Jonathan R.

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist | Demand Planning • Inventory Optimization • MRP/ERP Expert I’m a results-driven supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience helping manufacturing and distribution businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve service levels. My specialty is turning complex supply chain challenges into efficient, data-driven solutions. I focus on demand planning, inventory management, and MRP/ERP implementation, with a proven track record of reducing excess stock, preventing shortages, and driving productivity improvements across diverse industries. Core Expertise Inventory Management: Balance stock availability with cost control to free up working capital and improve cash flow. MRP/ERP Systems: Implement, configure, and optimize MRP/ERP systems to align procurement and production seamlessly. Demand & Safety Stock Analysis: Data-backed planning to minimize disruptions while maintaining service excellence. Item Master & Parameters: Build accurate item master data and planning rules that drive precise forecasting. Lean & Continuous Improvement: Eliminate waste, streamline processes, and embed best practices across operations. Business Intelligence: Translate data into actionable insights for better decision-making and performance tracking. Technical Strengths Advanced Excel expertise: automation, reporting dashboards, and custom tools for rapid and accurate decision support. Specializing in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning, I design data-driven models that improve forecast accuracy, optimize safety stock, and strengthen S&OP processes. I translate historical data, seasonality, and growth trends into actionable replenishment and procurement strategies that balance service levels with working capital. Experienced across multiple ERP platforms, I have successfully implemented and integrated MRP systems from the ground up. I combine technical systems expertise with practical execution—refining inventory policies, optimizing procurement workflows, and driving measurable operational performance improvements.