Yoga Rani Bala
Group Manager, APAC Regional Planning
Bayan Lepas,07
Summary
Dedicated and result-driven person with a proven track record in optimizing order fulfillment and supply chain operations processes. Adept at leading team to deliver operational excellence and meet revenue and on-time delivery targets. Demonstrated success in streamlining workflows, implementing efficiency improvements, and enhancing overall supply chain performance. Skilled in manufacturing planning, inventory management, and fostering collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders. Fueled by the desire to learn and tackle complex challenges. Seeking an opportunity to leverage the leadership and planning skills to drive success in a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Group Manager, APAC Regional Planning
National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
10.2021 - Current
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams mainly Customer Operations on fulfillment of escalation and past due orders.
- Work closely with stakeholder at NI Hungary to align on global processes.
- Successfully managed team of five individuals, including members who faced performance challenges.
- Established performance goals for employees and monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Conducted Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) sessions with team members and practice in daily lives that results in improved team collaboration and engagement.
- Scored 93% in team engagement survey 2022.
- Adapted well to constant changes on processes and learnt new MRP system Rapid Response.
- Involved in Shanghai branch excess return project. Successfully executed four batches of return despite multiple challenges.
- Improved on China direct shipment ratio from 80-90% in 2022 to 94% by end of 2023 that helps to save freight cost.
Senior / Staff Regional Planner
National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Promoted to Senior Planner in August 2019.
- Completed Self Leadership Program in 2020.
- Managed almost all sub-regions in APAC (Japan, Korea, A&A, China, and Taiwan).
- Handled customer orders on finished goods including Factory Installation Service (FIS) orders.
- Push delivery of orders to meet on-time delivery (OTD) target 93% and achieve revenue target.
- Works closely with Customer Operations and built very good relationship.
- Assigned to short-term business assignment to Japan and Korea branches in 2018.
- Coordinated end of quarter for site where smooth execution across all departments were ensured.
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Attended ISO 9001:2015 training.
- Audited Procurement and Information Technology department.
Staff Product Line Planner
National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Gained knowledge on front till back-end process in product planning. Handled products such as Chassis, Ettus, STS, and WTS.
- Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) Planning for 1.5 years.
- Improved and maintained good global safety stock of product.
- Obtained Discretionary Award twice as managed to decrease and cover huge order backlogs within two weeks amidst multiple challenges.
- Successfully mentored 10 people in planning.
Inventory Analyst
National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Gained good Oracle knowledge in short period.
- Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
- Worked on small projects on improvement of inventory management and won best JDI.
- Took initiative to clear rising and backdated non- conformance inventories. Handled it as part of projects and managed to reduce inventories value by $200K in six months.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
06.2010 - 08.2013
Major/Final Year Project: Genetics ‘Estimation of the Proboscis Monkey’s Genome Size Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR’.
CGPA: 3.56 out of 4.0 (Dean’s List for 5 Semesters)
Higher Secondary School (STPM) -
06.2008 - 12.2009
GPA: 3.34 out of 4.0
Secondary School (SPM) -
01.2003 - 12.2007
Grade: 3 1A, 4 2A, 3 3B
Skills
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word)
Kinaxis Rapid Response (MRP)
Leadership
Problem-solving
Analytical
Communication
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Emotional Intelligence
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Group Manager, APAC Regional Planning - National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
10.2021 - Current
Senior / Staff Regional Planner - National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
04.2018 - 09.2021
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor - National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
01.2018 - 12.2020
Staff Product Line Planner - National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
02.2016 - 04.2018
Inventory Analyst - National Instruments Sdn. Bhd.
03.2015 - 01.2016
University Malaysia Sabah - Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
06.2010 - 08.2013
SMK Methodist (ACS) Ipoh - Higher Secondary School (STPM),
06.2008 - 12.2009
SMK Seri Puteri Ipoh - Secondary School (SPM),
01.2003 - 12.2007