Yash Patnaik

Strategic Supply Chain Management professional with 3+ years of progressive, end-to-end experience across FMCG and manufacturing, encompassing demand planning, procurement, inventory optimisation, distribution, and S&OP. Proven ability to define and execute supply chain strategies that reduce costs, improve service levels, and align cross-functional teams — delivering 96% stock availability PAN India and an 86% reduction in slow-moving inventory. Hands-on expertise in ERP systems (SAP MM), Power BI dashboards, and 36-month demand forecasting models that drive data-driven decision making and operational agility.

Skilled in vendor negotiations, supplier relationship management, supplier diversification, and risk mitigation; committed to driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Manager at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals – Butterfly Brand (2024-04 – 2026-01)

Led end-to-end supply chain operations for the Butterfly brand — spanning demand planning, production planning, procurement, and distribution across PAN India channels.

• Defined and executed demand planning strategy using 36-month forecasting models, achieving 96% stock availability PAN India — directly improving customer service levels and reducing stock-outs across all trade channels.
• Led cross-functional S&OP process in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams, building consensus demand plans that accounted for seasonality, promotions, and market shifts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Drove 86% reduction in slow-moving (SLOB) inventory through proactive inventory rebalancing and supply-demand alignment, significantly improving working capital efficiency and freeing up warehouse capacity.
• Established end-to-end KPI dashboards in Power BI tracking stock availability, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, fill rate, and IGST billing — enabling real-time, data-driven decision making for senior leadership.
• Owned monthly production planning, vendor sourcing, and long-lead-time material procurement; maintained a 30-days-on-hand lean inventory target while ensuring uninterrupted supply through disciplined execution.
• Ensured full regulatory compliance across supply chain and inventory operations, minimising risk and maintaining operational integrity across all distribution and manufacturing touchpoints.

Purchase Manager – Strategic Procurement at Asian Paints Ltd. (2023-05 – 2024-04)

Managed strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement operations for import and domestic raw materials in a high-volume manufacturing supply chain.

• Led indigenisation of raw material procurement, reducing lead times by ~45 days, improving supply chain agility, and strengthening communication channels with domestic supplier base.
• Negotiated and managed contracts with import and local suppliers, achieving cost savings through cost-effective purchasing strategies while maintaining quality and delivery compliance.
• Developed supplier diversification and risk mitigation strategies to ensure a resilient supply chain during periods of global market volatility — minimising disruption and protecting supply continuity.
• Optimised logistics operations and supplier relationship management, driving operational efficiency and contributing to overall cost reduction targets across the procurement function.

Strategy & Market Analytics Intern at Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) (2022-04 – 2022-06)

Delivered analytical reports and market research for the KAM team.

• Delivered analytical reports and market research for the KAM team; conducted competitor benchmarking and developed strategic growth recommendations adopted by business unit leadership.
• Investigated AIoT and circular economy solutions to improve operational performance, producing data-backed presentations highlighting efficiency opportunities across Bosch's product portfolio.

MBA in Business Management – Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) (2021 – 2023)

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering – Manipal Institute of Technology (2016 – 2020)