Kannan Arumugam Email & Phone Number

Operations & strategy leader with proven, multifaceted track record of success:► Optimization: Surpassed inventory turnover ratio goal by 31% in 1st year of leading operations► Strategy: Guided org-wide transformation: oversaw initiatives & ran weekly reviews w/ c-level► Analytics: Improved critical peak forecast by 790 bps during 1st logistics role► Revenue leadership: Exceeded product launch goal by 14% as brand manager leading GTM planI'm a Kellogg MBA with successes across brands in varied situations: FTD, ProFlowers, Sears, and Blistex. My 'big picture' interdisciplinary experience across multiple functions helps me connect dots others may not see. This background has encompassed corporate strategy, transformation, ops (supply chain, logistics, inventory, procurement / sourcing), brand management, and consulting. My career has also spanned a number of industries, including ecommerce, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation, and all sizes of organizations, from large enterprises to start-ups. I possess strengths in both conventionally left-brained skills as well as right-brained ones. I have an analytical and data-driven mindset that governs my approach to problem solving and execution. I also pride myself on excellent communication, teamwork, storytelling and creative thinking skills, all of which have been abetted by 10 years of performing at prominent improv theaters. I am adept at working closely with executive leadership as well as at collaborating across all levels of an organization. Key competencies & responsibilities have included: • Strategic planning, strategic roadmaps, and transformation activities• Project management, program management, and process improvement• Operational optimization, forecasting, and vendor management• Commercial / growth leadership, P&L ownership, and general / brand management• Cross-functional leadership and team management (including a team of 7)• Robust collaboration with E-commerce, Business Operations, Sales, Finance, and IT across roles and organizations• Analytics and data modeling• Chief of staff duties, with their significant breadthI’ve also had rewarding experiences volunteering for non-profits. A recent one was a nearly yearlong engagement to help an organization’s board formulate their strategic plan; a prior experience was more hands-on and involved five years of weekly literacy tutoring.I can be reached at karumugam@gmail.com

Listed skills include Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Customer Insight, and 29 others.