Lakshmana Prakash Murugesan
Denver
Summary
Summary
Supply Chain & Demand Planning professional with 7+ years of experience in forecasting, inventory optimization, and process automation across telecom, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. Proficient in SQL, Python, o9, and statistical modeling to enhance forecast accuracy and optimize supply strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Demand Planner
Dish Network Corp
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded global demand planning across e-commerce, retail, and indirect channels, achieving a 95% increase in forecast accuracy by leveraging advanced statistical time series analysis in O9 & R.
- Developed and implemented a data-driven demand sensing model for Apple products, reducing EOL inventory by 25% and delivering $3M in annual cost savings through improved inventory management.
- Leveraged Python, SQL, and machine learning algorithms to enhance forecast accuracy (MAE, MAPE) and automate real-time dashboards in Tableau, reducing churn by 27% and increasing sales by 81% in six months.
In-stock Manager (AMAZON Prime Air)
AMAZON
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded the launch of two Prime Air fulfillment centers (PADDC), leading cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, product selection, and SCOT teams to optimize operations and scalability
- Led process optimization initiatives, reducing picking and fulfillment time by 45% and enabling 30-minute delivery through time studies and root cause analysis
- Developed automated dashboards in Tableau, tracking key KPIs such as OTIF, lead time, and inventory metrics, driving data-driven decision-making across supply chain operations
Instock Manager (AMAZON Fresh)
Amazon
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Optimized demand forecasting and supply planning by leveraging SQL and data analytics, improving inventory accuracy and reducing perishables waste by 6%, saving $3M annually.
- Led cross-functional collaboration for the launch of three 3PL fulfillment centers, ensuring seamless supply execution, vendor coordination, and demand-supply balancing.
- Developed automated reporting tools and Tableau dashboards to enhance S&OP decision-making, providing real-time visibility into demand trends, inventory health, and supply allocation.
Material Planner
ROHA USA
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Led MRP planning and production scheduling for high volume production, overseeing MTS and Configure-to-Order processes in SAP across the USA and Mexico. Optimized workflows, cutting stockouts to below 3%
- Analyzed POS data and historical sales trends using Anaplan, improving forecast accuracy by 95% , while optimizing inventory with min-max EOQ , saving $600K in excess stock .
Supply Chain Specialist
Bi- State Development
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed $100M raw material sourcing, negotiated 15% cost reduction, optimized master data management, and developed spend analysis dashboards and supplier scorecards, driving $3M savings and 95% on-time delivery
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri- Columbia
05-2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University Chennai
04-2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- SAP ERP
- SQL
- TABLEAU
- O9
- POWER BI
- R
- SAP APO
- Lean Methodologies
- Demand planning
- Inventory Management
- Sales Analytics
- Financial Forecasting
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (University of Georgia)
Advanced SQL Certification (Hackerrank)
Analyzing & Visualizing Data with Excel (Microsoft)
Awards
Insist on High Standards (AMAZON Prime Air)
Curator's Grant-in Aid Scholarship (University of Missouri Columbia)
Timeline
Senior Demand Planner
Dish Network Corp
12.2023 - Current
In-stock Manager (AMAZON Prime Air)
AMAZON
04.2022 - 12.2023
Instock Manager (AMAZON Fresh)
Amazon
03.2021 - 04.2022
Material Planner
ROHA USA
05.2019 - 02.2021
Supply Chain Specialist
Bi- State Development
09.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Missouri- Columbia
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University Chennai
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