Automotive Supply Chain Consultant
Automotive Supply Chain Consultant
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Senior Consultant Automotive MLEU Consulting
If you are like us you have big ideas. At Cognizant Consulting we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help
industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new
value—by connecting people with things insights and experiences.
Cognizant’s MLEU Consulting team has open opportunities for Senior Consultant designations in its
Automotive consulting practice. We are a team of advisory consultants & product managers working for global
Automotive clients to create significant business value. The team leverages their technology savviness
functional expertise to lead and execute digital transformation initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Consultant with a strong background in industryspecific
SCM solutions and ERP systems particularly in modules such as MM (Materials Management) PP
(Production Planning) QM (Quality Management) PM (Plant Maintenance) and LE (Logistics Execution).
Experience in project and program management is a significant plus.
Key Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expertise:
Provide expert advice on supply chain processes and SCM solutions.
Implement and enhance ERP systems focusing on modules like MM PP QM PM and LE.
Assess and improve supply chain workflows to increase efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure smooth integration of SCM and ERP systems.
Lead and manage projects/programs aimed at continuous improvement.
Train and mentor Clients and team members on best practices and system usage.
Develop and maintain documentation related to supply chain processes and systems.
Consulting engagements:
Execute digital transformation engagements
oExecute transformations in agile mode owning & maintaining backlog
oDrive requirements prioritization
oDrive technology UX & ML teams to achieve deliverables in each sprint
oWork with partners to enable & achieve sprint deliverables
Ensure successful delivery of advisory engagements
Enhance & improve client engagement through Industry/functional expertise of Automotive domain
Problem Solving and Solution Building:
Develop deep insights into Client issues based on past subject matter expertise.
Bring intellectual leadership to solve client challenges
Develop recommendations and drive team effort towards advanced digital solutions in the Automotive
domain
Understand industry trends and provide thought leadership
Leadership & Practice Development:
Interact & work with senior client leaders enable digital transformations
Generate pull through for IT services business from consulting engagements
Leverage Cognizant capabilities & solution offerings for sales and execution
Generate proactive proposals to address client issues
Guide teams on proposal & presentation creation and positioning
Lead practice operations in terms of revenue profitability and work towards achievement of goals
Maintain profitability targets for the Consulting assignments
Professional Qualifications and Skills
7 to 10 years of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Extensive industry experience with SCM solutions and ERP systems (MM PP QM PM LE)
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exposure to Automotive Industry through core experience or through digital product delivery for
automotive clients is preferred
Experience in agile methodology
Business analysis and requirements gathering
Project/Program Management experience is a plus
Location: Chennai
Employment Type
Full Time
