Kishan K — Associate Partner

I build supply chains that don't break. Currently leading Demand & Supply Planning at Zepto — managing a ₹2,600 Cr FMCG portfolio across 3,000+ SKUs, 1,100+ dark stores, and 21 Mother Hubs PAN India. From forecasting to zero-touch replenishment to cross-dock redesign — I've built the systems, not just managed them. What I've delivered: → 94% on-shelf availability (up from 87%) → DOH reduced 25% via automated inventory control → Inbound lead time cut 30% through cross-dock implementation → 98% vendor supply adherence across 20+ FMCG brands → ₹8.6 Cr slow-moving inventory liquidated through targeted interventions Before Zepto — Global Supply Planning at UPL Limited across $71Mn of materials in SAP, and a Production Planning role at Hindustan Zinc where I improved electrolysis efficiency from 89% to 93%. Master's in Supply Chain Management, IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) | B.Tech Chemical Engineering, NITK Surathkal. - National Winner at the Asian Paints Chain Reaction Case Competition - National 2nd Runner up at the RPG Blizzard’22 Case competition - Semi Finalist in both the Reckitt Benckiser and HCCB case competitions - Quarter Finalist in the Johnson & Johnson Quest case competition

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management expert with a strong focus on FMCG and process optimization.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 4 yrs 7 mos