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Shankar Manoharan

@shankarmanoharan

Senior demand planning leader turning data into reliable supply chain decisions.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a data-driven supply chain role where I can de-risk operations with automated forecasting, strengthen S&OP alignment, optimize working capital, and lead people through change—turning global planning experience into immediate value.

I’m a high-impact supply chain leader, back in Canada after 8.5 years driving strategic efficiencies for Fortune 500 FMCGs across European hubs. I specialize in transforming complex, multinational demand signals into dependable planning that de-risks supply chain operations in the GTA.

As Senior Demand Planner at Kraft Heinz (UK), I’ve led supply chain management enhancement across the $720M Sauces portfolio (270+ SKUs), delivering supply certainty through global cross-functional collaboration. I focus on working capital optimization by balancing inventory targets against overproduction risk, and I strengthen alignment through S&OP forecasting updates with Sales and Commercial teams.

I’m also hands-on with change and automation—spearheading process efficiency through custom dashboards and automated tools to improve M+1 forecast accuracy, while mentoring talent through ambiguity. Previously at Danone, I managed an 18-month $560M forecast for 130+ SKUs, directed root cause analyses to stabilize fulfilment, and delivered executive analytics to guide decision-making; earlier at FGF Brands I re-engineered forecasting for 750+ SKUs, boosting inventory turnover and enabling >99% order fill rate through improved distribution and replenishment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KH

Senior Demand Planner

Kraft Heinz

Jul 2022 - Apr 2026 (3 years 9 months)

Led UK demand planning for the $720M Sauces portfolio across 270+ SKUs, improving supply certainty through cross-functional S&OP alignment. Automated forecasting and reporting via custom dashboards and tools, achieving M+1 forecast accuracy improvements while optimizing working capital and inventory targets.

demand planning Forecasting S&OP Process Automation Inventory Optimization Working Capital Root Cause Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration Executive Reporting Talent Development

DU

Demand Planner

Danone UK

Nov 2017 - Jul 2022 (4 years 8 months)

Managed an 18-month, $560M forecast for 130+ SKUs, translating volatile COVID-era trends to support supply continuity. Directed root-cause analyses on inventory shortages and waste, and contributed to S&OP forecasting updates with Sales and Commercial teams to secure global production capacity.

demand planning Forecasting Supply Continuity Risk Mitigation Root Cause Analysis S&OP Cross Functional Collaboration

FB

Supply Chain Analyst

FGF Brands

Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 6 months)

Re-engineered a $560M forecasting process for 750+ SKUs, improving inventory turnover by 45% through adaptive dashboards and optimization of inventory targets. Designed distribution and logistics improvements by reducing excess inventory 60% and scaling a plant-driven pull replenishment system for a new central distribution hub while maintaining a >99% order fill rate across US destinations.

Supply Chain Analysis Inventory Optimization Dashboarding Excess Inventory Reduction

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MO

MoreSteam

Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma

Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training with MoreSteam in 2017.

UT

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering

Earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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