ANAND SHREEKAR

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
• Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
• Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure.
• - Merger & Acquisition:
  - Strategic planning and execution of mergers and acquisitions
  - Due diligence assessments
  - Integration planning and implementation
  
  - Program Management:
  - Comprehensive program planning and oversight
  - Stakeholder management
  - Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  
  - Project Portfolio Management:
  - Prioritization and alignment of projects with organizational goals
  - Resource allocation optimization
  - Performance tracking and reporting
  
  - IT Project Management:
  - End-to-end management of IT projects
  - Agile and waterfall methodologies expertise
  - Vendor management and contract negotiations
  
  - Supply Chain:
  - Streamlining of supply chain processes
  - Inventory optimization
  - Supplier relationship management
  
  - Finance, Accounting, and Cost Control:
  - Financial analysis and forecasting
  - Budget development and management
  - Cost control strategies implementation
  
  - Data Management:
  - Data governance framework establishment
  - Data quality assurance
  - Compliance with data regulations
  
  - Data Analytics:
  - Advanced analytics solutions development
  - Data visualization and interpretation
  - Predictive modeling and optimization
  
  - Artificial Intelligence:
  - AI strategy development
  - Machine learning model implementation
  - Natural language processing applications
  
  - Cloud Storage Optimization:
  - Cloud infrastructure assessment and optimization
  - Cost-effective storage solutions implementation
  - Scalability planning
  
  - Cloud Computing:
  - Cloud migration planning and execution
  - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) expertise
  - Cloud security and compliance assurance
  Skills: Business Process Design · Leadership · Process Engineering · Business Analysis · Business Intelligence · Business Management · Business Process · Business Transformation · Data Management · IT Management · IT Strategy · Integration · Management Consulting · Management · PMO · Program Management · Project Planning · Project Management · Project Portfolio Management · Requirements Analysis · Supply Chain Management · Software Project Management · Team Leadership · Testing · Vendor Management

• Delivery Excellence:
• Successful Delivery Management:
  - Managed and delivered complex enterprise projects focused on business transformation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and goals.
  - Oversaw projects involving multiple applications, coordinating efforts to achieve seamless integration and functionality.
  - Led a large, geographically dispersed team across continents, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication to meet project milestones.
  - Implemented Agile methodologies, enhancing adaptability and responsiveness to changing project requirements, resulting in efficient project execution and delivery.
  
  - Cost-saving Projects for T-Mobile:
  - Executed the DC Consolidation (JDC and UPS) post-merger and acquisition of T-Mobile & SPRINT, resulting in significant cost savings and operational efficiencies through streamlined logistics operations.
  - Directed UPS Exit project, facilitating the smooth transition of SPRINT Biller orders to be fulfilled by JDC, optimizing logistics processes and reducing expenses.
  - Implemented "Ship to Home: Signature Required" project, improving customer experience by providing enhanced delivery options while increasing operational efficiency.
  - Spearheaded the "Happy Camel: Retail Value Opportunity" initiative, identifying and capitalizing on revenue-enhancing opportunities within retail operations, contributing to overall savings and revenue growth for T-Mobile.
  - Consistently achieved project delivery on time and within budget, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  
  - Business Integration Success:
  - Integrated logistics functions of T-Mobile & SPRINT onto a common process and software platform following the $30 billion M&A, optimizing operations and reducing costs.
  - Managed a project budget of $28 million and coordinated a team of approximately 300 members to accomplish integration objectives.
  
  - Warehouse Construction and Commissioning:
  - Successfully led the construction and commissioning of a 600,000 square feet warehouse facility in Indiana, implementing integrated processes and IT infrastructure.
  - Streamlined receiving, storage, and fulfillment processes for all US customers and T-Mobile retail stores, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  - Managed project budget of $4 million and supervised a team of approximately 150 members to ensure project success.
  
