CHANDAN AT
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished supply chain management leader with 22+ years of success in electronics manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in production operations, material planning, warehouse management, and logistics, with a consistent record of optimizing inventory and streamlining end-to-end supply chain processes. Skilled in building strong stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels and external partners. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities, delivering independent, timely resolutions that minimize escalations and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Upstream Planning Leader – Logistics & Planning
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Secured electronic component capacity and allocation by partnering with manufacturers, identifying supply gaps, and implementing mitigation strategies (dual sourcing, strategic stock). Collaborated with SIOP team to manage shortages, monitored quota execution, and flagged critical business risks to ensure supply continuity.
- Manage semiconductor shortage (EE board) risks by working with manufacturers and SSL to improve delivery and maintain supply continuity.
- Lead planning activities to prevent shortages, control costs, maintain quality, and ensure timely material delivery, while adhering to company policies and regulatory standards.
- Prepare and negotiate long-term agreements with manufacturers to secure component capacity and ensure reliable supply.
- Support supplier development by managing samples, RFQs, pricing, onboarding, and purchase order creation to ensure smooth integration and reliable supply.
- Assist in deploying VMI, JIT, and consignment models to optimize inventory management and improve supply efficiency across Schneider.
- Develop alternate vendor base to reduce costs, boost revenues, and streamline workflow processes.
- Review purchase order lines with plants and suppliers monthly, initiating pushouts or cancellations to align with inventory targets and minimizing excess inflow.
- Monitoring the supplier's performance and maintaining supplier performance analyses and ratings records
DGM– Upstream Planning leader—Supply Chain Management
Schneider Electric Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Controlled $25M+ spend portfolio, coordinating 40+ suppliers and 3,500+ parts across IG and OG supply flows.
- Managed (IG) Sub-assembly, PC boards, and raw material support from P1F for HBN and BEF for GVX, Pantera, Cooling, RDPU.
- Managed OG-domestic suppliers for wire harnesses, including DDH, Phoenix, Roytec.
- Managed OG-import suppliers for transformers (Leader ELC, CSC Phs, HK-Jing, JTK), batteries (CSB, Kung long), sheet metals (Atlas, Shinkoz, C&F, Tsang), and packaging (global, Goldrich).
- Responsible for Forecast issuing the suppliers & PO releasing based on Lead-time & Customer order.
- Prepare and Analyzing the D&S file and root cause for backlogs & notifying for future business.
- Improved PO reconciliation and rescheduling practices to control excess, achieve inventory goals, and maximize warehouse efficiency.
- Established planning approaches driven by customer requirements, forecast accuracy, and business dynamics.
- Conducted daily and weekly stakeholder review meetings to identify and resolve shortcomings.
- Provided support for system enhancements and new project-specific setups like BOD/SOB/ASL.
- Review and plan ECO/PCN/EOI/LTB Parts.
- Coordinating product Ramp up — Ramp Down to ensure smooth supply of parts.
- Hands-on knowledge in supply chain planning tools, Oracle R 12, ASCP
Senior Manager– Upstream Planning
Schneider electric ITB (BEF)
09.2008 - 08.2017
- Controlled $100M+ spend portfolio, coordinating 120+ suppliers & 7,500+ parts across OG supply flows.
- Managed forecasting, procurement, and inventory for EMS(G8) suppliers (Jabil, Flex, UMC) and distributors-G9(Arrow, Avnet, Future).
- Led strategic vendor relationships with key PCB-G4 suppliers (Suntak, Ellington, Fornet, Aoshikang, Wide-Power) and Transformer-H3 partners (Falco/Kaypee, HK Jing, JTK, CSC), ensuring uninterrupted supply, high delivery performance, and service excellence across the supplier base; directed inventory planning and optimization.
- Led PO reviews to balance inventory and avoid storage constraints.
warehouse assistant manager
Schneider Electric India Pvt -Bangalore
05.2004 - 08.2008
- Directed daily warehouse operations for smooth material flow.
- Planned & coordinated materials per production plan.
- Manage GRN & inbound logistics for timely updates.
- Oversaw inventory to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Issued materials to production per daily plans.
Education
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
D.V.S Polytechnic
Shimoga, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Forecasting and analysis
Supplier relationship management
Future planning expertise
Strategic decision-making
Lead time optimization
Technology proficiency: Oracle, Tableau, Kinaxis, One MM
Timeline
Global Upstream Planning Leader – Logistics & Planning
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 10.2025
DGM– Upstream Planning leader—Supply Chain Management
Schneider Electric Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2022
Senior Manager– Upstream Planning
Schneider electric ITB (BEF)
09.2008 - 08.2017
warehouse assistant manager
Schneider Electric India Pvt -Bangalore
05.2004 - 08.2008
Diploma - Electronics and Communication Engineering
D.V.S Polytechnic
04.2001 -