Gangadhar Taredahalli

Lead Consultant and Project Manager

Richemont

Orchestrated the delivery of a global, multi-device retail framework to unify omnichannel experiences for store associates and customers across the luxury brand portfolio. Managed end-to-end integration of a complex retail ecosystem, connecting core Retail App, Omnichannel Platform, SAP, Algolia, PIM, and Contentstack.

Retail TransformationOmnichannelSAPAlgoliaPIMContent StackAI ImplementationProject ManagementCross functional Leadership

Project Manager - Supply Chain Analytics Implementation

ASDA

Led delivery of supply chain analytics on the Azure Analytics Platform, integrating data from Blue Yonder, SAP ERP, POS and store systems. Implemented warehouse analytics integrating Manhattan WMS and SAP ERP, delivering KPI reporting on OTIF, pick accuracy, order cycle time, and throughput.

Azure AnalyticsBlue YonderSAP ERPManhattan Associates WMSSupply Chain AnalyticsKPI ReportingData Integration

Program Manager – Business Transformation & Data Modernization

ASDA

Delivered £4m+ in annual savings by rationalising legacy tools and migrating fragmented reporting into a unified Azure analytics platform for over 1,000 enterprise users. Led and mentored a cross-functional delivery team of 20 resources, partnering with business leads to modernise data structures and standardise KPIs.

Program Managementdata modernizationAzure AnalyticsSAPBlue YonderManhattan Associates WMSAnaplanPOSChange ManagementRAIDExecutive Governance

Senior Business Analyst – Self-Checkout Program

ASDA

Led end-to-end business analysis and solution design for a cloud-based self-checkout platform, covering payments, promotions, cash management, and compliance. Collaborated with enterprise architects, product owners, and engineering teams to translate business strategy into scalable technical architecture.

Business AnalysisSolution DesignSelf Checkout SystemsPaymentsPromotionCash ManagementComplianceEnterprise Architecture

Supply Chain Consultant – Assessment & Capability Roadmap

Itron, Inc.

Spearheaded a global supply chain diagnostic spanning manufacturing, procurement, planning, and distribution across international sites. Architected a multi-year transformation roadmap using MoSCoW prioritization to drive WIP visibility, production planning efficiency, and inventory optimization.

Supply Chain ConsultingDiagnosticsMoSCoW PrioritisationTransformation RoadmapsManufacturingProcurementPlanningDistribution

Supply Chain Project Lead – Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

IKEA

Designed a three-year Tactical Planning Roadmap based on Gartner's S&OP maturity framework, establishing AS-IS/TO-BE capabilities across people, process, and technology. Aligned supply chain, logistics, and commercial executives on new strategic initiatives, improving mid-term planning visibility.

S&OPTactical PlanningProcess Maturity Assessments (Gartner)AS IS TO BE AnalysisStakeholder AlignmentSupply Chain Planning

Senior Business Analyst – Warehouse Management

Drove the returns and repairs process integration during the post-merger unification of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse into a single facility, supporting £1.3m in annual efficiency savings. Standardized cross-brand system workflows and led Agile ceremonies, eliminating operational redundancy.

Warehouse ManagementService And RepairsProcess IntegrationAgileCross BrandEfficiency

Senior Business Analyst – Supply Chain Planning Transformation

Marks and Spencer

Owned the requirements blueprint and process design for a major forecasting, replenishment, allocation, and distribution transformation. Managed a testing team of 8 resources, pioneered Science Testing methodologies, and coordinated multi-workstream release strategy.

Supply Chain PlanningForecastingReplenishmentAllocationDistributionTestingScientific TestingRelease ManagementVendor Management

Supply Chain Consultant – Blue Yonder Warehouse Management

Marks and Spencer

Authored high-level functional designs for receiving, supplier returns, and RDC workflows, mapping end-to-end integration scenarios between SAP, Quantum, and 3PL systems. Chaired cross-functional resolution groups across Blue Yonder, SAP, and EDW teams to unblock critical integration issues.

Warehouse ManagementBlue YonderSAPEDW3PLIntegrationFunctional DesignCross Functional Resolution

Senior Business Analyst – Real-Time Supply Chain Transformation

Sainsbury's

Architected future-state processes and detailed designs for a bespoke, high-volume Foods Order Management Solution, focusing on operational scale and system latency.

Order ManagementProcess DesignHigh VolumeLatencySupply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Consultant – High level Supply Chain Systems Design

Shaped the target operating model and phased deployment roadmap for an enterprise-wide Blue Yonder suite covering demand, replenishment, WMS, and transport logistics.

Supply Chain SystemsTarget Operating ModelBlue Yonderdemand planningReplenishmentWMSTransport Logistics

Implementation Consultant – Blue Yonder Demand & Replenishment

Best Buy

Delivered functional specifications, testing, and system integration for the JDA/Blue Yonder Demand and Replenishment Planner deployment. Optimised inventory health by deploying statistical safety stock models that reduced holding costs and maximised in-stock availability.

Blue YonderJDAdemand planningReplenishmentFunctional SpecificationsTestingSystem IntegrationSafety StockInventory Optimization

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Consultant

Unilever

Successfully deployed core manufacturing and distribution ERP modules across multiple Unilever food, beverage, and personal care production facilities in India.

ERPSAPManufacturingDistributionDeployment