Nikhil Hirve
@nikhilhirve
Strategic Supply Chain Leader with over 15 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic Supply Chain Leader with over 15 years of experience in planning, procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing operations. My career has been marked by a proven track record in developing and executing multi-year supply chain strategies across various business units. I excel in ERP system implementations and cross-functional leadership, leveraging data analytics to drive operational excellence and cost efficiencies.
Currently, I serve as the ERP Business Lead at Simmons Foods, where I lead the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning and Procurement modules. My efforts have successfully delivered an enterprise-wide WMS project that improved inventory accuracy and fulfillment speed. I have also directed digital transformation initiatives for Pilot Plants, enhancing planning and procurement workflows.
Previously, as the Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Simmons Foods, I developed a 5-year strategic roadmap for Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, and Transportation across three business units. My collaborative approach with leadership has aligned supply chain operations with corporate growth objectives, and I have spearheaded performance initiatives that significantly improved delivery and efficiency KPIs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ERP Business Lead
Simmons Foods
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Led the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning and Procurement modules. Successfully delivered an enterprise-wide WMS project, improving inventory accuracy and fulfillment speed.
Director, Supply Chain Strategy
Simmons Foods
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)
Led the development of a 5-year strategic roadmap for Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, and Transportation across three business units. Partnered with leadership to align supply chain operations with corporate growth objectives.
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
Simmons Prepared Foods & Simmons Animal Nutrition
Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Managed short- and long-term planning functions for two major business units. Collaborated with production and sales teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and service rates.
Sr. Master Scheduler
Simmons Prepared Foods
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Developed and maintained master schedules, improving demand forecasting accuracy and production flow. This role was critical in optimizing production planning.
Supply Chain Master Scheduler
Simmons Prepared Foods
Feb 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)
Managed master scheduling for further processing operations. Improved production planning timelines, reducing waste and increasing throughput.
Production Superintendent
Simmons Prepared Foods
Jun 2010 - Present (15 years)
Oversaw plant operations and workforce for a major production facility. This role involved managing daily production activities and ensuring operational efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Simmons Prepared Foods
Mar 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)
Led manufacturing line teams and ensured consistent production output. This position focused on direct supervision and operational execution on the production floor.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oklahoma State University
M.S. in Industrial Engineering & Management, Industrial Engineering & Management
Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on industrial engineering and management principles. Gained expertise in optimizing complex systems and processes.
University of Mumbai
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. Developed a strong foundation in mechanical principles and engineering applications.
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