Venky Bettadapura
About Venky Bettadapura
Venky Bettadapura serves as the Director of Financial and Supply Chain Systems at Leaf Home, bringing extensive expertise in various planning systems and warehouse management technologies. He has held significant roles at notable companies, including Levi Strauss & Co. and Cisco, and possesses an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of California, Davis.
Current Role at Leaf Home
Venky Bettadapura serves as the Director of Financial and Supply Chain Systems at Leaf Home. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's operational efficiency in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involves overseeing financial systems and supply chain processes, ensuring that they align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and ERP Systems
Bettadapura has extensive experience in supply chain and ERP systems across various organizations. He worked at IPSY as Senior Director of Supply Chain Systems and Process Improvements from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Cisco as a Senior Solutions Architect and at Pericom Semiconductor as Business Application Manager. His background includes leading the implementation of multiple ERP systems, enhancing operational capabilities in these roles.
Education and Professional Development
Venky Bettadapura has a strong educational background in finance, strategy, and engineering. He earned an MBA from the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Accounting from UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. Bettadapura also achieved CPIM certification from APICS, focusing on Inventory and Production Control.
Technical Expertise in Planning Systems
Bettadapura possesses expertise in a variety of planning systems, including SAS, O9, ASCP, Kinaxis, E2Open, Demantra, and Smart Ops. He has hands-on experience with warehouse management systems such as Manhattan, JDA RP, Softeon, Oracle, SAP, and NetSuite WMS. His technical skills enable him to manage complex supply chain operations effectively.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Venky Bettadapura has held several key positions throughout his career. He began as a Software Engineer at SE Technologies and progressed to roles at IBM, Fujitsu Global, and Saronix. His tenure at Levi Strauss & Co. from 2016 to 2021 as Head of Brand/Marketing, Supply Chain & Distribution Technologies highlights his leadership in supply chain management. His career spans over two decades, showcasing a commitment to enhancing supply chain and financial systems.