Vijay Natarajan
About Vijay Natarajan
Vijay Natarajan serves as the Global Vice President of Business Consulting Supply Chain Execution at Kinaxis, where he aligns solutions with customer challenges. He has over two decades of experience in supply chain management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as GT Nexus, Infor Global Solutions, and i2 Technologies.
Work at Kinaxis
Vijay Natarajan serves as the Global Vice President of Business Consulting Supply Chain Execution at Kinaxis. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Dallas, Texas. In his position, he is responsible for aligning Kinaxis solutions with customer challenges, particularly in areas such as Order Management, Logistics, and Reverse Logistics. His focus is on crafting solutions that address customer needs and enhance supply chain execution.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kinaxis, Vijay Natarajan held several key positions in the supply chain and business consulting sectors. He worked at GT Nexus as Director of Solutions from 2013 to 2018 and at Infor Global Solutions in Business Solutions Consulting from 2010 to 2013. His earlier roles include Program Director for Global Strategic Accounts at i2 Technologies from 2005 to 2009 and Director of Supply Chain Solutions at ArrowStream from 2009 to 2010. He also served as Quality & Industrial Engineering Manager at Martin Engineering from 1993 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Natarajan holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Bradley University, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, studying from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in crafting future state solutions and conducting detailed value assessments for supply chain execution.
Board Membership and Investments
In addition to his role at Kinaxis, Vijay Natarajan has been a member of the Board of Directors and an investor at Optima Conservation Resources, LLC since 2013. This involvement reflects his commitment to contributing to sustainable practices within the industry.
Professional Focus and Skills
Vijay Natarajan possesses a strong focus on consensus-driven approvals across global business units and stakeholders. He emphasizes business value in his approach, which has led to credibility building with customers. His experience includes managing global programs and projects, as well as forming partnerships and alliances within the supply chain sector.