Hari Vandrapu

About Hari Vandrapu

When supply chain complexity meets digital transformation, most organizations struggle to find someone who truly understands both sides. That’s the gap I’ve spent 20 years learning to bridge.My journey started on the operations floor — managing supply chain functions at global enterprises like Johnson & Johnson, Teva Canada, and Griffith Foods. These weren’t theoretical assignments. They were real, high-stakes environments where a wrong forecast meant stockouts, where a broken process cost millions, and where technology either solved problems or created new ones. That ground-level experience shaped how I think about every engagement I take on today.Over the last 4–5 years as a Principal Consultant at Infosys, I’ve taken that operational depth into the world of enterprise IT — leading large-scale digital transformation programs involving supply chain platforms like Blue Yonder (BY), o9 Solutions, and RELEX. I work at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, helping organizations not just implement systems, but fundamentally rethink how their supply chains operate.What I actually do for clients: Translate messy, complex business problems into clear technology roadmaps Lead end-to-end supply chain transformation programs — from vision to go-live Bring Blue Yonder, o9, and RELEX expertise to planning & forecasting challenges Build and mentor high-performing, cross-functional teams that outlast the project Act as a trusted advisor to CXOs navigating large-scale operational changeWhat makes my approach different is that I don’t just consult from a slide deck. I’ve sat in the supply chain manager’s chair. I’ve felt the pressure of quarter-end deliveries and ERP go-lives. That empathy for the client’s real world is what I bring to every engagement — and it’s what my clients tell me they value most.I hold APICS CSCP and CPIM certifications — globally recognized credentials in supply chain management — and combine them with deep enterprise IT program management experience across global MNC engagements.I’m also experienced in fractional consulting and independent advisory opportunities with enterprises, mid-sized manufacturers, and growth-stage companies looking to strengthen their supply chain and digital transformation capabilities.If you’re working through a supply chain or IT transformation challenge — or just want to exchange ideas — I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Principal Consultant

   Infosys

   Nov 2021 — Present · Visakhapatnam, IN

   Principal Consultant — Supply Chain & Program ManagementI work at the intersection of supply chain strategy and enterprise technology — helping global organizations move from operational complexity to digital clarity. Over the last 4–5 years, I’ve led some of Infosys’s most demanding transformation programs across Consumer, Retail, and Logistics sectors, delivering outcomes that go well beyond go-live.What I’ve delivered here: Digital Transformation LeadershipLed end-to-end supply chain transformation programs for Fortune 500 and global MNC clients across North America, Europe, and Asia — implementing and scaling platforms including Blue Yonder (BY), o9 Solutions, and RELEX for demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Managed multi-million dollar program budgets with full accountability for scope, timeline, and business outcomes. Enterprise Program ManagementServed as Program Manager for large-scale, multi-workstream engagements spanning 3–5 year transformation roadmaps — coordinating across business, IT, and vendor teams across time zones. Maintained consistent on-time, on-budget delivery across engagements in the food & beverage, retail grocery, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Capability Building & Talent DevelopmentDesigned and led a large-scale Learning & Development program to build functional consulting competencies in o9 and RELEX Solutions across Infosys’s supply chain practice — training and mentoring a bench of 30+ consultants. This program became a repeatable model for scaling niche platform expertise within the unit. Business Resilience & ContinuityImplemented Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) and operational risk frameworks for client engagements — ensuring program stability during organizational disruptions, market volatility, and system transitions.Platforms & Tools: Blue Yonder · o9 Solutions · RELEX · SAP · S & OP · IBP · Agile · PMP frameworksSectors: FMCG · Retail Grocery · Food & Beverages

Education

• Sharada Mandir, Goa, India

  High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  1979 — 1990

• APICS Northern Colorado

  CPIM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2014 — 2015

• Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji

  B.Pharm

  1993 — 1997

• T.B. Cunha Higher Secondary School, Goa, India

  High School

  1991 — 1992

• APICS Northern Colorado

  CSCP, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2017 — 2017