Arun Kochunni

About Arun Kochunni

A professional with a growth mindset striving to unlock opportunities to bring efficiency in the business processes using the skills gained over the years in the areas of Problem Solving, Stakeholder/Vendor Management, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, and Data Analysis. Passionate about solving complex business processes and saving time and cost which can be channelized towards more productive tasks with the objective of making our customers become successful.Values that are dear to my heart – Compassion, Humility, and Trust.

Experience

1. Principal Vendor Relationship Manager

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   Oct 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Principal Vendor Relationship Manager with responsibility for leading multi-vendor programs and ensuring delivery against defined scope, timelines, and performance metrics. Drive vendor governance, manage complex escalations, and proactively identify and mitigate program and project risks. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify transition opportunities, optimize end-to-end processes through automation, and improve operational efficiency. Provide regular, structured status reporting to senior leadership covering progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and next steps.

Education

• CMS College of Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Quote to Cash
• Quality Assurance
• Nonprofit Management
• Business Intelligence
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Training
• Customer Support
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Decision-Making
• Order Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Small Business Management
• Ms E
• Salesforce.com