Meena Sahdev
Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Meena Sahdev is an accomplished supply chain and inventory management professional with over 18 years of experience in the retail and consumer goods industries. As the UK Senior Inventory Manager at HelloFresh, she leverages her expertise to optimize inventory levels, improve supply chain efficiency, and drive operational excellence.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as the UK Senior Inventory Manager at HelloFresh, Meena is responsible for overseeing the company's inventory management strategy and operations across the United Kingdom. She works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product availability, minimize stockouts, and maintain optimal inventory levels to support the company's growth and customer satisfaction objectives. Meena's leadership and analytical skills have enabled her to drive significant improvements in inventory turnover, inventory accuracy, and overall supply chain performance.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Meena served as the Supply Chain Materials Manager at HelloFresh, where she was instrumental in implementing process improvements and automation initiatives that enhanced the company's supply chain visibility and responsiveness. Before joining HelloFresh, Meena held various procurement and materials management roles at FAREVA and Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she demonstrated her ability to optimize inventory, streamline procurement processes, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Academic Background
Meena holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Warwick, where she graduated with distinction. She is also a certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and has completed advanced training in inventory management and forecasting techniques.
Areas of Expertise
- Inventory management and optimization
- Supply chain planning and coordination
- Demand forecasting and inventory modeling
- Process improvement and automation
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Meena has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable improvements in supply chain performance. At HelloFresh, she has been instrumental in implementing data-driven inventory strategies that have resulted in a 15% reduction in inventory holding costs and a 20% improvement in inventory turnover. Her ability to leverage technology and data-driven insights has also enabled her to enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness, leading to a 10% decrease in customer stockouts.
Conclusion
Meena Sahdev is a seasoned supply chain and inventory management professional with a proven ability to optimize operations, drive process improvements, and deliver tangible business impact. Her strong analytical skills, collaborative approach, and strategic mindset make her a valuable asset in the consumer goods industry.