Mintu Paul

Seasoned Planning Manager with Expertise in Supply Chain Optimization

Professional Overview
Mintu Paul is a seasoned Planning Manager with over 8 years of experience in supply chain management and demand planning. He currently serves as a Manager II - Planning at Fossil Group, Inc., where he is responsible for optimizing the company's planning processes and driving supply chain efficiencies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Manager II - Planning at Fossil Group, Inc., Mintu is responsible for developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives to improve the company's overall supply chain performance. He oversees a team of planning professionals and collaborates cross-functionally to align demand forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling. Under his leadership, the planning team has achieved significant improvements in inventory turnover, service levels, and cost optimization.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Mintu held various planning and supply chain positions, including Manager - Demand Planning and S&OP at Myntra, Demand Planner at Britannia Industries Limited, and Supply Chain Excellence Specialist at Britannia Industries Limited. He also gained valuable experience in the retail industry, serving as a Category Planner and Regional Planner at Coffee Day Group. Throughout his career, Mintu has demonstrated a proven track record of driving operational efficiencies, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and optimizing inventory management.

Academic Background
Mintu holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from VTU, Belgaum. He has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from NITIE, Mumbai, where he developed a strong foundation in logistics, operations, and supply chain analytics.

Areas of Expertise

• Demand forecasting and planning

• Inventory optimization and control

• Supply chain analytics and S&OP

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Leadership and team development

Professional Impact
At Myntra, Mintu played a key role in implementing a demand-driven planning approach, which resulted in a 15% reduction in inventory levels while maintaining a 95% service level. At Britannia Industries Limited, he led the implementation of a new S&OP process, driving a 10% improvement in forecast accuracy and a 7% reduction in supply chain costs.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the supply chain and planning domain, Mintu Paul is a valuable asset to Fossil Group, Inc. He is committed to driving continuous improvement and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance the company's overall supply chain performance. Mintu's strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and strategic mindset make him well-positioned to contribute to Fossil Group's growth and success.