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B Vinod Kumar

B Vinod Kumar

Bengaluru

Summary

As an accomplished leader with 18+ years of extensive experience in supply chain management and team leadership, I am dedicated to driving company success through strategic improvement, revenue enhancement, and KPI monitoring. Holding a Master's from IIMM and a supply chain certification from XLRI Jamshedpur, alongside a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and Management, I am eager to contribute my expertise to your team.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Process Associate Manager

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
  • Led a high-performing 14-member team in B2C retail replenishment, maximizing operational efficiency.
  • Managed 40,000 purchase orders valued at $5.8 billion, ensuring seamless and streamlined operations.
  • Developed over 5 Power BI dashboards to deliver actionable insights and enhance business analytics.
  • Partnered across teams to attain performance targets for OTIF and WOS.
  • Coordinated presentation of Business Requirement Modifications for Global Sourcing and retail replenishment teams, maintaining adherence to objectives.
  • Partnered closely with the BRG, Talent Identification, Mobilization, and PMO teams to establish robust support systems for optimal business performance.
  • Utilized Tableau, Power BI, ERP tools, and Value Chain Portal to drive improvements and optimize processes.

Senior Manager , Supply Chain

Gardner Aerospace Bengaluru Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Monitored site and supply performance against KPIs.
  • Manage the Category Planning Process to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Analyze key KPIs and financial data to pinpoint areas for cost improvement and performance enhancement.
  • Directed strategies to accomplish set working capital objectives for finished goods, ensuring minimal stock obsolescence.
  • Take part in annual budget planning processes and complete quarterly reconciliations.
  • Introduce best-in-class processes, tools, and training to optimize Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
  • Ensured seamless product alignment with customer demands and inventory levels.
  • Lead a high-performing team of six direct and twelve indirect members across Purchasing, Production Planning, Stores, and Logistics, focused on capability development and performance coaching.
  • Partnered with Inventory Control, Distribution, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance as a key member of Project Teams.
  • Evaluated and presented data on essential indicators such as OTIF rates, inventory target achievement, capacity utilization levels, and schedule compliance.
  • Possess a solid working knowledge of MRP software as an effective planning tool.
  • Identified forthcoming challenges in the demand and supply domain, creating a proactive response strategy.

Manager Materials

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2015 - 10.2019
  • Led diverse team of 25 members, enhancing talent development.
  • Surpassed material inventory targets, achieving cost savings.
  • Worked alongside Regional Demand Planning, Brand Leadership, and SCM teams to implement balanced demand-supply plans adhering to strategic goals.
  • Oversaw regional supply chain master data management, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
  • Enhanced regional logistics and transportation performance, optimizing inbound and outbound operations for maximum efficiency.
  • Partnered with global supply chain teams to monitor and improve key performance indicators across operational metrics, incidents, and service requests.
  • Maintained excess inventory levels below the targeted 10% of net inventory, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, utilizing tools for data analysis and reporting.

Purchase and Vendor Development Engineer

Toyota Boshoku Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Sourced and managed press components for Toyota seating solutions.
  • Issued POs to streamline procurement and enhance supply efficiency.
  • Monitored delivery schedules to ensure timely production supply.
  • Exceeded delivery timelines, improving overall project efficiency.

Managing Partner

SVT LLP - Bengaluru
Bengaluru
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Established and launched textile yarn processing business in southern India during 2012.
  • Streamlined processes, resulting in improved operational performance.
  • Controlled finances and procurement for optimized spending.
  • Maintained rigorous compliance with legal standards, minimizing risks while improving reputation.

Sourcing Specialist -India & MEA

LEGGETT & PLATT GLOBAL SERVICES
Bengaluru
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Supervised a yearly spend of $15M, optimizing savings and efficiency.
  • Coordinated international material procurement from diverse markets such as India and the Middle East for distribution in USA and Europe.
  • Negotiated contracts resulting in significant supplier cost reductions.
  • Verified adherence to C-TPAT standards for US shipments.

Assistant Engineer -PED

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd.
Bengaluru
08.2004 - 09.2007
  • Involved substantially in integrating ABB ROBOT equipment at both Peenya and Chennai manufacturing sites.
  • Sourced and developed precision machine tools and components for efficiency.
  • Designed innovative jigs, fixtures, and gauges to enhance productivity.
  • Streamlined material handling processes, boosting operational performance.

Education

Ph.D. - Supply Chain Management

VTU JSSATE
Bengaluru
08-2028

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering -

UNIVERSITY OF VTU from JSSATE
01.2010

Skills

  • B2B SCM operations: demand planning, inventory management, procurement, vendor development, sourcing, contract negotiation, and scrap management
  • B2C operations include demand planning, inventory management, procurement, vendor development, PO execution, sourcing, contract negotiation, and expediting
  • Import and Export Logistics Management
  • Custom compliance
  • SAP MM and other ERP
  • Customer relationship management
  • Implementing cost-benefit strategies, projects, and programs
  • Budget planning
  • CapEx negotiations
  • Power BI

Affiliations

  • Advanced Diploma in Modeling and Analytics for Supply Chain Management
  • People Leadership Credential Via Accenture Learning
  • Machine Learning Foundation: Statistics
  • Data Science Foundation Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Analytics Engineering
  • SCRUM Fundamentals and Advanced Certification
  • Agile Project Leadership Certification
  • Coaching Team Through Difficult Situations
  • Leadership Development Program: How Leaders Generate Energy and Cultivate Commitment

Certification

  • VIL Executive Management Development Program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, XLRI Jamshedpur, January 2016
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology, New York Institute of Finance, March 2022

References

  • Mr. Prasanna Kumar, Executive Director at NewGen Wires and Coils Pvt Ltd, 974-099-9937
  • Mr. Sudhindra Sabnis, CEO at Hengli India, 984-567-3856

Awards

  • Feather-In-My-Cap Award for Sincerity and Commitment, Wipro, Peenya, 2006
  • Won Win-Star award for outstanding contribution towards production line 2018.
  • Won Wipro Individual Reward & Engagement 2018 Program (WIRE 2018).

Languages

Kannada
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Business Process Associate Manager

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current

Senior Manager , Supply Chain

Gardner Aerospace Bengaluru Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 09.2022

Manager Materials

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2019

Purchase and Vendor Development Engineer

Toyota Boshoku Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 09.2015

Managing Partner

SVT LLP - Bengaluru
07.2012 - 02.2015

Sourcing Specialist -India & MEA

LEGGETT & PLATT GLOBAL SERVICES
07.2010 - 07.2012

Assistant Engineer -PED

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd.
08.2004 - 09.2007

Ph.D. - Supply Chain Management

VTU JSSATE

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering -

UNIVERSITY OF VTU from JSSATE

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