Anant Alagappa
Senior Manager - S&OP Planning & Procurement (Direct), Agthia Group PJSC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Professional Overview
Anant Alagappa is an accomplished supply chain and operations professional with over 13 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. As the Senior Manager of S&OP Planning and Procurement at Agthia Group PJSC, he is responsible for driving strategic supply chain optimization and ensuring efficient procurement processes to support the company's growth objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Manager - S&OP Planning & Procurement (Direct) at Agthia Group PJSC, Anant oversees the development and implementation of the company's Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. He is responsible for aligning supply and demand, optimizing inventory levels, and enhancing product availability to meet customer needs. Anant's strategic approach to procurement has enabled Agthia Group to achieve significant cost savings and improve supplier relationships.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Anant held several leadership positions in the supply chain and planning functions at leading organizations, such as PepsiCo and Arla Foods. As the Logistics & Planning Manager at PepsiCo, he successfully implemented a new transportation management system that improved fleet utilization and reduced logistics costs by 18%. As the Senior Demand Planner at Arla Foods, he played a key role in developing and implementing forecasting models that improved demand planning accuracy by 12%.
Academic Background
Anant holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India. He has also completed executive programs in Supply Chain Management and Strategic Procurement from leading institutions, further enhancing his expertise in these domains.
Areas of Expertise
- Supply Chain Planning and Optimization
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management
- Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management
- Logistics and Transportation Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Process Improvement
Professional Impact
Anant's contributions have had a significant impact on the organizations he has served. At Agthia Group PJSC, he has successfully streamlined the S&OP process, leading to a 15% improvement in inventory turns and a 10% reduction in stock-outs. His strategic approach to procurement has enabled the company to achieve an annualized cost savings of over $2.5 million.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving supply chain excellence, Anant Alagappa is well-positioned to continue making a meaningful impact on the operations and profitability of Agthia Group PJSC and the broader food and beverage industry.
