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Arun Keralapura SiddalingaSetty
No. 609, 1st E Cross, 2nd Main, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore, India-560095.
Mobile: +919880434059; Mail ID: [email protected]
Passport Number : H2504742
Analytic and strategic Manager with 12+ years of executive management experience developing
integrated planning, Demand Forecasting, Materials Management, logistics, manufacturing, distribution,
and overall end-to-end supply chain strategies for small- to large-scale industrial manufacturing,
consumer goods, and big-box retailing businesses.
Proven ability to quickly identify both strategic and operational supply chain issues, build and motivate
strong cross-functional teams, and drive change and results from the executive to the shop floor level.
Results-driven and highly accomplished global supply chain Manager in the industry with extensive
international management experience.
Highly productive hands-on manager with excellent leadership and mentoring skills, analytical and
problem solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and excels at implementing process and
systems improvements.
Key Competences:
• Demand Forecasting, Analysis and planning
• Inventory Management, Planning and Operations
• Manufacturing Scheduling
• S & OP planning
• SOP's development
• Advance supply chain technology integration and implementation
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Lean Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Operations KPIs
• Distribution Optimization.
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• NPI Management
CURRICULUM VITAE
Arun Keralapura SiddalingaSetty
No. 609, 1st E Cross, 2nd Main, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore, India-560095.
Mobile: +919880434059; Mail ID: [email protected]
Passport Number : H2504742
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ● DEMAND MANAGEMENT ● FORECASTING ● INVENTORY PLANNING AND
CONTROL ● LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL● CONSULTANT
12+ years of Experience in  Forecasting  Demand Planning  Manufacturing Scheduling Inventory/Materials
Planning & Management  Distribution planning  Modern Supply chain technology integration
Educational Credentials:
 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial & Production Engineering.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore
Visvesvaraya Technological University.
 Master in Business Administration (M.B.A) in Marketing, KSOU, Mysore
Professional Experience
Company: Herbalife International (India) Pvt Ltd.,
May 2013 – Till Date
Position: Manager (Supply chain Demand, Inventory planning and Control)
Herbalife is a global nutrition multilevel marketing company focusing on weight-management,
personal care products and our nutrition products manufacturing and distribution in more than 90
countries through e-commerce and direct selling. Herbalife is a publicly traded company on the New
York Stock Exchange.
 Led product, end to end supply chain planning, and replenishment teams of 15 Members, in
redesigning the end-to end product life-cycle process Optimizing Herbalife DC planning and
replenishment systems inventory and fill rate KPI reporting and leveraging DC hub-spoke
network to drive inventory turn and fill rate improvement. Responsible for $200M in overall
inventory, 350 active SKUs across 32 DCs and 98 corporate stores. Reduced overall inventory
$22M in first 12 months while increasing overall fill rates by 0.9%.
 Formulation of Inventory planning and demand management SOP’s
 Led Global demand Forecasting, management and reporting team.
 Led Manufacturing Scheduling and Materials planning team.
 Distribution planning for FG’s.
 Engagement in the S&OP process for improvement in planning parameters and Processes
liaising with Sales and Marketing, NPI(New Product Introduction) teams.
 Advance supply chain technology integration and implementation
 Supply Chain cost efficiency analysis and driving efficiency financials and Operational
improvements.
Other functions include:
 Global distribution and inventory planning for imported products.
 Process Automation and optimization
Value streaming mapping to ensure the process optimization for better cost control.
 Logistics Network optimization
 Team Leadership and Mentoring
 Proficiency in Oracle ERP, Oracle ASCP and Demand Management tools.
Highlights:
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Successful in optimizing the supply chain Operation cost in distribution (Network Optimization
and chaining the planning parameters) by 50 %( USD 521K)
Successful in driving Regional Air shipment cost by 34% (2.52million USD)
Successfully implemented automated planning system (ASCP) and was able to improve the
efficiency of Inventory planning by 65% with cost saving of USD (150k USD/Annum).
Successful Application development and implementation for automated system of data entries in
Oracle ERP and was able to improve the efficiency of control team by 50%.
Company: GE PVT Ltd, Bangalore.
Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Position: Materials Specialist (SCM and Planning)
General Electric (GE) is manufactures of CT Max and other state-of-the-art X-Ray Tubes. The
products are exported worldwide and meet the safety and regulatory standards specified by FDA,
CE, MHW, AERB and the facility has been accredited with ISO-9001; ISO-13485 and ISO-14001
certifications.
 Oversaw and managed supply chain in the areas of inventory, forecasting, planning, Production
Scheduling, transportation, Vendor Management, warehousing, and overall end-to-end supply
chain.
 Strategic Supply chain planning in accordance to highly volume Customer demand to maintain
healthy Supply chain relationship, driving NPI’s (New Products) and S&OP’s
 Resource planning to support all NPI’S and holding the key role in successful implementation of 
Of the NPI
 Led the team to drive Multiple Projects for Inventory turns Improvement.
 Led a team of 25 members in Materials Management and Global Requirement planning for
Assembled HV Tanks (FG’s).
 Worked on Oracle ERP, ASCP, Demand Forecasting Analytics using Oracle tool.
Company: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (India) PVT Ltd,
Apr 2008 - Nov 2010
Position: Senior Engineer (SCM And Planning)
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of sealing solutions. Our range of products
includes O-Rings, Hydraulic seals, Rotary shaft seals, Oil seals, static seals, Pneumatic seals,
Mechanical face seals and many more.
 Led 5 members team in developing inventory strategies, standardizing planning processes, and
prioritizing production schedules to effectively meet customer demand. Oversaw $30M in
inventory across 3 plants (India, Denmark, Germany) and one DCs as well as all overseas
contract.
 Assisted in integration of ERP and Production monitoring tool for efficient capacity planning
and Production Scheduling
Company: J.K.INDUSTRIES Ltd (J.K.Tyres)
Position: Senior Engineer – Planning
Company: VST Triller Tractors Private Ltd.,
Position: Graduate Engineering Trainee
Personal Details:
 Father’s Name
 Date of Birth
 Passport Number
: Mr. D.Siddalinga Setty
: 22nd April 1983
: H2504742
May 2005 - Apr 2008
Jul 2004 - Apr 2005