Varun Mehta
Associate Director - IT | Supply Chain Transformation | SAP IBP, o9 Solutions, BY (JDA) | AI Evangelist | Startup Enthusiast | Driving Business Efficiency
- Role
- Associate Director - IT - Enterprise Solutions at PepsiCo
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Varun Mehta
Over 17 years of experience in driving large-scale Global Supply Chain transformation programs. Expertise in delivering end-to-end projects using SAP IBP, o9 Solutions, and BY (JDA), with strong focus on integrating AI/ML innovations to boost supply chain efficiency and optimize operations. Led 10+ project roll-outs, ensuring on-time, quality deliverables within budget. Skilled in identifying opportunities, driving process improvements, and implementing cost-effective solutions.A strong communicator and leader, adept at building stakeholder relationships, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and navigating complex IT landscapes. I have a keen interest in Gen AI, startups and financial markets, always exploring ways to integrate innovative solutions and push boundaries.Specialties: End-to-End Project & Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Solution Architecting, Consulting, Team Leadership, DevSecOps, CoE Set-up
Experience
Associate Director - IT - Enterprise Solutions
Dec 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Leading $100+ MM Supply Chain Transformation initiatives, overseeing project delivery and operations for SAP IBP Demand Planning implementation across PepsiCo North America markets.• Improved Forecast accuracy by 15%, leading to $50+ MM in operational cost savings.• Building Global Template and defining Solution Guardrails, collaborating with delivery teams to standardize solutions across regions.• Strategizing organizational planning to eliminate redundancies and optimize resources for greater cost efficiency.• Exploring Gen AI and emerging technologies to further advance PepsiCo’s supply chain capabilities.
Education
Kairos School Of Business
AI-Integrated Business Fellowship
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
B. Tech., Information Technology
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
PGDIT, Information Technology
Skills
- Solution Architecture
- Supply Chain Management
- Jda
- Enterprise Software
- Oracle
- Requirements Analysis
- Shell Scripting
- Pl/Sql
- Sql
- Software Project Management
- Testing
- Crm
- Unix
- Demand Planning
- Business Analysis
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