Business Consulting – Supply Chain Optimization

Job Description: Business Consulting – Supply Chain Optimization

Position: Senior Consultant (5- 7 years)

Role Purpose

Drive operational excellence and strategic transformation for clients by optimizing supply chain processes, implementing advanced procurement solutions, and leveraging analytics to deliver measurable business value. Lead and support initiatives across network design, inventory management, sourcing, and technology enablement.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

Lead end-to-end supply chain optimization projects, including network design, S&OP, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management programs, and contract negotiation strategies.

Conduct current-state and future-state process mapping, spend analysis, and benchmarking using industry standards (e.g., APQC, IBIS World).

Design and launch new operating models for supply chain divisions, including organizational structure, master data governance, and process documentation.

Technology Enablement & Analytics

Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) for supply chain KPIs, spend visibility, and operational performance.

Utilize advanced analytics for forecasting, scenario modeling, and cost optimization.

Project & Stakeholder Management

Facilitate cross-functional workshops, stakeholder interviews, and training sessions to drive adoption of new processes and technologies.

Provide executive-level presentations, status updates, and recommendations to client leadership.

Industry & Sector Expertise

Deliver solutions across manufacturing, retail, financial services, logistics, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Advise clients on best practices for regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational resilience.

Required Skills & Expertise

End-to-end supply chain management and optimization

Strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management

Inventory management, warehouse design, and logistics

Data analysis and visualization (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)

Project management and stakeholder engagement

Advanced communication and executive presentation skills

Certifications (Preferred)

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Advanced Excel