Vinod Kumar Buduri
Consulting Manager @ Cognizant | IIM Udaipur | Vedanta Limited | NIT Allahabad
- Role
- Consulting Manager at Cognizant
- Location
- Vijayawada, AP, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vinod Kumar Buduri
A dynamic professional with extensive experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Operations, Planning, and Stakeholder Management. Proven expertise in Resource Optimization, Financial Modelling, Cost Analysis, and Data-Driven Decision-Making, supported by strong R&D capabilities. Successfully led and delivered multiple CAPEX projects, resulting in accelerated business growth, streamlined operations, optimized inventory, and improved customer satisfaction.Skilled in implementing end-to-end supply chain solutions encompassing Inventory Optimization, Procurement and Vendor Management, Logistics Planning, and Digital Supply Chain Transformation. Proficient in tools such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Power BI, and Minitab, enabling process automation and real-time supply chain visibility.A Lean Six Sigma certified professional with practical experience in Kaizen, DMAIC, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Recognized for delivering significant cost savings and enhancing system reliability through innovative, technology-driven solutions.
Experience
Consulting Manager
Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Driving innovation in supply chain strategy through proprietary frameworks, GTM initiatives, and thought leadership content. Delivering structured, high-quality solutions with strong stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and business process re-engineering. Leading RFPs and market-driven proposals to unlock growth, while building strong client relationships through consultative delivery. Applying deep production planning experience and AI-based SCM learning to deliver measurable impact across client projects. Mentoring consultants and fostering a high-performance culture through collaboration, coaching, and succession planning.
Education
Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
MBA, Global Supply Chain Management
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad
Bachelor of Technology, Production and industrial Engineering
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