Campus - Supply Chain Consultant

Job Description

The role requires individuals to be responsible for successful delivery of Supply Chain IT Projects across various industries, sectors and geographies. The consultant assists clients in the selection, implementation, and support of supply chain solutions. This role also requires technical acumen for learning latest supply chain tools and indulge in configuration and customization of the tool. The consultant will provide functional and business process expertise on a project which generally consists of consultants, subcontractors, remote global resources, and client employees. The consultant participates in design activities and fit-gap analysis along with validation and testing of the solution. The individual will be part of a multiple disciplinary team in the delivery of customer contractual obligations and is responsible for the successful and timely completion of projects resulting in customer sign off and project acceptance. The role would need individuals to gradually pick up both functional and technical aspects of supply chain technologies that are currently used by client or other market standard technologies recommended by us to the client. Role Summary: - Deep understanding of business processes in supply chain management. - Design To-Be processes and perform Fit-Gap analysis by assessing client requirements and business processes - Prepare FMEA, Functional Specifications, Test cases and Training documents - Ensure the successful completion of quality product and solution implementations utilizing strong leadership, project and resource management skills - Creation of business blueprint documents and validate design by conforming to best industry practice - Configure the supply chain product and customize the solution as per client requirements - Ability to drive projects in a matrix management environment that includes influencing, efficiency, collaboration, candor, and openness with a focus on results orientation www.thoucentric.com - Manage Project teams (both on-site and off-shore) ensuring on-time delivery of project deliverables as per expectations - Preparation of Status reports, Project plans, Activity Plans for robust project management as and when required. - Responsible for issue recognition, identification, and application of appropriate resources necessary to resolve issues, status reporting, and overall management of issues through resolution - Adheres to priority-based management based upon business impact and urgency Requirements Deep understanding of supply chain processes including Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics. Experience with Supply Chain IT tools. Knowledge of emerging technologies would be a big plus. Ability to analyse large amount of data; SQL knowledge is preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting Excellent organization and project documentation skills Analytical and Problem-solving skills along with self-motivation to excel Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power point etc.) including good presentation skills