  - Successful Project Deliveries:
  - Delivered multiple business transformation, IT, and enhancement projects including Additional Terms Phase I & II, Brooklyn Phase I & II, Bulk Trade-In for T-Mobile Phase I & II, and others.
  - Leveraged ERP software like SAP ECC 6.0 and various other applications for project execution, optimizing processes and enhancing organizational performance.

Skills: Business Management · Business Process Improvement · Business Transformation · Change Management · Consulting · ERP · IT Strategy · Integration · Leadership · Logistics · MS Project · Management · Management Consulting · Outsourcing · PMO · Program Management · Project Portfolio Management · Project Management · Supply Chain Management · Team Leadership · Vendor Management · Testing

• Project Management Excellence:
  - Successfully delivered projects on time and within budget, optimizing resource utilization and exceeding stakeholder expectations for efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  - Business Integration Success:
  - Integrated tax, treasury, capital planning, and sales functions of AT&T and DIRECTV post $30 billion M&A onto a unified process and software platform.
  - Fostered streamlined operations and improved collaboration between departments, leading to enhanced efficiency and significant cost savings for the organization.
  
  - Streamlined Operations through Archiving:
  - Identified and archived outdated software applications and inefficient business processes, streamlining operations and reducing maintenance costs.
  - Improved system performance and reliability, ensuring smoother business operations and enhancing overall organizational productivity and agility.

Skills: Business Management · Business Transformation · Change Management · Consulting · IT Strategy · Integration · Management · Management Consulting · Program Management · Project Management · Project Portfolio Management · Team Leadership

• Program Management Success:
  - Consistently delivered projects on time and within budget, ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and financial constraints, maximizing efficiency and resource utilization.
  
  - Business Integration Achievement:
  - Integrated logistics, finance, controlling, and accounting functions of Microsoft & Nokia post $7 billion M&A onto a unified process and software platform, fostering operational synergy and cost optimization.
  
  - Automated Reverse Logistics Solution Deployment:
  - Led the design, architecture, development, and global deployment of a fully automated reverse logistics solution for Microsoft, revolutionizing returns management processes and enhancing efficiency worldwide.
  
  - Tailored Sales and Logistic Solution for Government Contracts:
  - Spearheaded the design, architecture, development, and deployment of a specialized sales and logistic solution for selling Microsoft devices to the Federal Government, ensuring compliance and efficiency in government procurement processes.
  
  - Automated Financial Accounting and Reconciliation System:
  - Managed the design, architecture, development, and deployment of a fully automated financial accounting and reconciliation system for intercompany billing within Microsoft, improving accuracy and streamlining financial transactions.
  
  - Effective Utilization of ERP and Software Applications:
  - Leveraged ERP software like SAP ECC 6.0 alongside multiple software applications to support project execution, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across diverse project requirements and objectives.
• Skills: Business Transformation · Change Management · Consulting · IT Strategy · IT Management · Leadership · Logistics · Management · Management Consulting · Project Management · Project Portfolio Management · Supply Chain Management

• - Global SAP Implementations Management:
  - Managed the full execution and deployment of over 26 Global SAP implementations, integrating various modules such as MM, LE, WM, PP, FICO, QM, and handling data migration, cut over, and product life cycle management.
  - Streamlined processes and improved efficiency across global operations, enhancing organizational capabilities and competitiveness.
  
  - Successful M&A Integration:
  - Successfully integrated 7 multi-billion dollar M&A operations into existing business structures, optimizing synergies and ensuring smooth transitions for acquired entities.
  
  - Effective Project and Program Management:
  - Developed and monitored project and program metrics, ensuring the realization of program values and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  - Created executive-level dashboards and project reporting mechanisms, enabling transparent communication and informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
  
  - Collaboration and Planning Excellence:
  - Developed and maintained integrated project plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams within the USA and global business solution teams, fostering alignment and accountability across diverse stakeholders.
  
  - Efficient Business Requirement Gathering:
  - Expedited business requirement gathering and managed FIT/GAP analysis for all SAP go-lives, resulting in significant cost savings of 5% and accelerating project timelines.
  
