- Indian Institute of Management, Trichy, India 2020 –2021 Masters of Business Administration, General Management GPA: 3.27/4
- Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Location 2014 –2018 Bachelors of Technology, Chemical Technology GPA: 9.27/10
Apurva Priyadarshini
Originally from Patna, Bihar, this person completed schooling in Madhya Pradesh and earned a B.Tech in Chemical Technology from Lakshminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur. The professional journey began at ITC Ltd as a production in charge, followed by a role at Pernod Ricard. Currently, a core supply chain role is held at Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd. With a strong foundation in the FMCG industry, complex challenges have been successfully navigated, delivering value to the organization. The goal is to leverage these skills and experiences in the Online MBA program to further enhance strategic thinking. In free time, chess is played, and different dance forms are practiced.
Education
Work Experience
Manager, Production Planning and Inventory Control, Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Baddi – Managed planning and scheduling of 200+ SKUs, created monthly volume budgets and daily schedules, and conducted market analysis using VSM to improve capacity utilization. Enhanced OTIF delivery from 69% to 95% in three months, participated in global projects, and developed a reporting system increasing adherence from 56% to 92%. Aligned rolling plan SKUs and monthly budgets to manage financial impacts. Production Executive, Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad – Key role in plant startup and stabilization, promoted safety culture, achieved highest OEE and productivity in Pan India, implemented KAIZEN and 5S, saved 7.06L in DG wastage, and completed ISO 22000 FSMS audit. Manufacturing Executive, ITC ICML, Biscuits Division, Pudukottai, Trichy – Line manager for center-filled cookie, contributed to green field project and equipment installation, and worked on digitized projects.
Nature of Work
As the Manager of Production Planning and Inventory Control at Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., the planning and scheduling of over 200 SKUs at the largest site is overseen. Responsibilities include creating monthly volume budgets and daily production schedules for tablets, bottles, and capsules, while optimizing equipment capacities and efficiencies. Market analysis is conducted using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to translate industry changes into actionable recommendations, enhancing capacity utilization for high-volume products. On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery has been improved from 69% to 95% within three months. Additionally, participation in global projects such as Campaign Planning and PO order consolidation takes place. A reporting system and dashboard were developed, increasing plan and schedule adherence from 56% to 92%. The role also involves aligning rolling plan SKUs and monthly volume budgets to manage the financial impact on per unit cost.
Profile
- Batch Year:2024-26
- Experience: 6 Year
- Industry: Pharma / Bio-Tech / Healthcare / Hospitals
- Organisation: Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Email: bpgp24apurva@iima.ac.in
- Phone: XXX-XXX-0618
- Social connect: LinkedIn | CV