Fireside Chat: Agentic AI in Action: Reinventing Demand Forecasting at Scale
Moderator: Brian Straight
Speaker: Bijoy Sasidharan, Dir. of Analytics, Capacity Planning and Forecasting, Fanatics Inc
A real-world case study on how a high-velocity retailer re-architected its eCommerce forecasting using agentic AI orchestration and a revitalized Forecast Value Add (FVA) discipline to drive measurable accuracy, faster response to volatility, and scalable operational impact.
Speakers
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Bijoy SasidharanDir. of Analytics, Capacity Planning and ForecastingFanatics IncBijoy Sasidharan is a supply chain and analytics leader based in Atlanta, with a career spanning strategic roles across retail and ecommerce. His experience includes leadership positions at Walmart E-commerce in supply chain analytics, capacity planning, and forecasting, before serving as Director of Analytics at Fanatics Inc. At Fanatics, he leads capacity planning, demand forecasting, and agile inventory optimization for one of the largest licensed sports apparel platforms. His background combines deep expertise in financial and operational analytics from his Walmart tenure with hands-on inventory strategy across consumer goods and ecommerce. He holds a Master’s degree from Georgia Tech.
