HARSHAD KHANDARE

• Developed and implemented a strategic template to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability for the segments.
• Led cross-functional teams in project execution, achieving successful outcomes within budget and timeline for projects like D2C.
• Implemented supply chain optimization strategies resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency by building templates.
• Provided expert advice and recommendations to segments on supply chain best practices as per global standards.
• Develop templates for global process Project Sales, Scheduling agreements, Certificate orders, Standard Lead time, and Sales BOM for Release 1 to 11.
• Conduct Fit Gap Workshop and User training sessions for the business users to become familiar with a new process and support in solving business problems

• Served as an internal consultant within the technology and business groups by supporting current processes and recommending solutions that reduce costs or extend current capabilities. Provide hands-on support and problem resolution in Order Management, Shipping, Purchasing and Inventory.
• Managed end-to-end supply chain processes, optimizing inventory levels and reducing lead times.
• Implemented demand planning strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in stock-outs.
• Led cross-functional teams to drive cost-saving initiatives, resulting in $1 million in annual savings.Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and quality control.
• Perform project management activities related to the implementation and delivery of new global and/or local projects.
• Provide assistance and advice to key process owners in the effective use of ERP when required.
• Co-operation with our offshore support team for resolution of Supply chain module incidents.
• Involved in Mergers and acquisitions for Cleveland & Raleigh sites. · Working closely with Management companies like McKinsey Management Consulting & KPMG consulting firm for Sales & supply chain improvement projects.

• Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.
• Handling Analytical problems and providing solutions to a variety of complex situations.
• Implementation of Supply chain modules in Switzerland and Austria.
• Training Switzerland and Austria business users and creating UAT.
• Working with Distribution and Finance modules, plus Contempus (APscanning) and JDE integration with business partners.
• As an ERP Specialist (JDE) I am responsible for supporting and guiding the Business user team in Europe. · Furthermore working with business users and people outside the immediate department. The function may also require some interaction with service providers.

• Recruited to lead a full life cycle implementation at the client site in India and Scandinavia for two different projects.

Client: Statoil Fuel & Retail project:

• Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver multiple projects on time and within budget. ·
• Work closely for delivery of the Supply chain process like Inventory management, warehouse management and P2P for production of the large oil company.
• Work closely and support mergers & acquisitions for selling retail business.
• Creation of a global template for rollouts for Scandinavia, Poland & Baltic countries.
• Providing training templates to core team with different business processes.

Client: KEC International:

• Project scope & responsibilities handling and supporting to merger of the Tower station business globally.
• Drive the Project and create the High-level Error Handling Document for Tower Station.
• Development, testing, UAT, training, Go-live and Hyper care.

• Provided high-quality Management advisory and helped to define delivery workstreams.
• Planned and delivered multi-project demonstrations for clients within the Asia region.
• Working with global clients for Sales and distribution, Inventory management and supporting the merger of company units around the globe and supporting M&A activities.

List of clients handled from 2008 to 2012 :

• Carson Cumberbatch PLC (Sri Lanka)
• Good Hope Asia Holdings Ltd ( Singapore & Malaysia)
• Plethico Pharmaceuticals Limited (India)
• TOPSGRUP (India)

• Developed and implemented functional requirements for clients, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Led training sessions and provided ongoing support to end users, ensuring successful adoption of new systems.
• Conducted system testing and resolved any issues or defects, ensuring seamless implementation for clients.