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Zakia Khan

@zakiakhan1

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Senior supply chain and demand planning leader driving forecast accuracy and S&OP excellence.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior planning role where I can lead S&OP and forecasting transformation, drive accuracy improvements, and align supply chain with finance in a collaborative, growth-oriented company.

I am a senior supply chain professional with two decades of hands-on experience in demand planning, S&OP, and vendor management across consumer goods and chemical industries. I have led forecasting transformations, implemented planning tools, and managed large SKU portfolios to improve accuracy and service.

At BASF, I improved forecast accuracy by 12% while implementing forecast planning software and aligning regional and global KPIs. Previously, I built S&OP from scratch at Church & Dwight, maintained 83% forecast accuracy across 450+ SKUs, and optimized inventory and launch processes.

I bring cross-functional leadership, process reengineering, and practical SAP/John Galt forecasting tool experience to drive measurable supply chain improvements and reliable financial demand alignment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Planning Business Solutions Manager

BASF Inc.

Jun 2012 - Jun 2023 (11 years)

Led forecast planning software roll-outs and managed demand planning for the Nutrition & Health division, improving forecast accuracy by 12% and aligning demand with financial forecasts across regions.

demand planning S&OP Forecasting Financial Forecasting

Senior Demand Planner

Church & Dwight Co.

Dec 2007 - May 2012 (4 years 5 months)

Built and led S&OP processes for Household, Personal Care, and International lines, managing 450+ SKUs and improving forecast accuracy ~10% year-over-year with an overall 83% accuracy rate.

demand planning S&OP Cross Functional Collaboration POS Analysis

Brand Operations Manager

Lancôme

May 2004 - Aug 2007 (3 years 3 months)

Managed S&OP and demand forecasts for Sun, Body, and Fragrance (250+ SKUs), implemented SAP and John Galt forecasting tools, and supported product launches to maintain target DOS and reduce excess inventory.

S&OP John Galt Product Launch Inventory Management POS Analysis

Production Planning Manager

Maidenform

May 2003 - Apr 2004 (11 months)

Managed outsourced production planning across multiple Asian contractors, executed master schedules and SKU-level inventory plans, and led a team of four coordinators to support launches and maintain contractor capacity data.

Production Planning Outsourcing Team Leadership capacity management

Production Planner

VF Jeanswear

Aug 1998 - Mar 2002 (3 years 7 months)

Provided production planning support for Lee operations, optimized lot sizing and run frequency, and reduced inventory levels through excess liquidation and process improvements.

Production Planning Inventory Control