Spandana Kunder
Bengaluru
Summary
Assistant Manager, Supply Chain with 4+ years of experience in material planning and operations. Directed supply requirements for 150+ drone units, achieving ₹5.4 million in cost savings on battery procurement. Expertise in vendor management, with a 98% on-time international delivery rate. Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills, focused on performance optimization, and strategic supply chain processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
AEREO
Bengaluru
10.2024 - Current
- Led and enhanced end-to-end supply chain processes by implementing smooth material flow for efficient forecasting, procurement, inventory control, and logistics management.
- Directed management of annual spend reaching 200 million, ensuring alignment with project milestone deadlines.
- Built strategic partnerships with 50+ global suppliers, enhancing relationships, and boosting on-time performance.
- Mentored junior staff, and championed continuous improvement to advance supply chain goals and organizational objectives effectively.
Materials Management & Planning - Executive
AEREO
Bengaluru
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Reduced procurement lead times by 30% through supplier consolidation and process automation.
- Negotiated vendor contracts that resulted in 18% cost savings across key material categories.
- Streamlined international logistics and customs clearance, maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate through proactive problem-solving.
Graduate Engineering Apprentice
Bosch Limited
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted inventory audits that cut operational disruptions by 15%, while ensuring accurate records and material planning.
- Eliminated 75% of human errors in Dolly Lines by facilitating an innovative, agile RFID technology integration to automate inventory tracking.
- Established and documented SOPs across the planning function, which increased process consistency and reduced errors by 50%.
Education
MBA - Aviation Management
CMS Business School, Jain University
Bangalore05.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RNS Institute of Technology, VTU
Bangalore05.2018
Skills
- SAP ERP
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract management
- Demand forecasting
- Budgeting and finance
Awards
- Gold Medal in MBA Aviation Management, recipient of a Gold Medal in MBA Aviation Management for outstanding achievement among 30 fellow students
- Spotlight Employee of the Year in Aereo for exceptional performance and contributions.
Leadership Experience
- Program Manager and SPOC, Aereo – Led SAP Business One ERP implementation, coordinating the creation of a Business Process Blueprint for over 15 departments to ensure a seamless rollout
- POSH Committee Member, Aereo – collaborated with HR to organize employee awareness sessions on workplace safety and compliance
- Graduate Apprentice, Bosch Limited – the first graduate apprentice to represent Bosch Ltd In the South India supplier Samrat competition, achieving success
Certification
1. Certified in SAP Material Management from SAP Education Enable
2. Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers the State University of New York
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
Program Manager and SPOC, Aereo
Acted as a Program Manager and SPOC for the implementation of SAP Business One ERP by coordinating in the creation of Business Process Blueprint of 15+ departments for seamless rollout.
POSH Committee member, Aereo
Collaborated with the HR Team as a POSH Committee member, organizing employee awareness sessions on workplace safety and compliance.
Graduate Apprentice, Bosch Limited
First Graduate Apprentice to represent Bosch Ltd in South India Supplier Samrat Competition successfully.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
AEREO
10.2024 - Current
Materials Management & Planning - Executive
AEREO
03.2022 - 09.2024
Graduate Engineering Apprentice
Bosch Limited
08.2018 - 08.2019
MBA - Aviation Management
CMS Business School, Jain University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RNS Institute of Technology, VTU
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