Bhushan Kokate

Merchandising Demand Planner at OBS Lifestyle
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(386) 825-5501
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AE

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Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Merchandising Demand Planner
      • 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

    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Procurement and Order Management Specialist
      • 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

    • Asst. Supply Chain Specialist
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

    • Supply Chain Coordinator
      • May 2017 - May 2019

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Operations Executive
      • Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

      Disbursement AC Analyst in FDA Disbursement AC Analyst in FDA

    • Germany
    • Maritime Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Executive
      • Nov 2013 - Sep 2015

Education

  • IIMS Pune
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    2020 - 2022
  • University of Mumbai
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Commerce
    2008 - 2011

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