Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu
About Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu
Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Kinaxis with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Supply Chain Management. He has extensive experience in supply chain roles across various companies, including Mercedes Benz and Blue Yonder.
Work at Kinaxis
Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu has been employed as a Senior Solutions Consultant at Kinaxis since 2021. In this role, he operates in the Greater Chennai Area and is involved in various aspects of supply chain solutions. His responsibilities include driving requirements gathering forums and solutions design. He also delivers end-user training and mentorship programs, enhancing the skills of team members and clients. His position requires both on-site and offshore exposure, allowing him to engage with diverse teams and projects.
Education and Expertise
Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. He furthered his education by completing a Micromasters in Supply Chain Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and advanced supply chain strategies. He is also a power user of SAP MM, PP, and QM modules, demonstrating his proficiency in essential supply chain management tools.
Background
Before joining Kinaxis, Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu accumulated extensive experience in the supply chain sector. He worked at Mercedes Benz Daimler AG as a Supply Chain Manager - Processes and Systems from 2014 to 2018. He then transitioned to Blue Yonder as a Supply Chain Functional Consultant from 2018 to 2020. Following this, he held a position at Advance Auto Parts in supply chain and merchandising from 2020 to 2021. His early career included a graduate internship at Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd in 2014.
Professional Experience
Saran Kumar Thirunavukkarasu has a diverse professional background in supply chain management. His role at Mercedes Benz Daimler AG involved overseeing processes and systems for supply chain operations. At Blue Yonder, he served as a Supply Chain Functional Consultant, where he contributed to various projects. His experience at Advance Auto Parts focused on supply chain and merchandising, further broadening his expertise. His involvement in implementing JDA Flowcasting for the FMCG domain highlights his capability in specialized supply chain solutions.