Hiren Patel

Hiren Patel has a strong background in supply chain and planning, with experience in multiple companies. Hiren currently works as a Flow Planning Manager at Funko, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Marie Stopes International as a Senior Supply Chain Advisor from 2019 to 2021. In this role, they were responsible for creating global supply chain processes, training documents, and visiting country programs to ensure adherence to distribution practices.

Hiren also has extensive experience at Hasbro, where they held various roles. Hiren worked as a Flow Planning Manager from 2011 to 2019, developing inventory processes and strategies to assist marketing plans. Hiren also served as a Customer Service Manager from 2016 to 2017, managing a team responsible for customer order processing. Additionally, they worked as a Flow Planner from 2010 to 2011, creating stock declarations and executing strategies to maximize sales. Hiren started their career at Hasbro as an Operations Planner from 2009 to 2010, where they reviewed sales forecasts and approved stock requests.

Prior to their time at Hasbro, Hiren worked at Woolworths as an Assistant Inventory Manager from 2007 to 2009. Hiren planned future intakes, analyzed sales figures, and ensured proper stock phasing. Hiren also worked as an Inventory Analyst from 2006 to 2007, handling supplier queries and updating flow plans. Hiren's early experience includes working as an Allocator at River Island from 2005 to 2006.

Overall, Hiren Patel has a comprehensive background in supply chain management, planning, and inventory analysis.

Hiren Patel attended City, University of London from 2001 to 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Management and Systems.