Kalyan Sudhakar
About Kalyan Sudhakar
Kalyan Sudhakar is a Director and Digital Leader specializing in Supply Chain Planning and Procurement at onsemi, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at companies such as Zebra Technologies, Schreiber Foods, and School Specialty, Inc.
Current Role at Onsemi
Kalyan Sudhakar currently serves as the Director and Digital Leader for Supply Chain Planning & Procurement at Onsemi. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he oversees the transformation of global procurement processes, managing a total spend exceeding $4.5 billion. His initiatives aim to achieve savings of $15-20 million for the fiscal years 2023-2024. Kalyan also leads a team of 20 professionals within the Supply Chain & Procurement IT organization, which operates across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Previous Experience at Onsemi
Before his current role, Kalyan Sudhakar worked at Onsemi as the IT Director for Global Supply Chain & Inventory from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he served as the IT Manager for Global Supply Chain Management from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure, he led the transformation of sales and marketing, as well as demand planning initiatives as part of the Plan to Fulfill (P2F) program.
Professional Background
Kalyan Sudhakar has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in supply chain and IT consulting. He worked at Zebra Technologies as a Solution Architect from 2015 to 2018 and as a Senior Functional Consultant at Stryker from 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes positions at School Specialty, Inc., Schreiber Foods, and HCL Technologies, among others. Kalyan has also contributed to projects involving AI and ML models to improve operational efficiencies in supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Kalyan Sudhakar earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Akron, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain processes and technology. Kalyan is recognized as a guest speaker at various supply chain events, where he shares his knowledge in semiconductor and hi-tech processes.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
Kalyan Sudhakar leads a project portfolio valued at $45 million, focusing on digital transformation initiatives across Southeast Asia, the United States, and Europe. He has successfully implemented Coupa sourcing, which is projected to yield annual savings of $15-20 million. His leadership in deploying global pillar platforms such as Oracle, Blue Yonder, and Coupa has contributed to enhancing operational efficiencies in supply chain areas.