  - SAP Expertise and Process Optimization:
  - Acted as a subject matter expert in ensure supply area, managing end-to-end configuration in SAP MM, FICO, PP, WM, QM, and SD modules, optimizing processes and enhancing system capabilities.
  
  - Data Management and Conversion Leadership:
  - Designed and implemented data standards and conversion tools for master and transactional data objects, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the implementation process.
  
  - Global SAP Implementations Management: - Managed the full execution and deployment of over 26 Global SAP implementations, integrating various modules such as MM, LE, WM, PP, FICO, QM, and handling data migration, cut over, and product life cycle management. - Streamlined processes and improved efficiency across global operations, enhancing organizational capabilities and competitiveness. - Successful M&A Integration: - Successfully integrated 7 multi-billion dollar M&A operations into existing business structures, optimizing synergies and ensuring smooth transitions for acquired entities. - Effective Project and Program Management: - Developed and monitored project and program metrics, ensuring the realization of program values and driving continuous improvement initiatives. - Created executive-level dashboards and project reporting mechanisms, enabling transparent communication and informed decision-making at all levels of the organization. - Collaboration and Planning Excellence: - Developed and maintained integrated project plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams within the USA and global business solution teams, fostering alignment and accountability across diverse stakeholders. - Efficient Business Requirement Gathering: - Expedited business requirement gathering and managed FIT/GAP analysis for all SAP go-lives, resulting in significant cost savings of 5% and accelerating project timelines. - SAP Expertise and Process Optimization: - Acted as a subject matter expert in ensure supply area, managing end-to-end configuration in SAP MM, FICO, PP, WM, QM, and SD modules, optimizing processes and enhancing system capabilities. - Data Management and Conversion Leadership: - Designed and implemented data standards and conversion tools for master and transactional data objects, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the implementation process.
  Skills: Business Transformation · Business Intelligence · Business Management · Change Management · Data Management · Data Migration · ERP · IT Strategy · Integration · Leadership · Logistics · Master Data · Master Data Management · Outsourcing · Program Management · Project Management

• Project Management:
  - Successfully managed various projects related to SAP MM/WM implementation and upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
  
  - Business Process Design and Delivery:
  - Designed and delivered comprehensive business process procedures, blueprints, and configurations in MM/WM, optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing system functionality.
  
  - Functional Testing and Compatibility Assurance:
  - Conducted functional testing during SAP upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and compatibility from version 4.0 to 4.6B, minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  
  - Subject Matter Expertise:
  - Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MM & Logistics Execution, delivering business process procedures on ASAP template, providing valuable insights and guidance to project teams.
  
  - Cost Reduction Initiatives:
  - Achieved a 10% reduction in implementation costs through expedited business process procedure and blueprint design, optimizing resource utilization and maximizing cost efficiency.
  
  - Configuration and Testing Support:
  - Provided configuration, functional, and integrated testing support for MM and Logistics Execution modules, ensuring system integrity and functionality throughout project lifecycles.
  
  - Seamless Upgrade Management:
  - Led retrofitting testing of MM and WM functionality during SAP upgrades, ensuring seamless operation and minimal disruptions to business processes.
  
