Sikander Burney
Karachi,Pakistan
Summary
Accomplished supply chain professional with 19 years of experience in the UAE and Pakistan. Expertise in implementing innovative solutions that reduce costs and enhance service levels. Strong analytical skills to assess performance metrics and support data-driven decision-making. Committed to continuous improvement and leveraging market insights to achieve supply chain excellence in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager Supply Planning & Monitoring
National Foods Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2024 - Current
- Lead Supply Planning and production scheduling for 3 plants, 5 toll manufacturing sites, +250 FG SKUs (Local), +1000 FG SKUs (Exports) and +2000 RM/PM items
- Deliver master and detailed schedules and long-range plans (including capacity considerations) and Material Requirement Plans in liaison with Procurement team (for RM, PM and SFG)
- Support team and implement improvements in the planning arena to improve OTIF, inventory targets, and waste reduction to meet company’s working capital targets.
- Lead monthly Operations Review Meetings to create cross functional consensus and drive successful business.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Senior Manager Demand Planning & Customer Services
National Foods
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Lead Demand Planning and Customer services for 3 business divisions, 8 Regions, +250 distributors and +250 SKUs from 3 factories
- Lead Corporate Demand meetings to develop 18 months rolling forecast, identify short to medium term Risks and Opportunities, and develop consensus between Commercial and Integrated Supply Chain
- Spearhead as Power User, for Business Process Re-engineering and implementation team for S4 Hana modules of IBP, S&OP and OTC. And lead dashboards reporting in SAP SAC
- Implemented Demand Based Replenishment System to support distributors & sales team with better replenishment, inventory management, stocks availability and relinquished SLOBs
- Lead special project for Exports team to create statistical ordering model for North America and Canada
- Lead Value Stream Mapping project to increase efficiency in Customer Services using Python and Power BI
- Collaborated with HR to introduce ‘Mentorship Program’ to assist junior team members in Supply Chain to achieve career goals and encourage empowerment.
Demand Planning Manager
Tapal Tea Pvt Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Set up Demand Planning function to have integrated business plan and increase cross-functional collaboration
- Lead monthly Demand Plan for 9 Regions, 200+ SKUs and around 6,200 tons of monthly Tea volumes
- Initiated Demand Review Meetings with Commercial Team to discuss risks and opportunities
- Formulated demand for next 5 Years through Statistical Forecasting for Logistics Network Optimization and Warehouse Capacity Planning Project
- Worked on SKUs Rationalization with Commercial Team, with detailed analysis through ABC Analysis and Forecastability Matrix.
Customer Lead Development Manager
Mondelez International
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintain Customer relationships to achieve executional excellence in both strategic initiatives and established business processes
- Initiated ‘Voice of Customer’ project to build a database to measure Customer Satisfaction and improve CS&L operations
- Worked with Daraz.pk (Alibaba) on launch of Chocolates on their e-commerce platform.
Demand Planning Manager
Mondelez International
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Lead IBP and create a demand management culture in line with Regional Mondelez guidelines
- Responsible for conducting monthly Demand Consensus and Demand Review meetings
- Improved Forecast Bias from +-5% to +-2% in 2019
- Received award for ensuring no supply gaps in Tang season and achieving 8% NR growth versus 2018.
Product Supply Chocolates
Mondelez International
Karachi, UAE
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Reporting to Product Supply Lead MEA, (Dubai) and responsible for supplies for Chocolates
- Discuss! Decide! Deliver! Value award from the MD on ‘Continuous Improvement and adding Value to the business’ in 2015
- Best DIOH for Pakistan award from the AMEA President in 2016 and 2017
- Brought Chocolate stocks down from 65 to 44 days without any major OOS.
PS Planner
Kraft Foods/Mondelez International MEA
Dubai, UAE
05.2009 - 12.2014
- Responsible for Supplies of Cheese, Tang, Biscuits, Coffee and Chocolate plants, based in GCC and Europe
- Contributed in Kraft Foods MEA integration with Cadbury’s South Africa BU
- Furthermore, ensured business continuity with split of Kraft to Mondelēz International MEA
- Solely Managed the Grocery Business with Toll Manufacturer in Dubai and ensured there were no FG/RM/PM write-offs
- Also, responsible for maintaining rapport and relationship with the supplier.
Demand Planner
AGTHIA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Lead the Demand Review/S&OP process and worked closely with Leadership Team
- Initiated SKU rationalization in Animal Feed and reduced skus from 200 to 100
- Created the first ever Volume Per Outlet requirement for Flour, which specified split of sales between UAE bakeries, retail and consumers
- Analyzed the historical sales data and streamlined the Base Demand and Building Blocks with the Brand and Sales Teams.
Market Planner
Gillette/P&G
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Demand and Supply Planner for all categories of Gillette namely 1) Blades and Razors, 2) Personal Care, 3) Oral B, 4) Duracell, and 5) Braun
- Managed Customer Services, Imports/Supply and Demand of 13 cities of Pakistan
- Transferred major shareholding of Gillette Pakistan Limited to P&G International.
Education
MBA - Finance
Iqra University
Karachi, Pakistan 09.2005 - 03.2008
BBA - Human Resources
Iqra University
09.2002 - 06.2005
Skills
Aggregate Planning
Supply Chain Optimization
Inventory Management
Performance Metrics
Team Leadership
Change Management
Talent Development
ERP Systems
Timeline
Senior Manager Supply Planning & Monitoring
National Foods Pakistan
06.2024 - Current
Senior Manager Demand Planning & Customer Services
National Foods
04.2022 - 05.2024
Demand Planning Manager
Tapal Tea Pvt Limited
04.2020 - 04.2022
Customer Lead Development Manager
Mondelez International
06.2019 - 03.2020
Demand Planning Manager
Mondelez International
10.2017 - 06.2019
Product Supply Chocolates
Mondelez International
01.2015 - 09.2017
PS Planner
Kraft Foods/Mondelez International MEA
05.2009 - 12.2014
Demand Planner
AGTHIA
03.2008 - 04.2009
Market Planner
Gillette/P&G
10.2006 - 03.2008
MBA - Finance
Iqra University
09.2005 - 03.2008
BBA - Human Resources
Iqra University
09.2002 - 06.2005