Ankit Agarwal Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Tysons Corner, Va, Us

• Run and manage a professional services firm specializing in delivering Supply Chain solutions• Helping businesses streamline their distribution operations by implementing scalable and realistic processes that leverage cutting-edge technology in the Warehouse Management space• Building a tightly knit team where taking on new challenges is considered an opportunity to grow, while still prioritizing having fun and a great work/life balance• Intrigued by complex things every day and striving to make them very simple for everyone

Tysons Corner, Va, Us

Solutions Architect at Sephora• Retail Distribution Centers catered to store-friendly-receiving for upto 300 of Sephora’s stores• Managed a team of developers to ensure timely deliveries of customizations & optimized resource allocations• Led rollout delivery efforts in a fast paced environment using Agile methodology• Owner of all configurations; created configuration guide detailing all configuration decisions• Integration efforts with Knapp Goods-to-Person system and Warehouse Conveyor Systems• eCommerce Distribution Center catered to high volumes, small sized, web orders• WMS Integrated with Reddwerks for each-Picking, Put-to-Wall, and Packing of the customer orders• Small Parcel Shipping via ProShip systems interacting with WCS and a high-speed Print and Apply label stationImplementation Lead at Kenco - Carrier• Kenco Logistics (3PL) managed warehouse for Carrier - Air Conditioner & Heater parts• Led initiatives to add a second building as an extension to the existing warehouse• Designed and implemented all system configurations and customizations related to 2nd building• Created processes for Receiving, Shipping & Inventory Transfer between buildings• Development and code changes for minor customizations• On the floor training and go-live supportSolutions Architect at Costco Wholesale• Packaging facility extensively utilizing Work Orders• Product included food items like Trail Mix, Chocolate, etc. and other non-food "Special Packs"• Implemented and configured Inventory Management processes for cycle counts• Training support for warehouse users with SOP creations and daily checklists• Resolved process, configuration and training issues to ensure continuous production cycles• Designed and configured processes for another facility in Monroe, NJOther Projects:• Business Systems Analyst at Sheseido (Bare Escentuals)• Parcel Architect at GE Lighting• Parcel TMS Consultant at Cummins Filtration• RedPrairie IT Analyst at Neovia Logistics

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Evaluated warehouse and system processes, and recommend changes by conducting field surveys• Developed a standard SOP and Process Flow format (including non-negotiables and daily/monthly checklists) for consistency between functional areas. • Ensured process changes are successfully documented and implemented by working with distribution centers and cross functional teams. Reviewed content/format accuracy for end-user referral and training• Defined best practices by working with Distribution facilities and Corporate Facilities Management• Formulated detailed implementation plans for cost and efficiency improvement projects by conferring and cooperating with all levels of operational management • Prepared & delivered weekly project status-updates and risks with contingency-plans to leadership team• Led initiatives to drive improvements and move to world class operations within the supply chain• Managed a team of 3 Process Engineers and fulfilled administrative responsibilities including annual reviews, training and mentoring• Appointed functional leads within team for growth and to drive accountability and shared responsibility

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Led a team of 3 Analysts to develop and implement Supply Chain solutions encompassing RedPrairie Warehouse Management System and Fortna controlled Warehouse Conveyor System• Managed System Configurations and produced documents like Business Solutions Summary, Functional Analysis/Designs and a comprehensive Configuration Guide to capture all strategic decisions• Conceptualized and implemented a process to manage and roll out configuration changes to multiple environments/sites in a standardized and consistent manner• Performed ROI analysis to determine viability and priority of supply chain projects• Planned project proposals to determine procedures, staffing requirements & resource allotment• Executed, maintained and developed strategic action plans designed to improve performance, increase revenue, and overall profitability across the company

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

• Led a team of 4 engineers and fulfilled administrative responsibilities including annual/salary reviews, promotions, time/expense approval, training and mentoring• Managed projects for the team by matching up engineers’ skill-sets against demand-requests, whilst ensuring their individual goals, project profitability and department revenue goals are all met

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Led implementations and played various roles for RedPrairie’s customer sites including projects listed below:Implementation Lead at J. Crew (Lynchburg, VA)• Implemented Solutions encompassing Warehouse, Inventory & Work Force Mgmt Systems• Successfully launched Madewell & JCrew.com with interfaces between WMS & ERP System• Provided performance enhancements resulting in shipping 55,000 orders/day• Developed KPIs to work towards taking shipping volumes to 87,000 orders/day• Translated high-level business requirements into detailed functional specifications• Counseled the business in determining which processes can or should be automated• Managed daily activities, issue resolution and communication across project execution teams in order to deliver projects on-time, on-budget, as-requested by customer• RedPrairie WMS version 2007.2Project Lead at Flextronics International (Manchester, UK)• Directed a globally distributed team to build a UPS, FedEx, DHL certified Shipping Solution• Identified & ensured gaps between technical design & business requirements were resolved• Demonstrated research findings and recommendations through client presentationsSupply Chain Consultant at Alex Lee Inc. (Hickory, NC)• Optimized Supply Chain activities that led to 2 new client relationships: Wal-Mart & Target• Maximized operational throughput by setting up efficient inventory pick travel-sequences • Initiated critical path decisions, made recommendation and influenced program leaders to maximize project ROI by implementing RFID technology• RedPrairie WMS version 2006.2Software Consultant at CooperVision (Rochester, NY)• Integral part of the WMS Implementation Team from RedPrairie• Implemented customized shipping solution to increase productivity• Support testing and Go-Live at customer site• RedPrairie WMS version 2005.2

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Developed software based on customer & project requirements using technical skills such as:• RedPrairie Suite: Integrator, WMS, RF, WFM (LMS), Parcel, Reports, Labels, DDAs• Languages: Moca, SQL, C, Java, Perl• Database Tools: SQL Server, Oracle, TOAD, Enterprise Manager, MS Access• Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, Windows• MS Office Suite: Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word• IBM certified course in AIX, RDBMS and Operating Systems

Mba, Integrative Management

Bs, Computer Science