E2E Planning
Gokul Krishnan Surendran
Initiative planning Expert
Warsaw
Summary
Results-driven Expert Initiative Planner with extensive experience in strategic project execution and supply chain optimization at Wella Company. Proven track record in streamlining processes, improving efficiencies, and driving impactful initiatives. Demonstrated ability to rise from intern to expert level, successfully leading high-impact projects, integrating new technologies, and optimizing PIPO projects and E&O control to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and support seamless product launches.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Expert Initiative Planner
Wella Company
08.2024 - Current
- Lead PIPO (Phase-In, Phase-Out), New launches & Innovation projects, ensuring seamless transitions and minimizing excess & obsolescence (E&O) for NFG and FG VAR.
- Optimized supply chain operations, reducing inefficiencies and improving cost-effectiveness
- Conducted weekly forecast checks, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions to maintain business continuity
- Led technology implementation initiatives, incorporating automation tools to enhance supply chain management and forecasting
- Spearheaded continuous process improvements, developing methodologies to enhance operational workflows and efficiency
Senior Initiative Planner
Wella Company
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to identify strategic initiative opportunities
- Conducted cross-functional meetings, ensuring alignment across teams and seamless execution of plans
- Developing comprehensive plans and implementing strategies to effectively produce, deliver, and distribute products to the global market while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Maintained above 97% fill rate and 100% SOS OT on my projects, ensuring efficient product availability and delivery to customers.
Supply Chain Intern
Wella Company
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Played a key role in streamlining the supply chain by assisting with logistics coordination, tool updates, and the quality release process, improving efficiency and product availability while gaining hands-on industry experience.
- Supported market research, initiative planning, and budget analysis, aiding in the formulation and implementation of strategic projects.
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Reviewed and investigated product compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence for Amazon marketplace listings
- Conducted audits to identify prohibited, restricted, and non-compliant products, enhancing marketplace safety
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve compliance protocols and reporting mechanisms
Education
Master of Science - Global Production Engineering & Management
Warsaw University of Technology
Warsaw 2021.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Eshwar College of Engineering
Coimbatore 2017.07 - 2021.05
Skills
Microsoft 360
Accomplishments
- Certified in Data Analyst course
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Supply Chain Management Certification
- SAP Production & Planning Certification
Interests
Production planning
Procurement
Timeline
Expert Initiative Planner
Wella Company
08.2024 - Current
Senior Initiative Planner
Wella Company
11.2023 - 08.2024
Supply Chain Intern
Wella Company
05.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Compliance Associate
Amazon
03.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Global Production Engineering & Management
Warsaw University of Technology
2021.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Eshwar College of Engineering
2017.07 - 2021.05
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