Brief Description of position:

Position: (Sr.) Manager, Supply Chain & Analytics 

Reports to: Director+, Supply Chain & Analytics 

Location: Gurgaon, India

Position Summary: This is a leadership position within the Supply Chain, Analytics group in the organization. We are looking for a leader on the team – capable of developing and growing the analytics team supported by its service offerings. The candidate requires a clear understanding of and hands-on experience in supply chain, operations and financial levers in business and should be comfortable building sophisticated models for cost-benefit assessments and value propositions. A hands-on knowledge of fulfilment processes, logistics solutions, shipping modes and associated cost drivers is a plus. Experience in capital program/project management, vendor management and client management is a plus. 

Key Responsibilities: Following are some of the key areas of responsibilities:

• Supply Chain, Operations & Logistics Data Analysis

1. Articulates requirements, validates and collects data for analysis
2. Prepares data for analysis with the use of tools and scripts
3. Conducts analysis using instructions, techniques and algorithms provided or researched
4. Collates and prepares key insights and findings

• Recommendation-based Value Proposition Creation 

1. Associates metrics with insights
2. Creates value propositions and/or ROI
3. Develops cash-flow impact and other cost-benefit assessments (NPV analysis)

• Supply Chain Modeling & Scenario Planning (Decision Modeling) – build models for:

1. Supply Chain: Size, cost, location and network modeling 
2. Warehouse Operations: Labor cost modeling, OpEx models for automation and improvements
3. Logistics: Cost modeling on first-middle-last mile models, alternatives, multi-modal etc.

• Development of Strategic Recommendations for Client Executives

1. Ability to articulate strategic recommendations, direction and value propositions
2. Creating proposals and deliverables for client engagements, including PowerPoint decks
3. Comfortable presenting and justifying solutions to client teams and executives at all levels

• Coaching, Performance Management and People Development

1. Demonstrated people management skills
2. Ability to set targets and goals for the team 
3. Develop plans for individuals on the team based on capabilities and skillsets
4. Mentor and coach team members to excel and grow

• Engagement Management

1. Demonstrated leadership on consulting or team engagements
2. Ability to develop and nurture relationships with senior client executives
3. Develop and coach a team to deliver and exceed client expectations and satisfaction

• Sales, Business Development and Contract Development

1. Experience developing and assisting in sales efforts for SC&A services
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain and drive revenue opportunities on engagements
3. Contract and SOW development experience including working with legal on redlines

• S&OP; Supply Chain Planning

1. Real world experience with operating or participating in an S&OP process
2. Hands on experience with demand planning, supply planning, inventory management
3. Experience developing capabilities from scratch
4. Understanding of planning user flows and responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required – Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance majors
• MBA preferred
• 8+ years relevant experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Analytics
• 2+ years in a leadership role 
• Past business/management consulting experience is a plus 
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Experience with simulation tools (Llamasoft, AnyLogic, AnyLogistix, Sumul8 etc.) is a plus
• Recent graduates from Tier 1 or 2 MBA schools preferred.
• Travel may be up to 70/80% or as required

Location

Gurgaon

Minimum Qualification:

Graduate