Anil Kumar

Experience

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  Anglo Eastern Ship Management

  Sept 1998 - Mar 2009

  Throughout my tenure as Chief Officer aboard ships, I cultivated a diverse skill set encompassing both operational and leadership competencies. These skills proved indispensable in supervising the transportation of multimillion-dollar cargo annually and executing intricate projects under challenging conditions. In my role as the Head of operations on board the ship, I took charge of daily ship operations and port logistics, ensuring the flawless coordination of maritime activities. Leading multicultural teams of 10-15 crew members onboard, I showcased my aptitude for personnel management, adeptly delegated tasks, fostered cross-functional communication, and made pivotal decisions even in the most high-pressure scenarios. This invaluable experience significantly enriched my capabilities as a team leader. Show less

  • Chief Officer

    Aug 2005 - Mar 2009

  • Second Officer

    May 2001 - Aug 2005

  • Third officer

    May 2000 - May 2001

  • Junior Officer

    Sept 1998 - May 2000
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  IIM Ahmedabad

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

  PGPX-IV 2009-10
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  National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Limited

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

  Internship
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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Apr 2010 - now

  My role, as the Head of Nordics Supply Chain Practice at TCS, involves orchestrating effective collaborations with various TCS business units and strategic partners, ensuring the seamless delivery of transformative supply chain projects. I have steered multiple successful bids for supply chain transformation projects, particularly in the planning, logistics, and procurement domains.In my consulting role, I use my problem-solving skills to simplify complex processes and workflows into manageable and understandable components for example I spearheaded a team of six in creating innovative solutions that seamlessly integrated project-based operations with financial flows. This resulted in cutting down the lead time from work completion to billing by more than 50%, which not only streamlined project operations but had a significant financial impact. I use my enterprise architecture and digital skills to bring process, technology, and design thinking together and drive digital transformation for example I designed, architected, and led a 20-member team in developing a cutting-edge procure-to-pay solution. This solution, which integrates multiple functions and tools including SAP, cloud-based platforms, APIs, low code, and AI, streamlines the purchasing process and reduces significant waste. I use my digital product management skills to engage with users, solution owners, and key stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements, define critical priorities, and foster cross-organizational collaboration to deliver integrated solutions. I have delivered integrated solutions that resonated with core business needs and customer expectations and secured a 100% increase in product adoption rates by aligning product features with core business needs and customer expectations Show less As a Senior Engagement Manager in the TCS supply chain consulting organization, I led project teams, managed client relationships, and delivered innovative supply chain solutions. My role involved overseeing complex projects, driving business development, and ensuring solutions align with client objectives while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.I also excelled in spearheading transformative initiatives for a top-tier telecom manufacturing company. My primary focus encompassed multi-year end-to-end order-to-cash transformation, optimization of supply chain planning processes, and the strategic implementation of digital solutions to improve key order-to-cash metrics. I led the orchestration of process and technology mapping, deploying global tools across multiple regions, culminating in a significant reduction in end-to-end order-to-cash lead time. I used my project management skills to design efficient project plans and then facilitate their execution on time and within budget. I led multiple global projects, including the order to cash transformation and lead time reduction program, all of which were completed within the allocated timeframes and budget constraints. Consistently over 95% in customer satisfaction scores across all projects. I strategically maintained a balanced team composition of experienced, senior, and junior resources, which not only enhanced the process success rate but also optimized overall costs. Show less In my tenure as a Senior Business Consultant at TCS's global consulting practice, I spearheaded the analysis of client supply chain processes, uncovering key improvement areas, and successfully led numerous transformative supply chain projects. My expertise in supply chain management and analytics helped me in conducting swift and thorough assessments of client’s supply chain dynamics. A notable achievement includes leading a 5-member team in a comprehensive end-to-end evaluation, culminating in a strategic business case. This success stemmed from implementing a series of strategic initiatives, including the integration of segmented supply chain policies, the adoption of advanced forecasting models using COTS tools, the development of a multi-echelon inventory model, and the establishment of optimized stocking policies across various locations.I enhanced demand planning and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) frameworks, and successfully developed and deployed a SAP APO planning solution. Additionally, I conducted in-depth supply chain segmentation analyses and introduced SPSS forecast algorithms to significantly enhance demand forecasting precision. I undertook comprehensive evaluations of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, leading to the formulation of transformation roadmaps for substantial cost savings. Furthermore, I crafted a strategic supply chain networks assessment to define a future-ready network for leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Show less

  • Director

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Senior Engagement Manager

    Apr 2014 - Jul 2020

  • Senior Business Consultant

    Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
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  Freelance

  Sept 2020 - now

  Industry speaker, expert panelists at supply chain events

  Speaker, expert panelists at events related to digital transformation, supply chain operations, E2E planning, logistics, automation, and analytics:-1. TBM Supply Chain Conference 10 - 11th September 2020 - 4TH Annual Predictive business analytics, forecasting & planning for supply chain optimization2. WORLD DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS VIRTUAL SUMMIT Dec 3,4,2020