accuracy rate.
- Implemented safety policies and ensured compliance with company regulations, fostering a safer working environment and reducing operational risks.
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Planning Senior Executive
Aug 2025 – Sep 2022
- Python
- AI
- JavaScript
- Led NPI Builds and conducted daily customer reviews, resulting in enhanced project alignment and improved client satisfaction.
- Formulated production plans based on sales forecasts, which led to optimized resource allocation and increased operational efficiency.
- Analyzed demand forecasts and plant capacity data, facilitating accurate manufacturing requirements and streamlined production operations.
- Developed and launched a new product line with a cross-functional team, achieving significant market impact while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance collaboration, contributing to a cohesive team environment and elevated productivity levels.
Projects
"the importance of effective supply chain management"
- logistics
- inventory control
- procurement
- demand forecasting
- vendor management
- supply chain optimization
- warehouse management
- transportation management
- order fulfillment
- operations management
- supply chain analytics
- supply chain planning
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
Achieved a 20% reduction in lead time and improved overall supply chain efficiency.
- Implemented demand forecasting models and inventory optimization strategies.
Resulted in a 15% reduction in excess inventory and improved cash flow.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline order fulfillment processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Reduced order delivery time by 30% and increased on-time delivery rate by 25%.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Generated cost savings of 10% and improved supplier relationships.
- Implemented a vendor management system to track supplier performance and ensure quality standards.
Improved supplier performance by 15% and reduced product defects by 20%.
Impact of Supply Chain Management:
- Improved Efficiency: Supply Chain Management helps in streamlining processes and reducing inefficiencies, leading to improved productivity and cost savings.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Effective supply chain management ensures timely delivery of products and services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Reduced Costs: By optimizing inventory levels, minimizing transportation costs, and efficiently managing suppliers, supply chain management helps in reducing overall costs for businesses.
- Increased Profitability: Through improved