SAP
Sudhakar Gangadharan
Operational Manager - Supply Chain Management
Ankara,Turkey
Summary
Accomplished Operational Manager with a proven track record at Decathlon, enhancing supply chain efficiency and team productivity through innovative solutions and effective leadership. Expert in Operations Management and Team Leadership. I've driven significant culture of continuous improvement, achieving notable increases in customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Successfully validated Supply Autonomy Project with Supplier in Euromed zone which created a value for Supply Production Leaders day to day work
Contributing to the new Order Management tool development in Testing phase
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Manager Supply Chain Management
Decathlon
Ankara , Turkey
2022.06 - Current
- Mentored 5 Team members on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address operational challenges, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistent quality control measures and proactive issue resolution.
- Improved team productivity through effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
- Made 8 Trainings in 2 years for Make to Order and Make to Stock
- Made 2 Supply Assessment
- Conducted regular risk assessments to proactively identify potential issues affecting operations or financial stability.
- Led cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of new systems and procedures.
Supply Production Leader
Decathlon
2019.12 - 2022.06
- Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, working closely with relevant teams to develop and implement effective solutions.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery rates with thorough monitoring production planning and efficient resource allocation.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better rates, reducing material costs without compromising quality.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operation and timely completion of projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to address production challenges, fostering collaboration.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives in the production process, resulting in significant financial savings for the company.
- Mentored junior team members in their professional development by providing guidance on best practices and career growth opportunities
- Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing skill sets and performance.
- Continuously evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas for growth and provide targeted coaching opportunities for employees.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying opportunities for professional development within team.
- Updated production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within the facility by identifying opportunities for waste reduction, recycling programs, or energy-efficient practices implementation.
Desktop Support Engineer
Decathlon
2018.08 - 2019.12
- Optimized PC performance through regular updates, patches, and system upgrades.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Installed new or upgraded hardware and software and coordinated installation and follow-up with user to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of IT assets including hardware components and software licenses to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Troubleshot potential problems and eliminated before issues escalated or cascaded.
- Monitored system performance to maintain system integrity.
Education
Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
R.M.K Engineering College
Chennai 2001.04 -
Skills
Operations Management
Data Management & Analysis
Data Studio animation
SAP tool
Team Leadership
Project Management
Performance Evaluations
Project planning and development
Inventory Control
Business Development
Process Improvements
Supply Chain Management
Onboarding and Orientation
Accomplishments
Partner supplier Supply Autonomy Project management and Validation
Scientific Performance & Skill evaluation tool
Sales Reporting in Data studio
Supply Basics Weekly Reporting in Data studio
Software
Data Studio
Google Sheets
Excel
Analysis for Office
Google Presentation
C #
Languages
Tamil, Telugu
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Turkish
Elementary
A2
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Operational Manager Supply Chain Management
Decathlon
2022.06 - Current
Supply Production Leader
Decathlon
2019.12 - 2022.06
Desktop Support Engineer
Decathlon
2018.08 - 2019.12
Bachelors in Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering
R.M.K Engineering College
2001.04 -
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