Nandakumar MNS
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Highly-skilled supply chain professional bringing more than 25+ years' experience in supply chain consulting, process improvement, Enterprise wide systems implementation and integration, data management and analytics while drawing from cross-industry exposure (CPG/Food, Automotive, Consumer Electronics/Telecom, Chemicals & Petroleum, Mining, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Energy, Telecom and Utilities). Advanced knowledge of SAP supply chain suite of tools for end to end processes - Design to Operate, Plan to Produce, Order to Cash, Source to Pay, Record to Report. Exceptional Program & Project management highly effective at managing large complex projects & teams, driving progress toward project milestones, On-time delivery and Project Leadership. Consistently exceeded expectations and developed cost-effective solutions to complex problems to support balanced scorecard approach of corporate performance management. Strong leader and a team player able to communicate and establish effective relationships across departments, cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
IBM Canada Limited
08.2018 - Current
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking, worked with cross-functional teams to provide solutions and recommendations.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Led cutover planning, cutover execution and release management.
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Clients Supported: Bell Canada, Cenovus Energy, FGF Brands, McCain Foods, Husky, Saputo
Manager Global Supply Operations Systems & MDM
Apotex
12.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of multiple projects supporting Global Supply Chain & Technical Operations different departments and technologies within Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE). Track business case and monitor program budgets.
- Implemented Class A S&OP - Integrated Business Planning Process working with Oliver & White Consulting. Deployed O/W IBP Accelerator tool for Rough Cut Planning/Simulation for different business units.
- Global Serialization Program: Managed SAP ATTP 2.0 system implementation for US and European markets DSCSA Regulatory Compliance Requirements.
- Implemented workflow enabled electronic waste disposal system ( Integration with SAP, ~ 1000 end users across 15 Departments) to track and reduce pharmaceutical waste and eliminated manual paper based process.
- Implementation of COTS MAUI (Manufacturing Asset Utilization Initiative) Pilots at Liquid dose and solid dose manufacturing sites for OEE Tracking and Downtime measurement.
- Led Data Governance Program for SAP Material Master.
- Oversee SAP SCM 7.0-PP/DS Rollout & Continuous Improvement Projects.
- Provides tactial and strategic support to functional areas impacted by supply chain strategic projects and providing day to day direction to project leads.
- Responsible for the strategic portfolio planning for all phases of the project including support as well as the overall project execution including design, development, testing and training, communication, and OCM strategy
- Engaging business and IT teams impacted by supply chain strategic projects to identify process and support gaps in order to prepare for future needs.
Managing Consultant
IBM Global Services
07.2003 - 11.2014
- Successfully led and delivered 4 large, multi-million ($2m+ to $180m+) Global end to end Projects in various progressive leadership roles with team sizes ranging between 25-75+ spanning multiple geographies/time zones for clients McCain Foods, Panasonic Europe, Phillip Morris Europe, T-Mobile, Nestle.
- Led continous improvement initiatives for client sas part of AMS Engagements supporting SAP APO, PP, MM, QM, functional areas, managing client SLA & contracts.
- Assisted the clients in implementing CMMI matured ITIL processes for Infrastructure Outsourcing & Application Outsourcing, defining roadmap, architectures and solutions according to service strategy.
- Proposal and Pre-sales support: Part of IBM Solutioning Team as Technical Solution Manager for supply chain as primary contact and providing support for Proposal development plan and control, Customer base case analysis, Project scope definition, project base line definition, project functional & non-functional requirements assessment, project service leverl agreement definition, Technical solution description documentation, Technical solution presentation & Client Orals, Overall Effort Estimation & project cost case, Solution Architecture, Managing Transition to delivery team.
- Designed and delivered complex integrated processes supporting Supply Chain Planning, Logistics and Manufacturing functions with focus on Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning/Detailed Scheduling, Manufacturing and integration with Shop-floor control systems/Warehouse Management, Product Costing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing KPI reporting
- Recognized SAP Supply Chain SME with very strong cross module knowledge integrating Order To Cash (OTC), Procure To Pay (P2P), Manufacturing, Inbound/Outbound Logistics and Product Cost Controlling,
- SAP Supply Chain Competency Development: Conducting supply chain module trainings and instrumental in developing and conducting Fast Track Programme for new consultants.
- People Management: People Manager for 45 IBM employees over 7 year period providing mentoring and coaching, professional development, performance appraisal.
