Nirmal Gopi

Dynamic Supply Chain & Manufacturing Leader with 17+ years of progressive experience across Production Procurement Planning, Inventory Management, and S&OP within large-scale manufacturing operations. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and executing end-to-end supply chain transformations that improved forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, working capital utilization, and customer satisfaction. Adept at aligning production, procurement, and logistics functions with corporate goals to achieve cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Recognized for developing SOPs, mentoring SCM teams, and driving technology-enabled improvements that strengthen process reliability and business agility. Skilled in ERP (SAP) and Lean Manufacturing practices (Kaizen, 5S) to optimize resource utilization and service performance

Assistant General Manager – (SCM) at Paragon Footwear (2025-10 – Present)

Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end Supply Chain Management, overseeing production planning and dispatch planning functions across multiple manufacturing units.

• Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end Supply Chain Management, overseeing production planning and dispatch planning functions across multiple manufacturing units.
• Lead and mentor the SCM team, ensuring alignment of production schedules with demand forecasts, product portfolio priorities, and organizational objectives.
• Drive demand planning excellence by integrating sales forecasts, market insights, and seasonal trends into production and dispatch strategies.
• Lead comprehensive inventory management strategies across Raw Materials (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG), and Finished Goods (FG), implementing advanced frameworks to balance high service levels with working capital efficiency
• Spearhead product portfolio optimization, balancing SKU rationalization with market requirements to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee seasonal stock preparation, aligning production and dispatch plans with peak demand cycles to ensure timely market readiness.
• Collaborate with logistics and procurement teams to synchronize supply chain activities, ensuring seamless coordination across functions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for supply chain efficiency, production throughput, inventory health, and dispatch accuracy, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between production, sales, and corporate leadership, providing regular updates on supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance supply chain resilience, scalability, and responsiveness to market dynamics.

Chief Manager - Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Paragon Footwear (2022-04 – 2025-10)

Directed supply chain optimization and operational excellence initiatives, lowering costs, enhancing efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction.

• Directed supply chain optimization and operational excellence initiatives, lowering costs, enhancing efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction.
• Monitored SCM KPIs, reported to senior management, and drove corrective actions to address risks and performance gaps.

Senior Manager: SCM at Paragon Footwear (2021-04 – 2022-04)

Production planning & raw material replenishment, Inventory Optimization.

• Production planning & raw material replenishment, Inventory Optimization.
• Conducted supply and inventory reviews, improving working capital utilization and reducing excess stock.

Manager: SCM - Production Planning at Paragon Footwear (2016-04 – 2021-04)

Managed multi-line production planning and optimized inventory for 5000+ SKUs.

• Managed multi-line production planning and optimized inventory for 5000+ SKUs.
• Supported Kaizen & 5S initiatives, achieving waste reduction and operational improvements.

Asst. Manager: SCM - Production Planning at Paragon Footwear (2013-04 – 2016-04)

Oversaw production planning and raw material planning.

• Oversaw production planning and raw material planning
• Core team member Deloitte-led SCM implementation & reengineering

Plant Engineer at ELASTREX POLYMERS Pvt. LTD. (2009-12 – 2013-04)

Improved manufacturing productivity and quality through lean manufacturing practices.

• Improved manufacturing productivity and quality through lean manufacturing practices.
• Maintained a safe, compliant work environment through rigorous safety regulation adherence.
• Ensured quality and production targets were met by overseeing subcontracted production units.
• Led successful ISO 9001 certification audits and compliance initiatives.

Production Engineer at Kerala Electricals & Allied Engineering Co. Ltd. (KEL) (2009-01 – 2009-12)

Monitored and controlled production processes to ensure efficiency.

• Monitored and controlled production processes to ensure efficiency.
• Ensured material availability for dispatch in line with delivery schedules.
• Assisted in the implementation and maintenance of QMS ISO 9001:2008

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Anna University (2008)