Fahria Popal
Sr. Supply Chain/Planner · SOUND UNITED
San Diego, CAIn My Own Words
Over 10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Demand Planning delivering results in demand, inventory, and supply chain management across a global organization. Proven experience in evaluating, summarizing, and explaining complex issues to executive leadership teams. Demonstrated collaboration across multiple functions to consolidate global forecast data into an overall demand plan for the supply chain. Established ability in executing demand and inventory plans which enabled the organization to meet sales and service objectives. Organized and led Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, managed inventory targets, performed purchasing functions in support of DOS, and communicated forecast and inventory measurements to management. Recommended and executed corrective actions, communicated obsolete/slow-moving inventory to applicable Operations and Sales management staff. Developed and executed product purchases using ERP, MRP systems, and support tools. Demonstrated ability to lead high performance teams to attain measurable results against strategic objectives.
Work Experience
Sr. Supply Chain/Planner
SOUND UNITED2016 – 2017
Managed demand forecasting (statistical) and full procurement lifecycle for $120M profit brands. Executed monthly purchase of $20M by evaluating and managing global sales plans, comparing to financial plans and initiating actions to manage deviations. Delivered 90% of sales and service objectives by collaborating with Engineers, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operation team. ?Reduced purchasing problems of diverse scope by 70% through analysis of data and evaluation of identifiable factors.? Led cross functional team to implement and stabilize an advanced planning system (Rapid Response) that increased forecast and reporting accuracy by 30%.
Supply Chain/Planner
SOUND UNITED2012 – 2016
Played a key role during company separation involved implementation of new ERP system (M2K), operation, and IT network.? Led cross-functional team in evaluation and execution of new MRP system (Avercast) which increased Key Metrics such as forecast accuracy by 40%. ? Designed and managed S&OP, Back Order, and Constrained reporting systems delivering 80% improved support to global markets and product lines. ?Developed global demand forecast process using historical data, market trend, and input from sales team that helped maintain inventory level at 90+%.?Collaborated with global key customers delivered 40% improved information sharing and forecast accuracy.? Delivered 6% cost reduction by identifying and initiating contact with potential Network Management, vendor partners and dealers.? Developed a process for obsolete/slow moving inventory resulting in 50% inventory reduction.
Supply Chain/Planner
Directed2008 – 2008
Calculated purchase requirements, prepare purchase plans for $48M Profit Category.? Played a key role in launching BOOM Movement Category. Managed or worked on all aspects of supply chain, including sales and purchase forecasting, marketing, and purchase agreement with vendors leading to $2M increase in annual profit. ?Communicated with SCM team the total regional requirements, improved on-time delivery by 30%. ?Created and implemented Sales and Inventory policies and practices that doubled inventory turns.? Supported the sales team and order desk with order/delivery related issues. Resolved outstanding issues by 80% in less than two months.?Established and facilitated training programs for department procedures and product knowledge leading to 75% increase in productivity and proficiency. ?Improved relationships with key suppliers to help resolve inventory and production issues by 80%.
Buyer/Inventory Manager
Directed2006 – 2008
Developed and maintained Demand Plan, Purchased Product and Managed Inventory for $22M profit category. ? Led effort to improve the quality and participation in the sales and operations planning process improved the accuracy of new product launch by 50%.? Managed the development of Planning Process which continuously improved global communication and enhanced sales by 10%.? Provided executive board with market analysis including customer trends, market drivers, market shares, and forecasts evaluation leading to 6% increase in profit.
Buyer
Sierra Wireless2006 – 2006
Sourced and purchased electronic components (i.e. ICs and chips), equipment and services. ?Obtained quotations, examined bids, and participated in supplier selection. Initiated and administered supply agreement contracts with all key suppliers.? Coordinated purchasing activities with other departments which helped in maintaining 85% inventory at planned levels. ?Implemented and executed strategies for cost reduction. Delivered 20% savings?. Structured and administered purchase plan leading to 3% reduction in MOQ.