Freelancer Profile

S&OP | ERP | MES | Industry 4.0 | Supply Chain Management | APS | Consulting | Operations Excellence With over 27 years of expertise in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), ERP, MES, IoT, Industry 4.0, and Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS), I specialize in strategic consulting, implementation, and operations excellence for global enterprises. Currently leading the S&OP Practice at Inspace Technologies, I drive end-to-end digital transformation and supply chain optimization for businesses across automobile, engineering, ceramics, white goods, and textile sectors. Previously, I spearheaded technical solutioning in MES at Arosoft Innovations and served as Regional Head at Planvisage Software Solutions, managing large-scale SCM implementations. Throughout my career, I have enabled process re-engineering, automation, demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory optimization for top-tier companies, including Iljin, Sundram Fasteners, TVS Tyres, TAFE, CUMI, TI, Kumaran, Hindware, Blue Star, and Loyal. My experience extends to consulting projects and manufacturing operations management at Midtown Mfg and Raanat, with a strong foundation in best practices, trained under UNIDO. A PGDBA in Finance from IFMR Chennai and Mechanical Engineering graduate, I actively engage in academia as a visiting faculty at leading business schools in Chennai, sharing insights on SCM, MES, ERP, and digital transformation strategies. ### Core Competencies: 🔹 Supply Chain Management (SCM) & S&OP – Driving operational efficiency 🔹 Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) & IoT – Enabling smart factory solutions 🔹 ERP & APS Implementation – Optimizing business workflows 🔹 Process Re-engineering & Automation – Transforming traditional operations 🔹 Demand Forecasting & Replenishment Planning – Enhancing inventory control 🔹 Technical Solutions & Consulting – Delivering tailored enterprise solutions 🔹 Pre-sales & Project Execution – Managing turnkey implementations 🔹 Training & Thought Leadership – Coaching teams & fostering innovation Let’s connect to explore strategic operations excellence, digital transformation, and supply chain innovation. Reach me at arun.malai@gmaol.com