Rutuja Shetty

Strategic, Bangalore-based Supply Chain Manager with years of experience optimizing procurement, vendor development, and end-to-end supply chain operations for aerospace manufacturers. As Supply Chain Manager at OPTIMARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED and a Council Member of the Aerospace Council (WICCI), I blend hands-on aircraft maintenance training and aeronautics education with advanced supply-chain expertise to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions. Certified in AS9100 internal auditing, ISO 45001, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and PMP, I drive supplier performance improvements, process reengineering, and risk-mitigated sourcing strategies that reduce lead times and improve quality. I also host a podcast and regularly speak on industry panels, sharing practical insights on supply-chain transformation — available for consultancy engagements to help organizations streamline operations, enhance supplier ecosystems, and achieve operational excellence.

Career transition from aircraft maintenance to supply chain leadership: She began her career with hands-on aircraft maintenance training and early roles at HAL and GoAir, then pivoted into procurement and supply chain roles, culminating in senior purchasing positions and supply-chain-focused postgraduate study. youtube

Procurement and purchasing focus: Her recent professional experience centers on purchase and procurement roles—Purchase Executive at Ankit Fasteners, Senior Purchase Officer at Titan Engineering & Automation, and Supply Chain Manager at OPTIMARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED—indicating practical experience managing supplier relationships and procurement operations.

Bridges technical aerospace knowledge with supply-chain expertise: Formal education in aeronautics and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering paired with a postgraduate degree in supply chain positions her to connect technical aviation requirements with supply-chain strategy and execution. youtube

Engagement in industry leadership and networks: Her role as a Council Member at the Aerospace Council, WICCI reflects involvement in industry organizations and a move toward leadership and sector advocacy within the aerospace community. rocketreach

Hosts a podcast and regularly participates as a panelist alongside colleagues at industry events, sharing insights on supply chain and aerospace operations.