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Akshay Desai

Akshay Desai

Dublin

Summary

Experienced in supply chain and production planning with 3 years of expertise, skilled in optimizing schedules and maximizing resources. Proficient in utilizing advanced planning tools and systems such as SAP and OMP (Open Manufacturing Platform). Strong collaborator, ensuring a smooth flow and resolving bottlenecks. Analytical and detail- oriented, consistently meeting targets. Adaptable and decisive, driving excellence and satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Planner

Procter & Gamble
08.2021 - Current
  • Scheduling the usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels.
  • Evaluating suppliers for quality, timeliness, and alignment with goals.
  • Monitoring the flow of material supply and identifying any shortages or bottlenecks in usage.
  • Identifying and resolving issues related to inventory.
  • Forecasting market challenges based on competitor analysis and industry trends.
  • Addressing quality and production issues.
  • Genrating reports based on findings and production performance.
  • Managing deadlines based on project expectations.
  • Maintaining master data.
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.

Product Management Intern

Rockwell Automation
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Measuring the impact and results of special commercial programs.
  • Updating and maintaining the LV MCC SharePoint, integrating documents, guides, presentations, etc.
  • Creating and submitting periodic newsletters with product enhancements or development updates.
  • Supporting the creation of commercial presentations for monthly product updates.
  • Supporting the creation of long-term product forecasts based on historical utilization extracted from SAP or local databases.
  • Project-specific task: Creating spare part lists ready to be commercialized together with the product.
  • Maintained and updated project plan by tracking technical dependencies and issued project milestone updates.
  • Researched and compiled data to prepare competitive analysis and trend analysis for business development.

Production & Design Engineer

Ranasons
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for making improvements in existing product design and developing new designs.
  • Analyzing and eliminating errors in the production process, developing operational strategies to achieve production objectives.
  • Developing best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Establishing safety procedures and environmental regulations for employees.
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.

Sales Engineer

Modi Hyundai
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • To meet with potential clients, gather technical and business requirements, and ensure all necessary information is gathered before creating a solution.
  • Responsible for providing customers with knowledge regarding the technical specifications of the vehicle.
  • Analyzed market trends, competitor performance and product strengths.
  • Present, promote, and sell products/services to both existing and prospective customers.
  • Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within the designated schedule.
  • Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
  • Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.

Education

Master of Science - Management And Production Engineering

The Silesian University of Technology
Zabrze, Poland.
03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India.
07.2018

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Maharashtra State Board Of Technical Education
Mumbai, India.
05.2014

Skills

  • Planning & Machine Design Tools : OMP (Open Manufacturing Platform), SAP MM, Solidworks
  • Strong skills in Production planning & Supply chain : Master Data Management, DBNR, MPS
  • Standard Tools & Knowledge: MS Power BI, MS Excel, MS Power Point & Product Management, Project Management

Accomplishments

  • SAP ERP Essential Training: LinkedIn Learning Course Certificate
  • Operational Excellence Foundations: LinkedIn Learning Course Certificate

Additional Information

  • P&G - Gold Award - For creating a dynamic Power BI dashboard that represents monthly DBNR data by transforming raw data into visually appealing visualizations.
  • P&G - Pearl Award - For maintaining MPS (Master Production Schedule) within the targeted zone of above 60% for four consecutive months in a row.

Timeline

Senior Production Planner

Procter & Gamble
08.2021 - Current

Product Management Intern

Rockwell Automation
05.2021 - 07.2021

Production & Design Engineer

Ranasons
08.2018 - 08.2019

Sales Engineer

Modi Hyundai
02.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Management And Production Engineering

The Silesian University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Mumbai

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

Maharashtra State Board Of Technical Education

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