- Trusted business advisor for Clients Consulting & AMS multiple engagements
Consultant Enterprise Solutions
Tata Technologies Ltd.
10.2001 - 06.2003
- Achieved 3 major full lifecycle implementation through-outs India and phase roll outs for SAP PP, PM & MM modules for automotive industries in various roles as Solution Architect, Team Lead and Team Member
- Collaborated with application development team to design, build and test customized solutions for clients business requirements.
- Configured various SAP modules such as SAP PP, MM, PM, QM, SD, CO.
- Assessed costs and risks associated with developing new features and products.
- Worked closely with clients to establish business requirements and, functional specification and system designs.
- Identified and suggested new SAP solutions and tools for enhancing client business processes and productivity.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify solution quality and function before it was released.
- Oversaw major new enhancements to existing SAP systems.
Production Planning & Control Engineer
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd
10.1998 - 09.2001
- Responsible for production planning and scheduling department of the plant reporting to Plant Manager.
- Provided system support to production planning in issuing shop orders, including analysis of transactional errors and master data inconsistencies.
Education
MBA - Globalization Management
Steinbeis University Berlin
Berlin, Berlin, Germany2009
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, AP, India1998
Skills
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Client Relationship Management
- Quality Control
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Scope Management
- KPI Tracking
- Specification Review
- Documentation Management
- Program Management & Governance
- Technical Presentations
- Agile Methodologies
- Project Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Management & Governance
- Cutover Strategy, Planning & Execution
- Solution Architecture
- IBM Ascendant & SAP Activate Methodology
- Business Case Development
- Change Control Governance
Key Projects
Bell Canada S/4 HANA Cloud Migration & Upgrade - Program Manager - August, 2023 to Till Date
- Brownfield S/4 HANA Conversion using IBM Rapid Move Approach
- Led a cross-functional team of 80+ team members from Onshore, Offshore, Third Party & IBM Partners.
- Leveraged Tools from IBM Partners SmartShift for Code Remediation & SNP for Data Migration to de-risk S/4 Conversion & Minimize Business Downtime.
Cenovus Energy, Multiple Projects - Functional Integration Program Manager - Aug, 2021 to July, 2023
- Led a cross functional team for To-be S/4 HANA Process Design & Business Case using IBM Rapid Discovery Assessment Approach.
- Toledo Integration Program: Managed the Cenovus acquisition of BP's Toledo Refinery, Day 1 operations takeover for Finance & HR business functions. Led the team to plan the TSA exit 6 months after the Day 1 operations takeover, TCV 2.3 M.
- Led a global delivery team of 100+ IBM resources in a fast-paced merger and acquisition client environment to consolidate ERP applications and onboarded Cenovus onto Husky global SAP template, and eliminated JDE, Maximo and other legacy applications. The SAP landscape consisted of SAP S/4 HANA 1809 or Central Finance, Central Pay & Group Reporting, SAP ECC 6.0, SAP Concur, SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, Workday, BW on HANA, BPC.
- Led cross functional integration topics, E2E Testing Strategy, Testing Execution, Cutover and Release Management.
- SAP implementation for the integration of the West White Rose Platform Plant Maintenance and Supply Chain Operations onto Husky’s SAP system. The project was delivered with speed to make sure operational systems are ready for procurement of critical maintenance spares for operations of the new asset
FGF Brands - Program Manager - Aug, 2020 - July, 2021
- Led cross-functional team to implement S/4 HANA Plant Maintenance and Embedded EWM Fully Mobile Enabled Template Build with CPG Add-on and roll out for Canadian Spare Parts Central Warehouse and 5 Manufacturing Plants in Toronto, CA.
- Led cross-functional team to implement S/4 HANA Manufacturing Execution and Embedded EWM Fully Mobile Enabled Template Build with CPG Add-on and roll out to a Manufacturing Site and associated Warehouse in Texas, US.
Husky Energy - Functional Integration Program Manager - Jan, 2019 to July, 2020
- SAP implementation for the integration of the West White Rose Drilling Platform Maintenance and Supply Chain Operations onto Husky’s SAP system. The project was delivered with speed to make sure operational systems are ready for procurement of critical maintenance spares for operations of the new asset
Indian multi-national conglomerate “Adani Enterprises” ($11bn+) – Business Area Manager - Oct 2013 to Oct 2014 - Ahmedabad, India
- As Business area manager, oversaw the overall ITO transformation project with specific focus on Opportunity to Cash, Procure to Pay, Forecast to Produce, and Master Data Management (MDM). Team size of 45+ consultants and budget $45m+.
