Arun Kumar

22+ years of experience in roles spanning Supply Chain Management, IT Management/Consulting, Business Transformation, Business Applications (ERP/SCM), Process Consulting. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects in multiple business verticals.

Highlights:
• Business Domain Knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, FMCG, Telecommunications.
• Deep experience in Implementation, Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Consulting, Infrastructure, and Greenfield site development projects.
• Core skills in IT Management, Software Consultancy, Project Management, and Business Processes.
• Professional MBA + a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Industry certifications [SCOR Professional (Supply Chain Operations Reference), Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) and Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)]
• Implemented Business applications (ERP/SCM/WMS/Spend Analytics/Sourcing/Demand Forecasting/Business Intelligence) for different business verticals (Third Party Logistics 3PL, Manufacturing, Telecom, Furniture Distribution, Retail, Trading, Airlines, etc.)

Specialties:
- Strategizing/Managing/Executing enterprise-wide IT & Business Projects
- Supply Chain, LEAN, Business & IT Transformation.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
- Working Capital Management, Supply Chain Finance.
- Business IT - Ability to bridge the gap between IT & Business.
- Domain Skills: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, FMCG & Telecommunications.
- Partnerships - Excellent working relationship with major Consulting and IT vendors in the Middle East, Africa & the US
- Sales Skills - Proven solution selling skills with internal & external customers.