Rama Chandra Somayajulu Vanka
Digital Transformation Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in FMCG industries and proven leadership abilities for organizational digital transformation. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while facilitating Revenue Generation and Cost Optimization. Committed to streamlining procedures with digital technology adoption and develop a team for future.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
National Head IT Digital & Analytics
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
Bangalore
01.2018 - Current
- Architected integrated Cloud Based Distribution Management System covering Operations for 4000+ Distributors, Sub Distributors.
- Architected integrated Sales Force Automation system catering to 4000+ Field Sales Representatives and 800+ Field Sales Supervisors and Sales Managers supporting demand generation, route to market and revenue growth management objectives.
- Facilitated Strategy and Architecture for integrated B2B Solution which directly to connects to 300K+ retailers and growing rapidly.
- Provided strategy and architecture for Development, Deployment and integrated analytics for Image Recognition Based Market Execution by Sales Representatives and generate personalized sales recommendations and facilitate advanced market analytics.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Worked with reputed partners and internal functions for facilitating Service Agreements, Scope of Work Documentation, Support Contracts and System Price Negotiations and Budgetary Arrangements.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
National Manager Solution Engagement & Delivery
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed, supported key integrations to playing Business Solutions Lead role to SAP ERP and Legacy and External Systems touching to 6000+ critical user base to provide continued execution and reporting of key business processes and facilitate continuous improvement and stabilization of ERP for Commercial, Finance and Procurement Functions.
- Facilitated GST Implementation and corresponding changes to running ERP.
- Facilitated Process re-engineering for establishment of Business Shared Services Center along with call center for Tele-selling and Asset Service Management.
Business Solution Lead - MTO & OTC for SAP ERP
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Played Key role of SAP ERP Deployment Core Team Member as Business Solution Lead for Market to Order and Order to Cash streams.
- Organized system operating procedures for orders and billing management along with definition of SAP SD pricing, discounting and taxation procedures for all scenarios.
- Identified needed business improvements and required integrations for legacy running external systems of Sales Force Automation, Distribution Management and other reporting systems to freshly deployed SAP ERP driving stabilization and business continuity.
- Organized migration and change management tasks for routine Master Data Management for ERP, Reporting and Analytics Systems.
Business Applications Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2001 - 12.2012
- Created and implemented innovative business solutions to support the business Transactional and Reporting objectives for its Sales & Distribution operations.
- Had the opportunity to participate on systems definition and deployment using varied technology and tools such as Oracle, MfgPro ERP, BlackBerry, Windows CE and embedded C++ applications for operating distributed and integrated systems encompassing all the S&D operations.
- Worked closely with business and product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests
- Worked with business users for post-implementation on user testing, debugging, support and maintenance.
- Developed and delivered technical training software implementation partners as well as business users.
- Supervised deployments and provided troubleshooting and user support.
National Head IT Digital & Analytics
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
Bhopal
05.1999 - 12.2000
- Partnered with IT and Business Acquisition and operational leadership to develop detailed SOPs for S&D and Warehouse Management for newly acquired bottling operations for Coca-Cola in India.
- Core Team Lead for Introduction of software tools and process improvements for newly formed warehouses and plants for bottling operations.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate recording errors, establish accurate business reporting and accounting consolidation.
Accounting and Finance Coordinator
Procter & Gamble India
01.1993 - 04.1999
- Organized and processed daily accounting and taxation documents and registers of large manufacturing plant for government compliance on central excise and state sales taxes.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared and published cost accounting statements for periodical plant management review of its main KPI total delivered cost.
- Key Finance Champion User for deployment of SAP ERP FI CO MM Modules at large detergent manufacturing Plant.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Osmania University
Government Degree College, Medak 04.1990 - 03.1992
Skills
Change Management
Systems and Software Expertise
Analytical Problem Solver
Requirements Gathering
Enterprise Resource Planning
Process Mapping
Project Management
Waste Reduction
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Coaching Abilities
Vendor Negotiations
Virtualization Technologies
Information Security
Timeline
National Head IT Digital & Analytics
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2018 - Current
National Manager Solution Engagement & Delivery
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2015 - 12.2017
Business Solution Lead - MTO & OTC for SAP ERP
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2013 - 12.2014
Business Applications Manager
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
01.2001 - 12.2012
National Head IT Digital & Analytics
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
05.1999 - 12.2000
Accounting and Finance Coordinator
Procter & Gamble India
01.1993 - 04.1999
Accounting And Business Management
Osmania University
04.1990 - 03.1992