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Venkatesan Devaru

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

I am an experienced specialist in building and maintaining applications using APTEAN WMS systems, Pkms WMS, PL/SQL, TMS, and Java programming languages. I have also configured warehouses, built and deployed RF picking devices, built interfaces to automation/sortation systems (Knapp/Swisslog), and Built EDI datasets for existing and new customers.

I have an excellent domain knowledge of Order Fulfillment, Inventory Management, 3PL, TMS, and manufacturing applications. I am an excellent team player and people person who thrives in collaborative environments and excels in providing top-notch customer service.

I have worked for medical distribution companies (CardinalHealth and Medline) who manage nationwide hospital inventories (JIT) and replenishment.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Enterprise Resources Planning Specialist

Medline Canada, Corporation
05.2019 - 03.2024
  • Migrated three distribution centers from legacy to Aptean WMS SYSTEM.
  • Added zone layout, Item pick strategy, Item storage strategy, Wave methods, Allocation methods, cartonization, and spur /carrier assignment.
  • Added custom logic to process receiving and picking data to external vendor systems using PL/SQL, XML.
  • Partner with vendors, and hospitals in transmitting EDI data for ASN.
  • Making sure, shipments are delivered on time thru LTL and FedEx every day. Proactive and Escalate if needed with stakeholders, vendors, and internal team.
  • Monitored inventory sync process across legacy, SAP, and Vendor systems.
  • Oversaw every phase of the supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.

Logistics Specialist

Medline Industries
08.2011 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw every phase of the supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
  • As an SME, Implemented voice picking and manual picking using Jennifer Lucas system on Motorola 9090/3100, Symbol devices for 35+ distribution centers.
  • Worked with Vendors on making modification, validation, and migrating picking module to production.
  • Added and verified the configurations for 35+ distribution centers using APTEAN wms.
  • Comfortable in working with VP, Directors, Managers, Inventory team, Vendors, SAP team, and Internal IT in requirement gathering, escalating, and providing status.


Senior Consultant

Cardinal Health
04.2006 - 08.2011
  • Implemented a new label system for Cardinal Health validation system using the RPG, PlanetPress software
  • Added a Custom logic on existing BPCS SCM and PRMS manufacturing system.
  • Managed the software validation for medical devices 21 CFR part 11.
  • Acquired PBM knowledge on Rxclaim.
  • Made changes to the distribution center to capture and send EDI data to vendors and hospitals.

Consultant

EXEL UK LIMITED
09.2003 - 04.2006
  • Designed interface for the AS400 system to External routing system using RPG 400
  • Designed Bill of Lading for EXIM (export and import system) using SYNON CA2E.

Programmer

Majoris Group
07.2002 - 05.2003
  • Coded generic program using COBOL/400 for Warner Chappell Loyalty system.

System Analyst

Cabela's
08.2001 - 07.2002
  • Coded interface RPGLE program for inventory Sync project for Pkms Manhattan I system and legacy JDA retail system.

Consultant

Circuit City Stores
10.1997 - 05.2001
  • Coded the Mods using RPG400 on POS system
  • Coded and extracted the sales data for the Wall Street reporting using RPG400.

Consultant

The Associates
06.1996 - 07.1997
  • Tested the TruckLeasing system written using the RPG/COBOL and On JCL COBOL.

Software Engineer

Inmar Intelligence India (Inmar Technologies Pvt Ltd)
06.1995 - 06.1996
  • Fixed Bugs for the Coupon Processing system coded using RPG400,CL.

Senior Software Engineer

Linc Software Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Acquired by Mindtree in May 2005)
09.1992 - 06.1995
  • Coded the Bill of Material for the Manufacturing application using RPG400
  • Coded Loan Module using the Lansa for Banking customer in India.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Computer Programming

Thiagarajar College of Engineering
05.1992

Skills

  • APTEAN WMS
  • Pkms
  • JDA
  • Inventory Sync from Legacy to ERP and External Vendors
  • Java
  • PL/SQL
  • SAP SD
  • SAP MM
  • SYNON CA2E
  • RPG
  • RPGILE
  • COBOL
  • PKMSI
  • RXCLAIM
  • PBM
  • PRMS

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/31/69
  • Nationality: American

Timeline

Enterprise Resources Planning Specialist

Medline Canada, Corporation
05.2019 - 03.2024

Logistics Specialist

Medline Industries
08.2011 - 04.2019

Senior Consultant

Cardinal Health
04.2006 - 08.2011

Consultant

EXEL UK LIMITED
09.2003 - 04.2006

Programmer

Majoris Group
07.2002 - 05.2003

System Analyst

Cabela's
08.2001 - 07.2002

Consultant

Circuit City Stores
10.1997 - 05.2001

Consultant

The Associates
06.1996 - 07.1997

Software Engineer

Inmar Intelligence India (Inmar Technologies Pvt Ltd)
06.1995 - 06.1996

Senior Software Engineer

Linc Software Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Acquired by Mindtree in May 2005)
09.1992 - 06.1995

Master of Computer Applications - MCA - Computer Programming

Thiagarajar College of Engineering

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