Bhavana Padakala
Seattle,WA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
ACCENTURE
02.2015 - Current
- Supervising a team of 30 managers and consultants and end to end operations of the retail analytics practice to achieve 90%+ utilization and 20% Y-o-Y growth
Manager
ACCENTURE
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Supervised a team of 15 consultants focusing on client delivery across retail and consumer goods clients
Consultant
ACCENTURE
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Owned full cycle of analytics deliverables across multiple short engagements including conducting workshops / interviews, data mining, building analytical models, delivering insights and recommendations, building visualization dashboards, etc.
Lead Business Analyst
INFOSYS LTD
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Led small teams of upto 6 FTEs on multiple analytics projects related to inventory management in retail
Assistant Manager
DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods and responsible for scheduling production, packaging and logistics to Europe market
Supply Chain Research Assistant
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
02.2009 - 12.2010
- As an extension of my Master’s thesis funding, continued to support the university’s research on inventory optimization and supply chain risk management
Education
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering -
Iowa State University (USA)
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
Osmania University (India)
Skills
- Omni Channel Inventory Strategy
- Merchandising Analytics & Excellence
- Omni Channel Fulfillment Op Model
- Multi Echelon Replenishment Strategy
- Allocation and Assortment Planning
- Cross Functional Program Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Analytics Skills
- SQL
- Alteryx
- Excel
- Tableau
- Power BI
Additional Information
I thrive in learning environments with interesting problems to solve. I am a strong believer and promoter of gender equality and respect in workplace. Outside of work, I spend my time with my husband and 2 kids (5 and 2 yr old boys)., Learning an Indian dance form called Bharatnatyam for the past 1 yr, Acrylic painting on canvas, Read a book, Meet my girl friends
Industry Experience
- Fashion & Grocery Retail
- Consumer Goods
Timeline
Manager
ACCENTURE
06.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Manager
ACCENTURE
02.2015 - Current
Consultant
ACCENTURE
02.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Business Analyst
INFOSYS LTD
10.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES
03.2011 - 03.2012
Supply Chain Research Assistant
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
02.2009 - 12.2010
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering -
Iowa State University (USA)
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering -
Osmania University (India)