Narendra Vakkapati
Professional Summary
Supply Chain Manager with 10+ years of experience optimizing end-to-end supply chain, warehouse, and procurement operations across healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors. Experienced leading WMS-to-ERP integrations and system configuration projects using Blue Yonder WMS and SAP S/4HANA to streamline fulfillment and reduce cycle time. Skilled in designing integration flows with Dell Boomi and MuleSoft, automating reconciliations with MOCA and PL/SQL, and building executive analytics with Power BI and Jasper Reports. Proven record implementing Manhattan WMS and warehouse automation to improve order accuracy and reduce last-mile cost. Strong background in inventory optimization, SKU-level forecasting, and procurement automation using Oracle ERP and SAP MM. Applies Lean Six Sigma and RCA to resolve operational bottlenecks and deliver measurable process improvements and scalability.
Technical Skills
Work Experience
- Led Blue Yonder WMS and SAP S/4HANA integration and fulfillment workflow redesign, reducing order cycle time by 18%.
- Automated reconciliation and workflow configuration using MOCA commands and PL/SQL scripts, eliminating 15+ hours of weekly manual reconciliation.
- Engineered integration support for middleware connectivity to ensure robust order flow between WMS and ERP and preserve consistent processing across facilities.
- Developed executive dashboards in Power BI and Jasper Reports to consolidate fulfillment, inventory, and supplier OTD metrics for leadership visibility.
- Analyzed throughput and labor-performance data within the WMS to identify wave-planning bottlenecks and recommend operational changes that accelerated targeted facility throughput.
- Led root cause analysis (RCA) and process refinement initiatives to reduce inventory discrepancies and improve execution discipline across distribution workflows.
- Aligned Oracle ERP and SAP S/4HANA business processes to enable integrated supply planning and reduced procurement delays by 15%.
- Developed automated Power BI and Tableau dashboards to deliver real-time visibility into demand, inventory, and supplier KPIs.
- Modeled SKU-level demand trends and built SQL-based analytics to optimize procurement and replenishment cycles.
- Implemented Dell Boomi integrations to connect ERP and Warehouse Management Systems for seamless data flow and order traceability.
- Conducted root cause analysis on warehouse operations to refine wave processing, picking, and replenishment strategies for faster throughput.
- Documented business process flows and system enhancement requirements to support future scalability and digital transformation initiatives.
- Led Manhattan WMS implementation and warehouse automation initiatives to streamline inbound/outbound workflows and improve order accuracy.
- Redesigned warehouse layouts using AutoCAD and heat-map analysis to optimize space utilization and reduce picker travel time.
- Implemented barcode and handheld scanning workflows to improve inventory visibility and minimize cycle-count discrepancies across distribution centers.
- Built Tableau dashboards and Excel VBA models to analyze transportation and routing data, enabling route changes that reduced last-mile delivery cost.
- Monitored KPIs such as throughput, dwell time, and dock utilization to identify operational gaps and recommend targeted improvements.
- Trained operations teams on new WMS processes and scanning workflows to increase adoption and sustain accuracy gains.
- Implemented SAP MM procurement automations and custom tools to streamline purchase requisitions, reducing procurement cycle times.
- Developed VBA-based inventory control models and dashboards to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and supplier performance.
- Performed ABC and XYZ analyses to optimize procurement planning and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
- Coordinated forecasts with finance and production teams to align procurement plans with project demand and minimize stockouts.
- Created automated reporting templates integrating SQL queries and PivotTables to improve data accuracy and management visibility.
- Backed supplier performance monitoring and vendor scorecarding to help procurement teams prioritize corrective actions.
Projects
- Developed forecasting and inventory planning models using ERP demand data to reduce stockouts and improve inventory turnover.
- Built Power BI dashboards to improve demand visibility, replenishment tracking, and reporting efficiency for supply planners.
- Designed supplier performance reports to track supplier OTD and fulfillment performance and support corrective actions.
- Applied DMAIC and automated reporting to analyze fulfillment issues and improve procurement reporting accuracy.
Education
Certifications
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