Umang Pabari
About Umang Pabari
Umang Pabari is a Senior Demand Planning Analyst with expertise in demand forecasting and business process improvement. He holds a Master of Engineering from Concordia University and has worked in various analytical roles across multiple companies in Canada.
Work at The Hillman Group
Umang Pabari serves as a Senior Demand Planning Analyst at The Hillman Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he maintains forecast accuracy by analyzing historical data and adjusting for the impact of various events. He collaborates with internal partners to create, document, and implement business processes aimed at improving operational efficiency. Additionally, he leads and participates in monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure alignment between forecasts and sales estimates.
Education and Expertise
Umang Pabari earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering at A.D Patel Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in demand planning and data analytics, enabling him to manage projects effectively across various business units.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining The Hillman Group, Umang Pabari worked at Loblaw Companies Limited as an Engineering Analyst for one year, from 2020 to 2021, in Brampton, Ontario. He also held the position of Senior Data Analytics Consultant at TV Today for 11 months in 2021 to 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Data Analyst at Network18 Media & Investments Limited for five years, from 2016 to 2021, in the Montreal area, and as a Supply Chain Business Analyst at Canadian Tire Corporation for eight months in 2019 to 2020.
Analytical Skills and Reporting
Umang Pabari possesses strong analytical skills, demonstrated through his ability to generate detailed reports using Excel and Power BI. He analyzes fill rates, inventory positions, and sales data for management review. His expertise in data analytics allows him to effectively manage projects related to promotions, new rollouts, and buybacks, collaborating with various internal business units to ensure successful outcomes.