Chandan Ashok

Chandan Ashok

Supply Chain & Program Management Professional

Bengaluru, India

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About

Supply Chain and Operations professional with 6+ years of global experience across aerospace manufacturing. Managed 50+ international programs valued at EUR 15M+, ensuring delivery governance, stakeholder alignment, and operational continuity across global environments. Delivered EUR 2.5M+ in operational impact through SAP-driven analytics, supply chain optimization, KPI reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Proven cross-functional leader with experience at Airbus and Lufthansa Technik.

What I'm looking for

Seeking global roles in Program Management, Supply Chain Transformation, Procurement, Operations Excellence, and Industrial SaaS Customer Success. Interested in leading cross-functional international programs, supplier performance initiatives, process optimization, and data-driven operations within manufacturing, aerospace, and technology environments. Open to full-time, contract, and consulting opportunities with USD/EUR compensation structures.

Experience

Lufthansa Technik Services India

Team Coordinator & Campaign Manager

Lufthansa Technik Services India

Jan 2021 – Present

• Managed material control and turnaround operations using SAP-driven analytics to improve supply chain visibility and operational efficiency. • Designed performance dashboards tracking cost, delivery, and quality KPIs, enabling data-driven business decisions and leadership reporting. • Drove process optimization initiatives contributing to approximately EUR 2.5M in annual operational impact and efficiency gains. • Delivered trend-based planning insights to support inventory strategy, resource allocation, and execution prioritization. • Drove sourcing and process optimization initiatives, contributing approximately EUR 2.5M in annual savings and efficiency gains through improved supplier and inventory management.

Program ManagementKPI DashboardsOperational RiskSAP AnalyticsProcess OptimizationKPI Reporting
Airbus

Detail Parts Buyer

Airbus

Jan 2019 – Dec 2020

• Managed strategic procurement activities for the EUR 10M+ A350 Step-7 program, ensuring uninterrupted supply support for critical production schedules on New Product Introduction (NPI) for A350. • Led sourcing and supplier management for precision aircraft components, enhancing vendor performance, delivery reliability, and supply continuity. • Executed commercial negotiations, RFQ/RFP processes, and SAP-based purchasing operations to achieve cost optimization and operational efficiency. • Strengthened contract governance and change management controls, improving procurement accuracy and supplier compliance standards. • Collaborated with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives and delivery targets.

Strategic ProcurementSAP PurchasingSupplier Management

Education

Toulouse Business School

MSc · Supply Chain Management (SCALE)

2017 – 2019
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

BE · Mechanical Engineering

2012 – 2016

Certifications

BSCM

APICS

Nov 2017 – No expiry

Skills

ms-officeg-suitecultural diversitystakeholder managementcross functional teamprocess ownerleadershipKPISAP analysisCall for tenderRFx processcustomer managementsupplier managementContractsNegotiationSAPLeanProject/ ProgramSupply Chain ManagementProcurement

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Kannada (Native or bilingual proficiency)Telugu (Full professional proficiency)Tamil (Full professional proficiency)Hindi (Full professional proficiency)French (Limited working proficiency)Spanish (Elementary proficiency)