Chiranjeevi Garnepudi
Atlanta
Summary
Technology Functional Consultant specializing in warehouse management solutions with a focus on Manhattan's Active WM, WMOS, and WMi applications. Expertise in delivering user-centric implementations and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic system integrations and end-to-end deployments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Consultant
Undocked Inc.
Atlanta
04.2024 - Current
- Manhattan Active WM implementation: York Site RLC for Genuine Parts Company, York, Pennsylvania, USA, Technical Consultant [Jan 2026- Till Date]
- Manhattan Active WM implementation: Site Zero/ NAPA Robotics Lab RLC for Genuine Parts Company, Cartersville, Atlanta, USA, Technical Consultant [Jan 2025- Dec 2025]
- Led end-to-end system implementations for JDE and integrated systems including MA Active, Bright Pick MHE, MIF, and Google Cloud, ensuring seamless interoperability.
- Lead End to End system implementations including JDE and its upstream/downstream systems, MA Active & its integrated system like Bright Pick MHE, MIF, Google Cloud.
- Designed and implemented system integrations for Manhattan Active WM and upstream systems, ensuring alignment with MIF, Google Cloud, JDE, Catalogue, Pulse, TAMS, DFIO, Informatica, and Peoplesoft applications.
- Manhattan WMOS 2017 LM implementation for Genuine Parts Company, Atlanta, USA, Principal Consultant [April 2024- Dec 2024]
- Implemented Manhattan WMOS 2017 Labor Management application for GPCs upstream DCs – Hancock, Lithia Spring, Memphis, Morganfield, Nashville & Payson.
- Contributed to design and configuration of Manhattan LM, supported user acceptance testing, and facilitated Go-Live and post Go-Live activities.
Principal Consultant
Undocked Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Manhattan WMOS 2017 implementation and Automation Testing Support for Genuine Parts Company, Plainfield, USA, Principal Consultant [February 2023- March 2024]
- Guided product teams in implementing Manhattan 2017 application and automated MHE systems - VLM, Auto store, and pallet ASRS for Plainfield expansion facility.
- Trained and supported product implementation and automation testing teams.
- Product consultation for various DCs maintained by GPC.
- Manhattan WMOS 2017 Implementation for NFI 3PL Company, Principal Consultant [May 2022- January 2023]
- Implemented Manhattan WMOS 2017 application for NFI clients - Dole, Fever Tree, Dorman & Kohler.
- Designed system configurations, conducted system and integration testing, provided UAT support, and managed go-live and post go-live activities.
- BCC Address validation service implementation for Macys, Principal Consultant [November 2021- April 2022]
- Executed QA testing of BCC address validation service for Macy’s customer orders during order integration.
Senior Consultant
Nuvizz / NCS Partners
Bangalore
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Manhattan WMi Custom Development for Nordstrom, Senior Consultant [August 2020 - November 2021]
- Analyzed root causes of issues to implement permanent fixes for business-critical incidents, enhancing operational stability.
- Developed custom features for Manhattan WMi application to resolve JIRA tickets, improving system functionality.
Senior Product Specialist
Zensar Technologies Limited
Hyderabad
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Cubiscan WMi to PDM interface implementation for Bed Bath & Beyond, Senior Product Specialist [April 2020- August 2020]
- Implemented Manhattan WMi 2019v application for Blythewood, Jackson, Carolina Pines and Jonesville warehouses with zero post implementation issues and gained new contract with Belk.
- Shortened testing cycle duration by 20% by optimizing processes.
- Manhattan WMi 2019 implementation for Belk an American department store chain company, Senior Product Specialist [January 2019- March 2020]
- Implemented Manhattan WMOS 2018v application and KNAPP MHE system for automatic picking and order fulfillment to withstand future demand and meet 2Hrs SLA for each order.
- Reduced the project turnaround time and no post Go-Live issues.
- Manhattan WMOS 2018 implementation for Adidas new Direct to Consumer Distribution center in Pennsylvania, Senior Product Specialist [January 2018 - December 2018]
- Developed and implemented Skip Aisle solution on Etna’s Warehouse Management i-Series Application which increased operations efficiency by 40%.
- Manhattan WMi 2011 solutioning for Ascena Retail the topmost Retailer of women’s clothing in USA, Senior Product Specialist [August 2017- December 2017]
- Adjusted picking sequence for Etna and Greencastle DC locations, increasing picking efficiency by 50% and minimizing travel aisle distance.
- Analyzed business and functional requirements, developed detailed technical design specifications to guide implementation.
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Manhattan WMOS 2016 upgrade & Lucas voice picking integration for Abercrombie and Fitch, Tech Lead [December 2016 - August 2017]
- Implemented Lucas voice picking solution for existing RF devices, streamlining operations and facilitating higher productivity.
- Established STLC processes and defined end-to-end test management, enhancing testing efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
Hyderabad
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Manhattan WMi 2011 upgrade and Sterling OMS integration for FGL Sports a subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corporation, Senior Software Engineer [December 2015 - November 2016]
- Performed integration and end-to-end testing between Sterling Order Management and Manhattan WMi, implemented defect-free WM solution for Calgary DC.
- Coordinated integration of retail and e-commerce processes at Calgary DC, enhancing operational workflows.
- Manhattan WMi product consulting and custom development for world’s largest 4PL logistics service provider CEVA, Software Engineer [June 2011 - November 2015]
- Consulted on various versions of Manhattan WMi product for multiple CEVA logistics customers worldwide, including Dell, Microsoft, and Apple.
- Delivered actionable insights to Dell and Microsoft, contributing to enhancements in DC operations.
- Implemented managed services, achieving compliance with all SLAs for incident management, problem management, and change management.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications Engineering
01-2011
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Management
- Order Management
- Logistics
- Manhattan integration
- Project Management
- Software Development
- System Integration
- Database Management
- Application Support
- Process Automation
- Business activity monitoring
- Zensar automation tool
- Google Cloud
- Google BigQuery
- Oracle SQL Developer
- MS SQL
- DB2/400
- FileZilla
- XML Parsing
- Network Configuration
- JDE
- JIRA
- Service Now
- Remedy
- HP ALM
- Changepoint
- WMi consulting
- WMOS consulting
- Active WM integrations
- Active WM integrations
Certification
- ITIL Certification from HCL Technologies
- CISCO-CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamental Certification
Disclaimer
The above statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Awards
- Zensar - Customer Centricity Lead of the Quarter, 2019
- Zensar – Delivery Excellence (Individual) of the Quarter, 2018
- Zensar – Customer Centricity Award of the Quarter, 2017
- HCL Technologies – RnR Award, 2015
- HCL Technologies – Best New Joiner Award, 2012
Core Competencies
Retail – Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Order Management, Logistics, Manhattan Integration Framework, XML Parsing, Business Activity Monitoring tool, FedEx FSMS software, Purolator, Zensar’s proprietary automation tool Sierra, Google Cloud Platform, JDE Turnover, File Management Utility, Program Development Manager, Source Entry Utility, Screen Design Aid, Putty, Oracle SQL Developer, FileZilla, Google Big Query, DB2/400, Oracle, MS SQL, JIRA, Remedy, HP ALM, Service Now, Changepoint, RPG, RPGLE, CLP, CLLE, Automation scripting
Timeline
Technical Consultant
Undocked Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Principal Consultant
Undocked Technologies India Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Consultant
Nuvizz / NCS Partners
08.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Product Specialist
Zensar Technologies Limited
08.2017 - 08.2020
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
12.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
06.2011 - 11.2016