  - Change Management Integration:
  - Incorporated change impacts into business blueprint design, facilitating effective change management and seamless business integration, enhancing organizational agility and adaptability.
• - Project Management: - Successfully managed various projects related to SAP MM/WM implementation and upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• - Business Process Design and Delivery: - Designed and delivered comprehensive business process procedures, blueprints, and configurations in MM/WM, optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing system functionality.
• - Functional Testing and Compatibility Assurance: - Conducted functional testing during SAP upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and compatibility from version 4.0 to 4.6B, minimizing disruptions to business operations. - Subject Matter Expertise: - Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MM & Logistics Execution, delivering business process procedures on ASAP template, providing valuable insights and guidance to project teams. - Cost Reduction Initiatives: - Achieved a 10% reduction in implementation costs through expedited business process procedure and blueprint design, optimizing resource utilization and maximizing cost efficiency.
• - Configuration and Testing Support: - Provided configuration, functional, and integrated testing support for MM and Logistics Execution modules, ensuring system integrity and functionality throughout project lifecycles.
• - Seamless Upgrade Management: - Led retrofitting testing of MM and WM functionality during SAP upgrades, ensuring seamless operation and minimal disruptions to business processes. - Change Management Integration: - Incorporated change impacts into business blueprint design, facilitating effective change management and seamless business integration, enhancing organizational agility and adaptability.
• Skills: Business Process Improvement · Business Process Design · Business Process · Business Transformation · Consulting · ERP · Logistics · Leadership · Management Consulting · SAP · SAP R/3 · Testing

• Strategic Policy Formulation:
  - Formulated policies and strategies for project management, assembling a large cross-functional team of engineers, consultants, and external vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
  
  - Successful Project Implementations:
  - Led successful implementation, Performance Guarantee Tests, and stabilization of operations for concurrent multimillion-dollar steel plant projects for prestigious clients such as TATA, SAIL, Kirloskar, and JVSL, enhancing client satisfaction and organizational reputation.
  
  - Effective Budget Management:
  - Managed multi-million-dollar program budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring financial accountability throughout project lifecycles.
  
  - Strategic Alignment and Governance:
  - Established project charters to ensure strategic alignment of programs and projects, fostering clarity of purpose and direction for project teams.
  
  - Performance Measurement and Value Realization:
  - Developed program-level metrics and KPIs to measure value realization, enabling continuous improvement and accountability in project performance.
  
  - Cost Control and Efficiency Measures:
  - Implemented cost control measures, resulting in a 10% reduction in implementation costs, maximizing cost efficiency and ROI for projects.
  
  - Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization:
  - Managed and improved logistics and supply chain for 3000 tons of industrial equipment, achieving a 5% cost savings, optimizing operations and enhancing efficiency.
  
  - Vendor Management and Cost Savings:
  - Successfully managed multimillion-dollar project contracts with over 100 vendors nationwide, resulting in significant cost savings during execution, maximizing value for the organization.
  
  - Efficient Project Site Management:
  - Established and managed project sites across the country, ensuring efficient operations and project delivery, minimizing delays and optimizing resource utilization.
• Strategic Policy Formulation: - Formulated policies and strategies for project management, assembling a large cross-functional team of engineers, consultants, and external vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.
• Successful Project Implementations:

- Led successful implementation, Performance Guarantee Tests, and stabilization of operations for concurrent multimillion-dollar steel plant projects for prestigious clients such as TATA, SAIL, Kirloskar, and JVSL, enhancing client satisfaction and organizational reputation.

- Effective Budget Management: - Managed multi-million-dollar program budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring financial accountability throughout project lifecycles.

- Strategic Alignment and Governance: - Established project charters to ensure strategic alignment of programs and projects, fostering clarity of purpose and direction for project teams.

- Performance Measurement and Value Realization: - Developed program-level metrics and KPIs to measure value realization, enabling continuous improvement and accountability in project performance.

- Cost Control and Efficiency Measures: - Implemented cost control measures, resulting in a 10% reduction in implementation costs, maximizing cost efficiency and ROI for projects.

- Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization: - Managed and improved logistics and supply chain for 3000 tons of industrial equipment, achieving a 5% cost savings, optimizing operations and enhancing efficiency.

- Vendor Management and Cost Savings: - Successfully managed multimillion-dollar project contracts with over 100 vendors nationwide, resulting in significant cost savings during execution, maximizing value for the organization. -

Efficient Project Site Management: - Established and managed project sites across the country, ensuring efficient operations and project delivery, minimizing delays and optimizing resource utilization.
Skills: Program Management · Project Portfolio Management · Team Leadership · Vendor Management · Management · Leadership