Business Transformation Consultant-Supply Chain Planning

Your role and responsibilities

A Supply Chain and Procurement Transformation Consultant assigned to this position is expected to have the proven experience and knowledge in the areas of Supply Chain Management including (Supply and demand management, SCM transformation, SCM Digital transformation, Supply Chain Planning and Execution, Sales & Operation's Planning, Operating Model Design, KPI improvement , Cost reduction) needed to ensure the successful delivery of consulting services and leading to high client satisfaction. This requires the capability to oversee the largest and most complex services engagements in their area of expertise and to demonstrate an expert understanding of the appropriate methods and skills to be used. They are expected to contribute to the growth of intellectual capital within their practice area and to support the development of other consultants through participation in mentoring or coaching activities. They are expected to establish trusted long-term relationships with clients through engagement activities. Focus would also be to lead large supply chain transformation engagements and lead pre-sales activities like solution design and proposal defense.

What you'll do:
This position requires the skills needed to test hypotheses and conclusions leading to the development of innovative client deliverables in a manner that supports and reinforces effective teaming within the engagement. This position is required to be client-facing, with primary requirement to drive project delivery and support in business pipeline build across large transformation plays in the supply chain area spanning across strategy, process, advanced analytics, optimization and technology solutions across Supply Chain and Procurement. The candidate is expected to lead bid and proposal activities within their area of practice and participate in related Sector, Solution Area, or Community activities. As delivery lead / subject matter expert, the candidate is expected to drive client billable engagements. They are expected to identify new business opportunities and to provide strong assistance to IBM in the winning of that business. Must be familiar with the contractual requirements for their area of practice and be capable of drafting and reviewing responses to Requests for Information (RFI) and responses to Requests for Proposal (RFP).
Global knowledge sharing and management is key to IBM's success. Individuals will participate in, and / or be responsible for the creation, harvesting, protection and reuse of IBM's intellectual capital in the SC and associated domains. They will participate actively in knowledge sharing activities like communities of practice, forums, conferences and / or other knowledge exchanges.
Discharges basic management responsibilities and assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

How we'll help you grow:
IBM is committed to create a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
•   You'll have access to all the technical, management and leadership training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
•   You'll learn directly from sales leaders and senior leadership team
•   You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Typical candidates is a Post Graduate in Management and possess ~3-5 years of relevant business advisory experience in supply chain and procurement management consulting domain.
• Should be an expert in advisory and consultancy service having demonstrated experience of working with CXOs in client organizations for shaping their business strategies and assisting them in implementing strategies for transformation.
• Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting qualitative & quantitative information, and deriving strategies, cost take out opportunity identification, operational improvement, operating models and recommending forward-looking Digital environment to support client's business strategies.
• Familiar with next generation platforms and analytics in supply chain domain.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with an ability to communicate to all levels of an organization.
• Travel is required (approx. 75%)

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Analytics

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