Swagatam Mitra
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic supply chain leader with over 17 years of global experience in driving logistics excellence, industrial transformation, and sustainable operations across the aerospace, heavy machinery, and defense sectors. Expertise in developing resilient end-to-end supply chain strategies and digitalizing logistics systems, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of over 140 members in both domestic and international markets. Demonstrated success in supply chain risk mitigation, network optimization, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including business units, IT, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Committed to building zero-emission, future-ready supply networks through innovative technology solutions and Lean practices while enhancing service operations and client satisfaction through robust project management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Delivery Manager – Product Security & Supply Chain Digitalization
Airbus
09.2024 - Current
- Lead digital supply chain compliance & cybersecurity enablement for global supplier base, improving resilience and risk visibility.
- Executed localization program delivering 40% cost reduction.
- Built cross-functional cybersecurity team for supplier assessments.
- Industrialized ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, JIRA) aligned with ITIL.
Service Delivery Lead – Supplier Collaboration & Logistics Digitalization
Airbus
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Enabled E2E secure digital collaboration with suppliers using SNS, FTS+.
- Improved data quality & logistics lead-time visibility.
- Redesigned global supplier collaboration model to benchmark industry best practices.
- Drove transformation reducing reliance on legacy platforms.
Senior Manager – Global Supply Chain & Network Optimization
TAFE
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Directed 140+ workforce across procurement & planning.
- Managed ₹350+ Cr annual portfolio delivering cost efficiencies.
- Led 'Synchron' Lean supply chain transformation across E2E networks.
- Reduced inventory variance & obsolescence using SAP HANA MRP.
- Developed SOPs improving digital material flow traceability.
Deputy Planning Manager – Production & Logistics Integration
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
12.2008 - 03.2016
- Optimized scheduling for 800+ complex components.
- Reduced procurement cycle time by 20% via VSM & supplier consolidation.
- Improved planning accuracy via BOM corrections & SAP variance checks.
Education
Certification - Decision Science & Data Science
IIT Delhi
04-2022
PGDM - Manufacturing Mgmt
IIM Calcutta
04-2017
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT Durgapur
Skills
- SAP HANA
- MRP
- TMS Basics
- Kinaxis
- Python
- Forecasting & Modeling
- Advanced Excel
- MS Project
- Google Workspace
Accomplishments
- Best Employee – TAFE (FY21) for supply chain transformation
- Spot Award – Airbus (2023) for global supplier migration project
- Patent owner – Product innovation recognized at IIT Kanpur
- Award-winning paper on supply chain digitalization
Education And Certifications
- Certification in Decision Science & Data Science – IIT Delhi
- PGD – Manufacturing Mgmt – IIM Calcutta
- B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering – NIT Durgapur
- ITIL V4
- ISO 27001 ISMS Lead Auditor
- ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor
- Six Sigma Black Belt + Green Belt
- VSM Specialist
Core Leadership Strengths
- Global Logistics & E2E Network Design
- Digital Supply Chain & TMS/Master Data Optimization
- Supply Chain Sustainability & Risk Mitigation
- Lean Operations, CI & Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Supplier Collaboration & Compliance (EASA / Cyber Security)
- Industrial Project Leadership (IM Plants Focus)
- Strategic Sourcing & Transport Operations
- Stakeholder Engagement (CXO to Plant Ops)
- Data-Driven Forecasting & Decision Science
Article writing on Supply chain Allied topics & World history
Data Analytics & Supply Chain
India's Manufacturing Ambitions: Can it Overtake China as the World's Factory?" | LinkedIn
Metaverse | LinkedIn
Digitalization as a lever for Success in the post-Covid era-The rise of Agile | LinkedIn
Why Flow Based Procurement system is win-win for all stakeholders? | LinkedIn
“Profitability v/s Market Share an everlasting Conundrum” | LinkedIn
Opportunities & threats of IOT in Supply chain management “ | LinkedIn
Timeline
Service Delivery Manager – Product Security & Supply Chain Digitalization
Airbus
09.2024 - Current
Service Delivery Lead – Supplier Collaboration & Logistics Digitalization
Airbus
09.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Manager – Global Supply Chain & Network Optimization
TAFE
04.2017 - 09.2021
Deputy Planning Manager – Production & Logistics Integration
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
12.2008 - 03.2016
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
NIT Durgapur
Certification - Decision Science & Data Science
IIT Delhi
PGDM - Manufacturing Mgmt
IIM Calcutta