Hello, I'm Kannan A.

Strategy & operations leader with proven​,​ multifaceted track record of success: ► Optimization: Surpassed inventory turnover ratio goal by 31% in 1st year of leading operations ► Strategy: Guided org-wide transformation: oversaw initiatives & ran weekly reviews w​/​ c-level ► Analytics: Improved critical peak forecast by 790 bps during 1st logistics role ► Revenue leadership: Exceeded product launch goal by 14% as brand manager leading GTM plan I'm a Kellogg MBA with successes across brands in varied situations: FTD​,​ ProFlowers​,​ Sears​,​ and Blistex. My 'big picture' interdisciplinary experience across multiple functions helps me connect dots others may not see. This background has encompassed corporate strategy​,​ transformation​,​ ops (supply chain​,​ logistics​,​ inventory​,​ procurement ​/​ sourcing)​,​ brand management​,​ and consulting. My career has also spanned a number of industries​,​ including ecommerce​,​ retail​,​ manufacturing​,​ healthcare​,​ and transportation​,​ and all sizes of organizations​,​ from large enterprises to start-ups. I possess strengths in both conventionally left-brained skills as well as right-brained ones. I have an analytical and data-driven mindset that governs my approach to problem solving and execution. I also pride myself on excellent communication​,​ teamwork​,​ storytelling and creative thinking skills​,​ all of which have been abetted by 10 years of performing at prominent improv theaters. I am adept at working closely with executive leadership as well as at collaborating across all levels of an organization. Key competencies & responsibilities have included: • Strategic planning​,​ strategic roadmaps​,​ and transformation activities • Project management​,​ program management​,​ and process improvement • Operational optimization​,​ forecasting​,​ and vendor management • Commercial ​/​ growth leadership​,​ P&L ownership​,​ and general ​/​ brand management • Cross-functional leadership and team management (including a team of 7) • Robust collaboration with E-commerce​,​ Business Operations​,​ Sales​,​ Finance​,​ and IT across roles and organizations • Analytics and data modeling • Chief of staff duties​,​ with their significant breadth I’ve also had rewarding experiences volunteering for non-profits. A recent one was a nearly yearlong engagement to help an organization’s board formulate their strategic plan; a prior experience was more hands-on and involved five years of weekly literacy tutoring.