Jai Kanoja

JDA / Blue-Yonder Functional Consultant-Space Planning | Category Management | Techno-Functional | Product Owner | Scrum Master | Space and Assortment | Supply Chain

Role
Pog Gen Tech Automation Manager at PepsiCo
Location
Hyderabad, TG, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Jai Kanoja

Elevating Retail Performance Through Strategic Technology IntegrationAs a senior retail technology strategist with over 10 years of expertise spanning Target, Lowes, PepsiCo, and AB-InBev, I deliver comprehensive transformation solutions at the intersection of retail operations and advanced technology.My services include:Blue Yonder (JDA) Implementation & Optimization: End-to-end deployment and enhancement of space planning, category management, and demand forecasting solutions with proven efficiency improvements of 30%+Data-Driven Merchandising Excellence: Translation of complex retail data into actionable shelf strategies that have delivered 10-12% sales improvements through space optimization, planogram generation, and assortment refinementAgile Transformation Leadership: Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner with demonstrated success in transitioning teams to agile methodologies, increasing backlog turnover by 20% and cultivating high-performance culturesTechnology Migration & Legacy Modernization: Specialized expertise in transitioning retail enterprises from outdated systems to cloud-based solutions, with successful implementations for Fortune 500 retailersI bring a unique blend of retail domain expertise and technical proficiency, enabling me to bridge communication gaps between merchandising, technology, and executive stakeholders.Let\'s transform your retail technology landscape to drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Experience

  1. Pog Gen Tech Automation Manager

    PepsiCo

    Jul 2024 — Present · IN

    Leading a Snacks and Beverages POG-GEN Automation team in Digital Excellence, ensuring smooth project execution through collaboration with key stakeholders. Manage and overseeing all phases from planning to delivery for multiple retailers to identify opportunities for Planogram Automation. Develop and implement clear objectives and key results (OKRs) that align with the organization’s strategic goals. Foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment, continuously enhancing leadership and team cohesion.

Education

  • York University

    Post-Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

  • Welingkar Institute of Management

    Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management, Operations Management and Supervision

    2015 — 2017

  • Mumbai University Mumbai

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

Skills

  • C#.net
  • Jda
  • Vb.net
  • Css Javascript
  • Html 5
  • Vbscript
  • Javascript
  • Visual Basic
  • Photoshop
  • Wpf Development
  • Asp.net
  • C#
  • Jquery
  • Jquery UI
  • Test Automation
  • Business Process
  • Sql
  • Team Management
  • Management
  • Jda Demand
  • Jda Fulfillment
  • Space Planning
  • Space Automation
  • Software Development
  • .net Framework
  • Microsoft Sql Server
  • Retail

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