Business Consultant

Role Overview:

Seeking a seasoned professional to lead and execute Business Planning as well Production Planning and Control (PPC) transformation initiatives across manufacturing organizations. This role requires close, on-site collaboration with client teams—including promoters and senior leadership—to design, implement, and sustain high-impact PPC systems that integrate sales, production, procurement, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & implement Business Plans for client organization
• Design and implement end-to-end PPC systems tailored to client operations.
• Work hands-on from client locations, ensuring alignment and adoption across cross-functional teams.
• Drive successful rollout and institutionalization of new planning and control systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between client stakeholders and the internal consulting team.
• Monitor project milestones, ensure timely delivery, and provide ongoing support post-implementation.

Required Experience:

• 6 to 7 years of relevant experience in:
• Business Planning, PPC and production operations within mid-sized manufacturing firms.
• Business consulting or hybrid roles in supply chain, operations, or continuous improvement.
• Direct engagement with promoters, business owners, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing change in traditional manufacturing environments.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (mandatory).
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is preferred but not essential.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Understanding in building production planning & control and business functional plans.
• Expertise in production planning, shop floor control, and materials management.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with CXOs and plant-level teams.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site with clients in diverse geographic locations.
• Proficiency in excel & ppt.

Compensation:

• Fixed Salary: ₹1.25 - ₹1.5 Lakhs per month (based on qualifications and experience).
• Additional variable/incentive-based compensation based on performance and outcomes.

Client Profile:

• Manufacturing sector clients with annual turnovers in the range of ₹500 Cr.
• Businesses undergoing transformation for scale-up, operational turnaround, or IPO readiness.