SUNIL KUMAR SOWMYAN
Irvine - CA
*********@*****.*** / +1-508-***-****
Objective
Progressing for a challenging Production Planner/Scheduler position.
Skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized professional with proven and diverse Scheduling, planning and distribution management,
project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; effective and timely communication with internal customers.
Proficient using SAP Advanced Supply Chain Planning, and Microsoft 365 including Excel.
Education
Graduate Certificate programme in Supply Chain Management from University of Texas at Dallas, USA. (2010-2011)
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (1996 - 1999)
University of Madras, Chennai, India. (2011)
Professional Experience
Scheduler - BBRAUN MEDICAL INC, Irvine- CA from July 2020 –Sep 2022
Leader in products for infusion therapy in the healthcare industry
Determine manufacturing schedules to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials.
Drove continuous improvement process through value stream, cost reduction and quality.
Led daily production schedule meeting to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan production and raw materials
Revised master production schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities and availability of resources, parts, material, machines and equipment
Conducted root cause analysis including providing corrective action suggestions for implementation to remove the bottleneck of processes and improve production ability.
Schedule production of each manufacturing area in SAP to meet customer requirements.
Retrieve, input and utilized data from management reporting systems such as SAP, etc.
Prepared weekly production reports.
Review daily inventory and reports, issuance of weekly and monthly production schedules, follow up on timely product releases and monitor raw materials availability.
Interfaced with departments such as, manufacturing, quality, purchasing and engineering to ensure schedule dates and requirements are being met.
Worked with business units’ management to ensure labour and equipment capacity is available to complete the schedule.
Completed and Maintained qualification training time to time
Performed basic detailed scheduling duties as required and adhering cGMP and GDP .
Area Controller – Khaleej Times, Dubai,UAE from 2012 to 2018
Leading general daily newspaper in UAE
Core Job Responsibilities:
Maintained the inventory and capacity for smooth operation on a day-to-day basis
Ensure the inventory is checked periodically and updated in ERP for procurement.
Sales forecasting and indent finalising for the trade (Retail, Institution & Business school)
To ensure the product is delivered on right time and to sort out issues at time of any discrepancy.
Managed a fleet of distributor and prioritise the distribution case to case To ensure the product is delivered on right time and to sort out issues at time of any discrepancy.
Managed a fleet of distributor and prioritise the distribution case to case
Responsible for effective distribution of product to market thereby ensuring smooth operation
Distribution Controller – India Today Group, India from 2007 to 2010
Core Job Responsibilities:
To manage 45 products across 4 category lines serving over 15 distributors across the city.
Sales forecasting and indent finalising for the trade (Retail, Institution & Business school)
To optimise the delivery of products across the city by working closely with courier and transportation provider
Managed a team of merchandising executives to work on visual merchandising and category management, includes POS/POP and promotional activities.
Responsible for effective distribution of product to market.
Regular visit to the retail outlet to check on the visibility and availability.
To ensure on time distribution coverage to market
To manage the contracted carrier’s service for distribution