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AD Arulanandu

@adarulanandu

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APICS CPIM-certified supply chain planning specialist combining ERP expertise and reporting to optimize operations.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own end-to-end planning, implement ERP/MRP and planning tools, and partner with operations to improve S&OP, inventory and production outcomes through strong data quality, testing, and continuous improvement.

I’m an APICS CPIM-certified software engineering graduate focused on end-to-end supply chain planning. I help organizations turn ERP/MRP and planning tool data into reliable forecasts, schedules, and action.

I’ve implemented and transitioned planning and ERP systems, owning gap-fit analysis, testing, training, and documentation. I also lead S&OP demand and supply reviews, manage planning parameters, and drive continuous improvement requests to reduce variances and discrepancies.

My background spans production scheduling, inventory control, and master data management, including BOM/recipe accuracy and plan adherence reporting in Excel. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration—aligning business process owners, key users, and operational teams on how we plan and execute.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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SME - End to End Planning

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Refresco

May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Served as an SME for end-to-end planning, including implementing the Kinaxis planning system. Defined and harmonized business processes, supported user testing/training, and performed gap/fit analysis to replace legacy systems.

End To End Planning Kinaxis demand planning Inventory Management Supply Planning MRP CI Request Management Gap Analysis Testing Training Documentation

Lead Supply and Demand Planner

Silver Fern Farms

Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Led supply and demand planning and implemented a new ERP system using Microsoft NAV. Owned monthly S&OP demand/supply review processes and planning activities including forward plans based on demand requirements and plant capability.

Microsoft NAV Supply And Demand Planning S&OP Retail Planning Production Planning SOP Development Excel CI Requests Planning Parameters

Portfolio Schedule and Demand Planner

Kainga Ora

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)

Owned the implementation and data for the Sentient (PPM tool) and monitored demand for team resources. Produced reporting and dashboards for scheduled vs. actual resources aligned to strategic priorities.

Sentient Reporting Dashboarding

Production Scheduler and Inventory

Amcor Flexibles Packaging Ltd.

Apr 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Transitioned ERP from Epicor to QAD and supported production scheduling using RCCP (rough cut capacity planning). Managed work/material flow coordination, maintained inventory levels with purchasing, and reported plan adherence and efficiencies including DIFOT.

Epicor QAD Products Production Scheduling Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)Inventory Management Inventory Optimization Expediting Troubleshooting Excel

Master Data and Inventory Analyst

Westland Milk Products

Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Supported the MRP project during the transition from Microsoft Dynamics AX to Microsoft 365, with a focus on master data. Maintained recipes and products, handled BOM/specification changes, audited data, and contributed to production planning and variance reporting.

Microsoft Dynamics AX Microsoft 365 MRP Master Data Management Data Auditing Production Planning BOM Variance Analysis Excel

Analyst Programme Engineer

Calibre Contracting Equipment

Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 (7 months)

Worked on ERP implementation (Epicor) by gathering production-floor requirements and supporting inventory and planning activities. Handled resource allocation for MRP/materials and labor, produced efficiency and costing outputs, and programmed CNC nesting for parts using SigmaNest.

Epicor ERP Implementation Requirements Gathering Inventory Management MRP Resource Allocation Production Planning Product Costing CNC Programming Sigmanest

Project Coordinator

Vinew Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 (4 months)

Assisted the project manager for e-commerce and inventory applications by liaising with clients and stakeholders and gathering requirements. Documented process and progress and supported the team with technical aspects of the project.

Requirements Gathering Process documentation Commerce Applications Technical Support

Systems Analyst - Stock Taking

NZ Uniforms & RGIS

Feb 2016 - Sep 2016 (7 months)

Worked on the implementation of a warehousing system, focusing on stock taking and inventory control. Counted incoming stock against purchase orders, controlled warehouse inventory, and used handheld scanning devices.

Inventory Control

Machine Learning Intern

Infosys Ltd.

Nov 2015 - Jan 2016 (2 months)

Contributed to a project on machine learning for engineering applications by analyzing existing code and providing insights. Produced weekly reports, and delivered a final report used for further research in Boeing-related work.

Machine Learning Reporting