Hariharan Kalaivani Manickam, Cscp, Cpf
About Hariharan Kalaivani Manickam, Cscp, Cpf
Hariharan Kalaivani Manickam is a Supply Chain Manager specializing in Demand Planning at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University and a Master of Science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and he is certified as a CSCP and CPF.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Hariharan Kalaivani Manickam has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. since 2017, currently holding the position of Supply Chain Manager - Demand Planning. In this role, he has managed a global demand planning and forecasting process for a market segment valued at $400 million, which includes over 15,000 SKUs. Prior to this position, he served as a Demand Planning Analyst for six months in 2017 and completed a seven-month internship at the same company in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Hariharan Kalaivani Manickam earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Anna University from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering/Industrial Management from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2016. He holds certifications as an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and an IBF Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF).
Background in Supply Chain Management
Before his current role, Hariharan worked at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as a Supply Chain - Green Belt Six Sigma for three months in 2016. He has developed proficiency in advanced supply chain management tools such as Logility, JD Edwards, Tableau, and Cognos. His expertise includes new product introduction and life-cycle management within the supply chain domain.
Achievements in Supply Chain Process Improvement
In his capacity as Supply Chain Manager, Hariharan has led multiple supply chain process improvement projects. These projects have focused on areas such as inventory management, finite scheduling, and capacity planning. His contributions have played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency within the supply chain framework.