Bhushan Kokate
Merchandising Demand Planner at OBS Lifestyle- Claim this Profile
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OBS Lifestyle
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United Arab Emirates
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Merchandising Demand Planner
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Dec 2021 - Present
Managed analytical volume forecasting for over 1500 SKUs in ERP Forecasting for Prestige Fragrance Category. Managed the successful introduction of new categories, resulting in 98% on-time delivery rates to retailers. Preparing Sell Out & Sell in report for all retailer in order to track actual movement of items at the end user. Serve as the liaison between Customers, Customer Service and Buyers for procurement procedures, order status, excess inventory and problem resolution. Forecasted and monitored high profile sales opportunities to ensure on time delivery. Optimizing Inventory Level considering minimum 3 months as safety in order to avoid OOS situations. Prepared forecasts to support new product launches, special promotions and normal sales volume using historical data, consumer trends, and marketing/sales input, within couple of months horizon Conducting monthly meeting with Sales & Marketing departments for taking their consideration & input in forecasting, as well as challenging them avoiding for Over Stock situation. Worked on high volume promo planning and short-dated product discount programs Monitored FIFO concept with the Demand Centers and resolved issues. Show less
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Diversey
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement and Order Management Specialist
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
Demand and Supply Planning, Managed analytical volume forecasting for over 1500 SKUs in ERP, Forecasting for Aroma Diffusers,Room Care Fresheners, Cleaning Chemicals and Machines etc. Checking of an order content (configuration, pricing, quantities, etc.) Query solutions by interacting withcustomers. Interaction with warehousing and shipping liners from Europe, USA & Turkey. Immediate reporting ofback orders as well as necessary documentation to purchasing. Reporting FOC Samples as per Marketing Calendar, Consignment report. Calculation of landing cost to basis of transport and logistics cost. Involved in Material Resource Planning proactively to avoid any risks at the monthly forecasted Sales.Inventory Control and Distribution Coordinating with the 3PA manufacturers for the Finished Goods. Interacting with Packing & Raw Material Suppliers in order to keep a check on the Cash flow fromassigned 3PA manufacturer, in order to avoid any termination of Supply. Visit the Manufacturers on regular basis to check the flow of Operations, also to examine themanufacturing conditions of products. Monitor and analyzing Ageing inventories of fast moving items due to their negligence of FIFO rotation. Supervise Inbound Inventory very closely in order to avoid any excess stocking in Warehouse.Customer Support and Management Reporting Escalating any setback to manager & Director affecting the process. Monthly reporting of Purchase Summary and also Prompt information of customers about deliveries in accordance with purchasing/product management. Populating order form for New product development for Brick and Mortar. Show less
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Asst. Supply Chain Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
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Supply Chain Coordinator
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May 2017 - May 2019
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DA-Desk
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United Arab Emirates
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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300 - 400 Employee
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Operations Executive
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2017
Disbursement AC Analyst in FDA Disbursement AC Analyst in FDA
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Hapag-Lloyd AG
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Germany
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Executive
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Nov 2013 - Sep 2015
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Education
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IIMS Pune
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Commerce