Siddappa C
About Siddappa C
Siddappa C is the Head of Supply Chain Management and Procurement at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2013. He has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management and engineering, with a strong educational background that includes an MBA in Operations and a BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Siddappa C has been serving as the Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement at Berry Global, Inc. since 2013. In this role, he has managed supply chain operations across multiple plants in India. His extensive experience in the plastics industry supports his responsibilities in procurement and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current position, Siddappa C held several roles in supply chain management. He worked as a Senior Manager in Manufacturing at SASMOS HET TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED from 2010 to 2012. He also served as Manager of Vendor Development and Supply Chain at Tyco Electronics from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as Manager of Supply Chain at Danish Steel Cluster Pvt Ltd from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Siddappa C has a strong educational foundation in engineering and operations management. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering, completed between 1994 and 1999. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Operations from Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Mukta Vishwavidyalaya, studying from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic.
Career Progression in Engineering
Siddappa C began his career as a Technical Apprentice at Bharat Electronic Limited in 1992. He then progressed through various engineering roles, including Production Engineer at John Fowler (India) Private Ltd. from 1995 to 2001 and Senior Engineer at Applicomp (India) Limited from 2001 to 2004. He also worked as a Shift Engineer at SIGMA PUNCH FORMS P LTD. from 1993 to 1995 and briefly as Manager of Supply Chain at Deccan Hydraulics Pvt Ltd in 2004.
Skills and Expertise
Siddappa C possesses strong skills in Total Quality Management (TQM) and engineering, which are essential for effective operations management. His extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement within the plastics industry further enhances his expertise in these areas.