Selvatharishani Neelamegan
Penang
Summary
Senior Planner with 8+ years of experience in supply chain, material planning, inventory management, and procurement within multinational manufacturing environments. Skilled in MRP planning, demand forecasting, supplier management, inventory optimization, and shortage mitigation. Proficient in SAP, Oracle ERP, Power BI, and advanced Excel, with a proven ability to support production continuity, improve inventory health, and drive data-driven planning decisions. Currently pursuing an MBA to further strengthen strategic and leadership capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Materials Planner
Enovix Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2025 - Current
- Own end-to-end material planning and inventory management activities to support manufacturing operations and production continuity.
- Execute MRP planning, demand analysis, and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels and material availability.
- Evaluate inventory health, supply risks, and demand fluctuations to drive planning decisions and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage delivery commitments, recovery actions, and supply continuity plans.
- Lead cross-functional planning reviews to align supply strategies with production requirements and business priorities.
- Provide actionable insights through inventory analytics, forecasting, KPI reporting, and planning dashboards.
- Reduced inventory exposure by lowering Weeks of Supply (WOS) from 22 weeks to below 5 weeks through strategic inventory optimization, demand-based planning, and purchase order rescheduling initiatives.
- Improved warehouse space utilization by driving inventory reduction efforts while maintaining uninterrupted material availability for manufacturing operations.
- Successfully mitigated material shortages and supply risks through proactive planning, supplier recovery actions, and demand-driven replenishment strategies.
- Improved forecast planning accuracy through continuous demand monitoring, supply-demand balancing, and cross-functional alignment with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Initiated and led a monthly cycle count program that improved inventory accuracy from approximately 60% to 99% and consistently maintained inventory accuracy above 98%, strengthening inventory control and operational reliability.
MATERIAL PLANNING ANALYST
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed end-to-end material planning activities to support production requirements while optimizing inventory levels and supply continuity.
- Developed demand forecasts and supply plans using SAP and Oracle ERP systems to ensure material availability and minimize supply risks.
- Monitored inventory health, safety stock, and material requirements to support production schedules and improve working capital efficiency.
- Collaborated with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supplier teams to resolve supply constraints and prevent production disruptions.
- Led supplier follow-up and delivery management activities to ensure on-time material availability and adherence to production schedules.
- Conducted root cause analysis for material shortages and supply chain disruptions, implementing corrective actions to improve supply reliability.
- Developed and monitored supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports to enhance operational visibility and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to achieving 90% Customer Promise Date (CPD) performance across APAC repair operations.
- Supported 80% Forecast Accuracy through demand planning, inventory analysis, and supply planning activities.
- Improved supply chain visibility through KPI reporting, inventory analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Successfully mitigated supply risks and maintained material availability during periods of demand fluctuation and supply chain challenges.
JUNIOR PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated purchase orders and supplier follow-ups, streamlining delivery schedules for efficient procurement.
- Analysed data to support demand planning and purchasing, producing actionable reports that informed decision-making.
- Facilitated procurement and purchasing activities, enhancing material availability timelines.
SERVICE ADVISOR CUM ADMIN & PLANNER ASSISTANT
Sisma Auto (Jaguar & Land Rover)
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Achieved highest repair sales performance within the branch.
- Coordinated service scheduling and customer support to improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations.
- Collaborated with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues quickly, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Maintained 95% inventory accuracy, supporting effective stock management and service readiness.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Asia e University
12-2026
Bachelor’s degree - Maritime Logistics Management
UTM SPACE
12-2018
Professional Diploma - Logistics & Transport
CILT (UK)
12-2018
Diploma - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Polytechnic Seberang Perai
12-2016
Skills
- MRP Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Planning
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Safety Stock Planning
- WOS Analysis
- Supplier Management
- SAP ERP
- Oracle ERP
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Certification
- Professional Member, ALogM
- Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK)
- MILT & CMILT Qualified
Languages
English
Malay
Tamil
Custom
linkedin.com/in/selvatharishani-neelamegan-b82779107
Timeline
Senior Materials Planner
Enovix Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2025 - Current
MATERIAL PLANNING ANALYST
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
05.2022 - 02.2024
JUNIOR PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Motorola Solutions Malaysia
05.2019 - 05.2020
SERVICE ADVISOR CUM ADMIN & PLANNER ASSISTANT
Sisma Auto (Jaguar & Land Rover)
10.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Asia e University
Bachelor’s degree - Maritime Logistics Management
UTM SPACE
Professional Diploma - Logistics & Transport
CILT (UK)
Diploma - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Polytechnic Seberang Perai