Supply Chain Consultant

Role & responsibilities

Lead and deliver Sourcing and Procurement transformation projects in the areas of strategic cost reduction, sourcing optimization, procurement transformation, and intelligent procurement by using tools such as Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, O9 Solutions working with mid to large sized teams

-Understand the clients business, priorities and leadership agenda

-Help originate deals based on defined commercial pathways; drive innovative deal construct and   solutioning to grow business

-Co-create with the client, articulate transformation, and drive innovation agenda for the client

-Establish self as a trusted advisor with the client C-suite through an in-depth understanding of the client as well as industry cross-functional experience in digital supply chain planning and procurement

-Provide staffing and cost estimates to project managers of complex work and resource requirements

-Coach team members on activities such as as-is process and maturity assessment, technology

 evaluation, opportunity identification, business case and roadmap creation along with implementation of recommendations

-Align the right teams or capabilities to enable successful transformation and innovation agenda

Preferred candidate profile

• Rich experience in the Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Automotive, Manufacturing with in-depth digital supply chain expertise and handling clients especially in the Indian market

• Demonstrate sustained client relations management experience at a C-suite level or operated at a senior management level in the industry role

• Experience of 6-9 years in consulting and account management experience; domestic consulting experience preferred

• Experience of working in a consulting firm will be preferred

• Strong program management skills such as budget management, project planning, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organization skills

• Ability to solve complex business problems and deliver client delight

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment