Gurnoor Kaur

Results-driven Supply Chain Manager with 5 years of progressive experience in FMCG supply planning, manufacturing operations, agroprocurement, and sales. Proven track record managing 160+ SKUs across 9+ manufacturing locations at PepsiCo, delivering OTIF 80%+, CFR 93%+, and INR 22 MM freight productivity savings. MBA (IIM Ahmedabad, Top 5 of Batch) with expertise in JDA/Blue Yonder, S&OP; and cross-functional stakeholder management.

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Supply Chain Manager – Category Supply Planner- Potato Chips & BFC Portfolio at PepsiCo India Foods Pvt Ltd (2023-06 – Present)

• Orchestrated end-to-end production and material planning for 160+ SKUs (Lays, Uncle Chips, Quaker, Red Rock Deli) across 5 company owned plants and 5 + third party manufacturing sites spanning PAN India for all Traditional Trade & Modern Trade channels
• Maintained Case Fill Rate (CFR) 93%+ through rigorous cross-functional coordination with demand planning, plant operations, and unit sales teams
• Monthly S&OP facilitation via forecast agreement & demand handshake consensus, critically balancing capacity & constraints vs demand
• Achieved Master Production Schedule adherence 85%, OTIF 80% by optimally balancing Capacity, service, inventory, cost, and write-off targets
• Delivered INR 22 MM primary freight productivity in FY2025 by optimizing service cost using Holistic Cost Management sourcing strategy
• Spearheaded launch of 10+ high value NPDs including Lays Flavors of the World, Lays Wafer Pink Salt, and Red Rock Deli Premium range
• Led 300+ commercialization projects/year encompassing NPDs, promotions, MRP changes, and network optimization using JDA/Blue Yonder
• Inventory Optimization: Scientifically established norm at CFA × SKU level, setting optimal safety stock and service levels across the network
• GST Transition: Executed nationwide FG code transition and dispatch prioritization within a 15-day window, ensuring zero service disruption
• Direct Shipment Model: Enabled agile True Premium direct-shipment model delivering faster service and improved fill rates for customers
• RMPM Digitization: Developed and deployed a dashboard linking 6-week forward demand to RMPM availability, enabling proactive shortage detection

Management Trainee at PepsiCo India Foods Pvt Ltd (2023-06 – 2023-12)

• Sales (Traditional Trade): Led a team of 12 PSRs managing wholesale & retail distributor points; delivered INR 2.14 Cr in revenue (100%+ target) with 16% sales growth, 24% increase in premium pack share, and 17% growth in large packs vs previous period
• Plant Agro: Secured right quality and quantity of potato and corn for Lays & Doritos; achieved 19% higher potato volume, 45% improvement in quality specification compliance, and 2.8% absolute reduction in plant losses in Q1-24 vs. prior year
• Procurement/Field Agro: Managed full-cycle procurement of potato & corn, securing 100% volume targets for strategic storage, consumption plan
• Project – Scrap Sale Standardization: Built INR 4 Cr cost advantage by partnering with global procurement and vendors to develop a substandard potato-to-flakes conversion model
• Summer Internship – Established a financially viable Chitosan usage model: Achieved 6% reduction in exfryer finished product waste, saving USD 1.02 Mn/year; analyzed 200+ tons of potatoes across 25+ batches and recommended an automated chitosan spraying solution

Manufacturing Executive | Education & Training Leader & MTBF Owner for E4 Line at Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd (2019-07 – 2021-06)

• Directed production operations for 22+ SKUs on Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and crumb lines, managing a team of 45+ operatives per shift.
• Delivered the highest-ever production volume of 1300 T on CDM line while maintaining material coherence between physical inventory and SAP
• Improved line efficiency from 72% to 80% through Pareto analysis and root cause elimination, reducing unplanned stoppages across SKUs
• Extended Mean Time Between Failures 90 to 180 minutes (100% increase) on plain SKUs and 60 to 105 minutes (75% increase) on inclusion SKUs
• Reduced laminate material loss by 17% through process optimization and waste elimination initiatives
• Facilitated startup and commissioning of 8+ NPDs, executing trial studies and validation protocols to ensure on-time production launch
• Deployed a skill matrix to upskill 120+ employees as Education & Training Leader; led team to secure 1st position in CII Quality Circle competition

MBA in Food & Agribusiness – Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (2021-09 – 2023-06)

B.Engg. (Hons) in Food Technology – Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2015-09 – 2019-06)