Vinod Kumar G
CERTIFIED PMP® | CSM® | APICS CSCP®
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | +91-9449684536 | vinutgk@gmail.com |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-kumar-g-vkg/________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Vinod is a self-motivated, result driven and passionate professional with about 18 years of experience out of which 8 years in Digital Supply Chain planning, strategy, consulting, and 10 years in Automotive OEMs.
Having varied experience in IT business analysis, consulting, Agile program/project delivery management, product management, business process and IT systems implementations for automotive OEMs and Automotive dealerships, and Kinaxis RapidResponse supply chain planning solutions implementation projects for several fortune clients (Pharma, Life science, Automotive, Hi-Tech, CPG etc). Proven track record in managing digital transformation projects, team leadership, and client engagements.________________________________________
CORE COMPETENCIES
Kinaxis RapidResponse Applications | Supply Chain Planning Processes | Automotive Processes & Systems | Kinaxis RR Configurations/Administration/Authoring /Data Integrations | IT Business Analysis & Consulting | Waterfall,Agile,DevOps,SDLC|Project Delivery Management|Scrum| Requirements gathering & Analysis| Creating Process flows, diagrams |Facilitating Workshops, Agile Events and Meetings |Writing User Stories| Project Planning|Product Management |Client Engagements| Stakeholder Management |Hiring and Recruitment| Building CoE Team|Resource Allocation | Incident & Change Management |Data Analysis & MIS Reporting| Training & Coaching/Mentoring |Leadership and Thought thinking | Problem Solving|Analytics| Azure DevOps, JIRA, MS Office |Communication skills | End to End testing |UAT Support |Go-Live support |
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EDUCATION
• Advanced Management Programme for IT
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK) | Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi | Jul 2007 - Feb 2009
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
East West Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | Jul 2002 - Mar 2006
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CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), ASCM (APICS) - 2023
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI - 2023
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance - 2023
• Certified Engagement Management Level 1, Capgemini – 2024
• Certified Connected Managers program, Capgemini - 2024
• Certified Automotive Industry Level 1 & 2 - 2024
• Gen AI Training Course - 2024
• Kinaxis Contributor, Admin, Author, Integration Level 1 - 2024
• Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 1 - 2024
• Kinaxis Supply Chain Basics -2024
• Kinaxis Application badges – S&OP, Demand Planning, Aggregate Supply Planning, Inventory Mgmt, Inventory Planning &Optimization, Capacity planning (Constraints), MPS, DRP, Order fulfilment
• Executive Diploma in Supply Chain Analytics - 2023
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Capgemini Technology Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Engagement Manager – SCM Planning Kinaxis RapidResponse Implementations | Jul 2021 - Present
• Lead the implementation of Kinaxis RapidResponse supply chain planning application projects from initiation to closure following the Agile Implementation methodology.
• Collaborate with Global Client SC planning business stakeholders to understand business processes.
• Gather business requirements/lead design discussions with customer and business team.
• Understand functional and technical architecture to support working on data integration activities with multiple source systems like SAP, excel and map to Kinaxis RR DIS and perform data validation.
• Perform Project scoping, Gap Analysis & Supply chain Strategy design specialized in Supply chain planning.
• Building end to end Business process flows, process architecture, RACI, SIPOCs.
• Engaged in client acquisition meetings and work on for RFPs, PoCs, and demos for Kinaxis capabilities.
• Identifying new business opportunities, including building strong client relations, understanding client needs and Capgemini solution offerings, communicating client opportunities to leadership.
• Ensure consistency and traceability between user requirements,functional specifications, and testing.
• Support validation and Unit testing, SIT, co-ordinate UAT. with key users during systems deployments.
• Configuration of RR workbooks/ worksheets, dashboards, scorecards, task flows, alerts, hierarchies & filters, Scenario setup, Control table configuration, Data model modifications including custom tables and custom fields etc to maximize business value using standard features (PDRs) and capabilities.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and scope changes and provide updates in steering forums.
