Shivdhir M.
Demand Planner
Notable Highlight
Demand Planner who managed end-to-end forecasting and inventory optimization across retail operations at ES and TRU. Leveraged Power BI and Qlik to drive forecast accuracy and minimize stockouts.
Experience Summary
Shivdhir is a demand planning and inventory management professional with experience in retail and FMCG environments. He specializes in sales forecasting, demand modeling, and inventory optimization across multi-channel operations. He demonstrated advanced analytical capabilities using Excel, Power BI, and Qlik, and collaborated effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior management.
Key Achievements
Managed end-to-end demand planning across retail operations to minimize stockouts. Developed monthly supplier forecasts using historical sales data and demand patterns. Produced inventory and sales performance reports using Power BI and Qlik to support operational decision-making. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including merchandising, procurement, and logistics to align forecast demand with supply capabilities.
Skills
Supply & Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, Inventory Management, Stock Allocation & Replenishment, Supplier Forecasting, Retail Planning, Data Analysis & Reporting, Commercial Awareness, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Sales Forecast Alignment, Inventory Optimization & Stock Planning, Supply & Demand Management, Forecast Accuracy Improvement, Retail Channel Demand Planning, Excel, Power BI, Qlik, EDI Systems, Dolfin Planning System, Retail Direction RMS, SSRS, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting
Work Experience
Demand Planner
ES · Sep 2024 – Present
- Manage end-to-end demand planning and inventory management to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts across retail operations.
- Develop monthly supplier forecasts using historical sales data, demand patterns, and promotional plans to support supply planning decisions.
- Monitor and analyze sales trends, demand fluctuations, and product lifecycle performance to improve forecast accuracy.
- Track and manage purchase orders and supplier delivery schedules to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Identify and resolve out-of-stock risks and supply disruptions through collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support new product launches through initial demand forecasting and stock planning.
- Produce inventory and sales performance reports using Power BI and Qlik to support operational decision making.
- Work closely with merchandising, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure alignment between forecast demand and supply capabilities.
Merchandise Planner
TRU · Jan 2024 – Sep 2024
- Develop sales and inventory plans aligned with category growth strategies and demand forecasts.
- Analyze sales performance, demand patterns, and inventory turnover to optimize stock levels.
- Manage inventory investment and replenishment strategies to balance product availability with working capital efficiency.
- Collaborate with buying teams to build assortment plans aligned with store demand profiles.
- Oversee stock allocation across stores based on demand signals and inventory availability.
- Deliver sales performance dashboards and planning reports for management review.
Assistant Merchandise Planner (Junior Planner)
TRU · Jul 2023 – Dec 2023
- Generate daily and weekly sales performance reports across multiple product portfolios.
- Manage item listings, product data maintenance, and pricing updates within planning systems.
- Support promotional campaign planning and performance monitoring.
- Produce supplier performance reports to track stock availability and demand trends.
- Assist with warehouse-to-store stock allocation planning.
Trainee Assistant Retail Planner
CJ · Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
- Assist with inventory allocation and stock distribution planning across retail stores.
- Produce sales performance and stock movement reports for management review.
- Support planners with data analysis and forecasting inputs.