Pranay Wadhava

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India3 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in balancing agility and efficiency in supply chains.
Proven track record in improving forecast accuracy and stock allocation.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management expert in the FMCG sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningAnalyticsSupply Chain ManagementEcommerce Supply Chain OperationsProcess Optimization

Other Skills

Inventory PlanningDemand ForecastingInventory ManagementSCM AnalyticsData AnalysiseCommerce Supply Chain PlanningProcess AutomationStrategic PlanningBusiness Process ImprovementLinkedInCold CallingCorporate SalesB2B Marketing StrategyTeamworkTotal Quality Management (TQM)

About

I’ve always been fascinated by how the smallest operational decisions ripple across an entire business - how a demand forecast, a production batch, or an inventory move can decide whether a brand wins on the shelf or runs out of stock. Today, as a Supply Chain Planning Manager at Purplle, I manage planning for multiple FMCG private brands, ensuring the right inventory reaches the right channel — whether it’s D2C, Marketplace, eCommerce, GT/MT or Retail, at the right time. My focus lies in balancing agility and efficiency by leveraging analytics, process automation, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Over time, I’ve worked on improving forecast accuracy, reducing manual reporting, and optimizing stock allocation across multiple business models. I enjoy solving complex planning challenges that connect data, process, and people. I believe in building data-driven, demand-responsive supply chains that not only move products but also move the business forward. Areas of Expertise: Supply Chain Planning | Demand Planning | S&OP | IBP | Inventory Management | Analytics | FMCG Operations | Process Optimization | Automation | Digital Transformation | eCommerce Supply Chain Planning

Experience

Purplle.com

2 roles

Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Promoted

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · On-site

Leading end-to-end supply chain planning for 9 Purplle’s Private Brands like FACES CANADA, CARMESI, JUICY CHEMISTRY, SALM SKIN, ALPS GOODNESS, DERMDOC across Online Distribution, Offline Distribution, Quick Commerce, and Retail Stores.
Driving statistical forecasting and S&OP processes, aligning key stakeholders - including the CSCO, Brand Heads, Channel Heads, Supply Head, and Finance Head on consensus demand plans to guide production, inventory, and warehouse capacity planning for the next six months.
Formulating inventory policies and strategies to balance revenue maximization with working capital optimization, ensuring high service levels across channels and regions.
Managing Brand Master Data - EAN activation/inactivation, MRP updates, SKU transitions, and product life cycle management to align assortment and availability strategies.
Leading liquidation planning for slow-moving and discontinued SKUs via structured actions like freebies, BOGO, combo packs, institutional donations, and event sponsorships, freeing up working capital and boosting sell-through.
Collaborating with warehouse and supply teams to align holding capacities, LM planning, and vendor supply schedules with dynamic demand scenarios.
Leading SCM Analytics for the CPG division - conceptualizing dashboard requirements, defining KPIs, and guiding a Business Analyst team to deliver actionable insights across operational, managerial, and CXO levels.
Driving strong stakeholder collaboration with senior leadership (COO, CSCO and multiple Directors across Brand, Channel, Supply, Finance and Warehouse functions) to ensure alignment of business goals with supply chain execution.
Retaining all key responsibilities from the Assistant Manager – Planning role (listed below).

Inventory PlanningDemand PlanningSupply Chain Planning

Assistant Manager - Planning

Apr 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

Managed eCommerce supply chain operations for private brands across D2C, Marketplace, Outright, and B2B channels overseeing end-to-end stock planning, replenishment, and availability regionally.
Led dashboard creation, automation, and process optimization, enabling faster decision-making and improving planning efficiency.
Improved eCommerce fill rates from 75% to 95% (avg. 88%) through systematic process automation and tighter replenishment planning.
Managed SWIS (Availability) for Marketplace and FCs, ensuring availability across 13 FCs and 6 DCs for all PIB brands.
Spearheaded the transition from Vinculum to EasyEcom, managing strategic inventory replenishment, data migration, master alignment, and operational continuity.
Represents SCM in weekly business review meetings with the Co-founder & COO, CSCO, Business Head, Brand Heads, and Finance Director - presenting inventory health, challenges, and corrective actions.
Owned overall planning for the Online Distribution channel, driving consistent availability, optimized stock turns, and improved service levels.

Inventory PlanningDemand PlanningeCommerce Supply Chain OperationsProcess Optimization