Retail & Supply Chain Leader | Sr. Director, Solutions at o9 | Driving Innovation in Enterprise Planning, Replenishment & Digital Transformation | ex-Oracle, Accenture, PwC

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area, Seattle, Atlanta

Greater Boston

Boston, Cincinnati, Dubai, Europe

Certification in Demand Analytics, Demand Forecasting
Rutgers University

Post Graduation Diploma in SCM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Symbiosis institute of Management Studies
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I am a Retail & Supply Chain Transformation Leader with 21+ years of experience driving global digital initiatives across retail, CPG, and telecom. Throughout my career, I’ve helped Fortune 500 companies modernize planning, optimize inventory, and future-proof operations through cloud-based platforms, AI/ML, and advanced optimization models. Currently, as Senior Director, Solutions at o9 Solutions, I lead enterprise planning transformations, shaping strategy and execution for multi-billion-dollar operations. My career journey includes leadership roles at Oracle R&D, Accenture, PwC, Harman, Infosys, TCS, and SuperValu, giving me a unique balance of strategic vision and hands-on solutioning expertise. 🔹 Core Expertise Digital Transformation & Cloud Implementations (o9, Oracle RPAS, AIP) IBP, S&OP, MEIO, Replenishment & Allocation Demand Forecasting, Assortment, Price & Promotion Planning Category Management & Merchandising Warehouse & Fulfillment Optimization (WMS, RPO, SPO) AI/ML-driven Automation & Next-Gen Retail Tech 🔹 Career Highlights Delivered planning solutions managing $20–30B of inventory for leading global retailers Led multi-country retail transformations, balancing global standards with local market needs Built Centers of Excellence to accelerate innovation in AI/ML, AR/VR, and automation Partnered with diverse, cross-cultural stakeholders across North America, Europe, and the Middle East Enabled telecom leaders (Apple, T-Mobile, Nokia) with demand, supply, and substitution planning solutions 🔹 Industries & Clients Served Apparel & Fashion: Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney, TJX, Reitman’s, Al-Tayer Grocery & Food: SuperValu, ICA, Tyson Foods CPG & E-Commerce: Coca-Cola Bottling, Herbalife Lifestyle & Hardlines: Williams-Sonoma, Luxottica Telecom & Mobile: Apple, T-Mobile, Nokia ✨ Passionate about solving complex enterprise problems, I thrive on enabling business agility and shaping the future of retail and supply chain through scalable, intelligent digital solutions. Let’s connect to explore innovation, technology, and transformation leadership.
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Sr. Solution Strategist (Sr. Director, Solutions) at o9 Solutions, Inc., May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos, Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Enterprise Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Jul 2021 - May 2022 · 11 mos, Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Lead Consultant- Domain Consulting group at Infosys, Feb 2015 - Jun 2021 · 6 yrs 5 mos, Charlotte, North Carolina Area, Seattle, Atlanta
Sr.Consultant- Oracle Retail at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 · 5 mos, Greater Boston
Associate Manager at Accenture, Mar 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos, Boston, Cincinnati, Dubai, Europe
Certification in Demand Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Rutgers University
Post Graduation Diploma in SCM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Symbiosis institute of Management Studies