- Progam and delivery management for supply chain projects of multiple business units: Coal Trading, Coal Mining, Oil & Gas Exploration, Ports, SEZ, Transportation, Power Generation, Power Transmission, Gas Distribution, Edible Oil, Grain Silos.
- Reviewed Solution Architecture for the Functional Design and member of the Design Review Board.
- Service desk setup for 24/7 covering India and overseas client locations in Australia, Indonesia & Dubai.
- Implemented Tools for managing Incident, Service Requests & Change requests for Clients Application Maintenance & Support. Tools implemented are IBM Maximo for Incident & Change Management, Charm for transport management, and Solution Manager for Project Deliverables management.
Major Food Company - McCain Foods - One McCain SAP Transformation Program - Global Make to Deploy Process Tower Lead - July 2010 to Sep 2013 - Canada/Australia
- Led and implemented Global SAP Roll-out for a McCain Foods throughout North America (Canada & USA), UK, India, China, Continental Europe, Australia/New Zealand in various progressive leadership roles.
- Promoted as Deployment Lead to lead the integration Kitchen of Sara Lee bakery products division acquisition into McCain Foods Global Template. Budget: $2m+
- Led a cross functional team consisting solution architects/senior consultants for SAP PP, SAP QM, SAP PM, SAP IM/WM, SAP LE/TM to develop, recommend and implement SAP best business practices in the area of Make to Deploy business processes.
- Managed 25 functional consultants comprising onsite & offshore mixed delivery model & Budget: $185M (Overall).
Matasushita-Panasonic Europe SAP APO & BIW Team (Multiple Engagements) -Project Lead- May, 2007 - Feb, 2009 - Germany
- SAP-APO Demand Planning roll out for Panasonic Real Domain Operations BusinessImplemented
- SAP APO CPFR and VMI (Automatic Availability project) Implementation for Panasonic Major customer (FNAC)
- APO SNP roll out for Panasonic European Supply Chain.
Kraft Foods Ltd. (Multiple Engagements) - March, 2009 - June, 2010, India
- Role: Track Manager (Make to Inventory) AMS Services ,
- Transition/Integration Manager BASCIS Project (SAP SCM 5.0 Roll out)
Major Cigarette Manufacturer - Phillip Morris Ltd. - SIGN - SAP SCM 4.1 SNP Implementation & Upgrade Project - Switzerland Mar, 2005 to April, 2007
- Implement SAP SNP Aggregated Planning Functionality
- Integrating with SAP ECC different instances of Affiliates via Egate Middlware and SAP ECC Shared Master Data Layer Instance
Nestle Globe Implementation Project -Offshore Functional Competency Lead Demand and Supply Planning/Technical Production Team - Aug 2003 - Feb, 2005
- Led Offshore factory configuration services setup based on clients requirements in SAP APO- DP, SNP, and PPDS for Nestle worldwide Global Template roll-out & SAP-PP
- Led Offshore Testing, Learning & Traing Data Prepartiong Services
Team Leader in “HVAT” Twin Implementation project, India (From March 2002 to March 2003), India
- SAP PP Lead for functional upgrade project from SAP 4.0 b to SAP 4.6c.
Team Member for Sap 4.6c implementation for TELCON project, (From October 2001 to February 2002), India
- Responsible for PP/MM Configuration, MRP, Purchase Orders and Invoice Verification, Integration Test, UAT, and PP/MM data migration and cut-over activities.
Affiliations
Member, APICS Toronto Chapter
Member, Toastmasters International
Member, Toastmasters International
Certification
- SAP BI Certified Consultant, Jan 2005
- SAP Netweaver Solution Manager Certified Consulant, Oct, 2006.
- CPIM100 Certified - Basics of Supply Chain Management, Dec 2015
- CPIM200 Certified - Master Planning of Resources, Dec 2015
- Advanced Leadership Bronze, Toastmasters International, Jul 2016
- Competent Communicator Award, Toastmasters International, May, 2016
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
IBM Canada Limited
08.2018 - Current
Manager Global Supply Operations Systems & MDM
Apotex
12.2014 - Current
Managing Consultant
IBM Global Services
07.2003 - 11.2014
Consultant Enterprise Solutions
Tata Technologies Ltd.
10.2001 - 06.2003
Production Planning & Control Engineer
Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd
10.1998 - 09.2001
MBA - Globalization Management
Steinbeis University Berlin
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
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