Zaid Valiulla
@zaidvaliulla
Experienced Senior-level Supply Chain Production & Demand Planner.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior-level Supply Chain Production & Demand Planner with over 8 years of experience in end-to-end volume planning, inventory strategy, and S&OP processes. My expertise lies in creating and maintaining comprehensive demand and production plans that align with sales forecasts and inventory targets. I have a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess volume impacts from strategic projects and lifecycle changes, ensuring seamless execution across the supply network.
Throughout my career, I have actively participated in S&OP cycles, aligning commercial assumptions with supply constraints. My experience includes managing planning parameters in various ERP systems, including Acctivate, Kinaxis, and SAP, to ensure data accuracy and system reliability. I am dedicated to driving improvements in order fulfillment and on-time delivery through effective communication and coordination with manufacturing and third-party suppliers.
I am passionate about leveraging my skills in analytics and reporting to optimize supply chain operations. My commitment to continuous improvement and training initiatives has enabled me to support onboarding as a planning subject matter expert, enhancing forecast ownership and execution within my teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Production & Demand Planning Manager
Eurogerm KB Ingredients
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Created and maintained a 24-month rolling demand, replenishment, and production plan aligned with sales forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory targets. Collaborated with brand, sales, and production teams to assess volume impact from strategic projects and lifecycle changes.
Technical Customer Support & Allocation Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
May 2022 - Nov 2022 (6 months)
Monitored and supported domestic and global inventory accuracy tracking, lifecycle planning, allocation and order fulfillment planning through demand validation and system-driven updates. Collaborated with manufacturing and QA teams to proactively receive constraints impacting revenue and service levels.
Logistics Planning Manager
Western GM/S&S Logistics
Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Directed comprehensive logistics planning and delivery execution, ensuring compliance with DOT and client SLAs. Utilized ITS software and forecasting reports to optimize fleet routing, enhance delivery KPIs, and minimize idle times.
Production Planning Manager
Mondelez Inc.
Oct 2017 - Aug 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Managed SKU-level production forecasts based on sales plans, statistical models, and marketing inputs. Utilized Kinaxis RapidResponse and SAP to integrate MRP data, monitor work orders, and reduce raw material excess by 15%.
Education
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Western Governors University
B.S. Computer Science, Computer Science
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. This program focuses on developing a strong foundation in computational principles and problem-solving.
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