Jitesh Khandagale

Results-driven Supply Chain, Materials Planning, and Procurement professional with 13+ years of experience across supply planning, material requirement planning, inventory control, procurement operations, production coordination, and supplier management. Strong track record in supporting end-to-end planning and execution, improving forecast alignment, optimizing inventory, and delivering high service levels. Experienced in SAP ERP (MM), advanced Excel, KPI reporting, root cause analysis, and cross-functional coordination with production, procurement, sales, logistics, and vendors.

Recognized for improving OTIF performance, reducing lead times, and delivering significant cost savings through process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

Manager Material Supply & Demand Planning at Walking Tree Atelier Private limited (2024-07 – Present)

Formerly know as (Walking Tree India private limited)

• Lead end-to-end material planning and MRP execution, aligning demand forecasts with supply plans.
• Support IBP/S&OP cycles by collaborating with merchandising, production, and procurement teams.
• Drive inventory optimization and replenishment strategies, reducing stock imbalances.
• Achieved 90%+ OTIF through proactive supplier coordination and logistics planning.
• Reduced lead time by 40%, improving responsiveness to demand variability.
• Develop KPI dashboards (service levels, OTIF, inventory turns) for leadership decision-making
• Ensure data-driven planning using SAP and advanced Excel tools.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.

Assistant Manager Procurement Planning & Operation at Sunjewels Pvt ltd (2015-10 – 2024-07)

• Improved forecast accuracy by 20% through structured demand planning and analytics.
• Delivered ₹4–5 Cr cost savings via supply chain optimization and inventory control.
• Managed end-to-end supply planning and supplier coordination, ensuring high service levels.
• Developed KPI frameworks and MIS dashboards for performance tracking.
• Led cross-functional collaboration across procurement, production, and sales teams
• Reduced lead time by 15% using SAP-driven planning processes.
• Implemented lean and JIT strategies, reducing stock aging by 18% YoY.

Production & Purchase Engineer at Frigmaires Engineering (2015-04 – 2015-10)

Manufacturers of process plants and machinery required by the Chemical, Paint, Inks Pharmaceuticals, Minerals, Food and related Industries. Manufacture a wide range of Mixers, Grinders, Dispersers, Milling, Drying and Separating equipment.

• Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
• Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
• Record manufacturing start and completion date for every project.
• Monitor the progress of the job as per the activity chart.
• Conduct weekly reviews on progress of work with all vendors.
• Involved in the planning, prioritizing, execution and monitoring of engineering activities / projects, reporting work progress, problem analysis & trouble shooting.

Production Supervisor at Isinox Steel Pvt Ltd (2013-04 – 2015-04)

Manufacturers & suppliers of stainless steel wires, bright bars & hot rolled annealed pickled (HRAP) wire rods].

• Handling the complete manpower deputation and coordinating the production activities with team
• Handling team size of 70 workers.
• Training workmen to improve their effectiveness
• Investigate market complaints.
• Overseeing production related task including planning, control & troubleshooting.
• Managing process control for pickling of stainless steel wire rod coils for 200,300 & 400 series
• Inspection of drawn wires, bright bars & Annealed & pickled coils.
• Looking after annealing furnace for all steel grades and maintaining it to proper temperature to achieve required Tensile strength.

Bachelor of Engineering in Production – MUMBAI UNIVERSITY (2012)

HSC – MUMBAI UNIVERSITY (2006)

SSC – MUMBAI UNIVERSITY (2004)