• Conduct project meetings, reviews, and risk mitigation plans.
• Regularly track Azure devops (ADO) dashboard and ensure the configuration done for User Stories, issue/bugs fixes, tasks meet Acceptance criteria and definition of done (DoD).
• Regular status reports to client stakeholders, product owner on the progress of User stories/bug fixes.
• Lead as Scrum Lead for facilitating Agile events – Sprint planning sessions, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives to ensure clear communication and alignment within client.
• Support Super User training for SCM planning processes and Kinaxis resources capabilities.
Nissan Digital India LLP, Thiruvananthapuram
Product Manager – Digital Supply Chain Management Systems | Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
• Facilitated requirement gathering, workshops, and documentation.
• Take ownership of multiple products within Supply Chain Management team, from concept to launch.
• Take data driven approach to prioritize product backlog, according to business goals and product roadmap.
• Managed full lifecycle product development and implementation of SCM systems.
• Research, define and create solid specifications of features for new/current products.
• Lead the activities of an agile cross functional team, to ensure build of product by Engineering Team.
• Collaborated with global Nissan business and IT teams for project updates.
• Implemented Kinaxis RapidResponse Carflow S&OP projects and AWS Cloud Platform migrations.
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Business & Integration Architecture Team Lead – Kinaxis RapidResponse Implementation | Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
• Led end-to-end Kinaxis S&OP, Demand & Supply Planning implementations.
• Managed data integration, authoring, testing, cutover and go-live support.
• Involved in Data integration & admin activities like Inbound data monitoring, data mapping & data validation, test data load, fix the errors, create custom tables/fields, new sites, site filters, new users/groups, IPK/RPK packages migration.
• Hands-on experience in Authoring of Kinaxis RR resources - Workbooks/worksheets, Dashboards, Alerts, Scorecards, Taskflows, scenario management, collaboration etc.
• Creating Solution Manual. E2E Test scripts, execution & UAT support, trainings to new users.
• Provided on-site support for global client implementations.
• Contribute towards the Accenture SCM CoE with increasing Kinaxis resources headcount by conducting interviews, onboarding support to new members, trainings, Tracking certification completion of internal team members.
Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Assistant Manager – Lead Business Analyst/Business Consultant | Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
• Managed IT systems implementation projects and business requirements analysis.
• Implemented telematics solutions and BMS Remedy ITSM for Volvo.
• Delivered full-cycle DMS implementation for Volvo Construction Equipment.
Volkswagen Group India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Manager – Dealer Management Systems | Oct 2010 - Aug 2012
• Interact with dealer key person and plan as per the checklist to rollout DMS.
• Go to market and Implemented DMS and reporting solutions across Volkswagen dealerships in India.
• Conducted UAT, go-live support, and training for dealer key users.
• Get sign off after DMS go-live from the dealer top management.
• Performed data analysis, KPI monitoring, and MIS reporting.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Senior Officer – Aftermarket Planning Business Analyst/DMS Consultant | Jul 2006 - Oct 2010
• Implemented centralized DMS at Toyota dealerships across India.
• Performed data analysis, KPI monitoring, and MIS reporting.
• Conducted training and prepared user documentation.
• Contributed for Dealer Award programs, CRM loyalty programs, Competitor benchmarking, Dealer EMS and CSR Initiatives, Supplier Management, New model launch preparations & Owner’s Manual.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
• Recognized and awarded for outstanding performance and dedication by Volkswagen, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Capgemini.
• Recognized by Capgemini leadership for hiring the skilled Kinaxis resources and headcount growth for Kinaxis India practice.
• Successfully implemented CRM/Dealer Management Systems and reporting solutions for Toyota and Volkswagen dealerships.
• Led successful Kinaxis RapidResponse SCM planning solutions for clients in Pharma, Chemical, Automotive, and Hi-Tech industries travelling to onsite countries at client offices (USA, Europe).