Kavya Bheemaiah

Over 13 years of proven expertise in Resource Planning & Allocation, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Bench Management, and Conflict Resolution within product-oriented organizations, driving optimized resource utilization and seamless project coordination.

Key strengths include:

• Successfully managing end-to-end resource staffing, project alignment, and bench oversight, while resolving conflicts to ensure timely and effective deployment for evolving project demands.
• Leading and mentoring regional Demand Resource Managers, overseeing onboarding and training programs, while acting as the primary escalation point of contact for all staffing, planning, and stakeholder concerns across multiple project streams.
• Designing and implementing standardized resource management frameworks and bench resource mapping strategies, enhancing project planning accuracy and minimizing resource shortfalls during critical project phases.
• Utilizing tools such as Salesforce PSA, FinancialForce (Click), OneDrive, and Propel to ensure accurate resource tracking, project coordination, and real-time reporting, improving stakeholder visibility and planning agility.
• Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align resource staffing with strategic project goals, while being recognized with awards such as Bravo, Applause, and Winning Together for consistent delivery and leadership in operational excellence.

• Manage vendor relations, resolving disputes and ensuring clear communication between vendors and internal teams.
• Investigate deductions, including shortages and cost discrepancies, by collaborating with Merchants, Vendor Relations, and Transportation teams.

• Manage monthly B2B credit and collections portfolio, focusing on high-risk accounts. Specialize in planning, forecasting, and variance analysis while resolving billing discrepancies and ensuring timely payments.
• Oversee quarterly accruals, forecasting, and budget analysis to support financial decision-making.

• Manage sales order processing by evaluating credit lines, ensuring timely release, and meeting delivery deadlines.
• Oversee project execution to improve order processing efficiency, handle escalations related to system and process issues, and forecast monthly cash collections.