Arjun Kandhari

Experience

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  Infosys

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  [ Retail Practice - Client TARGET ]• Implemented the overall Integration Track for a Guest Order Management Platform to support “Dropship”Vendors for Target.com; successfully executed the project using Agile Scrum methodology andcollaborated directly with Target's ecommerce partner Amazon.com to build the platform to support 2000+vendors and over 1M+ products• Improved product search and site navigation with attribute based navigation and re-architected theintegration platform to support over 2M+ products, providing a 2% incremental sales lift and increase inbrowse/search satisfaction by 2 basis points• Supervised multiple releases for Target.com’s Product Information Management application including keybusiness enhancements to the core functionality and an 80% increase in throughput for processingproduct, price and vendor information• Awarded Most Valuable Player (2006,2008) for excellence in project execution, collaboration and clientvalue creation; a recognition given to less than 5% of the employees in a year Show less

  • Programmer Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Software Developer

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Infosys Technologies Ltd

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Technology Lead

  [ Retail Practice - Client TARGET ]• Managed 40,000 person hour Business Intelligence program supporting the opening of new GuestContact Centers for multi-channel commerce, guest relations, contact center marketing and operations;managed overall business requirements, project scope, timelines, deliverables and resources; Awarded a90% score on Project execution in the Client’s Quarterly Project Review• Supported Pre Sales and Account Management Teams reviewing opportunity pipeline, building clientrelationships and coordinating multiple project proposals and stakeholder presentations; successfullyclosed deals worth $1M+• Executed the Systems Integration track for a strategic Supply Demand Management softwareimplementation for a large $50 M multiyear program to revamp the e-commerce planning and forecastingsystems for Target.com; managed overall project and resource planning, design, development and testingdeliverables, executive status reporting and phase end reviews Show less

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  McCombs School of Business

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  MBA Candidate , Class of 2013
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  Apple

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  MBA Intern, World Wide Supply Chain

  - Summer Intern (May 2012 - August 2012)- Part Time (September 2012 - April 2013)

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  Apple

  Jun 2013 - now

  • Led the Shipment Optimization program globally across Americas, EMEIA and APAC region with anestimated savings goal of $13M driving 20+ Capital/Non-Capital initiatives to reduce Freight spend andCustoms charges across Apple’s finished goods supply chain; Key wins included: Freight consolidation ofTelco shipments, Airway Bill reduction and introduction of “mini” pallets• Established a “Cost to Serve” framework to optimize delivery strategy for Apple’s Reseller partners leadingto $1.9M savings in Single shipper avoidance and Customer Specific Fulfillment Requirements• Developed strategic plans for the China Consolidation hub initiative, presenting key recommendations tosenior executives on cost benefit analysis, feasibility, lead times and planning impact of the changes• Reviewed quarterly Product Score Cards and Deployment Strategy in collaboration with Operation Finance,establishing standard deployment plans and product cost guides for the planning teams Show less

  • Manager, Supply Demand Management

    Jun 2017 - now

  • Supply Demand Management

    May 2015 - May 2017

  • Supply Chain Program Manager

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2015