Description:
Cognizant Consulting (CC) | |
Designation: | Senior Manager - Consulting |
Location of Posting: | India (CHN/ BLR) |
Education: | BE / Non-BE + MBA |
Work Experience: | 15 Years |
Position Summary: | ∙This position will provide advisory services to manufacturing clients ∙Cognizant Consulting (CC) provides Strategic & Operational consulting services, creates IP and drives Business Solutions for Clients ∙Cognizant has CC Units across the industry segments - Banking Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail/Consumer Goods & Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU), Communications, Information, Media & Entertainment ∙Position is open within the Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU) Consulting unit in Americas region ∙We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consulting Manager specializing in Supply Chain Management (SCM) to join our consulting team. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in delivering business transformation and digital transformation engagements, with a focus on warehouse management (WM) and transportation management (TM). This role requires expertise in ERP implementations for SCM functional areas, the ability to lead large-scale engagements, and the skill to drive projects from requirements gathering to functional design |
Primary Job Responsibilities: | Ideal candidate would be leading Consulting teams who will be responsible for: ∙Leveraging deep expertise in serving manufacturing clients, especially within supply chain management and provide tailored solutions that address their specific needs ∙Proactively identify and assess consulting opportunities within key accounts, leveraging deep knowledge of the manufacturing industry, and understanding of client needs. ∙Work closely with the Pursuit team and Service Lines in creating Transformation Solution/ Consulting PoV for large multi-tower deals ∙Develop thought leadership on manufacturing industry trends, market dynamics & emerging technologies within manufacturing sector and effectively communicate insights to internal teams and external stakeholders. ∙Build and maintain strong relationship with key account stakeholders & practice leadership to drive Cognizant and Consulting sales ∙Lead the execution of consulting engagements for manufacturing clients, leveraging supply chain management expertise to deliver innovative solutions that address client needs. |
∙Provide expert guidance on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). ∙Define and implement best practices for supply chain operations, leveraging ERP capabilities (Preferably Oracle) ∙Lead the functional design and implementation of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for WM and TM modules. ∙Liaise with ERP vendors and implementation partners to ensure alignment of solutions with client objectives ∙Oversee system integration, testing, and go-live activities for supply chain solutions ∙Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams to support change management | |
Competencies: (Desired / Necessary skills for this role) | ∙15+ years of experience in supply chain management consulting, with a focus on WM and TM ∙Proven track record of leading ERP implementation projects, preferably with SAP WM/TM or Oracle SCM modules ∙In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies ∙Excellent customer facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements ∙Experience of working with C-level executives at the client organization ∙MBA with an excellent academic background (preferred) ∙Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, APICS CPIM, CSCP, Six Sigma) are a plus. |