SANTOSH GANGIREDLA
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager with 9+ years of experience in supply chain, digital transformation and analytics domains. Highly driven individual with proven success in driving large enterprise level transformation projects, managing operations of complex business processes and managing multiple suppliers/stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
UnitedHealth Group
11.2017 - Current
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Conceptualized ML project using image classification/deep learning model to predict outcomes by processing medical docs
- Mentored multiple Six Sigma projects reducing defects and TAT, which resulted in an annual saving of $ 300 K USD
- Led a Digitization (RPA) project involving three global business teams, which had an impact of 50 FTE reduction
- Initiated the project of “Purchase Order-Invoice First Time Right” improving direct Accounts Payable movement by 26%
- Monitored Spend Analysis on regular basis, identified cost reduction opportunities & reduced indirect spend by 7%
- Led end-end Voice customer service process transformation project impacting member experience and call handling time
- Executed 4 Dot Net projects delivering more than $ 0.5 M business value and 55% reduction in research time
- Driving advanced analytics project with an objective to assist right staffing given the scenario of 60% diff in actual vs forecast
- Trained 100+ people on Six Sigma Green Belt training, conducted assessments and provided initial project assistance
- Driven Innovation Idea program for a team of more than 800 FTE and delivered $ 8 M QNI in business quality span
Senior Manager, Business Excellence
Sutherland Global Services
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated with global stakeholders in different functions for 5 projects across US, PHL and Ireland
- Mentored DMAIC accuracy improvement project for a crucial business impact delivery improvement by 80%
- Led lean project of improving productivity of a critical customer support service(>300 HC) & achieved a 30% increase
Assistant Manager, Supply Chain
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Managed Demand planning & Supply planning involving multiple dispatch points and spread out product portfolio($ 3M).
- SAP Location Anchor—Educated 20 employees on basic modules and anchored new implementations in SAP transactions
- Handled end to end E procurement for the territory, which includes budgeting, e-tendering, reporting and execution.
- Implemented best P2P practices like purchasing through preferred supplier agreements, upstream process transparency.
- Co-Ordinated with a group of 120 suppliers, 500+ delivery crew members to ensure 100 % dispatch of loads on daily basis Process Excellence & Automation.
- Developed procurement strategy and driving the strategy for 130 odd outlets spread across more than 10 districts.
- Led a team of 5 direct reports and monitored day to day activities spread across procurement, logistics and product delivery.
- Handled daily/weekly/monthly production planning involving 15+ products and 300+ fleet across multiple geographies.
- Handled SAP material management and reviewed PRs, Purchasing Orders,& execution of contracts including bill processing.
- Negotiated with vendor of product unloading contract reducing material, labor and contract costs by 22%.
- Liaised with statutory government authorities for licenses and gained approvals of amendments of operating locations.
Education
MBA - Management, Operations And Marketing
Indian School Of Business
Hyderabad 04.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science (BITS)
08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Digital Transformation
SQL, Minitab, Visio
Supplier Relationship Management
SAP MM, BI, Ariba
New Product Development
Program Management
Procurement
Accomplishments
- Chief Organizer, BITS Premier League- Drafted and Organized this league tournament, first of its kind in my college 2010
- Event Manager, National level technical festival, BITS – Event which witnessed participation of 30 teams 2009
- Institute level cricket player (2008-10), Captain of Winning Hostel team in intra college tournament 2006
- Captain of runners up House team (2004), Man of the match in the finals of School level tournament 2004
- Volunteer, Art of Living Organization, a service organization which teaches stress relieving techniques and meditation
- Dance enthusiast: Represented hostel in intra college competitions and some outside events 2007-2010
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
UnitedHealth Group
11.2017 - Current
Senior Manager, Business Excellence
Sutherland Global Services
08.2016 - 11.2017
MBA - Management, Operations And Marketing
Indian School Of Business
04.2015 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager, Supply Chain
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
07.2010 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science (BITS)
08.2006 - 05.2010