Bala Krishnamurthy
About Bala Krishnamurthy
Bala Krishnamurthy is a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Business Systems at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in SAP and ERP system integration across various industries. He has held multiple roles at Mylan and has a strong background in validation practices and process design.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Bala Krishnamurthy serves as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Business Systems at Kite Pharma since 2018. In this role, he oversees the integration and management of supply chain processes, ensuring the alignment of business systems with operational needs. His position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the supply chain framework.
Previous Experience at Mylan
Bala Krishnamurthy held multiple roles at Mylan, contributing significantly to the company's SAP initiatives. He worked as the Principal SAP Global Functional Lead from 2015 to 2017, and prior to that, he served as the SAP Operations Global Solution Lead from 2010 to 2013. His tenure included the role of Senior Specialist SAP Manufacturing from 2008 to 2010, where he focused on integrating ERP systems with third-party solutions and led the solution design for global SAP deployments.
Experience at Other Organizations
In addition to his time at Mylan, Bala Krishnamurthy worked at Black Box as a Business Process Engineer - Lead for six months in 2018. He also gained experience as an SAP PP PI consultant at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2007 to 2008. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in supply chain management and ERP systems integration.
Education and Expertise
Bala Krishnamurthy earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the University of Mysore between 1997 and 2001. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MS) from West Virginia University from 2004 to 2006. His academic background supports his expertise in validation and documentation practices to meet GxP requirements, as well as his proficiency in ERP and manufacturing execution systems.
Skills and Competencies
Bala Krishnamurthy is recognized for his strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. He effectively coordinates and collaborates with internal teams and third-party partners, facilitating seamless operations across various projects. His ability to integrate complex systems and manage supply chain processes is a key aspect of his professional profile.